Summary
Photograph of HMS Hood during World War II. One of 32 black and white photographs, some in the form of postcards, relating to the military service of David Ralph Goodwin, Ex H.M.A.S. Association (Vic).
Description of Content
HMS Hood, the largest and heaviest warship during World War II.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photograph postcard.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr (David) R. Goodwin, After 1987
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Printed on the front of the photograph; ''VALENTINE'S SERIES' H.M.S. HOOD 'PHOTO BY CRIBB.'' Printed on the back of the photograph; 'PRINTED IN BRITAIN / POST CARD / THIS SPACE FOR COMMUNICATION / THE ADDRESS TO BE WRITTEN HERE / H.M.S. 'HOOD' / BATTLE-CRUISER 41,200 TONS / LARGEST AND / HEAVIEST WARSHIP / AFLOAT. / The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co., Ltd., / Melbourne and Sydney / THIS IS A REAL PHOTOGRAPH'
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
138 mm (Width), 85 mm (Height)
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Keywords
World War II, 1939-1945, Military Forces, Naval Arms, Naval Vessels, Battleships
