Historical Naval Vessels and Operations

Black and white images capturing historical Navy ships and vessels, reflecting on naval history and maritime operations.

AGOR-15 Knorr , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DD-752 Cunningham , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

An Assault Craft Unit 2 (ACU 2) utility landing craft (LCU 1661) is unloaded from the dock landing ship USS PORTLAND (LSD 37). The craft is carrying equipment which will be used during the Seabee construction exercise ATLAS RAIL, a Seabee project to repair a flood-damaged railroad. Subject Operation/Series: ATLAS RAIL Country: Tunisia (TUN)

AKA-113 Charleston , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AGS-25 Kellar , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AGOR-15 Knorr , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DD-745 Brush , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Uppland (depicted - name).Uppland (depicted - name)

Mine sweep Hr.Ms. Roermond (M 806) in Boerenverdriet

CVA 32 Leyte , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

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

AM-437 Enhance , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AK-259 Alcor , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

French Cruisers At Algiers -- Two natives interested in the "Emile Mertin" and the "Jean de Vienne," two of the French Aruisers, anchored in the port at Algiers.A squadron of four French cruisers has arrived at Algiers from Gibraltar. May 10, 1939. (Photo by Topical Press).

A stern view of the guided missile frigate USS BOONE (FFG 28) at 100 percent completion. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

With garlands hung around its bow, the tank landing ship USS BARBOUR COUNTY (LST-1195) comes alongside the pier. The BARBOUR COUNTY has returned to San Diego following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A stern view of the guided missile frigate HALYBURTON (FFG 40) at 70 percent completion. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

AO-39 Kankakee , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AKA-114 Durham , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A bow view of the guided missile frigate USS HALYBURTON (FFG 40) at 80 percent completion. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DDE-450 O'Bannon , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DD-716 Wiltsie , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AGB-2 Edisto , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A starboard quarter view of the Aegis guided missile cruiser YORKTOWN (CG-48) prior to launching. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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

AO-47 Neches , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A Soviet Mirka II class light frigate (FFL-824) moves away from the destroyer USS CARON (DD 970) immediately after impacting the American ship. The CARON was exercising the right of free passage through the Soviet-claimed 12-mile territorial waters when it was struck by the frigate. Country: Black Sea

The reinforcement of the converted cruiser Hr.Ms. The Seven Provinces (Zipprov) (C 802) (1954-1975). A terrier rocket is fired from port side.

DD-745 Brush , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AM-425 Bulwark , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

CG 10 Albany , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

ARD-18 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

American servicemen and civilians watch from the pier as the Soviet guided missile destroyer ADMIRAL VINOGRADOV ties up on its arrival. The VINOGRADOV and two other ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet have come to San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CG 10 Albany , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DDE-465 Saufley , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DN-SN-85-00808. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)

AE-24 Pyro , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS DIANTHUS docked at Liverpool and showing superficial damage to the bow plating sustained during the ramming and sinking of a German U-boat .

AE-22 Mauna Kea , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Smaldeel 1, with the commander of the marine forces (BDZ) vice admiral H.H.L. Pröpper (1906-1995) A / B from the flagship Kruiser Hr.Ms. The seven provinces (C 802), visited Copenhagen at the end of October 1958.

DN-SN-86-07018. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An American admiral (center front in khaki uniform) inspects the armed guard on board cruiser Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (C 801) During the cruiser visit to the American basic in San Juan at Puerto Rico in October 1955. All of the left the commander of the Cruiser Captain-Ter-Zee A.H.J. Van der esteemed Olivier (1908-1967).

CG 10 Albany , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DD-421 Benson , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A port side view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer SAWAGIRI (DD-157) arriving for a port visit. Base: San Diego Harbor State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

AGS-29 Chauvenet , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

CVA 43 Coral Sea 19-NN-CVA 43 Coral Sea-161028 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

I Norrköping shoulder carrier.Norrköping (pictured - name)

HMS Thames Queen, Paddle Minesweeper. 14 January 1943, Harwich Naval Base. Broadside view.

