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HMS
Hood, the pride of the Royal Navy,
is shown at various times in her service with HMS Prince of Wales and
during her hunt for the Bismarck and HMS Hoods tragic sinking in May 1941
by the German battleship Bismarck. The best selection of naval prints of
HMS Hood available are shown here by Ivan Berryman, Randall Wilson, Simon
Atack, Anthony Saunders and
Brian Wood. You want find
better prices than these on the internet. and many of these world war two
prints are only available direct form Cranston Fine Arts
HMS Hood. Built at Clydebank and launched on the 22nd
August 1918. The pride of the Royal Navy. In the autumn of 1939 she
operated in the North Sea, and it was here she was attacked by JU88,s
and one bomb hit HMS Hood, but it failed to explode and only caused
minor damage. HMS Hood took part in the bombardment of Mers-el-Kibir on
the 3rd July 1940. In company with HMS Prince of Wales, HMS Hood engaged
the German Battleship Bismarck and the Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen. in the
Denmark Straits, 24th May 1941. HMS Hood received several heavy hits and
blew up and sank quickly, only 3 of her crew survived... Displacement
42,100 tons, and after modifications, upto 49,140 tons. Speed 31knots,
and after modifications 28 knots. Main armament 8 15inch Guns, secondary
armament of 12 x 5.5 inch guns
HMS
Hood Passing Under the Forth Rail Bridge by Ivan Berryman
HMS Hood passes
beneath the forth Bridge on her way to Rosyth during one of her many
visits to the Firth in the 1930s. the cruiser HMS Norfolk lies at
anchor in the middle distance.
HMS
Hood Opens Fire Upon The Bismarck by Ivan Berryman In the early morning
murk of 24th May 1941, the forward 15in guns of HMS Hood fire the first
shots against the mighty German battleship Bismarck. Both Bismarck
and her escort, the Prinz Eugen, immediately responded, the latter
causing a fierce fire on Hoods upper deck, while plunging shot from
Bismarck penetrated deep into the British ships hull, causing an
explosion that ripped the Hood apart, sinking her in an instant.
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HMS Hood Passing Under the Forth Rail Bridge by Ivan Berryman.
HMS Hood passes beneath the forth Bridge on her way to Rosyth during one of her many visits to the Firth in the 1930s. the cruiser HMS Norfolk lies at anchor in the middle distance.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by Ivan Berryman. Massive Saving! Was £5040. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £3600.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM1346
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HMS Hood Opens Fire Upon the Bismarck by Ivan Berryman.
In the early morning murk of 24th May 1941, the forward 15in guns of HMS Hood fire the first shots against the mighty German battleship Bismarck. Both Bismarck and her escort, the Prinz Eugen, immediately responded, the latter causing a fierce fire on Hoods upper deck, while plunging shot from Bismarck penetrated deep into the British ships hull, causing an explosion that ripped the Hood apart, sinking her in an instant. Tragically, just three survivors were rescued from the water.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image si ze 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
Restricted edition of individually produced mugs, exclusively available from Cranston Fine Arts. - Single mug only. Standard size earthenware mug, produced in the UK.. Price £12.00
Limited Collectors Edition Stein. Stein size 6.5 inches (height) x 3.8 inches (base diameter) (17cm x 9.5cm). Price £26.00
ITEM CODE DHM1271
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HMS Hood and HMS Express Departing from Portsmouth 1935 by Ivan Berryman
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Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £95.00
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HMS Hood by Ivan Berryman.
Fully dressed and resplendent, HMS Hood is pictured preparing for King George Vs review of the Fleet in July 1935 as other capital ships take up their positions around her. Ramillies can be seen off Hoods port bow, Resolution astern, whilst just beyond her boat deck, the mighty Nelson gently nudges into position.
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HMS Hood by Ivan Berryman
Pride of the Royal Navy, the mighty Hood rolls majestically in the north Atlantic swell as HMS Prince of Wales holds station off her starboard bow.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM0989
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The Mighty Hood by Randall Wilson.
As Flagship Battle Cruiser Squadron HMS Hoods bow down about to take it green on the Med, Station October 1936.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 17 inches x 10 inches (43cm x 25cm). Price £45.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 17 inches x 10 inches (43cm x 25cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Postard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
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HMS Hood Passing Gibraltar by Brian Wood.
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Signed limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £95.00
Unsigned edition. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £45.00
Signed edition. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £28.00
Unsigned edition. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £13.00
Original painting by Brian Wood. . Price £2400.00
ITEM CODE DHM0378
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Farewell the Hood by Simon Atack.
HMS Hood, Britains largest warship and pride of the Royal Navy, steams majestically through the Swept Channel on 22 May, 1941. Having fuelled at the Scapa Flow naval base in Scotland, she steers clear of floats suspending torpedo and submarine nets, as she heads for open water and the North Sea. The crew of a naval cutter wave farewell as the mighty battleship departs upon what will prove to be her final voyage.
Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 16 inches x 25 inches (41cm x 64cm). Price £90.00 Signed by Lieutenant Ted Briggs RN.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Image size 16 inches x 25 inches (41cm x 64cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Lieutenant Ted Briggs RN.
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HMS Hood Opens Fire, May 24th, 1941 by Marii Chernev.
Signed limited edition of 300 prints, also signed by Ted Briggs. Image size 27 inches x 16 inches (69cm x 41cm). Price £130.00
Limited edition of 30 artist proofs. Image size 27 inches x 16 inches (69cm x 41cm). Price £170.00
Limited edition of 10 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £800.00
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HMS Hood by Ivan Berryman
The pride of the Royal Navy , HMS Hood, will always be remembered for her loss during the Bismarck action.
Signed Limited Edition of 250 prints. Sepia and black light resistant print on 340 gems fine cartridge art board. Special Promotion - This item is HALF PRICE! Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £27.00
ITEM CODE B0059
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HMS Hood by Ivan Berryman Fully dressed and resplendent, HMS Hood is pictured
preparing for King George Vs review of the Fleet in July 1935 as other
capital ships take up their positions around her. Ramillies can be seen
off Hoods port bow, Resolution astern, whilst just beyond her boat
deck, the mighty Nelson gently nudges into position.
HMS Hood by Ivan Berryman Pride of the Royal Navy, the mighty Hood rolls
majestically in the north Atlantic swell as HMS Prince of Wales holds
station off her starboard bow.
The Mighty Hood by Randall Wilson As Flagship Battle Cruiser Squadron HMS Hoods bow down about to take it green on the Med, Station October 1936.
HMS Hood Passing Gibraltar by Brian Wood
HMS Hood Opens Fire, May 24th, 1941 by
Marii Chernev Limited edition of 300 prints signed by Marii Chernev and Ted
Briggs, the sole surviving crew member of the HMS Hood.
Farewell the Hood by Simon Atack
A study of HMS Hood, pride of the Royal Navy, as she steams
majestically through the Swept Channel departing Scapa Flow on 22nd May
1941. Having fuelled at the naval base in Scotland, she steers clear of
floats suspending torpedo and submarine nets, as she heads for open
water and the North Sea. The crew of a naval cutter wave farewell as the
mighty battleship departs upon what will prove to be her final voyage:
just a few days later she encountered the German battleship Bismarck in
the Denmark Straits. In the exchange that followed, Bismarck's second
and third salvoes made direct hits on Hood. Her magazines exploded and
the mighty battleship sank in minutes taking all but three of her
complement of 1420 sailors with her.
Prints are signed by Ted Briggs the only living survivor.
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Naval surface action of World War II saw the pride of the Royal Navy,
HMS Hood, versus the terror of the German Kriegsmarine, KMS
Bismarck. Action commenced at 0552 1/2 hours, as Hood's two
forward turrets fired the first salvoes. Half a minute later,
Prince of Wales forward turrets followed suit. Though it was at
its extreme range, it is possible that Hood was attempting to use her
Type 284 gunnery radar to direct her bombardment (this is subject to
debate though). Prince of Wales, her Type 284 malfunctioning (attempts
were made to use it, but it was believed to be defective), was forced to
shoot optically. This too is a source of debate. Hood's
first salvo fell near Prinz Eugen but did not actually hit. Prince
of Wales's opening salvo was observed to be some distance away from
Bismarck. The Germans were shocked to learn that the approaching
vessels were not cruisers - they were in fact major combatants - a King
George V class battleship (which they assumed was KGV herself, as Prince
of Wales was thought to still be working up) and even worse, the famed
and feared battle cruise HMS Hood (apparently the men aboard Bismarck
knew it was Hood before the crew of Prinz Eugen). Her legend and
reputation were great and she was well respected in the
Kriegsmarine. This is backed up by the statements of Bismarck crew
who were later quoted as saying that Hood, in particular, was the
'terror of their war games'. In comparison, Hood was well built
for her day (1920), but by 1941 was nonetheless an aged battle
cruiser. She had adequate protection in some key areas, but not
all. Because of her machinery, she was filled with large, somewhat
open spaces. Though her speed had been reduced over the years, at
29 knots, she was still fast for her size. Her guns were deadly,
but she suffered from out dated gunnery systems. She did boast
advanced radar, but her crew had hardly enough time to become proficient
in its use. Simply put, in a one on one fight, Bismarck could
absorb more damage while firing faster and more accurately than
Hood. Bismarck could take AND give more in battle. Each ship
had the ability to sink or severely damage the other, but the advantage
clearly was with Bismarck. This is not totally a negative
reflection on Hood, but simply an observance that Bismarck was 20 years
more modern than Hood. Bismarck's design reflected all that had
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