Photos & Graphics of H.M.S. Hood
The Leonard Eaves Photo Collection
Updated 12-Apr-2022

These images were sent-in by Mandy Eaves and Kevin Drake on behalf of Leonard Eaves. They were taken or collected by his Leonard's father, Leonard Eaves, during his service aboard Hood. He had sent these home where they were placed in an album. Sadly, Leonard was lost when Hood sank on 24 May 1941.

Important Notice: These photos may not be republished or reposted elsewhere in any format without express permission from the Eaves family.

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Eaves Collection, Part 1  |  Eaves Collection, Part 2

HMS Hood engaged in a 15 inch Firing Circa 1937
Above- This photo shows Hood circa 1937. She's engaged in a practice shoot. This photo was likely purchased in the ship's bookstall.

Leonard Eaves
Above- Leonard Eaves. He was apparently serving as a electrician aboard a submarine at this time.

Leonard Eaves ashore
Above-Leonard poses whilst ashore

Leonard Eaves and members of a 4 inch gun crew, 1940 or 1941
Above-Leonard and shipmates pose with a 4" shell on the port rear area of Hood's boat deck circa 1940 or 1941.

Ammunitiioning ship
Above- A view of Hood taking on 15" ammunition.

Leonard and his wife Emily
Above- Leonard and his wife Emily

Leonard Eaves and shipmates on Hood's forecastle, spring 1941
Above- Leonard and shipmates on Hood's forecastle, spring 1941

Crewmen posing near one of Hood's boats circa 1940 or 1941
Above- Crewmen posing near one of Hood's boats circa 1940 or 1941

Leonard sits on one of Hood's forecastle capstans circa 1940 or 1941
Above- Leonard sits on one of Hood's forecastle capstans circa 1940 or 1941

The King visits Hood, spring 1941
Above- His Majesty King George VI inspects Hood's crew, spring 1941

The King visits Hood, spring 1941
Above- The King being greeted by Captain Kerr and VADM Whitworth, spring 1941. This shot was likely purchased in the ship's bookstall.

Eaves Collection, Part 1  |  Eaves Collection, Part 2