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Compelling viewing for anyone with an interest in history, the Second World War or maritime warfare and discovery, The Battle of the Hood and Bismarck was a double feature-length documentary that was first shown on Channel 4 in December 2001.
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A voyage into the past
In July 2001, Channel 4 and ITN launched an expedition to find and film the wreck of HMS Hood. Channel 4 News and this site followed the extraordinary quest, 3000 metres under the sea as the wreck of the Hood, the British warship sunk during WW2, was discovered. Read the story of this voyage into the past here.
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Pictures from the icy deep
See the stunning images of the Hood, shot 3000 metres under the icy North Atlantic. These pictures were the first ever to be taken since she sank in 1941.
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The Battle of the Denmark Strait
For 20 years, the Hood was the pride of the Royal Navy. The Nazi battleship Bismarck was a feat of engineering, and a challenge to British supremacy at sea. Read what happened when these two great ships met.
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3000 metres under the ocean
How do you find a ship, 3000 metres under the sea? Cold, darkness and immense water pressure make it extremely difficult. Read how advanced technology and the unique skills of the team made this expedition possible.
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