Hermes (1953). In the main galley and servery on 4 deck during conversion.
A 35mm roll film negative. On board the commando carrier Hermes (1953) in Devonport Dockyard in June 1973 towards the end of her conversion from a fixed wing aircraft carrier to a commando carrier. She recommissioned after conversion on 18 August 1973. The photographer is in the main galley and servery on 4 deck between 30 and 39 stations. A corner of the space showing a worktop with drawers, a cupboard and shelves under. Two milk churns are on the worktop and a fire extinguisher is on the floor. A framed notice is on the right bulkhead, headed 'Electric cooking equipment instructions for use'. The photographer has allocated the number 8 to this location. A vertical format negative.
Object Details
| ID: | PM3093/19A |
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| Collection: | Historic Photographs |
| Type: | 35 mm; Roll film negative |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | HM Dockyard, Devonport |
| Vessels: | Hermes (1953) |
| Date made: | 1973-06 |
| Credit: | © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |