Aircraft Carriers at Sea

Dramatic views of aircraft carriers operating in open waters, highlighting naval power and maritime operations.

DN-ST-86-06228. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-87-06575. Country: Caribbean Sea

DN-ST-86-06228. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-84-11493. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-89-11537. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

971113-N-0210C-001. Country: Eastern Mediterranean Sea

040425-N-9964S-059. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-87-11338. Country: Unknown

050925-N-0413R-043. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

DN-ST-86-06059. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-SC-86-10570. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A bow view of the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64) underway. Various aircraft of the carrier's air wing are parked on the flight deck. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72)underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-86-10560. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) in the Newport News Shipbuilding yard during its post-shakedown cruise availability period. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial port quarter view of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) underway. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-88-02032. Base: Saint Thomas Country: Virgin Islands, U.K. (VGB)

Sailors and their family and friends take in the sights as the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits from Naval Station Norfolk into the Atlantic Ocean during a friends and family day cruise June 25, 2022. Friends and family members were invited aboard Ford to experience a day in the life of a Sailor at sea first-hand.

DN-ST-87-09113. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Bow on view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) being assisted into docking position by two large harbor tugs. The crewmen are manning the rail as the ENTERPRISE completes a short cruise following recent renovation that included rebuilding the superstructure. Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060520-N-7130B-135. Country: Arabian Sea

DN-ST-86-03994. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

041108-N-0780F-088. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Washington, D.C., July 8, 2005 - Artists concept of CVN-21, one of a new class of aircraft carriers.

060818-N-6106R-261. Country: Australia (AUS)

040608-N-1281L-009. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-85-02905. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-ST-88-06214. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) underway during sea trials off the coast of Washington. The ENTERPRISE has been in dry dock for repairs and modifications. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48) undergoing overhaul in the floating dry dock at the Metro Machine Company. Base: Elizabeth River, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-88-06057. Base: Boston State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-04060. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Starboard bow view of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) being escorted into port by tug boats. The crew are lining the rail as the ship returns after a short cruise. Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A 52,700-pound sled floats in the water after being launched from a catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). The sled is being used to evaluate the performance of the vessel's steam catapults. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A stern view of the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) underway during PACEX '89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Country: Aleutian Islands

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) underway. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

DN-SC-90-03842. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A port bow view of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) underway. Base: USS Independence (CV 62) Country: Caribbean Sea

DN-ST-88-08651. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A starboard view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) underway. The LINCOLN has just passed the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

051103-N-5345W-071. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Port quarter view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) while en route to North Island, San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-87-01467. Country: Barbados (BRB)

DN-SC-87-05064. Country: Strait Of Gibraltar

A starboard bow view of the anti-submarine warfare support aircraft carrier ex-USS INTREPID (CVS-11) under tow as a fire boat welcomes it. The INTREPID is en route to Bayonne, N.J., to be refitted and opened to the public as a museum in New York. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-86-03494. Country: Red Sea

DN-ST-88-00494. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

060515-N-4097B-011. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

061217-N-9708H-032. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Port side view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS RED CLOUD (T-AKR 313) underway on builders sea trials off San Diego, California. A decontamination washdown test is being conducted forward. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) approaching the Japanese coast line for a port visit to Japan before deploying to the Persian Gulf to relieve the USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). Base: USS Carl Vinson @@(Cvn 70) State: Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN)

Aerial starboard bow view of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS RED CLOUD (T-AKR 313) underway on the builder's sea trials off of San Diego, California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

SPEYK CLASS FREGAT HR.MS. Tjerk Hiddes (1967-1986)

Low oblique aerial port side view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) vehicle transport ship USNS SHUGHART (T-AKR-295) underway on sea trials off San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-87-05320. Base: Taranto Country: Italy (ITA)

An elevated port view of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) underway. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

The large harbor tugs POUGHKEEPSIE (YTB-813) and WINNEMUCCA (YTB-785) position the bow of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) in preparation for mooring at Naval Air Station, Alameda. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-07536. Base: San Diego Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

High oblique bow-on view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS RED CLOUD (T-AKR 313) underway on builders sea trials off San Diego. The ship is also conducting a decontamination washdown test. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-86-03991. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-ST-88-01727. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The littoral combat ship Independence (LCS-2) underway during builder's trials, Gulf of Mexico

An aerial starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) just after passing under the Golden Gate Bridge. Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A bow view of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) underway. Base: USS Saratoga (CV 60) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Arabian Gulf

DN-ST-88-08639. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

The large harbor tugs ANOKA (YTB-810) and DAHLONEGA (YTB-770) plus two other YTBs move out to meet the arriving amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) just sailing in past Point Comfort. LHA-4 is returning home from New Orleans. Base: Hampton Roadstead State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard quarter view of the Soviet Kresta II class guided missile cruiser Admiral Oktyabrsky underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 17, 2013) The aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) gets underway beginning the ships launch and transit to Newport News Shipyard pier 3 for the final stages of construction and testing. Ford was christened Nov. 9, 2013 and is under construction at Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News Shipyard.

