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History of the battlecruiser HMS Hood.
Battlecruiser website dedicated to the history of HMS
Hood from launch to participation in major wars also notice board for
families of ex-crew of HMS Hood. |
HMS Hood. Built at Clydebank and launched on the 22nd
August 1918. The pride of the Royal Navy. In the autumn of 1939 she
operated in the North Sea, and it was here she was attacked by JU88,s
and one bomb hit HMS Hood, but it failed to explode and only caused
minor damage. HMS Hood took part in the bombardment of Mers-el-Kibir on
the 3rd July 1940. In company with HMS Prince of Wales, HMS Hood engaged
the German Battleship Bismarck and the Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen in the
Denmark Straits, 24th May 1941. HMS Hood received several heavy hits and
blew up and sank quickly, only 3 of her crew survived.
Displacement
42,100 tons, and after modifications, up to 49,140 tons. Speed 31knots,
and after modifications 28 knots. Main armament 8 15inch Guns, secondary
armament of 12 x 5.5 inch guns
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HMS Hood, July 1935.
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HMS Hood, May 1937.
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HMS Hood, 1940.
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HMS Hood, May 1935.
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HMS Hood, 1930.
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HMS Hood, June 1931.
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HMS Hood, July 1931.
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HMS Hood, July 1931.
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HMS Hood, March 1920.
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HMS Hood, 1925.
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HMS Hood, c1940.
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HMS Hood Wireless Staff.
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Part of the Crew of HMS Hood circa 1930. |
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HMS Hood's Athletic Party, Rio de Janeiro,
September 3rd 1922.
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Contributed by Steve Whelan. |
Close up from crew photo opposite, showing the
grandfather of the contributor.
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HMS Hood. photo submitted
by John Faulkner |
HMS Hood. photo submitted
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Crew members of HMS Hood.
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HMS Hood pictured c.1930s
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The Ward Room of HMS Hood, C.1931 Original
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The Chapel on HMS Hood.
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HMS Hood and HMS Renown at Gibraltar, illuminated
for the wedding of the Duke of Gloucester on 6th November
1935. ©Lesley Warwick |
HMS Hood's main and secondary armament 1920s. Original
Wright and Logan Postcard Price £25. Order Code PH302
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HMS Hood. Sent in by Peter
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HMS Hood.
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Naval Historians, Crew & Family
Noticeboard
HMS Hood, Notice
Board for naval enthusiasts and ex Crew families of HMS Hood.
This website is not part of any governmental body or official websites of
HMS Hood. Schematic drawing courtesy of Monty Mills.
Photographs and information on historical events
about HMS Hood requested for this new website. If you have any information you
would like to send us including photographs of crew members
serving on HMS Hood and also photographs of the ship please USE
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MESSAGES
ROBERT KING.. Does anyone have any information on
my great uncle Robert King who served on the HMS Hood? I would be
grateful to hear from anyone that does. Contact
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FREDERICK ARTHUR SNELL.. Does anyone remember Fred during the
time that he served in the Royal Navy? Contact
Here
GRAHAM HEAD I
was told when I was a young lad that I had a Great,Great Uncle (Graham
Head) who served and died on HMS Hood. I would very much welcome any
information anyone has on my Great, Great Uncle Graham.
Please
email here
. Graham
Head
CHARLES A McMULLEN: My Uncle ( from Coatbridge, Nr Glasgow )
served on HMS Hood and then HMS Barham as a 1st Class Stoker and was
killed when she was sunk. I am looking for any information on him
especially from any Naval personnel who knew him. Contact Charles
McMullen at charles.mcmullen@ntlworld.com
ALBERT INGRAM / ALBERT SUMMERS.. Please
can anyone help with information on Albert
rosalind.salmons@btopenworld.com
WILLIAM EDWARD REAY. P.O on HMS Hood, trying to contact any
relatives, pleases contact me Maureen Boulton nee Reay at stumau@ntlworld.com
DONALD BOAKES: My grandfather served on HMS Hood during the
1930's I have very little information about him, he also served on HMS
Juno and HMS Sheffield during WW2. Any information would be helpful
please contact me at rich.warick@tesco.net
Trying to trace one of the survivors of HMS Hood, the name is Edward
or Sidney Budd or Middleton can you help. Michael Hendley.
