Historic Military Ships

Images depict various military ships from different eras, including minesweepers and merchant ships, showcasing naval history and maritime operations.

The wreck of the iron bridge across the Meuse at the Belgian town of Vis鬠blown up by the Belgian defenders in an attempt to hinder the German advance Date: 1914

The hunter (depicted - name).The hunter (depicted - name)

Anefo photo collection. Marine divers at Dordrecht. May 25, 1949. Dordrecht

British minesweepers in the Dardanelles Strait, Turkey, World War I, photo by Press Bureau, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XLII, No 15, April 11, 1915.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A merchant ship fitted with AND (Admiralty Net Defence) at a British port. This device was fitted to merchantmen to counter enemy torpedo attacks. Although the method was effective in catching the torpedo, the speed of the ship was slowed down to such an extent that the device was seldom used in convoy.

HMS Kindred Star Underway, coastal waters.

German railway troops. Passage of a steamer

The Royal Navy during the Second World War View of the damaged LCT 921 awaiting repair at the Thorneycrofts works, Southampton. The LCT was damaged by a torpedo and almost being blown in half during the Normandy landings.

The wreck of the iron bridge across the Meuse at the Belgian town of Vis鬠blown up by the Belgian defenders in an attempt to hinder the German advance Date: 1914

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection View of pontoon bridge across the River Tigris showing damage caused by a mahaila colliding with one of the pontoons and carrying it away.

AKA-13 Titanis , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Mulberry Harbour, Arromanches: A concrete caisson weighing 7,000 tons being towed into position in the main breakwater off the coast at Arromanches. These formed part of the Mulberry harbour.

Two Largor U-Boats captured from Germans , Submarines. Photographs of the First Naval District

Admiral Millo and General Montanari land in Zadar, Croatia, from the magazine L'Illustrazione Italiana, year XLVI, no 17, April 27, 1919.

Landing ridge in Rustschuk, 1916.

Anefo photo collection. Fleet exercise "factotum". Fleet inspection mine sweeps for Scheveningen. In the Scheveningen port. July 7, 1951. Scheveningen, South Holland

La Coruña, 08/28/1895. Cuban War. Embarkation of troops from the Reus hunters battalion on the Reina Cristina steamer. In the image, chiefs and officers on a barge.

Historic photographs of the Norfolk Naval shipyard located in the Fifth Naval District. Operating under the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy.

07/31/1918. War at Sea. A French Submarine Upon Arrival in Port.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Series Borneo; Book Borneo. Ship is in dryness pending flood a soldier hangs a tarpaulin over the railing. June 1948. Borneo, Borneo, Indonesia, Kalimantan, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Kenali Asem - Djambi. In the early morning of the 30th December 1948, the Dutch troops was struck to Djambi (Sumatra). This place was occupied without opposition at 8 a.m. Marine ships in a port. December 30, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Historic photographs of the Norfolk Naval shipyard located in the Fifth Naval District. Operating under the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy.

Britain's Command Of The Sea: Convoys Arrive Safely At Malta.A ship of the convoy entering the grand harbour.Despite incessant air raids ships are arriving safely at Malta. These pictures show ships of a recent convoy arriving at the grand harbour with stores and troops. May 20, 1942. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Surrendered German Submarines. This photograph shows four German submarines at the Portsmouth Navy Yard, which were surrendered off the coast of Portland. 1946 - 1946. Northeast Region (Boston, MA). Photographic Print. Department of the Navy. First Naval District. Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Administration. Office of the Historical Officer. ca. 1941-ca. 1946. Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

The monitor Miantonamah. No. 5084, Title from item, Mounted with four other photographs, Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.

DD-623 USS Nelson During Repair. This photograph shows the DD-623 USS Nelson after being torpedoed, in which one third of vessel was removed at stern while getting repaired at the Boston Navy Yard. 1944-06-12T00:00:00. Northeast Region (Boston, MA). Photographic Print. Department of the Navy. First Naval District. Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Administration. Office of the Historical Officer. ca. 1941-ca. 1946. Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

The choices (depicted - name).The choices (depicted - name)

Exercise brig Jarramas launch in 1900. Reproduction.Exercise Brig Jarramas' s launch in 1900. Reproduction

Port Royal, Virginia The Rappahannock River front during the evacuation. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 , Selected Civil War Photographs, 1861-1865. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Equipment and supplies, Wilderness, Battle of the, Va, 1864, Government vessels, United States, Virginia, Port Royal.

APL-11 Barracks Ship. Build by NYBos. Completed 10/09/1944 , Barracks, Ships. Photographs of the First Naval District

Photo collection First World War. Group of men on a ship whose stern has been destroyed. 1914-1918}

City Point, Virginia African Americans unloading vessels at landing. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 , Selected Civil War Photographs, 1861-1865. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Equipment and supplies, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, African Americans, Petersburg (Va.), History, Siege, 1864-1865, Government vessels, United States, Virginia, City Point.

