Hermes (1953). A large galley and servery during conversion.
A 35mm roll film negative. On board the commando carrier Hermes (1953) in Devonport Dockyard in June 1973 towards the end of her conversion from a fixed wing aircraft carrier to a commando carrier. She recommissioned after conversion on 18 August 1973. The photographer is below decks in a large galley and servery. On the left are large boiling coppers. Against the end bulkhead are two ovens, a worktop with shelves under, the circular wooden base for a clock and a notice on safety precautions in operation of galley equipment. A worktop with shelves under is on the right. A seaman's cap, a bag of tea and a tin of milk are on the worktop. The photographer has allocated the number 4 to this location.
Object Details
ID: | PM3089/28A |
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Collection: | Historic Photographs |
Type: | 35 mm; Roll film negative |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | HM Dockyard, Devonport |
Vessels: | Hermes (1953) |
Date made: | 1973-06 |
Credit: | © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |