1920s Interiors
               
Above (left to right): Admiral's Dining Room, Admiral's Sitting Room, NAAFI Canteen, and the Conning Tower
These photos were taken during the Empire Cruise of 1924. This were formerly in the collection of Commander Dudding and are now in the collection of our own Paul Bevand. These areas are not believed to have changed very much between 1924 and the end. Click each to enlarge.

1930s Interiors
                     
Above (left to right): An Engine Room, A Seaman's Mess, the Chapel, the Sick Berth, the lobby outside the Commander's quarters aft and the Gun Room.
The first four photos were taken by the firm of Wright and Logan in 1931. Copies were sold aboard the ship in the bookstall (NAAFI Canteen). We received these variants through the collections of various veterans and crew families. The next photo is from the personal collection of Commander Rory O'Conor. It is used here courtesy of his daughter, Nixie Taverner. The photo at the very right is from the personal collection of Commander Keith Evans. He took this photo aboard Hood sometime during 1938. It is unlikely that these areas changed drastically between the time the photos were taken and Hood's loss. Click each to enlarge.

Wartime Interiors
       
Above (left to right): Barber Shop (2 angles)
Wartime photos of Hood's interior are quite rare. These photos were taken by crewman James Harris in 1940 or 1941. Sadly, James was later lost in the sinking of Hood. Photos courtesy of Mr Ian Watts. Click each to enlarge.

The Wreck of Hood, July 2001
Shown here is the bow of Hood. The wreck of Hood was discovered and explored by David Mearns and a team of professionals working on behalf of Channel 4 in 2001. This photo is courtesy of David L. Mearns and Blue Water Recoveries Ltd.

We have in-depth coverage of Hood's wreck (and Bismarck's wreck) which can be accessed by clicking here.

Hood Enroute to Meet Bismarck, 22 May 1941
This photo was taken by a British aircraft southwest of the Faeroe Islands on the afternoon of 22 May 1941. Hood is shown on her very last mission, her ill-fated sortie to intercept the German battleship Bismarck. This is one of the two last clear photos taken of Hood. This photo kindly provided to the website by Douglas Wales-Smith.

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Hood South of Iceland, 05 May 1941
This photo shows Hood en route to Scapa Flow from Iceland. Her position is listed as 61 50N 16 08W (roughly 135 miles south of Iceland and 330 miles west of the Faeroes). The ship is shown here in her final configuration. This is exactly how she would appear during her battle with Bismarck less than three weeks later. This excellent photo is courtesy of Mr. John Russell.

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Hood in Atlantic, April 1941
This photo shows Hood on patrol in the Atlantic during April 1941. She is in her final configuration and looks more-or-less exactly the same as she would during her catastrophic engagement with Bismarck a month later. This photo is courtesy of the Canadian Forces Base Esqimalt Naval and MIlitary Museum.

Hood off Iceland, April 1941
This photo shows Hood off Iceland during April 1941. She is shown here in her final configuration. It is part of the Hood Association archives having been sent over from a member in Canada some years ago.

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Hood off Iceland, April 1941
This photo shows Hood off Iceland during April/May 1941. Special thanks to Gary Moore for allowing us to use it here.

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His Majesty King George VI Aboard Hood, 06 March 1941
This photo shows The King during his final inspection of H.M.S. Hood. She was in Rosyth, undergoing a minor refit. In this photo, he is greeting an officer, who is most likely Captain Ralph Kerr.

This is from the personal collection of crewman Jack Silk, who was later lost in the sinking of Hood. The photo was donated to the website by Chris Judd.

Hood's Boat Deck, Late 1940/Early1941
This photo shows crewmen gathered around one of the 35 ft fast motor boats. This is a rare view of one of these boats actually aboard the ship. Said boats were installed aboard Hood in the months before her loss.

Also visible here is the port rear quad 0.5" machine gun, searchlights and the HACS Mk IIII* director for "Aunty" pom-pom.

This is courtesy of Geoff Clark and originally comes from the collection of crewman Norman Hartley. Norman was later lost in the sinking of Hood.

"Aunty" (Rear Pom-Pom), Late 1940/Early1941
This crew of the aft pom-pom mount (aka "Aunty") appear to be engaged in a gunnery drill. Below & behind them, is the aft 4" gun mount and its splinter shielding. This photo proves the layout of the very end of Hood's shelter deck was notably different than any plans have shown.

This is an extremely rare view of this area. This originally comes from the collection of crewman Ken Bridges (in the front on the right, wearing a long coat). Ken was later lost in the sinking of Hood.

Hood in Late 1940
This is a frame from one of only two colour films of Hood known to exist. The configuration and colour of the ship would indicate that this was taken in mid-late 1940. She looks very similar (but not entirely identical) to the way she did when she sank.