hendley.mlb@lineone.net
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| Without a doubt, the most famous
Naval surface action of World War II saw the pride of the Royal Navy,
HMS Hood, versus the terror of the German Kriegsmarine, KMS
Bismarck. Action commenced at 0552 1/2 hours, as Hood's two
forward turrets fired the first salvoes. Half a minute later,
Prince of Wales forward turrets followed suit. Though it was at
its extreme range, it is possible that Hood was attempting to use her
Type 284 gunnery radar to direct her bombardment (this is subject to
debate though). Prince of Wales, her Type 284 malfunctioning (attempts
were made to use it, but it was believed to be defective), was forced to
shoot optically. This too is a source of debate. Hood's
first salvo fell near Prinz Eugen but did not actually hit. Prince
of Wales's opening salvo was observed to be some distance away from
Bismarck. The Germans were shocked to learn that the approaching
vessels were not cruisers - they were in fact major combatants - a King
George V class battleship (which they assumed was KGV herself, as Prince
of Wales was thought to still be working up) and even worse, the famed
and feared battle cruise HMS Hood (apparently the men aboard Bismarck
knew it was Hood before the crew of Prinz Eugen). Her legend and
reputation were great and she was well respected in the
Kriegsmarine. This is backed up by the statements of Bismarck crew
who were later quoted as saying that Hood, in particular, was the
'terror of their war games'. In comparison, Hood was well built
for her day (1920), but by 1941 was nonetheless an aged battle
cruiser. She had adequate protection in some key areas, but not
all. Because of her machinery, she was filled with large, somewhat
open spaces. Though her speed had been reduced over the years, at
29 knots, she was still fast for her size. Her guns were deadly,
but she suffered from out dated gunnery systems. She did boast
advanced radar, but her crew had hardly enough time to become proficient
in its use. Simply put, in a one on one fight, Bismarck could
absorb more damage while firing faster and more accurately than
Hood. Bismarck could take AND give more in battle. Each ship
had the ability to sink or severely damage the other, but the advantage
clearly was with Bismarck. This is not totally a negative
reflection on Hood, but simply an observance that Bismarck was 20 years
more modern than Hood. Bismarck's design reflected all that had
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HMS Hood Passing Under the Forth Rail Bridge by Ivan Berryman.
HMS Hood passes beneath the forth Bridge on her way to Rosyth during one of her many visits to the Firth in the 1930s. the cruiser HMS Norfolk lies at anchor in the middle distance.
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HMS Hood Opens Fire Upon the Bismarck by Ivan Berryman.
In the early morning murk of 24th May 1941, the forward 15in guns of HMS Hood fire the first shots against the mighty German battleship Bismarck. Both Bismarck and her escort, the Prinz Eugen, immediately responded, the latter causing a fierce fire on Hoods upper deck, while plunging shot from Bismarck penetrated deep into the British ships hull, causing an explosion that ripped the Hood apart, sinking her in an instant. Tragically, just three survivors were rescued from the water.
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HMS Hood and HMS Express Departing from Portsmouth 1935 by Ivan Berryman
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HMS Hood by Ivan Berryman
Pride of the Royal Navy, the mighty Hood rolls majestically in the north Atlantic swell as HMS Prince of Wales holds station off her starboard bow.
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The Mighty Hood by Randall Wilson.
As Flagship Battle Cruiser Squadron HMS Hoods bow down about to take it green on the Med, Station October 1936.
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HMS Hood Passing Gibraltar by Brian Wood.
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HMS Hood by Ivan Berryman.
Fully dressed and resplendent, HMS Hood is pictured preparing for King George Vs review of the Fleet in July 1935 as other capital ships take up their positions around her. Ramillies can be seen off Hoods port bow, Resolution astern, whilst just beyond her boat deck, the mighty Nelson gently nudges into position.
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HMS Hood by Ivan Berryman
The pride of the Royal Navy , HMS Hood, will always be remembered for her loss during the Bismarck action.
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HMS Hood During the Fleet Review of 1935 by Ivan Berryman.
Fully dressed and resplendent, HMS Hood is pictured preparing for King George Vs review of the Fleet in July 1935 as other capital ships take up their positions around her. Ramillies can be seen off Hoods port bow, Resolution astern, whilst just beyond her boat deck, the mighty Nelson gently nudges into position.
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HMS Hood Engages Bismarck by Ivan Berryman.
The moment shortly after dawn on 24th May 1941 when HMS Hood, in company with HMS Prince of Wales, opens fire on the Bismarck, setting in motion one of the greatest sea dramas the world had seen.
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HMS Hood Opens Fire, May 24th, 1941 by Marii Chernev.
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