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:	9781472846068
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	04/27/2021
Series:	Anatomy of The Ship
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	10.05(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.30(d)

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.

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