Hermes (1953) in the north yard at H M Dockyard Devonport during conversion. Starboard bilge keel.

A roll film negative. A close view of the starboard bilge keel on 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. The photographer is looking forward from the floor of the dock near the side of the dock showing the aft end of the bilge keel.

Object Details

ID: N72010
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