Chinese Troops After Bandits -- Sampans used by the troops.***** The Government of the Republic of China has taken official action in eliminating any further banditry on the part of uncontrollable natives and has sent Dr. Sun Yat Sen and his troops to quell any further disturbances.Typical muster of sampans in a Chinese port. August 14, 1952.

Destroyer in a French Harbour, World War I, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XLIV, No 4, January 28, 1917.

The Harbour We Towed Across To France - "Bigger Than Dover Harbour" -- (left photograph) General view prefabricated port in position at Arromanches. Britain built a "bigger-than-Dover harbour" at Arromanches on the Cherbourg Peninsula within twelve months of the tests with models. The harbour was working a week after D-day. With its help we landed two to three million men; thousands of lorries; millions of tons of equipment and supplies despite the worst June for forty years. January 15, 1945. (

The Royal Navy during the Second World War- the Campaign in Normandy, June 1944 Mulberry Harbour, Arromanches: Lorries on the spud pierhead as Britain's Mulberry Port at Arromanches begins to operate as a harbour. Several small vessels are tide up to the pierhead.

Anefo photo collection. The hole in the dike at Rammekens is poem. December 5, 1945

Charleston Harbor, South Carolina Deck and officers of U.S.S. monitor Catskill; Lieutenant Comdr. Edward Barrett seated on the turret. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 , Selected Civil War Photographs, 1861-1865. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Transportation, Government vessels, Union, Barrett, Edward, United States, South Carolina, Charleston.

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

Floods In Austria -- To the west of Vienna. The railway between Melk and Pochlarn being gradually washed away by the flood waters.Heavy damage has been caused by wide-spread flooding a long the Danube Valley in Austria. Thousands of people have had to be evacuated and much destruction caused to crops and livestock. British, American and Russian troops are working side by side in rescue and relief work.Parts of Vienna itself are now under water. July 14, 1954. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

Description: Harbour Commissioners of Montreal. SS "Metagama" with troops. May 17th,1915. Location: Montreal, Canada Date: 17 May 1915 canada, quebec, americas

Anefo photo collection. Marvo command. Submarine hr. Ms. "Seal". June 27, 1948

Anefo photo collection. Flag Day in Ijmuiden. Procession. 19 May 1956. IJmuiden

Submarines and Submarine Officers. 4 February 1943, Malta. HMS THUNDERBOLT firing a torpedo during tests ay Malta.

Chinese Junks Fired By Japanese Gunboats -- Seeking to move up the Whangpoo River No. 11 to Shell Chinese Positions in the Nantao Section of Shanghai, fired Chinese junks in the Background which Blocked their way and then proceeded on their mission of Destruction. May 12, 1937. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Ships of the Royal Navy HMS FERRET

Photograph of the Port View of the SS Norfolk. Port View. Date: - July 26th/, 1918. Photograph Of S. S. Norfolk. Nationality: - American. Tonnage: - 2482. Captain: A. Anderson. Owners Clyde S. S. Co. Where From: - Boston, Mass. Destination: - Jacksonville, Fla. Where Photographed: - Charleston, S. C. Sixth Naval District. By Whom Photographed: ) J. B. Dearborn. Date Photographed: ) May 5th., 1918.. 1918-05-05T00:00:00.

This photo, dating to before 1922, relates to World War I. The caption reads: THESE GIANT GUNS GUARD NEW YORK HARBOR AND REPRESENT THE TYPES USED ON THE U.S. COAST INCLUDING THE PANAMA CANAL.

An Invasion Rehearsal Off the Isle of Wight, 24 -28 April 1944 A tug tows a Bombardon (part of Mulberry harbour).

Anefo photo collection. Marvo command. Tank at landing vessel "Pelikaan". July 20, 1948

HR.MS. have 't hoff (m 879)

Anefo photo collection. Seal Klompengeul at Schelphoek. August 21, 1953. Schelphoek, Schouwen-Duiveland

Anefo photo collection. Arrival torpedo boat hunter "Garland". January 5, 1948

The Royal Navy during the Second World War- the Campaign in Normandy, June 1944 Supply ships beached at low tide at Arromanches. Two DUKWs or 'ducks' can be seen driving across the beach.

US Civil War, Union Canonicus class monitor, USS Mahopac, on the James River, Virginia, 1864. USS Mahopac served with the James River Flotilla supporting the army campaign against the Confederate capital, Richmond (BSLOC_2018_8_41)

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Landing craft tanks unloading Royal Marine Commandos in Alligator vehicles onto a beach at Westkapelle, the most western point of the island of Walcheren, during the final phase of the battle to free the Belgian port of Antwerp. Smoke can be seen rising up in the background.

Salvage of HMS Gipsy. 21 March 1943, Felixstowe. Views of a large portion of HMS GIPSY on the bows of the salvage vessel after being hauled to the surface.

