Historic Naval Ships

Black and white photographs of various historical naval vessels, capturing the essence of mid-20th century maritime military history.

DD-527 Ammen , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

. Photograph of British R class destroyer HMS Thisbe.

HMS Nene, British Frigate. July 1943.

DD-865 Charles R. Ware , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DD-567 Watts , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

HMS Coventry Underway coastal waters.

DD-783 Gurke , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

HMS Havant Stopped

. British scout cruiser HMS SENTINEL.

British minelayer HMS Adventure.

DD-527 Ammen , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

The Polish Navy during the Second World War The Polish Navy destroyer ORP Orkan (Hurricane).

DD-546 Brown , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Anefo photo collection. American light cruiser USS "Spokane", goes on stream for the Parkkade in Rotterdam. 12 February 1948. Rotterdam, South Holland

River class frigate HMS Jed.

DD-936 Decatur , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

. British Star class torpedo boat destroyer HMS Fawn.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS COTSWOLD moored.

Photograph of British V class destroyer HMS Venomous.

British Hunt class destroyer HMS Wheatland.

DD-700 Haynsworth , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DESTRUCTOR HUESCA CEDIDO POR ITALIA EN 1937.

DD-785 Henderson , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DD-537 Sullivans , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS PRINCE OF WALES, stationary coastal waters.

Photograph of British destroyer HMS Acheron.

Photograph of British cruiser HMS Adventure.

HMS Andelle Underway, coastal waters.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS VANQUISHER underway, at sea off Portsmouth.

DD-722 Barton , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

USS South Carolina, Bain News Service, 1910

British Hunt class destroyer HMS Cattistock.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS EMPIRE ARQUEBUS in coastal waters off Greenock

05/31/1916. From the Yankee Navy. The gigantic Battleship "Pensylvania", of 31,000 tons, which is the largest warship that currently exists, mounts 12 15-inch guns.

DD-848 Witek , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS GLORY underway in coastal waters.

APD-132 Balduck , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

British Egret class sloop HMS Auckland underway off Spithead.

. Photograph of British Halcyon class torpedo gunboat HMS Harrier.

DD-744 Blue , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DD-711 Eugene A. Greene , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

HMS Avon Underway, coastal waters.

AKA-112 Tulare , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DE-6 USS WYFFELS-built by NYBos-completed 4/1943-289 diesel elec. , Warships. Photographs of the First Naval District

AM-472 Valor , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

. British Edgar class protected cruiser HMS GRAFTON.

Netherlands destroyer HNLMS Van Galen (G84).

The Frigate H.M.S. 'Magpie' - Lieutenant-Commander H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh is Commanding Officer of the "Magpie'. January 01, 1950. (Photo by amera Press).

Lst (3) 3009 Underway.

. British monitor HMS Earl of Peterborough with HMS Roberts astern, Mudros.

The cruiser "Newcastle" - one of the latest type cruisers - at full speed in the English Channel during the exercises.From the bridge of the "Nelson". ***** of the Home Fleet, the King took command of ***** and led his fleet from Weymouth Bay (Dorset) to sea for exercises.An elaborate program showed the King as many phases as possible ***** work of the Navy, from air co-operation to concentrated fire on the radio - controlled "Centurion" target ship. June 21, 1938.

DD-678 McGowan , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DD-837 Sarsfield , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

CA 148 Newport News 19-NN-CA 148 Newport News-133271 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

HMS Pheasant and HMS Crane. 6 May 1943, Greenock. HMS CRANE.

HMS Loch Ruthven At anchor.

DD-932 John Paul Jones , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Fleet Meets Terrific Seas During Naval Manoeuvres In The Atlantic: Destroyers passing the bows of H.M.S. Renown to proceed to sea from Lagos Bay, Portugal, In background is H.M.S. Barham.Heavy seas were encountered in a gale which provided a dramatic climax to the recent Combined Fleet manoeuvres in the Atlantic. March 21, 1934. (Photo by Topical Press).

British Town-class light cruiser of 1909 HMS GLOUCESTER at anchor at Brindisi, Italy, 1917. Magyar: felsége (az angol király) Hajója Gloucester, brit Város-osztályú könnycirkáló az olasz Brindisi kikötjében horgonyoz, 1917.

DD-551 Taylor , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

CA 148 Newport News 19-NN-CA 148 Newport News-133274 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Crew members man the rails of the USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) as tugs maneuver the battleship towards the dock. The NEW JERSEY is returning to home port after 11 months at sea. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A convoy mine sweeps with in the foreground Hr.Ms. Bruinisse (M 865). 1958.

Ships of the Royal Navy during the Second World War The Algerine class minesweeper HMS LOYALTY underway in coastal waters.

HMS Zealous Underway on the Mersey.

To Join in Coronation Review -- The battleship New York. Which was the Flagship of Admiral Hugh Rodman when he commanded the sixth battle Squadrom of the Grand fleet at Scappa Flow during the World War, will participate in the international Naval review at Spithead May 18 in connection with the coronation of King George VI. The British Government has asked the United States and other foreign nations to participate in the review. March 14, 1937. (Photo by Wide World Photos).

Free French River class frigate L'Escarmouche.

DE-537 USS RIZZI built by NYBos completed 6/1945 - 306 geared turbine , Warships. Photographs of the First Naval District

DN-SN-89-04928. Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS)

AKA-96 Matthews , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DD-845 Bausell , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AO-144Mississinewa 19-NN-AO-144Mississinewa-155754 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

HMS Dornoch Stationary.

DD-860 McCaffery , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

HMS Neptune, Royal Navy dreadnought, launched in 1909 and commissioned in 1911. She was present at the Battle of Jutland in 1916 and survived the war. Transferred to the reserve fleet, she was scrapped in 1922 Date: 1914

HMS Ready Underway, coastal waters.

HMS Kelvin Underway in the Clyde.

A port beam view of the Venezuelan frigate GENERAL JOSE TRINIDAD MORAN (F-12) during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Porto De Heirro Country: Venezuela (VEN)

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS PREMIER moored at Greenock.

DD-783 Gurke , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

HMS Edinburgh at Scapa Flow, 28 October 1941 Aerial view of HMS EDINBURGH, 'Southampton' class (third group) cruiser in Scapa Flow, October 1941

DD-461 USS FORREST 1700 ton bristol class built by NYBos Completed 4/25/1942 , Warships. Photographs of the First Naval District

HMS Chester (damaged)

DD-676 Marshall , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

ARC-4 Thor , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DDE-471 Beale , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DD-785 Henderson , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

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British destroyer HMS Inconstant.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS PURSUER moored after arriving back at Greenock.

The Norwegian Campaign 1940- Naval Operations The Loss of the SS ORAMA, 8 June 1940: The German destroyer HANS LODY stops to pick up the crew of the ORAMA. The bows of the liner can be seen raised above the water behind the destroyer.

DD-747 Samuel N. Moore , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

River class frigate HMS Helford.

British Ships of the First World War HMS NEW ZEALAND. INDEFATIGABLE class battlecruiser. Built for the Royal New Zealand Navy but presented to the Royal Navy on completion in 1912. Fought at Dogger Bank and Jutland.

AM-472 Valor , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

British corvette HMS Amberley Castle.

DD-546 Brown , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DD-732 Hyman , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

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HMS Anguilla Underway, coastal waters.

DD-725 O'Brien , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

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