Historical Naval Ships

Black and white images of various historic naval ships, capturing powerful maritime presence and historical significance.

DN-SN-87-07782. Country: Unknown

A starboard bow view of the anti-submarine warfare support aircraft carrier ex-USS INTREPID (CVS-11) being towed by tug boats. The INTREPID is being towed to Bayonne, N.J., to be refitted and transformed into a museum. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Hr.Ms fly camp vessel. Karel Doorman (1948-1968) The new island, on 1958-05-12

Cruiser Hr.Ms. The Seven Provinces (1954-1975)

The S-Frigate Hr.Ms. Jan van Brakel (1983-2001)

Anefo photo collection. Transfer Mijnenveger Naaldwijk in Alblasserdam Scheepswerf De Noord. December 8, 1955. Alblasserdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. unknown . HR. Ms. Limburg back from New Guinea. October 18, 1962. Den Helder

Ships in Harbor - Transport-Closeup with USS Quincy (CA-39) in Background

CVA 67 John F. Kennedy , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Historical Transportation - California. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

DN-SN-88-01105. Base: Rota Country: Spain (ESP)

Anefo photo collection. Arrival HR. Ms. "Piet Hein" in Den Helder from Korea. March 3, 1953. Den Helder

Aerial starboard side view of the Russian Pacific Fleet Moma class Hydrographic survey ship ANTARKTYDA underway en route to home waters after an overhaul in the Baltic. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

S.S. Queen Mary Leaves On Mystery Trip -- View of the S.S. Queen Mary from the Deck of the S.S. Lancastria today as the Lancastria arrived from Europe and the Queen Mary moved down the Hudson on a mystery trip under sealed orders. In the foreground is one of the guns on the stern of the Lancastria as a protection against German subs. The Queen Mary was without her Luxury fittings when she put to sea today and was rumored to be Assigned to transporting Australian troops to the Near East. March 21, 1940. (Photo by Wide World Photo).

1976 - An elevated port quarter view of the Soviet aircraft carrier KIEV (CVHG) underway.

Cruiser Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (1953-1972) Casablanca

DN-SN-89-01250. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A port view of the Soviet cruiser SLAVA, the first of its class, underway. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-SN-85-04605. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Mine hunter HR MS "Alkmaar" (M 850, 1983-2000).

A port quarter view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) as it is moved toward a floating dry dock for launching at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Hr.Ms fly camp vessel. Karel Doorman (2) (1948-1968), interior of the St.Annabay at 6 a.m. on 27 March 1959 during journey from Smaleeld 5, consisting of Hr.Ms. Karel Doorman, Gelderland, Amsterdam and Sea Lion, to Lounyport, Key West, Tampa, Netherlands Antilles, Guantanamo and Bermuda

USS William P. Biddle (AP-15) at Hampton Roads, Virginia. Port Broadside.

The choice (depicted name).The choices (depicted name)

CVA 61 Ranger , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

The U.S. Navy airship USS Los Angeles (ZR-3) (center distance) moored to the fleet oiler USS Patoka (AO-9) off Panama during Fleet Problem XII, circa February 1931. The aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-2), at right, and a battleship are also present. Circa 1931

CVA 67 John F. Kennedy , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Flykampschip hr.ms. Karel Doorman (2) (1948-1968), arrival with narrow part v

SPEYK CLASS FREGAT HR.MS. Van Nes (1967-1987) in the port of Den Helder.

DN-SN-85-09546. Base: Panama Canal Country: Panama (PAN)

Cruise boat in front of U.S. Naval Docks - South Boston , Ships, Naval yards & naval stations, Boats, Sightseers. Photographs by Ernst Halberstadt

Anefo photo collection. British fleet visit to Amsterdam two of the three frigates on the IJ. May 23, 1969. Amsterdam, IJ

Anefo photo collection. British fleet framework in Amsterdam; Dive boat control of HR. Ms. Ajax. November 14, 1974. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Two Janpanse Marine Training Ships visit Amsterdam. September 3, 1970. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Port quarter view of the Soviet guided missile V/STOL aircraft carrier KIEV. Country: Unknown

Photograph of the USS Queenfish (SS-393), 3/4 Stern.Taken By: ZP 11. "USS QUEENFISH (SS 393) Quonset control area. 270 T, T-1300. Oblique. 3/4 stern.".