The amphibious cargo ship USS CHARLESTON (LKA-113) stands at the pier as equipment is offloaded during Operation Provide Comfort, an Allied effort to aid Kurdish refugees who fled from the forces of Saddam Hussein in northern Iraq. Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Base: Iskenderum Country: Turkey (TUR)

ATF 84 Cree , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

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

DN-SN-89-04803. Base: Unknown

AM-450 and 451 and 452 and 453 and 454 and 475 and 476 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

An overhead view of construction progress on the bow of the guided missile cruiser VELLA GULF (CG-72) as the vessel is moored to a pier at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

AOE2- Camden , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DN-SN-88-02563. Country: Unknown

DN-SN-87-04033. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '86 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

AMCU-42 Sparrow , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DN-SN-90-00351. Base: Chesapeake Bay Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-87-04474. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: North Atlantic Ocean

DN-SN-88-10225. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Autumn trip from Smaleel 1 that consists of Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (the flagship), Hr.Ms. Amsterdam, Hr.Ms. Holland (from November 11), Hr.Ms. Rotterdam, Hr.Ms. Sea lion, hr.ms. The bitter (between 8 and 22 November) and Hr.Ms. The inhabitant of Zeeland. A portion of the squadron departed from Den Helder, another part from Rotterdam. The journey went VA Brest, Gibraltar, Livorno, La Spezia, Lerici, La Specia, Gibraltar, Falmouth, Plymouth and Portland back to Den Helder. Action on the front deck of Hr.Ms. De Ruyter during "Defining light loads".

AK-279 Norwalk Victory , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

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

A view of one of several cargo booms aboard the amphibious cargo ship USS CHARLESTON (LKA-113). The vessel is delivering equipment and personnel during Operation Provide Comfort, an Allied effort to aid Kurdish refugees who fled from the forces of Saddam Hussein in northern Iraq. Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Base: Iskenderun Country: Turkey (TUR)

A stern view of the amphibious transport dock USS OGDEN (LPD 5) underway near Long Beach, California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

One Of The Two Helicopters Of The Uss General Duncan, An Aircraft Repair Unit (Floating) Liberty Ship, Is Landing On Its Flight Deck After Making A Delivery Of Aircraft Parts That Were Repaired In The Machine Shop Of This Repair Ship. The Helicopters Wer

AM-426 Conflict , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DD-826 Agerholm , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AKA-99 Rolette , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

CVA(N) 68 Chester W. Nimitz , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DN-SN-87-05951. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

AMS-101 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A port quarter view of the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS 7) near the supply pier. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Anefo photo collection. Visit British warships to Rotterdam. Submarine boats, including the HMS Aeneas (P427) and HMS Andrew (P423). July 9, 1949. Rotterdam, South Holland

AM-425 Bulwark , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Anefo photo collection. NATO-Squadron "Standing Naval Force Atlantic" in the port of Rotterdam. ships, military vessels, navy, public. July 21, 1983. Rotterdam, South Holland

A stern view of the guided missile frigate USS HALYBURTON (FFG 40) at 90 percent completion. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Hm Submarine Thrasher Damaged by Bomb Dropped From Enemy Aircraft. 6 March 1942, Alexandria Harbour. A wider view showing the hole in the conning tower of HMS THRASHER caused by a bomb which failed to explode after it was dropped from an enemy aircraft.

Departure squadron for the spring journey 'Fairwind' 90 '. Family and acquaintances await the departure of Hr.Ms Bloys from Treslong (1982-2003).

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Landing Ship (Dock) HMS EASTWAY (LS(D) loading Landing Craft Rocket (LCT (R) 398) at Newcastle-on-Tyne.

DN-SN-85-04731. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Detailopname B-jager

Office of the Frigate of the Speijk class, Hr.Ms. Van Speijk (1967-1986). The ceremony is led by the commander, lieutenant at sea of the 1st class (LTZ 1) H.A.W. Rötgers. The Dutch flag is ironed for the last time.

DN-SN-85-07230. Base: Mare Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CVA 41 Midway , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AG-154 Observation Island , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

CVA 32 Leyte , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AMS-146 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

APD-63 Lloyd , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Fleet days 1989 in Den Helder.foraan v.l.n.r. The British type 21 frigate HMS Amazon (F 189, 1974), the GW frigate Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (F 801), the German Bremen class Fregat FGS Rheinland-Pfalz (F 209, 1983), Canadian St. Laurent Class Fregat HMCS Saguenay (206, 1956) and the Portuguese frigate NRP commander Roberto Ivens (F 482, 1968 ). Behind this side of the jetty the American Coontz Class Destroyers USS Preble (46, 1960) and USS Mahan (42, 1960, on the right).

AE-32 Flint , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DD-842 Fiske , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DD-947 Somers , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

T102 Fixing at sea.Plejad (depicted - name)

A crane prepares to release a load of supplies onto the deck of the guided missile destroyer USS DEWEY (DDG-45) during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-89-08618. Base: Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the tank landing ship USS NEWPORT (LST 1179). Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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