An aerial starboard bow view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) vehicle transport ship USNS Gordon (T-AKR-296) underway on sea trials. The ship is also testing the Atomic-Biological-Chemical (ABC) washdown system. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A starborad quarter view of the amphibious cargo ship USS CHARLSTON (LKA 113) underway off the Virginia Capes. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-89-02576. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

PUERTO-PORTAAVIONES DE EXPOSICION - FOTO AÑOS 80. Location: EXTERIOR. NEW YORK.

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - CGC Harry Claiborne - Support Fleet - 26-HK-314-30. Support Fleet includes CGC Decisive, CGC Greenbrier, CGC Hatchet, CGC Pamlico, CGC Harriet Lane, CGC Hudson, CGC Oak, CGC Primrose (Ret), CGC Barbarra Mabrity, and Various Navy Ships and Aircraft. Hurricane Katrina

A tug boat accompanies the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV-59) as the ship departs the city at the end of Fleet Week. In the foreground is the decommissioned anti-submarine warfare aircraft carrier INTREPID (CVS-11), which is operated as a museum. State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Starboard quarter view of the MSC (Military Sealift Command) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SISLER (T-AKR 311) at the fitting out pier of the NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) Shipyard. The vessel is at 80 percent completion. The USNS WATSON (T-AKR 310) is in the left background. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Tugs and barges pull the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) out of drydock here. The ship is being refitted after 12 years in mothball storage and will soon be commissioned for the fourth time. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060524-N-7921G-066. Base: Hudson River State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial port quarter view of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) during its transit through the canal. State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY)

Aircraft carrier

DN-SC-86-00157. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

US Naval Warship in San Diego Harbor

DN-ST-88-08658. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-ST-88-08643. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

An aerial port quarter view of the British light aircraft carrier HMS INVINCIBLE (R-05) underway during Fleet Ex 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Aerial view of decaying shipwrecks resting in the murky waters, ghostly remnants against the ochre riverbed, River Severn, Gloucestershire, England.

Snowy wharf with lonely moored boat

A port view of the island of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) as the vessel is tied up at the fitting out pier at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Corporation on the James River. The ENTERPRISE is in a service life extension program (SLEP) overhaul and is undergoing fuel recoring. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-01230. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050922-N-3289C-003. Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port quarter view of the ships in Nuclear Task Force One, commencing a world cruises to be known as Operation SEA ORBIT. It's to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the 1961 cruise. The ships include the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) (Center), which took part in the first cruise, and now accompanied by the guided missile cruisers USS TRUXTUN (CGN 35) (Left) and USS ARKANSAS (CGN 41) (Right). A port quarter view of the ships in Nuclear Task Force One, commencing a world cruises to be known as Operation SEA ORBIT. It's to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the 1961 cruise. The ships include the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) (Center), which took part in the first cruise, and now accompanied by the guided missile cruisers USS TRUXTUN (CGN 35) (Left) and USS ARKANSAS (CGN 41) (Right).

GULF OF MEXICO (April 19, 2012) The Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1), the first of 10 Navy joint high-speed vessels designed for rapid intra-theater transport of troops and military equipment, conducts builder's trials. The 338-foot-long aluminum catamarans are designed to be fast, flexible and maneuverable even in austere ports, making them ideal for transporting troops and equipment quickly within a theater of operations.

Anefo photo collection. Transfer flight camp trip from Brazil at Verolme. December 4, 1960. Brazil

Industrial ships moored at a harbor, Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

USS Saratoga and the USS John F. Kennedy sailing alongside in the sea

DN-SC-04-14311. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-89-02160. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A bow view of the anti-submarine warfare support aircraft carrier ex-USS INTREPID (CVS-11) being maneuvered into docking position by tug boats. The INTREPID is being towed to Bayonne, N.J., to be refitted and opened to the public as a museum in New York. Base: Bayonne State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-01278. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-84-00772. Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

View of planes at airport , Airports, Logan International Airport. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection

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