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Subiaco Museum > Records

POSTCARD: BATTLE CRUISER HMS HOOD

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c. 1925

Overview

Black and white photograph of the HMS Hood in Fremantle. Another Navy ship can be seen in the background at the right. Information printed on reverse: 'Battle-cruiser 41,200 tons. Largest and heaviest warship afloat.' In ink is written: 'Fremantle about 1925'. The card is unused. Valentine and Sons Publishing Co. (SA) Limited, Cape Town.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1989.437

Item type

Width

138 mm

Height or length

88 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Valentine and Sons Publishing Co. (SA) Limited, Cape Town.

Keywords

Postcards, Other Than Subiaco

Year

Statement of significance

Naval history. Postcard of HMS Hood

Last modified

Monday, 17 November, 2025

Completeness

83

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