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Historic Military Naval Events

Depicts various naval operations and ceremonies, including troop arrivals, reoccupation efforts, and significant figures from WWII through post-war periods.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Blindfolded SCHARNHORST survivors, in merchant seaman rescue kit, being landed at Scapa Flow after the sinking of the German warship on 26 December 1943.

Anefo photo collection. The queen visits warships D. H. M. Evertsen and H. M. Maurits van Nassau. February 14, 1946

Vive la France: French troops on board a transport going to the Dardanelles', 1915. Artist: Unknown.

Sweden (depicted - name).Sweden (depicted - name)

Looking across the deck of ship gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives

The British Offensive In Libya - Axis prisoners going on board the lighter "Fair Maid" under armed guard. May 20, 1942. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

The German Navy in the Second World War German R-boat minesweepers in a port on the North Sea coast, c. 1940 - 1941.

Fire line.

Germany politics revolution of 1918/1919 Spartacus insurgency government forces Brandenburg Gate Berlin,

Eritrean Ascari landing in Tripoli, Libya, Italian-Turkish war, photograph by Emegi, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XXXIX, No 8, February 25, 1912.

Men Of The 10Th Air Depot Group On Board Ship Somewhere In The English Channel En Route To France. 8 July 1944.

LST-301 First LST built by NYBos-completed 11/1/1942 , Government vessels, Naval yards & naval stations, Charlestown Navy Yard Mass.. Photographs of the First Naval District

A line is secured to a 35 foot fishing boat by the USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19) crewmen in a life boat. The amphibious command ship rescued 35 Vietnamese refugees 350 miles northeast of Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, after they had spend eight days at sea. They were transported to Hong Kong. Country: South China Sea

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Zegeis from the Y-Brigade with the Boissevain from Bali to Palembang (Sumatra) 1st series. The LCT is approaching the Boissevain. October 24, 1946. Bali, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

First Pontoon Lowered to Sunken Submarine -- The first pontoon to be lowered in attempt to salvage sunken submarine Squalus goes over the side of the rescue ship falcon. Navy officials salvaging the sunken sub announced last night an unexplained wire jam would force them to raise two pontoons which had been attached to the craft. The jam was discovered soon after a second pontoon had been sunk above the submarine, which plunged to the bottom May 23 with the loss of twenty-six lives. The latest t

Vera Cruz -- Refugees taken to "Mexico"

La Coruña, February 1896. Cuban War. The Luzon battalion embarking on the ship Montevideo.

Royal Air Force- 2nd Tactical Air Force, 1943-1945. Members of an RAF Disembarkation Unit check the arrival of 1,000-lb MC bombs as they are unloaded from DUKWs on the Normandy coast. In the foreground are Flight Lieutenant E A Bailey, and Squadron Leader J A Lawson (right) the Commanding Officer of the unit.

Anefo photo collection. Agriculture: volunteers Noordoostpolder. Volunteers help farmers in the Noordoostpolder. July 1945. Noordoostpolder

Anefo photo collection. "The Zuiderkruis" with Drenters returns from Indie Minister of War speaks. September 23, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

The Battle of Arras, April-may 1917

Heroic Rescues From American submarine: 33 Of The Crew Saved By New Diving Bell -- (5) Joy Grins and embraces on the deck at Portsmouth N.H.Navy Yard as the wives embrace their husbands, survivors from the sunken "Squalus" brought back to life, away from Davy Jones' locker. June 9, 1939.

Information office radio broadcaster Dutch Guinea. Dutch Guinea: Visit French frigate 'Francis Garnier'. day staying "Francis Garnier" Hollandia, Governor Platteel brought resist visit French ship. July 1958. Hollandia, Guinea

Anefo photo collection. The queen visits warships D. H. M. Evertsen and H. M. Maurits van Nassau. February 14, 1946

Anefo photo collection. Press conference on the Cuban frigate. Overview. Captain with Dutch officer. August 9, 1948

Teams of trucks bring American soldiers to unload cargo from the US ship arrived at port in France, during World War One. Date: 1918

