Military Ships at Sea

A collection of naval vessels including an aircraft carrier and fleet oilers, showcasing military maritime operations in oceanic settings.

DN-ST-92-00287. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

DN-ST-87-09062. Country: Unknown

A starboard bow view of the fleet oiler USNS PLATTE (T-AO 186) moored at the Naval Station Pier. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) underway during sea trails off the Virginia Capes. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-87-11426. Country: Unknown

A starboard bow view of the fleet oiler USNS TIPPECANOE (T-AO-199) tied up at the Navy Supply Center pier on West Harbor Drive. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-93-05207. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '93 State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port quarter view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) at the fitting out pier at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Corporation on the James River.. Base: Newport News State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA)

A bow on view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) being assisted into docking position by two large harbor tugs. Crewmen man the rail as the ENTERPRISE completes a short cruise following the recent renovation that included rebuilding the superstructure. Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-06093. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-92-00287. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

A bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) underway during sea trials off the coast of North Carolina. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

051108-N-0716S-002. Country: Persian Gulf

Aerial bow view of the anchored aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41). Various aircraft line the deck. Base: Yokohama Country: Japan (JPN)

060308-N-5961C-004. Country: Persian Gulf

061123-N-8591H-098. Base: Victoria Harbor State: Hong Kong Country: China (CHN)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiserUSS LEYTE GULF (CG-55) moored at the pier during its commissioning ceremony. Base: Fort Lauderdale State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Starboard bow view looking up at the Arleigh Burke Aegis class guided missile destroyer USS PREBLE (DDG 88) resting in the floating dry dock at the Litton Industries shipyard just prior to float off. Note the covered sonar dome. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

070403-N-0535P-019. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port bow view of the Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi (C-551) tied up at Mayport Naval Station during a port visit. Base: Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The Orion boilerplate test vehicle arrived at the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, and is loaded aboard the USS San Diego. Orion was transported in the ships well deck about 100 miles offshore for an underway recovery test. NASA and the U.S. Navy are conducting tests to prepare for recovery of the Orion crew module, forward bay cover and parachutes on its return from a deep space mission. The underway recovery test will allow the teams to demonstrate and evaluate the recovery processes, procedures, hardware and personnel in open waters. The Ground Systems Development and Operations Program Orion is the exploration spacecraft designed to carry astronauts to destinations not yet explored by humans, including an asteroid and Mars. It will have emergency abort capability, sustain the crew during space travel and provide safe re-entry from deep space return velocities. The first unpiloted test flight of the Orion is scheduled to launch in 2014 atop a Delta IV ro

Tugboats move the dock landing ship FORT SNELLING (LSD-30), decommissioned in 1984, upriver to a storage site for inactive ships. Base: James River State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port side view of the Italian aircraft carrier ITS GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI (C-551). In front of the bridge is a Albatros SAM system launcher. Atop the bridge is a SPS-52C air search radar. On the main mast is a SPS-774 surface search radar. The large screen aft of the mast is the SPS-768 3-D search radar. The Garibaldi is in Baltimore for a port visit. Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USA, California, San Francisco, USS Pampanito (SS383), historic WWII submarine memorial and museum, Pier 45, Fisherman's Wharf.

A nuclear-powered attack submarine lies in a medium auxiliary floating dry dock for maintenance. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-89-06095. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-86-00933. Base: Makassar Strait Country: Indonesia (IDN)

DN-SC-87-02834. Country: Unknown

A vertical view, looking toward the stern, of the guided missile patrol combatant (hydrofoil) TAURUS (PHM-3) underway on its hydrofoils. The ship was built by Boeing Marine Systems. Base: Puget Sound State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040422-O-9999S-012. Base: Fremantle Harbor Country: Australia (AUS)

A starboard quarter view of the amphibious assault ship BOXER (LHD-4) under construction at the Ingalls Shipbuilding shipyard. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A stern view of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) undergoing an overhaul at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV-59) moored at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. The carrier is scheduled for decommissioning on September 11, 1993. Base: Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of Ka-27 Helix helicopters and covered Yak-36 Forger aircraft on the flight deck aboard the Soviet Kiev class VSTOL aircraft carrier Baku (CVHG-103). Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-SC-87-01998. Country: Unknown

A port quarter view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS WATSON (T-AKR 310) underway on sea trials off the coast of San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-87-11384. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-87-01846. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

060517-N-4097B-002. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

DN-ST-87-10140. Country: Unknown

Military ship resting in a commercial dock.

