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A collection of historical maritime images featuring military ships, sailors, and significant events, showcasing a solemn atmosphere with black and white tones.

Vintage photograph. High angle view of army soldiers shooting anti-aircraft guns on the coast, USS New Jersey (BB-62), Korea, Sept.1951

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. On Dutch passenger ship employed troop transport. Crew anti-aircraft gun. 1944. Canada

09/30/1909. Arrival of wounded in Valencia. Appearance of the port Upon the arrival of a steamship carrying the Wounded from Melilla. Photo: A. García -Approximate date.

Arrival of the torpedo boat hunter Hr.Ms. Kortenaer (D 804, Ex-Scorpion) in Den Helder in September 1957 after returning from Dutch New Guinea.

Photo collection Government information service. In Den Helder, the disarmed German soldiers in LCT boats are boarded for Harlingen, from which the long journey to the "Heimat" is covered on foot. June 1945. Den Helder

German Prisoners Board Transport for Shipment to U.S. German soldiers stand on the wharves of a French port of embarking waiting to board a troop transport for shipment to prison camps in the U.S. Allied armies in western Europe took 2,472,906 German prisoners between June 6, 1944, the day of the Normandy landings, and April 27, 1945. On April 1, 1945, German prisoners numbering 311,630 were in U.S. camps. The U.S. War Department adheres strickly to the Geneva Convention in its treatment of prisoners of war. June 4, 1945. (Photo by U.S. Office of War Information Picture).

German Prisoners aboard a Coast Guard-manned Transport. A Coast Guard boatswain's mate introduces German prisoners to the intricacies of trying a favorite seaman's knota bowline on a bight. The Nazi soldiers, captured in the Normandy offensive, picked up a good deal of nautical knowledge on their way to internment in the States aboard this Coast Guard-manned transport.

Poll photo collection. Travel to Venezuela and the Eastern Caribbean. HR crew. Ms. Van Speijk. 1948

U.S. Marines board a ship for evacuation from Hungnam, North Korea, after their withdrawal from the Chosin Reservoir on Dec. 12, 1950. The UN invasion into North Korea was repulsed by the Communist Chinese Army in Nov.-Dec. 1950. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC_2014_11_97)

Poll photo collection. Netherlands Antilles and Suriname at the time of the royal visit of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard in 1955. Parade after the unveiling of the autonomy monument in Willemstad. October 20, 1955. Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles, Willemstad

U.S.S. Seawolf - Submarine - American Navy. July 26, 1955.

ARIZONA launch

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The Royal Marine Band from HMS COCHRANE leaving for Glasgow to play at the inauguration of warship week which is in progress throughout the country, many towns have already surpassed the sum of money they set out to collect. A ship can be seen moored up to the quayside. One of the men is carrying his drum.

Wounded soldiers from the Fulham Military Hospital being taken on a trip on the river, with some invalids lowered onto the boat by crane. Date: 1915

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The ship's company of the US battleship USS WASHINGTON give three cheers as HM King George VI passes their ship at Scapa Flow. Note the three Vought-Sikorsky Kingfisher aircraft on their catapults at the stern of the ship, the barrels of three of the battleship's 16 inch guns can be seen in the foreground.

Melilla, October 1911. Mass on board in Melilla. Rear Admiral Mr. Sántalo (x), officers and sailors of the "Pelayo" hearing mass on the ship.

Vittorio Emanuele III, wearing a 13th Hussars of Hesse uniform, and Queen Elena, after visiting Prince Henry, boarding the Trinacria ship for lunch, Kiel conference, July 3, 1913, Germany, photograph by Aldo Molinari, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XL, No 28, July 13, 1913.

