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RMS Aquitania
Photograph of the completed RMS Aquitania looking down from above, showing the upper decks, lifeboats derricks, vents and funnels.
RMS Aquitania
Photograph of workmen surveying the lifeboats during the inspection of the ship after its completion.
RMS Aquitania
Photograph of the interior of the engine room of RMS Aquitania, showing the banks of meters and gauges.
HMS Hood
Photograph of the Admiral Class battlecruiser, HMS Hood being towed out of John Brown & Co's shipyard at Clydebank shortly after completion.
HMS Hood
Photograph of the Admiral Class battlecruiser HMS Hood being towed out of John Brown & Co's shipyard at Clydebank shortly after completion.
HMS Hood
Photograph of the Admiral Class battlecruiser, HMS Hood being manoeuvred out of John Brown & Co. shipyard at Clydebank by tugboats shortly after completion.
HMS Hood
Broadside view of the port side of the Admiral Class battlecruiser, HMS Hood, during her sea trials on the Clyde estuary.
HMS Hood
View of the Admiral Class battlecruiser, HMS Hood, under steam and with men on deck near her bow taken from the port side during her sea trials on the Clyde estuary.
HMS Hood
View of the Admiral Class battlecruiser, HMS Hood, ploughing through the sea with men on deck near her bow taken from the port side during her sea trials on the Clyde estuary.