The Battlecruiser Hood

by John Roberts

Overview

The destruction of the HMS Hood by the Bismarck in 1941 was one of the most shocking episodes in the history of the Royal Navy. Built during World War I, the Hood was the largest, fastest and one of the most handsome capital ships in the world.

For the first time, this volume in the renowned Anatomy of a Ship series is available in paperback, and features a detailed description of every aspect of the beloved battlecruiser. In addition to analysing the genesis of its design and contemporary significance, this exceptional study provides the finest documentation of the Hood, with a complete set of superb line drawings, supported by technical details and a record of the ship's service history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781472846075
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	02/25/2025
Series:	Anatomy of The Ship
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128

About the Author

John Roberts is widely recognized for his contributions to warship literature. He was editor of Warship for six years and is the co-author of the standard works on British battleships and cruisers of the Second World War period. His superb warship plans led one authority to describe him as 'the best draughtsman in the UK'. His two previous volumes for Conway, on the Dreadnought and Intrepid, were widely acclaimed.
John Roberts is widely recognized for his contributions to warship literature. He was editor of "Warship" for six years and is the coauthor of the standard works on British battleships and cruisers of the Second World War period. His superb warship plans led one authority to describe him as "the best draughtsman in the UK." His two previous volumes for Conway, on the "Dreadnought" and "Intrepid," were widely acclaimed.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
Design
Construction
Service history
The loss of Hood
General arrangements and hull structure
Machinery
Armament
Control systems
Ground tackle
Aircraft
Modifications
The PHOTOGRAPHS
The DRAWINGS
General arrangements
Hull construction
Machinery
Accommodation
Superstructure
Rig
Armament
Fire-control
Fittings
Ground tackle
Ship's boats
Aircraft arrangements