Ship Class

Admiral-class battlecruiser

Discover HMS Hood.

The Admiral-class battlecruisers included HMS Hood, the largest battlecruiser ever built and a symbol of British naval power.

Ships in this Class (2)

HMS Hood (51) – Battlecruiser – Admiral-class battlecruiser (51)
HMS Hood (1918) – Battlecruiser – Admiral-class battlecruiser (1918)

Quick Facts

Type: Battlecruiser
Operator: Royal Navy
Era: WWI / WWII
In Service: 1920–1941
Number Built: 1
Notable Ships: HMS Hood
Notable For: Largest battlecruiser