Photo collection Service army contacts Indonesia. DLC Bankir. task soldier Indonesia versatile. fishing scrubes checked time time. soldier looks papers approximately six hundred praires, fishing village Eretan Wetan (Cheribonse) daily out. October 1949. Eretan Wetan, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Poll photo collection. Presentation of the Military William Order and other awards by Queen Wilhelmina in the presence of the other members of the royal family at the Soesterberg airbase. Queen Wilhelmina decreases the oath of the decorated with the Military Willems Order. June 20, 1946. Soest, Utrecht (province), Soesterberg airbase

Turkish sailors and officers salute as the Turkish flag is raised for the first time aboard the destroyer TCG YUCETEPE (D-345). The YUCETEPE, formerly the destroyer USS ORLECK (DD 886), is being decommissioned by the US Navy and transferred to the Turkish Navy in a combined ceremony. Base: Tacoma State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Merchant Navy during the Second World War Some of the ship's company washing down the upper deck of the merchant ship INDO CHINOIS.

Hr.ms. Mijnenveger Ameland, probably the commissioning on January 10, 1943 in England.

Mirador and machine gun of the French army in a German prison camp during World War I.

Anefo photo collection. Unveiling memorandum by Prince Bernhard on HR. Ms. "Flores". June 13, 1949. Amsterdam

08/31/1921. Melilla. Preparations Warriors Cannons Mounted on a "Ganguil" to cannonade the enemy from the sea Chica.

The Polish Navy during the Second World War The Polish President-in-Exile, Wadysaw Raczkiewicz, visiting the Polish Navy destroyer ORP lzak at Devonport.

Loading a 30.5 cm mortar in Brzezany.

The King Visits U.S. Warship -- This picture of the American cruiser the USS "Columbus", in full dress, flying the Royal Standard from the masthead (left) was made while King George VI Paid a visit to the Warship at Portsmouth, England. The "Columbus" is the flagship of Admiral Richard L. Connolly, C in US Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. November 08, 1949. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.,)

'Le general Lyautey a Agadir; vue generale de la casbah et debarquement du resident general, le 22 septembre, a l'appontement en construction.',1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916".

Lieutenant Sergey Kitaev on the captain's bridge of the cruiser 'Admiral Kornilov' by Anonymous /Private Collection/1890s/Photograph/Russia/Portrait

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A flotilla of Germans fleeing from the 1st and 8th Armies, found nearly twenty miles out to sea off Cape Bon, Tunisia, were rounded up by the Royal Navy. Here German prisoners are climbing on board one of HM ships. All the prisoners are German and all except two are anti-aircraft gunners who were bombed out of their gun sites.

Anefo photo collection. Departure from Rotterdam of the submarine boats "seal" and D. 24. Speech professor f.a. Eing Meinesz. September 15, 1948. Rotterdam

Aircraft, Burma, India &MEDICAL, EVACUATION,Air War

At the Rotterdam Dry Dough Society (RDM) on the Heijplaat in Rotterdam, the commissioning takes place of the Poolster (A 835), the new supply vessel for the Royal Netherlands Marine. A speech is held after the flags.

Collection Dutch Heidematschappij. River fishermen. undated

Anefo photo collection. "Zuiderkruis" back, crocodile as a reminder. December 16, 1949

Kiska Invaders Hustle Into Landing Craft At start Of Attack -- With large naval craft standing by in the background, Allied Troops Hustle in to formation as they are loaded in to shallow-draft boat on shore of an unidentified Aleutian Island for the start of the combined American and Canadian Land, sea and air attack which resulted in the capture of the once strong Jap North Pacific base. August 21, 1943. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

The cannon drill on the Imperial Ironclad Frigate Osmaniye / Constantinople, Abdullah Frères

French military engineers prepare to transfer cavalry and horses across a river in northern France; during World war one 1916. The soldiers wear life vests or jackets

The ocean liner General Diaz, previously Francesco Giuseppe, and the Austrian torpedoes taken by the Italians at the port of Sibenik, Croatia, World War I, from l'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XLV, No 48, December 1, 1918.

The Arrival of Lennitz 15, a Soviet Submarine Which Has Arrived From Vladivastock To Be Refitted at Greenock. 15 February 1943. Officers and crew of the Russian Submarine LENNITZ 15 line the deck on arrival at Greenock.

