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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)

The guided missile submarine ex-USS GROWLER (SSG 577) is moored alongside the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum during Fleet Week activities. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Container ship in front of buildings, Yangtze River, Shanghai, China

The signals on a large ship with a mast of a ship signals.

Aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, Sea-Air-Space Museum, Pier 86, Hudson River, New York City, New York, USA, North America, An aircraft carrier lies majestically in the harbour, illuminated by the last rays of the sun, Manhattan, Brooklyn, North America

An aerial starboard beam view of the civilian transport ship CYGNUS (T-AK-113) being loaded with supplies and equipment for Exercise Reforger in Europe. The CYGNUS is being leased by the Military Sealift Command to assist in the transport operation. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER Base: Beaumont State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-86-03198. Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port side view of the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV-43) moored at the Baltimore Fairfield Terminal for scrapping by the Seawitch Marine Salvage Company. Large portions of the armored flight deck have already been removed. Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view looking forward aboard the surface effect ship 200 (SES-200) moored at the Navy Yard. Naval Sea Systems Command procured a 110-foot commercial SES and increased its length-to-beam ratio by installing a 50-foot hull extension amidships. This was necessary to validate high length-to-beam research. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) transits the Strait of Gibraltar, Jan. 5, 2024. The U.S. maintains forward deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world.

Tidewater Marina and Naval Shipyard Norfolk, Virginia

Tug boats assist the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV-59) away from the pier as it departs the city at the end of Fleet Week. In the foreground is the decommissioned anti-submarine warfare aircraft carrier INTREPID (CVS-11), which is operated as a museum. State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060728-N-0490C-021. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An aerial starboard side view of the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) as it arrives at Seattle, WA escorted by a US Coast Guard ISLAND CLASS (WPB) PATORL CRAFT and several other small boats. CV 64 is part of the citys annual Seafair Festival and is host to over 2,000 guest, who sailed from Everett to Seattle Washington aboard the Aircraft carrier. An aerial starboard side view of the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) as it arrives at Seattle, WA escorted by a US Coast Guard ISLAND CLASS (WPB) PATORL CRAFT and several other small boats. CV 64 is part of the cityÕs annual Seafair Festival and is host to over 2,000 guest, who sailed from Everett to Seattle Washington aboard the Aircraft carrier.

060812-N-6501M-100. Base: Tarakan Country: Indonesia (IDN)

Festgemachtes Schlachtschiff mit Radar. Moored battle ship with radar. LicenseRF Copyright: xZoonar.com/DmitrixMarutax 23233736

DN-ST-87-01171. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-03703. Base: Elizabeth River, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

One of the ship's boats lies tied up between the battleship USS IOWA (BB61) and the pier on the day of the IOWA's decommissioning. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial view, "Ocean Highway", vehicles carrier registered in Panama, at anchor, cargo ship, off Spiekeroog, North Sea, North Sea island, East Frisian Islands, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

DN-SC-87-01988. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-89-00032. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

The USS Midway (CVB-41) berthed pierside, as seen from directly under the ship bow in San Diego bay, near downtown San Diego during the morning light sunrise on a sunny day in November 2006

A port bow view of the Soviet oceanographic research ship Nikolav Matusevich docked alongside the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's research vessel, the Malcolm Baldrige (R-103). Both ships are open to the public for tours. Base: Alexandria State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

F-15 Eagle gets lift from barge crane

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) moored at pier No. 12. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard quarter view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) underway with Alcatraz off the port side. Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the fleet oiler USNS PAWCATUCK (T-A0-108) coming alongside the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) to conduct underway replenishment operations. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Aerial view of the Destroyer and Submarine Piers and the surrounding area. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Little Boat in front of Battleships

Hr.ms. Isaac Sweers (1968-1990) with Hr.Ms behind this. Tromp (1975-1999) and left hr.ms. Bloys from Treslong (1982-2003)

A port view of the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV 59) steaming alongside the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65). Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Salvage Engineering Response Team - Empire and Venice - 26-HK-353-59. Venice. Hurricane Katrina

A port bow view of the Military Sealift Command (MCS) vehicle transport ship USNS WATSON (T-AKR-310) resting on the building ways one week prior to launch. The vessel is at 78%% completion. To the right, at 20%% completion, can be seen the construction of the USNS SISLER (T-AKR-311). Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the guided missile crusier USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) in the Southwest Marine Corp. floating dry dock Pride of San Diego while undergoing an overhaul. The barracks ship APL-4 is on the right. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Bow on view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65). The ENTERPRISE is entering port after a short cruise following recent renovation that included rebuilding the superstructure. Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG-57) tied up at the Allegheny Pier just prior to being placed in commission at NAS Pensacola. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial starboard bow view of the Military Sealift Command vehicle transport ships USNS SHUGART (T-AKR-295) and USNS GORDON (T-AKR-296) tied up at the Newport News coal pier facility. Base: James River State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-11548. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-06997. Base: Davao Country: Philippines (PHL)

Mobile, AL USA 28 July 2022 he USS Alabama battleship at sunset in Mobile Bay. USS Alabama battleship at sunset

Spanish aircraft carrier Príncipe de Asturias in the Atlantic Ocean.