A port quarter view of the vehicle cargo ship CAPE DIAMOND (T-AKR 5055) tied up at the Moon Engineering Co. dock. The CAPE DIAMOND, part of the National Defense Reserve Fleet, is under charter to the Military Sealift Command. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060211-N-0413R-075. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) tied up at a pier at the Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Corporation. The Ike" is undergoing a complex overhaul (COH). Base: James River State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050618-N-8154G-073. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

040614-N-0119G-014. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Aircraft carrier tied up at the naval base in Norfolk, Virginia.

DN-ST-87-06706. Base: Palma De Mallorca Country: Spain (ESP)

DN-ST-87-04842. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Spanish aircraft carrier Príncipe de Asturias in the Atlantic Ocean.

DN-ST-86-06096. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-87-01977. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Retired old military ship with blue sky

Aerial starboard beam view of the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) on sea trials. After recently completing renovations and modernization, the NEW JERSEY is scheduled to be reactivated in January of 1983. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-88-05383. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

The Battleship Wisconsin is part of a display called Nauticus in Norfolk, Virginia.

A starboard bow view of the service craft YFNB-39 tied up alongside the Norfolk Naval Shipyard at Portsmouth. Base: Elizabeth River, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate USS JOHN L. HALL (FFG-32) tied up at a municipal pier for a port visit. Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Hr.ms. Noord-Brabant (1955-1974) In the dock at the NV Royal Society De Schelde (KMS). On January 9, 1974 on the Westerschelde Hr.Ms. Noord-Brabant attracted by the British bulk carrier Tacoma City. At the collision, Corporal Machinist G.G. van de Erf and Machinist of the 1st class P. Diederich died. Hr.ms. Noord-Brabant was emerged early and no longer came to the speed.

NH90 on Helidek LCF The seven provinces after first deck landing on June 6, 2002 in Den Helder Note: The description with this photo is the original description by the photographer. At a later stage this description will be revised if necessary.

A starboard bow view of the dock landing ship USS TORTUGA (LSD 46) tied up at the pier following its commissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Starboard quarter view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS DAHL (T-AKR 312) underway on the builder's sea trials off San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Commercial harbor tugs prepare to maneuver the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20) away from the pier as the vessel departs for the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Container ship moored at a dock, Naval Air Station Alameda, Alameda, Alameda Island, San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, California, USA

Aerial port bow view of the US Navy (USN) NIMITZ CLASS: Aircraft Carrier, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), underway through the Strait of Magellan on her way to the Pacific Ocean. The Reagan and its crew are circumnavigating South America in transit to their new homeport at San Diego, California (CA). Base: Strait Of Magellan Country: Chile (CHL)

DN-SC-03-12983. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

United States Aircraft Carrier Being Towed Into Harbor

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (Feb 14, 2013) The Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) arrives for a port visit to Naval Station Mayport. Spearhead is scheduled to support future Southern Partnership Station missions in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. The new class of high speed vessels are capable of transporting approximately 600 tons of equipment and military personnel 1,200 miles at an average speed of 35 knots.

A stern view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) approaching St. Thomas. State: Virgin Islands(VI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Port bow view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) replenishment oiler USNS GAUDALUPE (T-AO 200) at berth H-1 and the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) tied up at the Hotel H3:H4 pier at Pearl Harbor. The ships are here taking part in Operation RIMPAC 2000. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2000 Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Three smaller ships steam near the Soviet aircraft carrier FLEET ADMIRAL of the SOVIET UNION KUZNETSOV In the waters south of Italy. The KUZNETSOV is en route to duty with the Soviet Northern Fleet. Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED)

USS Hornet (CV-8) at Hampton Roads, Virginia

DN-ST-85-05433. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Two aircraft carriers tied up at the naval base in Norfolk, Virginia.

