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 |
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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 |