Historic Merchant Ships

Black and white images of vintage merchant ships and ports, showcasing maritime activity and transportation from the mid-20th century.

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Dutch merchant ship. 10, 1943. Britain

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Dutch merchant ship. 10, 1943. Britain

Anefo photo collection. Schouwen-Duiveland 1945. Schouwen-Duiveland. 1945. Schouwen-Duiveland

Anefo photo collection. Strike Amsterdam port. Bloemfontein cannot be further. January 25, 1949. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Metro building in Rotterdam. 25 May 1961. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Close Westhavendijk Zierikzee. March 18, 1953. Zeeland, Zierikzee

Steamboat zbik gdansk.

Anefo photo collection. Unloading bales rice from Indonesia with me. The Netherlands. 11 May 1949

Anefo photo collection. State visit French President Coty to the Netherlands. Third day. Rotterdam. Boat trip from Prince Bernhard and President Cothe by Rotterdamse Haven. July 23, 1954. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Tunnel Element-I for the IJtunnel towards berth in the wood port. The tunnel element on the way to Houthaven. November 20, 1963

Lotsbåt Trelleborg SJ and MINESS WEPER HMS Arholma and Jagare HMS Magne at Trelleborg harbor.

Image of one of the rail ponts of Rederij Koppe for transferring freight wagons over the IJ in Amsterdam, between the Rietlanden goods yard and the Distelweg raccordement. A locomotor from the 200/300 series also sails on the Spoorpont.

Anefo photo collection. New Pont Valkenweg Amsterdam. October 24, 1956. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

After a trip of four months, including the Caribbean and Portugal, Smaldeel 5 returns to Den Helder. An extensive travelogue can be read in the Jaarboek Koninklijke Marine 1964 from page 381. The submarine Hr.Ms. Sea lion (S 803) (1953-1969) (EX-USS Hawkbill: S-366) sails in the new port.

Anefo photo collection. Tor Anglia leaked. March 21, 1976

HR. Ms. Jacob van Heemskerck (1940-1969) mated to Vlissingen. Makes part of Object series AVDKM 54030 to 540432.

Boats at Hamnkaj. Båtar vid hamnkaj.

Anefo photo collection. First Dutch new in Ijmuiden, the Katwijk 54 Vaart Ijmuiden inside. 28 May 1966. Ijmuiden

Anefo photo collection. Gas bell to Slochteren Dutch Gas Union work. June 15, 1963. Groningen, Slochteren

Anefo photo collection. Launch "Hoogkerk" NDSM. April 26, 1949. Amsterdam

Anefo photo collection. Former Danube Pont for connection to Hembrug. June 17, 1953. Amsterdam

Anefo photo collection. Fishing vessels sailing. May 10, 1976

Poll photo collection. Netherlands Antilles and Suriname at the time of the royal visit of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard in 1955. Ms. Nestor in the port of Willemstad. Right MS. Stentor from Amsterdam. October 1, 1955. Curaçao, Willemstad

Anefo photo collection. Norwegian ship in Marie Lek in Vlissingen. January 25, 1951. Vlissingen, Zeeland

The oldest port station. Gothenburg Västra has the expedition premises housed in a city belonging to the building in the middle of Järntorget. Fiskhamnen's expedition rooms are located within the Fiskhamn area in the same property as the city's fish harbor management

Towing on the Wolga image is part of two large photo albums by director Karl Wilhelm Hagelin who worked for a long time at Nobel's oil facilities in Baku.

Poll photo collection. Rijnvaart, report from Tugboat Duvo 9: West Germany. Tugboats under which the Esterel moored in the Port Duisburg-Ruhrort. April 1, 1955. Duisburg, Germany, West Germany

Anefo photo collection. Lauwerszee closure, the construction site. June 3, 1964

Anefo photo collection. Spectacular lifting, 90,000-weighing compressor was stopped by the quay hall. August 10, 1965

Anefo photo collection. Bridge over Ooster-Scheldt, longest bridge in Europe. In the foreground Single Putten Under construction on background Putten that are almost ready. November 28, 1963

Departure Hr.Ms. Abraham Crijnsen to the Netherlands Antilles.