DN-SC-88-01434. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An aerial starboard bow view of the Military Sea Command (MSC) chartered vessel CAPE WRATH (T-AKR-9963) under overhaul and conversion in a dry dock at the Sparrows Point Extension Yard of the Bethleham Steel Corporation. The CAPE RACE (T-AKR-9964) is to the right just starting conversion. Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial port quarter view of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) underway near Hawaii. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The fleet oiler USNS PECOS (T-AO-197) lies tied up at the pier.. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

A port quarter view of the anti-submarine warfare support aircraft carrier ex-USS INTREPID (CVS-11). The INTREPID is being towed to Bayonne, N.J., to be refitted and opened to the public as a museum in New York. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port quarter view of the Military Sealift Command chartered roll-on/roll-off vehicle cargo ship CAPE HORN (T-AKR-5068) moored at the Hampton Roads Wharf Company facility on the James River. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

filenamesake ELIZABETH RIVER, VA (Jan. 11, 2024) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits from Naval Station Norfolk to Norfolk Naval Shipyard to undergo a planned incremental availability (PIA). George H.W. Bush is undergoing PIA to increase lethality and serviceability, and to complete preservation and upgrades for future operations.

A port bow view of the amphibious transport dock USS VANCOUVER (LPD 2) departing Pearl Harbor through the channel.. State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

Haifa container port, Israel, as our cruise ship moors at the terminal.

Bunting decorates the island and rails of the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV-59) while the ship is moored at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. The carrier is scheduled for decommissioning on September 11, 1993. Base: Naval Shipyard State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the Japanese destroyer SHIRANE (DD-143) underway. Country: Unknown

An aerial port bow view of the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

110825-N-AU622-032NORFOLK (Aug. 25, 2011) The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) departs Naval Station Norfolk ahead of Hurricane Irene. Vice Adm. Daniel Holloway, commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet, ordered all ships in the Hampton Roads area to set Sortie Condition Alpha. Ships in the area are departing early Thursday morning, Aug. 25. Irene's current track indicates it will pass off the North Carolina and Virginia coasts late Saturday as a Category 3 hurricane.

Marinette, Wisconsin, October 5, 2011 - The littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit Fort Worth (LCS 3) conducts builders trials in Lake Michigan.

The large harbor tug Canonchet (YTB-823) pulls the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CV-64) past the aircraft carrier USS Independence (CV-62) as the Constellation departs from port during PACEX '89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A large harbor tug maneuvers the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) as the ship is underway en route to Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Base: Elizabeth River, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Cruiser Hr.Ms. The seven provinces (1954-1975) in Den Helder with the aircraft camp Hr.Ms. Karel Doorman (1948-1968).

DN-ST-87-09083. Country: Unknown

A starboard view of the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV-43) moored at Lambert Point for scrapping by the Seawitch Salvage Co. The hulk of the merchant ship SS SEAWITCH and the ocean minesweeper ILLUSIVE (MSO-448), also being dismantled, are in the foreground. Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The X-band radar array is installed on the solid rocket booster retrieval ship Liberty before launch of Space Shuttle Discovery. It is one of two Weibel Continuous Pulse Doppler X-band radars located on each of the two SRB retrieval ships. This one will be located downrange of the launch site. Working with the land-based C-band radar, the X-band radars provide velocity and differential shuttle/debris motion information during launch. The radar data will be sent from the ships via satellite link and analyzed at the C-band radar site located on north Kennedy Space Center.

040423-N-8704K-010. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

220907-N-OH262-0009 BALTIMORE, Md. (September 7, 2022)--Military Sealift Command's expeditionary fast transport USNS Newport (T-EPF 12) pulls into Baltimore's Inner Harbor to support Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore, Sept. 7.

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A submersible single-anchor mooring system (SALM) sits aboard the Steam Ship PETERSBURG in Pohang Harbor, Oct. 20, 1998. The PETERSBURG ia a specially configured tanker which pumps fuel from shipboard tanks using the SALM for up to four miles to a receiving station ashore. Subject Operation/Series: KOREA CD Base: Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Novorossiysk, Russia - 18 August 2023. Cruiser Mikhail Kutuzov and dolphins, Black Sea, port, Krasnodar Territory, Novorossiysk. Novorossiysk, Russia - 18 August 2023. Cruiser Mikhail Kutuzov and dolphins, Black Sea, port, Krasnodar Territory, Novorossiysk.

DN-ST-85-05240. Base: Hudson River State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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