Hermes (1953). A 2'0" protected inlet in the hull in the north yard at H M Dockyard Devonport during conversion.
A roll film negative. A close view of the underside of the hull of the commando carrier Hermes (1953) in number 10 dry dock in the north yard of Devonport Dockyard in May 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. A 2'0" protected inlet in the port side of the hull taken from the floor of the dock looking forward.
Object Details
| ID: | N71996 |
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| Collection: | Historic Photographs |
| Type: | Roll film negative |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | HM Dockyard, Devonport |
| Vessels: | Hermes (1953) |
| Date made: | 1973-05 |
| Credit: | © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |