Hermes (1953) in the north yard at H M Dockyard Devonport during conversion. The twin rudders.

A roll film negative. A close view of the twin rudders 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. The photographer is looking forward and to port from the floor of the dock showing the twin rudders at 213 to 215 stations. A vertical format negative.

Object Details

ID: N72000
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