Anefo photo collection. Film recording in IJmuiden for "Operation Amsterdam" working title "Adventure in Diamonds". July 11, 1958. Ijmuiden

Established aircraft on the grind on F 2 Hänernäs, 1945 F 2 fellow company day 1945. Established aircraft on the grind on F 2 Hänernäs.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Wooden hulled assault craft with Marines on board nearing the beach at Cheduba, South of Ramree, Burma. Royal Marines of the East Indies Fleet made a successful landing on Cheduba Island under protection of a bombardment by cruisers and destroyers and air cover provided by the Fleet Air Arm.

Captured Russians being taken to work over the bridge on the Drau photographer: 10. Armeekommando (Rohr).

Loading a torpedo aboard a destroyer of the Royal Navy during the military exercises in the Adriatic Sea, 1910, Italy, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XXXVII, No 37, September 11, 1910.

Military construction in northern Virginia: raft of blanket boats ferrying soldiers across the Potomac River, USA Civil War, circa 1862

AKA-94 Winston , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

French crowds read news bulletins posted on a wall in Nice 1917

Supply nodes in Galicia, possibly 4. K.U.K. Army near Kowel.

Excursion from the staff from the Martial History section to Gorinchem and locked Loevestein. Visit to the sailing and diver school in Gorinchem.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Bridge improvised. Spoorbielzen serve as a mainstay for two bridge parts. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Santander, May 1918. The German submarine "U-56" in Santander. An aspect of the ship, seen from the stern, in the dock, where it was stripped of its propeller, in accordance with the laws of war.

Anefo photo collection. Navy Navy Anefo London series. Dutch submarine. {1940-1945}

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Schipbrug is opened. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

On deck of U.S.S. Arago, off Charleston, SC. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.

British Warships Visit Germany - ***** warships photographed during ***** visit to Swinemunde. June 20, 1934. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

War- Scarred Budapest -- A suspension ***** across the Danube which was Demolished ***** before they were completely ***** Budapest. August 6, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

12/31/1909. Contemplating the Sinister. The Public, from the Vicinities of the Shipwrecked Rescue Society, Witnessing the Preliminary Operations of the Rescue of the "Guipúzcoa".

09/16/1919. In the port of Seville. The Submarine Squadron Anchored in the Guadalquivir.

Photo collection Government information service. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection Photo Collection National Information Service Private, Photo number 156-1076. 1956

DDE-765 Keppler , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Historic photographs of the Norfolk Naval shipyard located in the Fifth Naval District. Operating under the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy.

04/30/1921. The Events of Upper Silesia. Reconstruction work on the bridge blown up by the Insurgents between the Oppeln and Szepanowitsch Stations. Photo: A. Frankl -.

Piling after blasting concrete , Pilings Civil engineering, Blasting. Photographs of the First Naval District

Pacific War or Saltpeter War. Armed conflict between 1879-1883 that pitted Chile against its allies Bolivia and Peru. Panoramic view of the Bay and Port of Arica, when the third Chilean expedition embarked on December 15, 1880. Engraving. La Ilustracion Espaola y Americana, 1881.

Photo collection First World War. Anglers on a channel. 1914-1918}

General view of fire, Bangor, Me.

WWII - World War II - Loose Photos (Sydney). August 16, 1945. (Photo by Official U.S. Navy Photograph).

Gripen (depicted name).Gripen (depicted name)

Drewry's Bluff, Virginia (vicinity). Obstructions in James River. Civil War Photograph Collection, No. 1116, Reproduced in The photographic history of the Civil War / Francis Trevelyan Miller. New York : T. Joseloff, 1957, v. 1, p. 109, LC-B815-1116; filed in P&P RR "Soft Print file.". War damage, Virginia, James River, 1860-1870, Gunboats, Confederate, Virginia, James River, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Destruction & pillage.

Sailing On Lettuces -- The steam launch "Primrose", with Nigerian sailors, in the Gulf of Guinea, cutting slowly through a carpet of water lettuces. It is the launch of the District Officer of Badagry, Nigeria. - To African farmers the water lettuce is a welcome gift from the sea - they use it as pig food. June 18, 1948. (Photo by Camera Press).

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Three LCT Mark 4 craft in line ahead during an exercise off the Isle of Wight before the invasion of Normandy.

During a pontoon bridge assembly training exercise, two Marines on the bow of a bridging boat assist other Marines from Bridge Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, in securing a pontoon to a line of other pontoons prior to laying down the deck. Country: Unknown

U.S. Army transport "Kilpatrick" leaving NY docks with troops aboard for BostonBroad category or subject: Ships., New York

Anefo photo collection. Wijchen. Build military bridges over the mesh arm. October 14, 1953. Gelderland, Wijchen

Monitor Canonicus Taking on Coal at Frenchis illeg.. Mathew B. Brady (American, about 1823 - 1896)

Pioneer Battalion No. 12

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

Anefo photo collection. Ice breakers in the Waal. 27 February 1956

Anefo photo collection. Walcheren. 28 February 1946. Walcheren, Zeeland

German U-boats Surrender at Lisahally, Near Londonderry, Northern Ireland, 24 - 25 May 1945. U-boat crews unload ammunition and supplies from their craft.

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