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

The following photographs were sent in to the site by Bill Stone and his family. "Young Bill" as he is called, was was born in 1900 and was in from 1922 to 1924. He is the only known man, still living, who went on the Empire Cruise. Bill is shown here at the 1998 and 2001 Association reunions.

Important Notice: These photos may not be republished or reposted elsewhere in any format without the express permission of Bill Stone and his family.

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Stone Collection, Part 1  |  Stone Collection, Part 2  |  Stone Collection, Part 3

Colin Vass's models of Hood and Bismarck
Above & Below- Bill with modeller Colin Vass outside Boldre Church in 1998. Please note the superb work of Colin. His Hood and Bismarck models are not only working models, but highly detailed miniatures as well.
Colin Vass's models of Hood and Bismarck
Colin Vass's models of Hood and Bismarck
Above & Below- Two more views of Colin Vass' models of Hood and Bismarck. Colin later made smaller versions for the Channel 4 Hood and Bismarck expedition.
Colin Vass's models of Hood and Bismarck

Bill Stone and his daughter Anne at the Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre
Above-  Bill and his daughter Anne in the doorway of the Church of St John the Baptist, Boldre. They are right below the stained glass window dedicated to Hood.

Stone Collection, Part 1  |  Stone Collection, Part 2  |  Stone Collection, Part 3