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HMS Hood

Gerry Westenberg Video

Gerry Westenberg talks about one of his favourite ships - HMS Hood 

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A black‑and‑white photograph showing the battlecruiser HMS Hood moving at speed through rough seas. The long, low profile of the ship stretches across the frame, with waves breaking against the bow and spray rising along the hull. Thick smoke pours from the ship’s funnels, trailing back into the sky. The vessel’s tall masts, superstructure, and large gun turrets are clearly visible. The horizon behind the ship is faint, giving focus to the powerful silhouette of the warship cutting through open water.

Battlecruiser HMS Hood
Ernest Hopkins - Imperial War Museums Q 75272 (Public Domain)