A ceremony has been held in Clydebank to mark the centenary of the launch of HMS Hood, one of Britain's largest warships. More: bbc.in/2w53oAJ | BBC Scotland News

On this day in history - 24 May 1941 - HMS Hood was struck by the German battleship Bismarck during the Battle of the Denmark Strait. HMS Hood, or the 'Mighty Hood' as she was popularly known in the Royal Navy, was the largest warship in the world on commissioning in 1920, and was a symbol of imperial strength throughout the inter-war years. Her sinking is one of the most famous naval engagements in history, against the German battleship Bismarck. Less than 10 minutes into battle HMS Hood was st

The bell from HMS Hood, conserved by Mary Rose Archaeological Services, was unveiled today by HRH The Princess Royal during a commemorative service to mark the 75th anniversary of the sinking of the ship. Princess Anne struck eight bells at midday as descendants of some of the 1,415 sailors who lost their lives when the ship was hit by Bismarck on 24 May, 1941 looked on. Only three of Hood’s crew survived and it was the expressed wish of one of them, Ted Briggs, to recover the ship’s bell as a m