Hermes (1953). In the hangar (3 deck) during conversion.

A 35mm roll film negative. On board the commando carrier Hermes (1953) in the north yard of 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 ground equipment storing and servicing area at the fore end of the hangar between 50 and 65 stations on 3 deck. He is looking into the starboard aft corner showing a cupboard with a wire mesh enclosure above it. The roller shutter leading into the hangar is open. Stacks of folding tables are in the foreground. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: PM3165/20A
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