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Title: HM Ship identity and Port
Post by: brp on 25 January 2023 12:17:10 am

Trusting this will be my final request for help in identifying a ship. Attached photo would have been taken in the 1920's or '30'S.
i think the ship just may be Hood and the place could be Malta or.... Can any good person please help?

Title: Re: HM Ship identity and Port
Post by: McDinosaur on 16 January 2026 03:49:23 pm

I came upon this photo attached in the book 'Flagship Hood' by Alan Coles and one of the survivors Ted Briggs pub'd by Robert Hale London (page 52). It shows a game of hockey being played next to the aft turrets on the quarterdeck of the Hood. Looks a similar view of her stern to me, only yours is starboard so I'd agree your supposition is spot on. My interest came from the fact that uncle served on the Hood. Cannot help with the port, the ship cruised the globe.

Title: Re: HM Ship identity and Port
Post by: brp on 18 January 2026 01:34:02 am

Remarkable likeness indeed. Thank you so much for the help. I would never have been convinced if you had not sent this comparison. Still believe that the port could be Malta but happy if anyone can show me that it is another.