Aerial view of the submarine tenders USS EMORY S. LAND (AS-39) and USS L. Y. SPEAR (AS-36) at the Destroyer and Submarine Piers and the surrounding area. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-04024. Country: Unknown

Oblique aerial starboard bow view of the Military Sealift Command vehicle transport ships USNS SHUGART (T-AKR-295) and USNS GORDON (T-AKR-296) tied up at the Newport News commercial coal piers. At the pier in the background is an out of service Silas Bent class oceanographic survey ship. Base: James River State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Followed by the large harbor tug MASSAPEQUA (YTB-807), the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) departs Yokosuka for the last time. The MIDWAY, which as been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier. Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN)

Aerial starboard beam view of the battleship IOWA (BB-61). The IOWA is being moved from its mooring in mothball storage by tugs in preparation for modernization, reactivation and recommissioning in January 1985. Base: Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Port bow view of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) underway while headed from Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands, to Norfolk, VA. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

In the foreground v.l.n.r.: A S-frigate (1978-2003), the supply ship Hr.Ms. Poolster (1964-1994) and an S-frigate.

A port bow view of the battleship North Carolina (BB 55). This famous World War II battleship has been permanently moored here since 1961 as a war memorial. Base: Wilmington State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

National Fleet Days and Celebration 200 Years Port City. Canoeists who make a trip through the new naval port. On the scaffolding left Hr.Ms. Mercuur (1987-present) and Hr.Ms. Pieter Florisz (1983-2001) moored.

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Conserved mine hunters moored in the new port in Den Helder. Recognizable M852 Hr.Ms. Dordrecht (1983-2000) and M 853 Hr.Ms. Haarlem (1984-2011) of the Alkmaar class and of the Dokkum class M 827 Hr.Ms. Hoogeveen (1956-1991).

An aerial bow-on view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN-74) fitting out at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Corporation. The deck plating is being installed on the flight deck. Base: James River State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Fighter plane landing on the USS Midway aircraft carrier

040317-N-0780-024. Base: Souda Harbor State: Crete Country: Greece (GRC)

US Navy Museum ship North Carolina, Wilmington, North Carolina 1988

DN-SC-87-05132. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Large harbor tugs maneuver the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) into port as the vessel visits Japan for the last time during its final deployment prior to decommissioning. Base: Yokohama Country: Japan (JPN)

A starboard beam view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) as it enters the harbor. In the background is the Ballast Point Sub Base. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-87-01461. Country: Monaco (MCO)

060723-N-8977L-216. Base: Antofagasta Country: Chile (CHL)

USS Forrestal (CVA-59) underway at sea on 31 May 1962

Family Yachting

DN-SC-87-08388. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard beam view of the transport oiler USNS SUSQUEHANNA (T-AOT-185) moored at Leyte pier. Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) passing the naval station. Base: Norfolk Naval Shipyard State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial view of the harbor with a large naval ship docked near the city, where the sea meets the architectural skyline, Trieste, Italy.

Naval Vessel passing under the Golden Gate Bridge

060517-N-7992K-003. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

A view of the Soviet Kiev class aircraft carrier MINSK, center, and other Soviet naval and merchant ships tied up in the city's harbor. The Minsk is in Vladivostok for repairs. Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

Starboard side view of the battleship IOWA (BB-61) under tow past New Orleans central business district and superdome. The ship is being towed to Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporation at Pascagoula, Mississippi for final outfitting before recommissioning. Base: Mississippi River State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

MOBILE, Ala. (June 5, 2013) The joint high-speed vessel USNS Choctaw County (JHSV 2) awaits delivery at the Austal USA vessel completion yard. Choctaw County is the second of 10 joint high-speed vessels designed for rapid intra-theater transportation of troops and military equipment.

A port bow view of the USS SARATOGA (CV-60), flight deck partially removed, being scraped in a dry dock at the Sparrows Point Extension Yard of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation. Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Venezuelan Research Ship in Hope Bay, Antarctica

wings up

220907-N-OH262-0969 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.

