Coastal Naval Operations

Monochrome photographs of naval ships operational at sea, showcasing historical military vessels and their roles during various naval engagements.

ARG-16 Kermit Roosevelt 19-NN-ARG-16 Kermit Roosevelt-141118 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DN-SN-86-11905. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

The British Corvette Anchusa. 21 January 1943, at Liverpool. HMS ANCHUSA, Starboard quarter view.

DD-658 Colahen , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AGS-25 Kellar , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Photograph of British cruiser HMS Amethyst.

DD-550 Cappa , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS KENT underway at Scapa Flow.

Destroyer "Van Galen" On high-speed-duty. April 01, 1941. (Photo by Naval Press Service).

HMS Pennywort, Flower Class Corvette. 16 January 1943, London River, Tilbury. Starboard bow view.

Starboard bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) being escorted into the harbor. Base: Portsmouth Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

DN-SN-91-12093. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SN-90-00349. Base: Chesapeake Bay Country: United States Of America (USA)

The British frigate HMS Redpole (F 69, 1943-1960) arrives in the port of Rotterdam, 1958.

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) underway on acceptance trail. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

The United States Navy US destroyer DAVIS.

DN-SN-87-00168. Base: Unknown

Aerial port view of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62). The INDEPENDENCE is operating off the coast of Lebanon in support of the US Marines that have been assigned to Beirut as part of a multinational peacekeeping force. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Imperial Japanese Navy battlecruiser Haruna is fitted-out by the Kawasaki company at Kobe, Japan - October 1914

A port bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS CHANDLER (DDG-996) underway. Country: Unknown

A port beam view of an anchored Soviet Krivak class destroyer underway. Country: Unknown

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS EMPIRE BATTLEAXE with a landing craft alongside at Greenock.

A port view of the frigate USS DOWNES (FF-1070) as it passes the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) during a seapower demonstration for the Navy League being held off the coast of southern California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Toulon Pictures, French Navy. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Hr.MS reserve ship. Poolster (1964 - 1994) During the NATO exercise Iron Utility.

A stern view of the guided missile frigate USS UNDERWOOD (FFG-36) underway in the Elizabeth River off Naval Station, Norfolk. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

. British Monmouth class armoured cruiser HMS CUMBERLAND

Aerial port quarter view of the destroyer USS JOHN YOUNG (DD 973) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The committee boat with signal flags flying from it, at a Navy Airman's regatta at Royal Naval Air Station Fearn, Scotland.

A port bow view of the combat stores ship USS SYLVANIA (AFS 2) underway. Country: Chesapeake Bay

. British battleship HMS HINDUSTAN

CL 144 Worcester 19-NN-CL 144 Worcester-134074 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Mine sweep from the Van Amstel-Class Hr.Ms. Abraham van der Hulst (1937-1961) After the ship was brought to sink on the IJsselmeer on 14 May 1940 on the IJsselmeer

Destroyers At Sea: Destroyers ***** and ready for action. October 21, 1940. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

05/31/1917. In the port of Charlestown (United States). Sailors examining a three-inch cannon installed on a counter submarine ready to put to sea.

DD-785 Henderson , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

CLC 1 Northhampton 19-NN-CLC 1 Northhampton-148481 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DD-804 Rooks , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Ready To Be De-Mothballed - The 45,000-ton battleship New Jersey lies alongside pier at the Navy Yard Annex today awaiting start of de-mothballing operation. The ship has been ordered back into active service. She will be the second battleship in operation. The other, the Missouri, arrived in the Far East last week to participate in the Korean war. September 18, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

APD-125 Wantuck , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A starboard bow view of the docked frigates USS TRIPPE (FF-1075), left, and USS JESSE L. BROWN (FF-1089), right, during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Rio De Janeiro Country: Brazil (BRA)

CVE-116 Badoeng Strait , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

One of the British ships which sank Von Spee's squadron off the Falklands: The battle cruiser 'Invincible' Date: P

HMS Coppercliff Underway.

A stern view of the Australian frigate SYDNEY (F-03) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

British minesweeping survey vessel HMS Cook (K638) at anchor in Plymouth Sound.

ATF 92 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Aerial port quarter view of the fleet oiler USNS MARIAS (T-AO 57) refueling the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD 13), right, and the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH 7) during underway replenishment operations. Country: Unknown

Aerial bow view of the HMAS DARWIN (F-04) underway. This frigate (U.S. Hull Number FFG-44) was built for Australia by Todd Pacific Shipyard Corporation, Seattle, Washington. Base: Hmas Darwin

Starboard bow view of the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG_53)being moved to an out fitting pier by the tubboat MABEL COLLE. In the background is the Aegis guided missile cruiser BUNKER HILL (CG-52). Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

HMS Kellett Underway in Plymouth Sound.

DDE-470 Bache , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DN-SN-85-07257. Country: Unknown

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The battlecruiser HMS REPULSE leaving harbour.

A starboard bow view of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49) on the ways prior to being launched at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A fuel hose is highlined from the combat stores ship USNS SPICA (T-AFS-9), to the guided missile frigate USS CURTS (FFG-38) during an underway replenishment operation. Country: South China Sea

The utility landing craft LCU-1657 begins to lower its ramp as it approaches the beach at Vieques, Puerto Rico, during Fleet Ex 1-90. In the background is the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2). Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Caribbean Sea

Vermont U.S.N.

