Historic Military Watercraft Scenes

Black and white images of various military and civilian watercraft in historical settings, showcasing rivers, ports, and aviation wreckage from different eras.

Jones' Landing, Virginia (vicinity). Pontoon bridge (open for steamers) across the James River. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Photo reportage Palembang. River with Prauwen. January 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Palembang, Sumatra

Royal Air Force Operations in the Middle East and North Africa, 1939-1943. RAF officers inspect the wreckage of a Junkers Ju 88 lying in the waters of the Suez Canal after being shot down by an RAF night fighter near Kantara on the night of 9/10 September 1941.

Photographs depicting military activities in France, May - June 1940. Included photographs of Rommel, Guderian, Dreuz, Bottcher, Italian General Garaboldi, Lucie Rommel, shots of Rommel with Hitler. Photographs of equipment and troops arriving and in action, from the personal collection of Rommel.

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

Port Royal, South Carolina i.e. Virginia. Title from item, Part of Brady-Handy Collection. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, United States, Virginia, Port Royal.

British Submarine Base at Malta. 26, 27 and 28 January 1943, Malta, HMS Talbot, the British Submarine Base at Malta. General view of HMS TALBOT, submarine base at Malta.

Belle Plains, Virginia, May 16, 1864, encampment of 2nd New York and 1st Massachusetts Heavy Artillery. Civil War Photograph Collection, No. B815-412. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military facilities, Union, Horses, Virginia, 1860-1870, Waterfronts, Virginia, 1860-1870.

Reunion of British War Missions To the United States Collection View of the Appomattox, with side wheeler in distance.

Jones' Landing, Virginia (vicinity). Pontoon bridge (open for steamers) across the James River. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.

Bastion Kungshall (depicted name), Kungshallsmagasinet (depicted name).Bastion Kungshall (depicted name), Kungshallsmagasinet (depicted name)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit Minister Romme to Grote Oost Makassar, Menado, Ambon, Flores, Surabaya. Beach with fishing boats. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

The Royal Navy during the Second World War- the Campaign in Normandy, June 1944 DUKWs or 'Ducks' being driven up the hillside to the unloading point where they discharge their loads into lorries. The Mulberry harbour at Arromanches can be seen in the background.

The Battle of the Atlantic 1939-1945 British forces: HMS AUDACITY, an auxiliary aircraft carrier converted in 1940 from the German merchant ship HANNOVER.

Photographs depicting military activities in France, May - June 1940. Included photographs of Rommel, Guderian, Dreuz, Bottcher, Italian General Garaboldi, Lucie Rommel, shots of Rommel with Hitler. Photographs of equipment and troops arriving and in action, from the personal collection of Rommel.

The Royal Air Force in the Far East, 1945-1946 A sentry of the Royal Air Force Regiment stands guard on the jetty of the flying-boat staging post at Glugor, Penang, Malaya. Anchored in the bay beyond is a Short Sunderland Mark V, NJ276 'M', of No. 230 Squadron RAF.

Photo collection Government information service. Farm near Kolhorn in May 1945. April 17, 1945 was a black page in the history of Wieringermeer when the Germans inflicted the IJsselmeerdijk and all the newly acquired destroyed .. May 1, 1945. Noord-Holland, Wieringermeer

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Soendareportage. Port with fishing boats. On the beach, two destroyed ships. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Collection of the Dutch Heidematschappij. Crawling closures, stream drills, hole of liners N1. 1968

View of Noumea, picturesque old port in the Island of New Caledonia, where several Australian workers have been transferred for war service. May 24, 1942. (Photo by Mr. Mallard, Harringrons).

Anefo photo collection. REPORTAGE MOD. September 24, 1947

Småland (depicted - name).Småland (depicted - name)

Anefo photo collection. 1953 flood plates. Boats on the dike with evacuees and soldiers. February 6, 1953

General Kitchener and the Anglo-egyptian Nile Campaign, 1898 Blurred photograph showing a stern wheeler river steamer transporting men of the 21st Lancers south on the River Nile from Aswan to Wadi Halfa, en route to join Kitchener's forces in Sudan.

German railway troops. Ponton bridge with field train

Lst 3008 Underway.

'Sur la Cote Albanaise, a Saint-Jean-De-Medua; Transports torpilles en rade', 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916".

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Varina Landing, Virginia (vicinity). Army pontoon bridge across the James River above Varina Landing. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.

