Hermes (1953). In the bridge on 01 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 bridge on 01 deck looking to port side showing a range of communications equipment including two microphones. A flag address panel is on the port bulkhead. The landing platform dock Fearless (1963) can be seen through the windows undergoing a refit in the dockyard.

Object Details

ID: PM3103/16
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