10 Facts About the Mighty HMS Hood

Royal Navy

HMS Hood was the Royal Navy’s Battlecruiser. She held the title of the world’s largest warship for two decades after being commissioned, with her prestige reflected in the nickname ‘The Mighty Hood.’

With her twin funnels and a lean profile, she was one of the finest-looking warships at that time. Due to her sheer size, power and contribution to several Royal Navy victories in the World War Years, she became synonymous with the might of the British Empire.

Read along to learn 10 interesting facts...

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