Hermes (1953). In the junior rates dining hall starboard scullery 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 the junior rates dining hall starboard scullery on 4 deck between 59 and 62½ stations. He is looking to port and forward showing the stainless steel worktop and the roller shutter is closed. Under the worktop is a nest of wooden boxes for cutlery and small items and in the corner is the gash disposal unit. The worktop on the right includes a sink with plate racks above and a drawer under. The photographer has allocated the number 12 to this location.

Object Details

ID: PM3100/21
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