Photos & Graphics of H.M.S. Hood
The Withers Photo Collection
Updated 07-May-2014

The following photographs were sent in to the site by Brian Withers. They are from the collection of his father, Ernie Withers. Ernie served as a Stoker in Hood from August 1933 to January 1941. The photos in this collection primarily cover her time in the Mediterranean Fleet but also include some later coverage.

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

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Hood celebrates the coronation of King George VI, May 1937
Above- Hood celebrates the coronation of King George VI, May 1937

Hood at Madeira, 1934 or 1935
Above- H.M.S. Hood at Madeira, 1934 or 1935.

Funeral of a Hood crewman, mid 1930s
Above- Funeral for a Hood crewman during her time with the Mediterranean Fleet in the mid-late 1930s.

Hood's searchlights, mid 1930s
Above- Hood's searchlights, mid 1930s.

Stokers on Hood's forecastle
Above- Stokers gather on Hood's forecastle, late 1930s

A typical mess deck aboard Hood
Above- A typical messdeck aboard Hood

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