Shown here are the after superstructure, "Aunty" pom-pom bandstand and the forward portion of the quarterdeck.

Hood at Scapa Flow, Late 1940
This photo was given to the Hood Association by Michael Mason. It was formerly in a collection of photos owned by Vernon Mason, who was lost in the sinking of Hood. She still has her top mast and has yet to receive her radars (these would be added in early 1941).

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"Sammy" (Starboard Pom-Pom), Late 1939/Early 1940
This aftwards view shows Hood's starboard pom-pom, known to its crew as "Sammy". This photo was sent in by Ben Bullock. It was from the collection of his brother, Edward Bullock, who was lost in the sinking of Hood.

Battle Damage, September 1939
On 26 September 1939, Hood suffered damage from a German 500lb bomb. The bomb glanced off the port side of her hull abreast the forward funnel, then detonated nearby in the sea. This photo shows the minor external damage experienced. This photo was sent in by Ben Bullock. It was from the collection of his brother, Edward Bullock, who was lost in the sinking of Hood.

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Hood Visiting France, 1938
This photo shows Hood during a visit to France (believed to be Toulon, but we are currently unable to verify this). Based on the configuration of the ship, this would be sometime in early 1938. This is from a card in the H.M.S. Hood Association collection.

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Hood's "Boat Deck", 1937/1938
This photo shows Hood's Shelter Deck (also known as the "Boat Deck"). This photo was taken from the rear of the spotting top. It shows Hood as she appeared in late 1937 or early 1938. At that time, she was assigned to the Mediterranean Fleet.

This photo is from the personal collection of former Hood crewman Melville Percival.

Spanish Refugees Aboard Hood, 1938
This photo was donated by Stephan Oeller of Spain. This was taken during Hood's participation in the Neutrality Patrols related to the Spanish Civil War.

It shows a group of Spanish refugees on the starboard forward end of Hood's quarterdeck. Just within view above is the new pom pom bandstand.

Hood at Sea, 1937
Hood is shown here at sea during one of her Spanish Civil War neutrality patrols. Note the extremely wet focsle. This is courtesy of Barry Roberts.

Hood, Circa 1936
This photo shows Hood leading H.M.S. Repulse and H.M.S. Nelson in the Mediterranean. This is from the H.M.S. Hood Association archives.

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Hood, 1936
This photo shows Hood in her AP507C paint scheme indicating this is when she was assigned to the Mediterranean Fleet, but before she wore her aerial recognition markings on her front turrets. This would date this photo to roughly October 1936. This is from the H.M.S. Hood Association archives.

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Renown Collides With Hood, January 1935
on 23 January 1935, the battle cruiser Renown collided with Hood during manoeuvres. This photo shows the moment just after impact. This is from a scrapbook of photos retained by then Commander Rory O'Conor. This photo is courtesy of the Royal Navy Museum Library and Nixie Taverner.

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Hood at Speed, Early 1930s
This photo shows Hood at speed. This is possibly from a speed trial following her 1929-1931 refit. This is from the H.M.S. Hood Association archives.

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Hood on Manoeuvres, 1930s
This photo shows Hood in the Mediterranean during one of the Spring or Summer cruises taken in the early 1930s. This is from the H.M.S. Hood Association archives.

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Hood Framed in Light, November 1935
This is a night photo of Hood at Gibraltar on 06 Nov 1935. She was framed in light to celebrate the wedding of the Duke of Gloucester. This is from the collection of crewman Edward Strange wno was lost in the sinking of the ship. This was sent in by Joan Major.

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Hood with Seaplane, 1931/1932
Hood circa 1931/1932. Note the Fairey IIIF seaplane on her quarterdeck catapult. This proved to be a very unreliable arrangement and was ultimately removed. This particular photo is courtesy of J. Flowers.

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Seaplane Launch, 1931/1932
Hood's Fairey IIIF seaplane is launched from the quarterdeck catapult. This is courtesy of our own Paul Bevand.

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Hood Steaming at High Speed, Oct 1928
This photo shows Hood steaming at just short of top speed in early October 1928. This is from the H.M.S. Hood Association archives.

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Hood Prior to Her 1929-1931 Refit
This shows Hood at some point during the 1920s.

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H.M.S. Hood and H.M.S. Repulse in Vancouver Harbour, 1924
This atmospheric photo is of Hood (left) and Repulse (right) in Vancouver Harbour, Canada, in the summer of 1924. It was sent to us by Frank Davey of Canada. His mother, then age 15, took the photo, most likely from shore, from her folding Kodak 620 camera.

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H.M.S. Hood and H.M.S. Repulse in Twofold Bay, 1924
This photo is of Hood (left) and Repulse (right) in Twofold Bay, Eden Australia in 1924. The photo was taken by E.C. Welling. It was sent to us by Greg McKee of Australia.

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