Laid down in 1918, but not commissioned until February 1924, HMS Hermes was the first ship designed as an aircraft carrier, although the Imperial Japanese Navy’s Hōshō was the first to be launched and commissioned.
She was sunk 9 April 1942 by Japanese aircraft off the coast of Sri Lanka.
Photos of scale models of HMS Hermes can be found here.
Photos of HMS Hermes
November 8, 1934 HMS Hermes arriving at Devonport, England.HMS Hermes seen in 1936HMS Hermes seen off Skiathos Island, GreeceHMS Hermes seen in 1938HMS Hermes seen in 1938HMS Hermes arriving at the Grand Harbour, Valletta, MaltaHMS Hermes arriving at the Grand Harbour, Valletta, MaltaHMS Hermes arriving at the Grand Harbour, Valletta, MaltaDamage to HMS Hermes after a collision with HMS Corfu 10 July 1940HMS HermesHMS HermesHMS HermesHMS HermesHMS HermesHMS HermesHMS HermesHMS HermesHMS HermesHMS HermesHMS HermesHMS HermesA Fairey Type IIID on the flight deck of HMS HermesA Fairey Type IIID on the flight deck of HMS Hermes
Photos of HMS Hermes in Hong Kong
HMS Hermes seen at Hong Kong in the mid 1920’s.HMS Hermes seen at Hong Kong in the mid 1920’sHMS Hermes seen at Hong Kong in the mid 1920’sHMS Hermes seen at Hong Kong in the mid 1920’sHMS Hermes seen at Hong Kong in the mid 1920’sHMS Hermes in drydock in Hong KongHMS Hermes in drydock in Hong KongHMS Hermes in drydock in Hong KongHMS Hermes in drydock in Hong KongHMS Hermes in drydock in Hong Kong
HMS Hermes Sinking
April 9, 1942 HMS Hermes sinking in the Indian Ocean after being attacked by Japanese aircraft.April 9, 1942 HMS Hermes and HMAS Vampire sinking in the Indian Ocean after being attacked by Japanese aircraft.
