-History of H.M.S. Hood-
The Launching of H.M.S. Hood, Part 1
Updated
02-Jul-2006
The photos in this article were donated to us by the H.M.S. Hood Association's patron, Viscount Henry Hood. His grandmother, Lady Hood, wife of Sir Horace Hood lost at Jutland, launched the battle cruiser Hood at John Brown and Company, Glasgow, on 22 August 1918. She kept materials related to the launching in a family album. The information herein comes from said album.
Above and below- A letter from the Admiralty asking Lady hood to participate in the launching of "Hood"
Above- Further correspondence from the Admiralty
Above- The launch notice
Above/Below- Launch dinner information (seating arrangement & toast list)
Below- A copy of the service used at the launching of "Hood"
