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.

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Hood at Golfe Juan, Spring 1938
Above- Hood at Golfe Juan, April/May 1938

Hood in Grand Harbour, Malta
Above- Hood in Grand Harbour, Malta

Hood and Repulse at Corfu, 1938
Above- Hood (left) and Repulse (right) at Corfu, June/July 1938

One of Hood'd picket boats
Above- A picket boat (one of Hood's steam pinnaces)

Hood's starboard pom pom "Sammy"
Above and Below- This and the following two photos show the starboard side pom pom "Sammy". In the background of the middle photo one can see the old liner R.M.S. Aquitania.

Hood's starboard pom pom "Sammy"

Hood's starboard pom pom "Sammy"

Refugees aboard Hood in 1938
Above and Below- Spanish refugees aboard Hood in either August or November 1938
board Hood in 1938
board Hood in 1938

Repulse pays off
Above and Below- This and the following two photos show Repulse as she leaves the fleet to pay off. Her present commission is ending and she and her crew are bound for the UK for maintenance and reassignment. Note the extremely long paying off pendant (as long as Repulse herself).

Repulse pays off
Repulse pays off

1938 water polo game
Above and Below- Swimming activities. This is believed to be a water polo game played against the French. Naturally, Hood completely crushed them 6-0!
1938 water polo game

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