Hermes (1953). In the junior rates and other ranks dining hall and counter area 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 and other ranks dining hall and counter area on 4 deck between 40 and 50 stations. He is looking aft and to starboard from the centre of the hall showing a table and chairs laid out in the foreground. On the aft bulkhead are two watertight doors and the one on the right has a fire extinguisher below the automatic emergency lantern. The self service counters are on the left. Each counter has a waste bag at the end.

Object Details

ID: PM3130/22A
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