Photos & Graphics of H.M.S. Hood
The Barber Photo Collection
Updated 27-Dec-2006

The following photographs were sent in to the site by Hood veteran Melville Percival. He served in Hood from roughly 1938 to 1939. Some of these photos actually pre-date his time in Hood, and were likely bought from the ship's bookstall or acquired from shipmates. Others date specifically from his time aboard. Nearly all are of Hood's service in the Mediterranean.

Important Notice: These photos may not be republished or reposted elsewhere in any format without the express permission of Melville Percival.

Above- Hood in Spanish waters circa 1937

Above- A view aft from one of the directors behind the spotting top, late 1937 or 1938.

Above- Hood launches a 21 inch torpedo

Above- Some of the lads getting a well-deserved rest and sun tan on the Shelter Deck

Above- The largest submarine afloat. The Quarterdeck in it's usual seagoing state.

Above- Some of the crew posing on the focsle on a Christmas Day (year unknown, but likely 1936 or 1937)

Above and Below- Views of Hood during her refit at Malta, September 1937

Above and Below- The fleet at Gibraltar. Can you find Hood? Hint- she's the big one!

Above- Gibraltar as seen from Hood

Above and Below- Two views of Hood's focsle in 1937 or 1938. Note the recognition markings atop both "A" and "B" gunhouses.

Above- The guns take aim.