Acheron & German Submarines

Anefo photo collection. 1953 flood plates. Zierikzee. February 5, 1953. Zeeland, Zierikzee

March 1915. The War in Eastern Europe. An aspect of the town of the Dardanelles, in the pass of the same Name, which has been evacuated by the Turks. Photo: V. Gosalvez.

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection Shipping on the riverside, Magil, 1917.

German railway troops. Pontoon train on pontoon bridge

Fort Sumter. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.

Torpedo shooting shooting beam.Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

The remains of the USS Maine after being raised from Havanna Harbor, Cuba, circa 1912. She was resunk at sea after sailors remains recovered

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.

Japan's Victory on the Hankow-Front.The queer Chinese "slipper shaped" - boats in the harbour of Hankow at the Han-ostuary. Here the Japanese float has an-chored after having destructed the barring constructed by the Chinese. October 27, 1938. (Photo by Atlantic Photo)

Gunboats shelling the enemy at the battle of Malvern hill sketched from McClellans headquarters. Morgan collection of Civil War drawings. McClellan, George B, (George Brinton), 1826-1885, Military service, Malvern Hill, Battle of, Va, 1862, Ships, 1860-1870, Military officers, Union, 1860-1870, Cavalry, Union, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Campaigns & battles, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Naval operations, United States, Virginia, James River , United States, Virginia, Malvern Hill

View across the St. Lawrence River to the Military Academy and the City of Kingston, ca 1880, America, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century photographic original

1. Pioneer battalion no. 12 - Warly bridging

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS UNISON, passing HMS TAKU (nearest camera) on her way out on patrol from Malta.

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

DN-SN-85-02400. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Hourship of the Albanians and troops at the Bojana exit. .

U.S. Bomb Explodes Near Ship At Japanese Midget Submarine Base, Okinawa: A bomb from a U.S. carrier plane churns up the water near a Japanese ship at a midget submarine and torpedo boat base in a sheltered cave on Okinawa during preinvasion bombing of the island in the Ryukyu group. U.S. Navy planes pounded Okinawa for nine consecutive days before American forces landed on March 31, 1945. A day later the U.S. troops had cut the island in two, Okinawa, the largest Island in the Ryukyu (Loochoo) chain is north of Formosa and 362 miles (579 km.) south of the Japanese homeland. Capture of Okinawa will make possible a great intensification of air and sea assaults on Japanese home bases. April 27, 1945. (Photo by U.S. Office of War Information Picture).

Anefo photo collection. Command Fleming. 25 August 1949

Anefo photo collection. Princess Irene Brigade in Noord-Brabant. Princess Irene Brigade in the liberated part in the Netherlands. Men on patrol on the Grave bridge. 1944. Grave

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. An officer comes ashore from a ship. A number of flags on the jetty. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photograph of Japanese Wasing in Pool with Mockup of Ford Island and Battleship RowShot of Japanese wading in pool with mockup of Ford Island and Battleship Row.

Manila Harbor, Asashio Kagero class destroyer sunk as a result of American Air Force bombardment. Interpretation by PID, V Bomber Command). February 1945.

Reunion of British War Missions To the United States Collection

Fort Sumter. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.

Submarines and Submarine Officers. 4 February 1943, Malta. HMS UNA returning to harbour after being in action.

The nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS MARIANO G. VALLEJO (SSBN 658) is assisted into a dock by the large harbor tugs OKMULGEE (YTB 765) and TOMAHAWK (YTB 789). The VALLEJO has just completed the 2,500th deterrent patrol by a fleet ballistic missile submarine of th United States Navy. Another submarine is moored alongside the fleet ballistic missile submarine tender USS CANOPUS (AS 34) in the background. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Unknown location. U.S. gunboat Kansas (built in 1863). Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 , Selected Civil War Photographs, 1861-1865. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Transportation, Government vessels, Union, United States

''Le drapeau Francais sur la cote Syrienne; L'amiral francais debarquant devant la citadelle', 1915 (1924). From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" L'Illustration, Paris, 1924.

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

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection

Anefo photo collection. Dike Sacking at Middelharnis. September 14, 1950. Middelharnis

II. K. S. Pioneer Battalion No. 22. Flying ferry

Overview of bridge and slip on F 2, winter, 1934 Overview of bridge and slip on F 2 Roslagens flying fleet in winter, 1934. People in work on piling for bridge. On the ice stands a military aircraft and the ship HMS Göta. In the foreground, two aircraft are visible.