DN-SN-86-01133. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Tripoli - Guns on "PISA"

DN-SN-87-10610. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

U.S.S. Wisconsin comes to anchor in the firth of firth early this morning.Ships of the U.S. navy's midshipmen's practice squadron, led by the 45,000 ton battleship U.S.S. Wisconsin arrived in the firth of forth early this morning. (June 18th). June 19, 1951.

The dragon (depicted - name).DRISTANT (depicted - name)

DD-947 Somers , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

ATF 92 Tawasa , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Birds eye view (taken from a seaplane) of the British warship HMS Ramillies bombarding Turkish positions in the Gulf of Ismid in early July 1920 Date: Early July 1920

A port bow view of the frigate USS JESSE L. BROWN (FF-1089), front, and USS TRIPPE (FF-1075) following behind during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Robinson Crusoe Island Country: Chile (CHL)

British Ships of the First World War HMS NEW ZEALAND. INDEFATIGABLE class battlecruiser. Built for the Royal New Zealand Navy but presented to the Royal Navy on completion in 1912. Fought at Dogger Bank and Jutland.

South Carolina

AM-475 and 476 and 477 and 478 and 479 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

HMS Formidable At anchor.

A port bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) underway during sea trials off the coast of Mississippi. The battleship is scheduled to be recommissioned into the fleet on April 28, 1984, after completion of modernization/reactivation construction at Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Mississippi. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

British minesweeper HMS Bramble.

DD-546 Brown , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Anefo photo collection. Royal Navy East. flotilla mine sweeps action naval base Dutch East Indies. 1940-1942}. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

AO-144Mississinewa 19-NN-AO-144Mississinewa-155757 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Ships of the Royal Navy HMS BANSHEE

"Atlantic Fleet To Resume Autumn Cruise. Under Admiral Sir John D.Kelly". - The Atlantic Fleet, will resume its autumn cruise on Thursday, under admiral Sir John D.Kelly, the new Commander in Chief, and the ships are new lying ready in Portsmouth, and picture taken this morning shows.Ships of the Atlantic Fleet in Portsmouth Harbour. On extreme right is H.M.S.Nelson, and others are the Concern, Champion, Hood, Warspite, Vimy, Vortigon, Centaur and the drifter, Sundown. October 6, 1931.

***** Search Seen From The Air To-day: A warship ***** and another vessel taking part in the search for the submarine ***** to-day - air view.Ringing an 'area of probability' to the English Channel to-day (Wednesday) are rescue ships seeking the ***** position of H.M.S. Affray and hoping to pick up men who may have left the sunken British submarine by means of escape apparatus.The rescue craft are assisted by every scientific device for contacting the 78 men in the submarine, believed to be stuck on the bottom about 30 miles off the *****. April 13, 1951. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

CG 11 Chicago , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AM-456 Inflict , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DN-SN-87-12443. Country: Unknown

AM-426 Conflict , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A port beam view of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72) underway during sea trials. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

Brest, Transfer to French and Portuguese of 4 Patrol Craft. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

LST-1033 Built by Navy Yard, Boston, Massachusetts. Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS HARRIER underway.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War At Clarence Graving Dock, Liverpool, the ship's company on the fo'c'sle of HMS AYLMER show their satisfaction after she and other ships of the 4th Escort Group had depth charged, shelled, rammed and sunk a U-Boat. Note the damaged stem caused by the ship ramming a U-Boat.

TERRIBLE (Brit.)

AOE2- Camden , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

CL 144 Worcester 19-NN-CL 144 Worcester-134077 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

New Battle Cruiser Already a Vet -- The USS Guam, one of Tow battle cruisers -- The Navy's Nenest class -- Has proven her worth in nearly six months of Pacific combat. of 27,000 Tons, more than 800 feet in length, the Guam--and her sister ship, the USS Alaska-- are leaser than man battleships. 80th worships are APMER with 12-inch guns and new compartmentation make them two of the most combat-worthy ships in the World. July 25, 1945. (Photo by ACME)

Anefo photo collection. Visit British mines sweeps to Rotterdam. June 9, 1961. Rotterdam, South Holland

07/31/1914. From the German Navy. The Gunship Panther, Which Was Said At The Beginning Of The Current Conflict Had Been Scuttled.

CLC 1 Northhampton 19-NN-CLC 1 Northhampton-142340 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

"Prinz Eugen" Off Spithead - Bound For U.S.A. As Naval Prize -- The "Prinz Eugen", with her crew of 500 German and 80 U.S.A. personnel, flying the Stars and Stripes, anchored off Spithead, Portsmouth, England. The "Prinz Eugen", memorable for her dramatic dash for freedom from Brest harbour under the fire of Allied bombers, is back again in Channel waters, and anchored off Spithead. It is understood that she is on her way as a naval prize to U.S.A. She is being brought from Bremen to Boston where she is to become "the subject of study and experimentation". January 15, 1946. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.).

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS FORMIDABLE underway at sea.

The Indonesian frigate kri Ahmed Yani (ex-van Speijk-Class Frigate Tjerk Hiddes) is moored in Den Helder. The crew stands in accordance with the parade roller. In the background The Dutch Tripartite Mine hunter of the Alkmaar class, Hr.Ms. Haarlem (1984-2011).

DN-SN-87-03157. Country: Unknown

AKA-112 Tulare , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Frauenlob, Kleiner Geschützter Kreuzer

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