Information office radio broadcaster Dutch Guinea. Asmathers Kampong Atsj alongside touring boat "Tasman" spears, shields utensils exchange inducement (South Guina). November 1955. Guinea

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Train trip Departure 2-7 R.I (the Amsterdam Battalion). Watch repatriating soldiers and waving from the windows of rail wagons at a station. 13 July 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Semarang

Callaway Heroes Await Burial at Sea. Callaway Heroes Await Burial at Sea. Coast Guardsmen, who gave their lives in the operation to establish a beachhead on Luzon, are shrouded in canvass, awaiting burial at sea. They were killed when the USS Callaway, a Coast Guard-manned invasion transport, was hit squarely in the superstructure during a Japanese bomber attack off Luzon. There were upwards of 50 casualties. In a few moments, the bodies of these American boys will drop from beneath the folds of their American flag to graves in the South China Sea, as the Callaway proceeds on its way toward the Lingayen Gulf beachhead.

British soldiers go aboard a ship. The Dutch Royal Netherlands Marechaussee sees.

Landing the Guns of the Royal Field Artillery at Durban

Anefo photo collection. Youth hostel "Alteveer" in Arnhem. July 14, 1946. Arnhem

Anefo photo collection. Diplomatic secretaries association in Maiden Club. July 27, 1960

Anefo photo collection. Camp Grouw (boys). August 30, 1949. Grouw

On deck of ARKANSAS

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A lesson in the mechanism of a torpedo practice head on board HMS PRETORIA CASTLE. From left to right: Able Seaman Stoker J Cornish, of Oxford; Able Seaman S Simmons, of Hayes, Middlesex; Petty Officer F E Fuller, of Newmarket (instructor); Able Seaman L Robinson, of Newark; Leading Seaman H L Dartford, of Heston, Middlesex; Ordinary Seaman W Gunson, of Liverpool; and Able Seaman C Hussey, of Northampton

Fleet Tanker -- The USS Plate which traveled 5000 miles out of her course to and a plate at melb for the U.S. naval attach in melb. September 09, 1947.

Anefo photo collection. Nieuwalading at N.D.S.M. from the Bintang. 17 June 1950

Photograph showing the crew of the converted fishing boat 'Matador', prior to its expedition to the North Pole, 1900. With a crew of seven led by Lieutenant Bauendahl (centre) and the mate, Richard Dressler (on left), the aim was to search for Andree and, if possible, reach the Pole. Date: 1900

The crew mans the rails of the guided missile frigate USS LEWIS B. PULLER (FFG-23) in the background. CDR Ralph K. Martin speaks to the crowd during the commissioning ceremony for the ship. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photograph showing the unloading of supplies onto one of the Normandy beaches, shortly after the Allied invasion on 'D-Day', 6th June 1944. June 1944

Neptune Ceremony. From: World War I photograph album, 1919, by Herbert Green.

Departure of the Frigate Hr.Ms. Evertsen (F 803) to Dutch New Guinea in December 1957.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War After being launched by one of the women workers engaged in her construction, ML 1089 enters the water at Gareloch.

Untitled crowds of people on a ship's decks). From: World War I photograph album, 1919, by Herbert Green.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War On board HMS VANITY a rifle being used to throw a line to pass a message to the Commodore of the convoy. Note the sailor holding the container with the rope inside it.

Photograph taken during the Israeli War of Independence. Dated 20th Century

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection Turkish prisoners crossing Whiteley's Bridge, Ashar Creek, Basra.

The deck of the Imperial Ironclad Corvette, Necm-i Şevket / Constantinople, Abdullah Frères

Shriep watermine sweep Hr.Ms. Van der Wel (1961-1984) commissioning in Den Helder, at the same time with the sister ships of 't Hoff, Mahu and Summer

11/30/1918. In Reconquered Italy. Arrival in Trieste of King Victor Manuel in the Center, the Torpedo Hunter "Audace" in which the Monarch made the trip. (photo Hugelmann).

'Generals Montgomery and Eisenhower view from a balcony in Messina the Italian Mainland', 1943-44. Artist: Unknown.

