Hermes (1953). In the port side main commando group other ranks mess 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 main commando group other ranks mess on the port side of 4 deck between 150 and 165 stations. He is looking between two rows of three tier bunks towards more three tier bunks. Kit lockers are on the left.

Object Details

ID: PM3128/10A
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