An elevated beam view (front to back) of the aircraft carriers USS AMERICA (CV 66), USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67), USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) and USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) moored at piers No. 11 and 12. Various other ships are in the background. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A stern view of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) being assisted by tugs during the 1986 International Naval Review, part of the centennial celebration of the Statue of Liberty. Above the ship is a Goodyear Corp. dirigible and in the background are the twin towers of the World Trade Center. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Pier 86, New York City, New York, USA

Has fly campschip hr.ms. Karel Doorman (Ex-HMS Venerable, 1948-1968).

Fighter jet on deck of the USS Midway Museum, San Diego, California, United States of America, North America

The large harbor tug Dahlonega (YTB-770) accompanies the British light aircraft carrier HMS Invincible (R-05) as the ship arrives at Naval Station, Norfolk, VA. Base: Hampton Roads, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

HAMPTON, Va. - At the Naval Station Norfolk near NASAs Langley Research Center in Virginia, the Orion boilerplate test article and support equipment for a stationary recovery test are being transferred on a floating dock system to a U.S. Navy ship. NASA and the U.S. Navy are conducting tests to prepare for recovery of the Orion crew module and forward bay cover on its return from a deep space mission. The stationary recovery test will allow the teams to demonstrate and evaluate the recovery processes, procedures, hardware and personnel in a controlled environment before conducting a second recovery test next year in open waters.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

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 Sturgeon class nuclear-powered attack submarine sits in dry dock. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut(CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-04311. Country: Unknown

A port beam view of the Soviet aircraft carrier MINSK (CVHG) underway. Country: Unknown

The USS San Diego departs Naval Base San Diego in California on its way out to sea in the Pacific Ocean for the Orion Underway Recovery Test 5. NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations Program and the U.S. Navy will practice recovery techniques using the well deck of the ship and a test version of the Orion crew module to prepare for recovery of Orion on its return from deep space missions. The testing will allow the team to demonstrate and evaluate recovery processes, procedures, hardware and personnel in open waters. Orion is the exploration spacecraft designed to carry astronauts to destinations not yet explored by humans, including an asteroid and NASA's Journey to Mars. It will have emergency abort capability, sustain the crew during space travel and provide safe re-entry from deep space return velocities. Orion is scheduled to launch on NASA's Space Launch System in late 2018.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2020) A T-45C Goshawk training aircraft attached to Training Air Wing (TAW) 1, lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during flight operations, Sept. 12, 2020. Gerald R. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications.

A rear view of an SH-3D/H Sea King helicopter, with rotors folded, secured to the flight deck of the Italian aircraft carrier ITS GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI (C-551). The ship will be holding public tours on the 4th and 5th of November at the North Locust Point Marine Terminal. Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. - The United Launch Alliance barge Delta Mariner arrives at Port Canaveral, Fla. delivering the Atlas V launch vehicle that will boost the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite, or TDRS-L, spacecraft into orbit around the Earth. The rocket's first-stage booster and Centaur upper stage will be transported to the hangar at the Atlas Spaceflight Operations Center on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station for checkout in preparation for launch.TDRS-L is the second of three next-generation satellites designed to ensure vital operational continuity for the NASA Space Network. It is scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral's Space Launch Complex 41 atop an Atlas V rocket in January 2014. The current Tracking and Data Relay Satellite system consists of eight in-orbit satellites distributed to provide near continuous information relay service to missions such as the Hubble Space Telescope and International Space Station.

060524-N-3557N-206. Base: Hudson River State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

In the foreground the L-Fregat Hr.Ms. Jacob van Heemskerck (1986-2004) under construction

A starboard bow view of the guided missile destroyer JOHN S. MCCAIN (DDG-56) on the ways prior to its christening and launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works shipyard. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Warship in urban environment with skyscrapers in the background, New York, Manhattan, New York City, USA, North America

Norfolk, Virginia Marina with Navy Ship Yard in Background

220907-N-OH262-0983 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.

A view of four ships moored at the depot. They are, from left to right, an unidentified freighter, a CHAUVENET class surveying ship (AGS), the combat stores ship USNS SPICA (T-AFS-9), and the container ship PRESIDENT KENNEDY. The freighter and PRESIDENT KENNEDY are chartered by the Military Sealift Command (MSC). Base: Naval Supply Depot, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Port bow view of the United Kingdom research vessel RV TRITON passing under the ramparts of historic Fort Washington. The vessel is sailing down river after completing a port visit to the Washington District of Columbia area. Base: Potomac River State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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