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

A 35mm roll film negative. A general view of the starboard propeller 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 bottom of the dock close to the side wall showing the propeller and the starboard bilge keel. White lines and draught marks are painted on the hull.

Object Details

ID: N72014
Collection: Historic Photographs
Type: 35mm 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