Monday, 8 February 2010

HMS Hood 1922

BATTLESHIPS OF THE WORLDS NAVIES




20 August–02 November: Brazilian and West Indies Cruise
My greatgrandfather Arthur Whelan was onboard the Hood during this time.


Titles read: 'Rio De Janeiro - Battleships of the World's Navies - reviewed by President Pessoa during Brazil's centenary of Independence Celebrations.'

Brazil.

US & British battleships are reviewed by Brazilian President Epitacio da Silva Pessoa. Pessoa & group of Brazilian governmental & military reps aboard ship reviewing British sailors & Royal Marines.

LS USS Nevada & Maryland in harbour; firing gun salute. Shot looking down at Pessoa & other VIPs on deck. Closer shot of one of American ships (Nevada?) LS Japanese ship; firing salute. LS British warship HMS Hood passing to right - at the time the largest battleship in the world.

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