Men Of The 1878Th Engineer Aviation Battalion En Route To Okinawa, Ryukyu Retto, Find That A Long Board Across A Turnpull Aboard The Ship Serves As A Table At Chow Time. 30 April 1945.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Aviation day military aviation at Kemajoran airport. Interested parties with anti-aircraft guns. March 9, 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Kemajoran, Dutch East Indies

03/31/1915. The War at Sea. Shipment of Projectiles for the heavy caliber artillery of the Allied Ships Operating in the Dardanelles.

AMS-122 Cormorant , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Anefo photo collection. Zuidoostpolder embankment in the middle of the Zuiderzee. November 14, 1950. Zuidoostpolder

Anefo photo collection. 1000 soldiers with Seven Seals from New Guinea returned. November 5, 1962

Torpedo.Halland (depicted name)

Dunkirk and the Retreat From France 1940 British troops on board a ship during the evacuation from France, c. 18 June 1940.

HMS Belfast during the Second World War War Service 1942-1944 Arctic Convoys: Seamen clearing ice from the forecastle of HMS BELFAST, November 1943.

County Farewell from every Vantage front on ship. April 14, 1940.

01/06/1924. Cristina Island. A Demonstration. Enthusiastic reception given to the Governor (1) and the popular mayor Repuesto, Mr. Román Pérez (2).

"Niagara" - Also Salvage Scenes - Merchant Shipping. February 24, 1942.

Photo collection prints Anefo Rousel. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection Photo collection prints Anefo Rousel, photo number 157-0352. 1956

'Le nouveau superdreadnought "Imperatrice-Marie"; Les officiers observent les effets du tir sur Varna (14 oct.1915)', 1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916".

Otto Kretschmer, German submarine commander and U-boat "ace" called "The Wolf of the Atlantic" coming ashore British destroyer following capture of U-99. Date: 1941

Photograph of American Soldiers Crossing the English Channel aboard a Coast Guard "Elsie" (LCI). Luncheon is Served in the English Channel- Come and get it boys, while the getting's good. Crossing the English Channel aboard a Coast Guard "Elsie" (or LCI), American soldiers catch their K rations and celery soup from the top of a 20mm rady box. Ahead lies the coast of France, but for the moment chow is the important thing. You can't fight on a hollow stomach. 1939 - 1967.

Damaged prisoners of war at Haparanda Skeppsbro during the First World War. Later, these came to be transported from Haparanda to Trelleborg.

Commemoration of the dead and wreaths at the sub-sea service (OZD) in May 1990. In the background on the right the supply ship Hr.Ms. Zuiderkruis (1975-2012) and on the left the Danish service / supply ship Sleipner (A559, 1986).

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Royal Marines in full battle dress rowing a cutter ashore as they take part in landing exercises during training at the Royal Marine barracks, Eastney.

September 1936. The crew of the Gunboat "Laya", Greeting the people of Cartagena, Upon Arrival at the Port. The "Laya" left Huelva, at the beginning of the Civil War.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Balikpapan. Patrol of 4-3-II R.I .. During a patrol of 4-3-11 RI at Balikpapan, a kali must be crossed. The Royal Netherlands Army on the Water .. March 3, 1948. Balikpapan, Borneo, Indonesia, Kalimantan, Dutch East Indies

Poll photo collection. War volunteers in Malacca and Indonesia. Dutch Marines in the port of Singapore are transported to the transport ship that they will bring to Java. March 1946. Malacca, Malaysia, Singapore

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This pair of images from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) shows the storms progression in a 22-hour period. The MODIS sensor on NASAs Aqua satellite captured the top image on March 26, and MODIS on NASAs Terra satellite captured the bottom image on March 27.On March 26, the storm stops short of Oman and Yemen, and the opaque mass of dust is bordered by crystal-clear skies to the south. Some plumes blow across the Persian Gulf toward Iran. The following day, the dust has moved southward, and is especially thick over Yemen. According to local news reports, the storm started in the late afternoon on March 25 in Iraq and Kuwait. The fast-moving storm dropped visibility to near zero, cloaking Kuwait in premature darkness. The dust storm shut down the airport in Kuwait and disrupted traffic.