Photo collection Government information service. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection Photo Collection National Information Service Private, Photo number 156-0716. 1956

HMS Warspite in the Mediterranean. August 1943, on Board HMS Warspite. C in C Admiral Cunningham addressing the ship's company of HMS WARSPITE, his old flagship.

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Hunting for the Prince Bernhard. June 20, 1961

Anefo photo collection. German Steenzakers work on Afsluitdijk. April 7, 1953

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Operation near Keboomen, tjilatjap. Unloading boxes from a landing craft in the port of Tjilatjap. March 29, 1949. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Listening for submarines during World War I. The hydrophone was a receiver which picked up vibrations in the water

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Fishing. October 1943. Britain

Photograph of Whalers, 11th Naval District. This photograph was taken by Boatswain's Mate Second Class James C. Watson, ex-newspaper photographer of 15 years experience.

The commander of maritime workers visits HR. Ms. Beemster (1953 -1973). Is part of Object series AVDKM 530352, 530353 and 530364.

Rome Italy may 1951 A powerful image of Italian Navy sailors serving with honor in the 1950s showcasing their bravery and dedication

On board a steamship. 1924

Anefo photo collection. hundred mobile unity assist inspectors AID fishing fishings Vlissingen; Control fishing. October 14, 1988. Vlissingen, Zeeland

Songs of Home on the Eve of Battle, World War I

A / B of a Dutch auxiliary mine sweeper in W.O. II

The Dutch flag is hoisted in Batavia's harbour on the departure of the S.S. "Talma" taking the last British troops from Java.Transfer from the port of Tandjong PriokFriday, 29 November 1946 left the Talma, the last British transport ship port of Tanjung Priok , which the last British troops, which for more than a year in the Netherlands. India stationed have been, this Eilandenrijk have left.After the Talma had left the port, this was again by the Royal Navy acquired. December 30, 1946.

Photo collection Government information service. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection Photo collection Risk information service own, photo number 156-1105. 1956

Departure squadron for the spring journey 'Fairwind' 90 '. Hr.Ms crew. Poolster (1964-1994) is waved waved by family and friends.

Japanese war criminals. June 23, 1950.

Spectators and photographer pick vantage spots on the deck of the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, to witness the formal Japanese Surrender on September 2, 1945

Revenue Cutter Unalga, With crew of shipwrecked men in Alaska. Photographs of Revenue Cutter Service Cadets, Ships and Activities. Department of the Treasury

An aerial view of the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS AUBREY FITCH (FFG-34). Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Cadets. 1930.

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Rescue soup pick-ups. 26, 1942. Britain

Photo collection Government information service. DIAS flags day Scheveningen. undated. Scheveningen, South Holland

Farewells & Departure Aust. - Military. February 19, 1940.

Anefo photo collection. Zuiderkruis with soldiers left for new Guinea short report from the departure. April 19, 1962

Japan: Crew members of the Japanese battleship Fuso moored in the background, Kure, Hiroshima, May 1943

War prisoners go ashore in Trelleborg from Queen Victoria.

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A look-out and machine gunner on board HMS ESKIMO in northern waters.

Anefo photo collection. Visit St. Philips. Assignment. October 12, 1947

Anefo photo collection. Disembarkation of the wounded soldiers, who returned to the "Grote Beer" from Indonesia in the Fatherland yesterday, in Amsterdam. To protect against wind and cold, the wounded, on the stretchers, covered with a large linen roof and then gently tuned down. January 15, 1948. Amsterdam

The Princesses Come Aboard :The Princesses, followed by Windsor Sea Rangers of the crew of M.T.B. 630, escorted by Captain Nicholl on the quarter-deck of H.M.S. Duke of York at Devonport yesterday (Wednesday).Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, who are spending a few days aboard the Sea Rangers' training ship M.T.B. 630 in the River Dart, Devon, went with the ship's company by bus to Devonport, where they were entertained by Captain A. Nicholl, R.N. on board the battleship H.M.S. Duke of York for lunch and tea. July 25, 1946.

DN-SN-90-00365. Base: Port Everglades State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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