Collection of the Dutch Heidematschappij. Salmon fishing, fishermen, deployment. July 1949

Anefo photo collection. Destruction: Wieringermeer. Flooding of the Wieringmeerpolder. On April 17, 1945, the Germans continued the dike that separates the Wieringermeer of the IJsselmeer .. May 1945. Wieringermeer

Giesboro, Md. Alternate title from published source: Giesboro cavalry depot; July 1865, Title from item, Published in: Russell's Civil War photographs : 116 historic prints / by Andrew J. Russell ; with a preface by Joe Buberger and Matthew Isenberg. New York : Dover Publications, c1982, no. 76. Tents, Washington (D.C.), 1860-1870, Military depots, Washington (D.C.), 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military facilities, Union.

World War I - british beach camp for troops and ships at Seddul-Bahr in the Dardanelles 1915

08/31/1916. Military Bridge Maneuvers. Bridge over the Duero, near the town of Osma, built by the Pontoneros regiment commanded by Colonel D. Pablo Parellada. Photo: thorn.

Germany - As Two 3Rd Army Tanks Are Ferried Across The Rhine River, Infantrymen Deploy Along The Road At Upper Left. At The Time This Photo Was Taken By An Xix Tactical Air Command Camerman, The Germans Still Held The Territory In The Distance.

1. Pioneer battalion no. 12 - Warly bridging

II. K. S. Pioneer Battalion No. 22. War-free bridging

Jarramas (depicted - name).Jarramas (depicted - name)

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

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.

Royal-Saxon Pioneer Battalion No. 12

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Donzere Mondragon. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Plymouth - Gateway To Freedom -- The Mountbatten Naval Air Station at Plymouth, Devonshire. December 01, 1948.

School children visiting F 2, 1939 Children gathered around most aircraft's 9 when visiting F 2 Roslagens flying fleet, 1939. Overview of Slip.

Photograph of Tank and Military Individuals Laying in Prone Position.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Krawnang and surroundings. Lock complex Walahar. December 25, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Morris Island, South Carolina. U.S. Fleet offshore. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.

War album 107, picture 32989.

01/31/1915. Temporary in the port of Melilla. Gap of 12 meters that opened the sea on the shoulder of the second branch of the dam.

11/30/1914. The War in the East. An aspect of the military port of Batum, on the Black Sea. Photo: R. Parrondo.

War album 100, picture 30152.

U.S. Fuel Depot, Melville, RI , Military depots, U.S. Naval Fuel Depot. Photographs of the First Naval District

Boat Bridge on Brenta river, Italy, World War I, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XLIII, No 28, July 9, 1916.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Festive opening of the 'chicken bridge'. The bridge decorated with the letters J, w and b.. Birth princess Marijke. February 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

James River, Virginia. U.S. gunboat MASSASOIT. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.

Floating Target for Battle Practice - Taking a target out to the fleet on the Southern Drill Grounds for practice. Circa 1912

Prisoner transported on a boat, Joseph Franck, After Jean -Léon Gérôme, 1861 - 1878 print Print Maker: Flanders Publisher: New York (City) paper etching / engraving transfer, deportation ~ prisoner of war

The Second Opium War, the Second Anglo-Chinese War, the Second China War, the Arrow War, or the Anglo-French expedition to China, was a war pitting the British Empire and the Second French Empire against the Qing Dynasty of China, lasting from 1856-1860.

U-III German U-Boat

The Falke Division crossing the Bug river. Operation Barbarossa - German Invasion of Russia, 1941 - 15th Infantary Division of the Thuringia-Kurhessen Division

Sailors on Shore leave. Sailors coming ashore.

Invasion of Eastern Front Germany - Germany War Files. April 2, 1945.

Pioneer Battalion No. 22

Vic-Melb-Yarra. July 8, 1942.

Shooting competition on the AT shooting range of Infanterie Schietkamp de Harskamp with the rocket thrower "Bazooka" type M20A1.

Victor Balaguer Cirera (1824-1901). Spanish writer, historian and politician. One of the main figures of the Renaixença or Catalan Renaissance. From 1843 to 1868 he led the Liberal Party in Barcelona. Portrait of Victor Balaguer as honorary president of the Instituto Nacional del Trabajo (National Labour Institute). Engraving by Tomás Carlos Capuz (1834-1899). Engraving. La Ilustracion Española y Americana, 1881.

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