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HMS Hood.
PH0417. HMS Hood.Digital Download. Size approx 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm)
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HMS Hood - Battleship
Country : UK Launched : 22nd August 1918
HMS Hood. Built at Clydebank and launched on the 22nd August 1918, HMS Hood was the pride of the Royal Navy. In the autumn of 1939 she operated in the North Sea, and it was here she was attacked by Ju88 aircraft. One bomb hit HMS Hood, but it failed to explode and only caused minor damage. HMS Hood took part in the bombardment of Mers-el-Kibir on 3rd July 1940. In company with HMS Prince of Wales, HMS Hood engaged the German Battleship Bismarck and the Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen in the Denmark Strait, 24th May 1941. HMS Hood received several heavy hits, blew up and sank quickly after her magazine exploded. Just 3 of her crew survived. Displacement :42,100 tons, and after modifications, up to 49,140 tons. Speed 31knots, and after modifications 28 knots. Main armament: 8 x 15inch Guns, secondary armament of 12 x 5.5 inch guns.
Sunk 24th May 1941
Known Pennants : 51
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