09/30/1921. Barcelona. Departure of Troops embarking the Battalions of Jaen and Badajoz, Destined for Morocco.

Bluejackets paying homage to Nelson on the deck of H.M.S. Victory to celebrate the centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar and Nelson's death on the same day, 21 October 1805. Date: 28/10/1905

German G.I.'s (Third of Six) - Officers and men of an engineer bridge maintenance company tackle a repair job on a temporary bridge spanning the Rhine river. November 3, 1950. (Photo by ACME).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Departure "Oldenbarnevelt" with first demobilios. The "Johan van Oldenbarnevelt", which left from the port of Priok on Saturday afternoon, May 14, was the first ship, which after a long time again demobilizers of the K.L. and had recuperants from the kill on board. A small number of sick soldiers also went to the Netherlands with this ship ... May 14, 1949. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

Anefo photo collection. The launch of tanker kirkouk ndsm. May 25, 1951. Amsterdam

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Some of the ship's company joining HMS HOWE on a wet summer's day. They are all carrying a large duffel bag with their belongings in it as they head up the gang plank.

Anefo photo collection. Varsity winner Old Njord. May 7, 1950

Anefo photo collection. Commissioning of the HR. Ms. Potvis submarine from the Royal Navy at the Wilton Fijenoord Wilton in Schiedam. Communication submarine HR. Ms. "Potvis" at Wilton Fijenoord in Schiedam. November 2, 1965. Schiedam, South Holland

World War II, British soldiers being evacuated from Dunkirk, France, 1940.

Anefo photo collection. Admiral Helfrich Rijkt commissioner cross. November 13, 1947

Sailors Posing On The Deck Of A Ship During The American Civil War, 1865.

Steam Curse Balder from Expedition on October 15, 1884 - May 11, 1885. Manager: Commander von R.G.Hedenberg.Second captain a.e.r.Carlheim-Gyllensköld.off: E: Lieutenant Count H.D: M Hamilton, P.J Dahlgren, C.A ehrensvärd, C.F Asker, Greve H.R Hamilton.Wallenberg, Lerre 'A.T.C.Golden hook, C.N.Gyllenstierna, G.T.Lidbeck, J.H.F.Corsselli.falmer: J. Fjeller doctor: P.G.Annell .. Steam Curve Balder from the expedition on October 15, 1884 - May 11, 1885. Manager: Commander von R.G.Hedenberg.Second captain a.e.r.Carlheim-Gyllensköld.off: E: Lieutenant Count H.D: M Hamilton, P.J Dahlgren, C.A ehrensvärd, C.F Asker, Greve H.R Hamilton.Wallenberg, Lerre 'A.T.C.Golden hook, C.N.Gyllenstierna, G.T.Lidbeck, J.H.F.Corsselli.falmer: J. Fjeller doctor: P.G.Annell.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A Valentine tank being unloaded down the bow ramp of the landing ship tank HMS BACHAQUERO at Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. SS crew. "Ottoland" salvation? . October 6, 1940

The cannon drill on the Imperial Ironclad Frigate Hamidiye / Constantinople, Abdullah Frères

Oscar II (depicted - name).Oscar II (depicted - name)

U.S.S. Yankee, crew after 48 hours coaling | Library of Congress

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

Arrival of the Governor-General gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives

The sailor lads of the training ship HMS 'Lion' at Devonport, Devon, 1896. Artist: WM Crockett

The cannon drill on the Imperial Ironclad Frigate Hamidiye / Constantinople, Abdullah Frères

''La fin de L' "Emden"; Les blesses de "Emden" sont embarques a bord du "Sydney", qui fit prisonnier le reste de l'equipage', 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". L'Illustration, Paris, 1926.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Family reunification, arrival of the motor ship orange. The ship with family members. 25 June 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

Poll photo collection. Netherlands Antilles and Suriname at the time of the royal visit of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard in 1955. The royal company on the Nieuwe Zeedijk in the Nickerie district. November 2, 1955. Nickerie, Suriname

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