Anefo photo collection. Rotterdam, Reporting of the revival in the Port Authority a boat from the Port Authority "City of Rotterdam" sailing along the ruins of harbor buildings. 1945. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. The port of Rotterdam. April 22, 1964. Rotterdam, South Holland

Replacement of the swing bridge over Gällösundet.

Valletta. War ship in front of the old fortress walls at the harbor

Anefo photo collection. Departure last trip from Oude W. Barendtttenz I catch. October 27, 1954

Anefo photo collection. Olympic Thunder in collision with tanker. May 1, 1962

Anefo photo collection. Transfer and commissioning of the coastal sweeper Leersum by the Royal Netherlands Navy on the Wilton-Fijen site on Westkousdijk. March 8, 1957. Rotterdam

Anefo photo collection. Grevelingen completed four caissons (reportage). 12 May 1962. Grevelingen

Anefo photo collection. Lifting the blockade of the inland skipers i.v.m. The issue around the proportional faith distribution. Applied blockage with disposing ships at Maassluis. 26 August 1975. South Holland

Collection Dutch Heidematschappij. Ports, extensions. undated. Nijmegen

The submarine Gripen launch.Gripen (depicted name)

Our Kate At anchor.

Anefo photo collection. Arrival biggest ship ever in Amsterdam has been arranged, namely tanker "W. Alton Jones". October 17, 1959. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Both ships on the slope. October 20, 1947

Anefo photo collection. Two tanker lights are lifted on board by two floating bucks aboard the "Lohoja Palm" cargo ship in Rotterdam. January 12, 1961. Rotterdam, South Holland

Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

The S28 ton motor vessel "Polurrian" which is one of the smallest vessels to carry cargo from England to Australia. Built in 1948 it was used on the English costal trade until sent to Australia. She sailed from England to Aden without re-fueling at the start of the voyage. November 17, 1951. (Photo by Peter Leyden).

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana present when shooting the Lauwerszee The last caisson is being carved by tugboats. May 23, 1969. Lauwerszee

See overlay for overprint of line work. October 28, 1951.

Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

Anefo photo collection. Transport radioactive waste energy research center Netherlands Petten. cargo ship carries radioactive waste Atlantic Ocean. September 2, 1981. Atlantic Ocean, IJmuiden, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Convoys with ice breakers on the IJsselmeer. January 6, 1971. IJsselmeer

"Kooralya" - Merchant Shipping. Jan 1, 1951.

Anefo photo collection. The port of Rotterdam. April 22, 1964. Rotterdam, South Holland

Patrol vessel of the Balder class, HR. MS Freyr employ 1954-1986. Fleet days in Den Helder July 6, 1984.

Red Cross river boat going up the Tigris River, Mesopotamia, WWI, 1918. Artist: Unknown

Lcf (3) 4 Alongside a jetty.

Anefo photo collection. Convoys with ice breakers on the IJsselmeer. January 6, 1971. IJsselmeer

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Cheribon. Parade, various topics Tjikempek. Ship is a moored in a harbor. In the foreground boulders and a cart. October 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

The burning Liberian tanker Diane on the North Sea 20 miles west of Hoek van Holland.

Poll photo collection. Rijnvaart, report from Tugboat Duvo 9: West Germany. Sleeper Damco 20 with Right-rear Damco 102. April 1, 1955

Anefo photo collection. Departure Brazilian Flight Champship "Minas Gerars". January 12, 1961

Anefo photo collection. "De Poeldijk" in Port Rotterdam (instructed Holland America line). February 8, 1965. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Sluree light platform is placed at Hoek van Holland i.p.v. Lightship Goeree. July 22, 1971. Hoek van Holland

Anefo photo collection. Terneuzen to Water Lating M. Ship "Pieter". August 18, 1953. Terneuzen, Zeeland

