Hermes (1953). In a food and drink area, possibly the wardroom pantry, on 4 deck 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 in a narrow passageway in a food and drink area, possibly the wardroom pantry, on 4 deck, showing a serving counter on the left with plate storage bins beyond. On the right is another counter with cupboards and drawers under. The photographer has allocated the number 9 to this location. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: PM3094/26A
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