A bow view of a PB Mark III patrol boat, with flag at half-mast, as it heads out to sea to participate in the burial at sea of LCDR Albert A. Schaufelberger. Schaufelberger was killed in San Salvador. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Departure Karel Doorman from Rotterdam plane on board. January 10, 1952. Rotterdam, South Holland

AMS-94 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

An elevated stern view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier CARL VINSON (CVN-70) underway during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Aerial port quarter view of the Wichita class replenishment oiler USS KANSAS CITY (AOR 3) underway. Country: Unknown

Anefo photo collection. Russian Morzhovets in Amsterdam port; Aerospace support vessel. August 3, 1984

DN-SN-85-08503. Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial stern view of the Russian Northern Fleet aircraft carrier Admiral Flota Sovetskogo Soyuza Kuznetsov underway. Country: Baltic Sea

Anefo photo collection. HR. Ms. Jager Holland to Chatham, Helderse Schonen waved the crew. June 8, 1967

AGSS-229 Flying Fish , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A group of spiritually handicaps received a cruise through the port of Den Helder offered on the Marinesleepboot Wielingen (A 973, 1968-1992) in June 1989. In the background the coast guard vessel Arend.

AGMR-2 Arlington , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

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British battleship HMS 'Malaya' in a floating dock, Malta, c1937. Artist: Unknown

Vintage Photograph. Troop ship from Korea returns to Seattle Harbor.

Anefo photo collection. Arrival HR. Ms. "Van Speijk" in Den Helder. August 2, 1951. Den Helder

In Rotterdam, fleet days are held in which a 5 Dutch naval ships: the Karel Doorman and 4 submarine hunters that are moored at the Parkkade, attract enormously many visitors on the open days. In the foreground Hr.Ms. Overijssel (D815) (1957-1982) A submarine boat hunter of the Friesland class.

A port bow view of the Soviet Kashtan class mooring buoy tender KIL-927 underway. Country: Unknown

The torpedo boat hunter Hr.Ms. Evertsen (D 802) visited Palma de Mallorca in January 1956. The Evertsen made it together with O.A. Kruiser Hr.Ms. The Seven Provinces (C 802) part of Practicesmal part 5.

Photo collection Government information service. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection Photo collection Government information service own, photo number 156-1110. 1956

Anefo photo collection. Visit Russian fleet mobility. Cruiser "Sverdlov" passes the Hoek van Holland. July 20, 1956. Hoek van Holland

Crew hr.ms. Tuna stought on deck in the port of Den Helder. Hr.ms. Tuna, length 78.25, width 7.8 and draft 4.95 meters. 1509 BRT / BW and 1831 BRT / OW. 67 crew members.

The nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HELENA (SSN-725) passes the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) as the LINCOLN heads out to sea for its pre-commissioning acceptance trials. Following the HELENA is a Bell Model 206 Jet Ranger helicopter; hovering in the background is an SH-3H Sea King helicopter. Country: Chesapeake Bay

DN-ST-87-02483. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-90-01051. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Dokkum-Class Mijnenvegers, HR. MS Drachten during the fleet days in Den Helder July 6, 1984.

DN-SN-87-11720. Base: Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB)

CVA 39 Lake Champlain 19-NN-CVA 39 Lake Champlain-141467 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Anefo photo collection. Departure Hr. Ms. "Piet Hein" from Hong Kong in home travel. March 1, 1953. Hong Kong

Anefo photo collection. Arrival HR. Ms. Korvet "Batjan" (P10) on the Nieuwediep near Den Helder. November 19, 1947. Den Helder, Nieuwediep

An Mi-14 Haze C helicopter of the Polish Air Force lands on the water. Country: Unknown

Pressed at the Parkkade in Rotterdam during the fleet days in June 1956. Left front is Kruiser Hr.Ms. The seven provinces (C 802) and behind it the submarine hunter Hr.Ms. Friesland (D 812).

Visitors examine an H-34 Seahorse helicopter near the island of the aircraft carrier YORKTOWN (CV-10), at the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum. Decommissioned in 1970, the World War II carrier has been on display at the museum since its opening in 1974. Base: Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port quarter view of the Soviet cargo ship LOSIF DUBROUINSKIY in port during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Dakar Country: Senegal (SEN)

DN-SN-89-04892. Base: Subic Bay Country: Philippines (PHL)

The hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH-19) passes the Golden Gate Bridge as it returns to San Francisco from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CVA 38 Shangri , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

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