Poll photo collection. Rijnvaart, reportage from Tugboat Duvo 9: The Netherlands. Bunkering gas oil at Feijenoord shipyard in Rotterdam with the Steam Sleepers Atla and Fulla in the background. April 1, 1955. Rotterdam, South Holland

Unknown (depicted - name).Unknown (pictured - name)

Anefo photo collection. Grevelingen completed four caissons (reportage). 12 May 1962. Grevelingen

The lighter (depicted name).The lighter (depicted name)

Yokohama - Japan. September 07, 1949. (Photo by Evans, Three Lions)

Car ferry Skansundet.

Anefo photo collection. Blockade inland navigation Schippers at Oranjesluizen (Amsterdam) is removed by me and others. Inland navigation vessel with tugboat. August 13, 1981. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

H.M. The king Reviews his Fleet.H.M. The King reviewed the fleet of great Britain, surrounded by warships from all parts of the World off Spithead.Three Cheers from H.M.S. London as the men manned the ship and H.M. The King inspected the Fleet from the Royal Yacht "Victoria and Albert". The Queen Elizabeth is seen in the background. May 20 1937. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

Anefo photo collection. Commissioning the first tug in the Netherlands in use with propeller system at Rederij inexpensive. January 7, 1959

Meeting aboard the "Honey Fitz" with Hayato Ikeda, Prime Minister of Japan, 3:13PM. President John F. Kennedy's yacht, u201cHoney Fitz,u201d during a meeting between the President and Hayato Ikeda, Prime Minister of Japan. Hains Point, Potomac River, Washington, D.C.

Vintage Photograph. "The Wisconsin" a new trawler built on the Great Lakes Returns from a February trip of fish in Boston.

Anefo photo collection. Transfer and trial run "Ulla Danielsen". April 14, 1956

Anefo photo collection. Assignment Zaanlandse Interieurs VISBY. June 22, 1964

USA, New York State, New York City, Tugboat on the East River

Anefo photo collection. Various ships, including naval ships, harbor. September 19, 1947

Swedish Sund (depicted - name).Svensksund (depicted - name)

Anefo photo collection. Norwegian navy ships in Amsterdam. August 10, 1973. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Dunkirk - Barges. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Hospitally ship "De Hoop" offered for sale. March 24, 1964

Dunkirk - Barges. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Cherbourg Ship Launching. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Assignment Zaanlandse. Proefaan Stellanova. May 17, 1968

Prince Bernhard comes with the aircampship HR. Ms. Karel Doorman in West Indies for a large official tour. Promo the deck is the Dakota for further transport. In the foreground is a setting device and behind it is a Vickers Vierloop 40 mm air cooling guns. Behind it is a 40 mm Bofors against air goals visible.

Anefo photo collection. North sea canal, collision between Panamaes Alexandra K. and the Averdijk. March 5, 1964. North Sea Canal

Anefo photo collection. Tanker sails pasture, tanker Patria from Hamburg at Fort St. Andries between Heerwaarden and Rossum. January 14, 1966. Hamburg, Rossum

Anefo photo collection. Close Dijkgat Flevoland. September 13, 1956. Flevoland

Anefo photo collection. Wind force 9 on the Maas. October 26, 1965. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. 100 years of Kim den bright visiting day Queen Juliana. October 15, 1954. Den Helder, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Demonstrations with the "Duck". Dukw rides water from the country. 1945. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Ailette French police cruiser Parkkade Rotterdam. Front view. July 23, 1948. Palafrugell, Rotterdam

Anefo photo collection. Latitude "ethy danielsen" at Werf L. Kalfe Zaandam. October 22, 1955. Noord-Holland, Zaandam, Zaanstad

Gustaf V (depicted name).Gustaf V (depicted name)

Anefo photo collection. Tanker Vlieland launch. Two floating faucets show the tanker. July 3, 1961

V 5996. Thule (depicted name)

Hr.ms. De Ruyter.

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