Photos & Graphics of H.M.S. Hood
The Higginson Photo Collection
Updated 12-Apr-2022
The following photographs were sent in to the site by Jim Higginson. They are from the collection of his father, Marine James Roland Higginson who served in Hood from May 1937 to May 1939. The photos are all from 1937 and 1938, when Hood was assigned to the Mediterranean Fleet. There are a wide variety of shots of the ship, her crew plus other ships and various ports of call.
Important Notice: These photos may not be republished or reposted elsewhere in any format without the express permission of the Higginson family.
Collection 3 - Assorted Photos of Hood and Crew (continued)
Above- One of Hood's 5.5" guns being removed
Above- Captain A.F. Pridham departing Hood for the last time.
Above- The football/soccer teams from Hood and Deutschland
Above- Another view of one of the 5.5" guns being removed
Above- Hood's off Split, Yugoslavia
Above- Hood's Royal Marine Band
Above- Spanish refugees aboard Hood
Above- A siesta on the focsle.
Above- The starboard pom pom "Sammy"
Above- Hood's shooting team on the quarterdeck
Above- Hood on speed trials
Above- Another view of the ship during speed trials
Above- Hood crewmen watching a sporting event.
Above- Refugees on Hood
Above- The crew watching Water polo
Above- Refugees on Hood
Above-Yugoslavian soldiers aboard Hood