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Modern Naval Vessels at Sea

High-quality images of various military ships such as cruisers and destroyers navigating open seas, highlighting military craftsmanship and marine operations.

DN-SC-89-06407. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A starboard bow view of the vehicle cargo ship USNS POLLUX (T-AKR-290) at anchor in preparation for offloading during Joint Logistics Over the Shore (JLOTS) exercises, part of exercise Ocean Venture '92. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '92 State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial low oblique bow-on view of the guided missile destroyer USS MITSCHER (DDG-57) underway during builder's sea trials. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

DN-SC-90-01624. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

An aerial bow view of the Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS HUE CITY (CG-66) and the Mars class combat support ship USS SYLVANIA (AFS-2) conducting underway replenishment at sea operations off the Virginia Capes operating area. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A starboard view of the guided missile destroyer USS BENJAMIN STODDERT (DDG-22) underway as part of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) battle group. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

A starboard beam view of the frigate USS DOWNES (FF 1070) underway.. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

Port quarter view of the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) undergoing last minute preparations prior to departing for sea trials. Renovations have been completed and the NEW JERSEY will be recommissioned in January 1983. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040706-N-6811L-045. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-86-00168. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

040713-N-0000I-008. Base: Gulf Of Mexico Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port view of the guided missile frigate DE WERT (FFG-45) underway during sea trials. Country: Unknown

000907-N-8743M-010. Base: Uss Bunker Hill (CG 52) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard bow view of the frigate USS BREWTON (FF-1086) underway north of Diego Garcia en route to the Persian Gulf after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi forces. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Country: Indian Ocean(IOC)

DN-SC-85-00549. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port bow view of a Soviet Sovremenny Class guided missile destroyer underway. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-SC-87-05622. Country: Unknown

Aerial starboard beam view of the guided missile destroyer USS MAHAN (DDG-72) underway on builders sea trials off the coast of New England. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate AUBREY FITCH (FFG-34) underway during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An aerial port quarter view of, front to back: the guided missile cruiser USS LEAHY (CG 16), the oiler USS MISPILLION (AO 105) and the frigate USS SAMPLE (FF 1048) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS WADDELL (DDG-24) executing a high-speed turn off the coast of Southern California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Aerial recording of ships belonging to Nato StanavForchan (Standing Naval Force in The Channel), including Dutch mines' sweepers / hunters in May 1989. In the foreground the mine hunter Hr.Ms. Alkmaar (M 850, 1983-2000) and behind it the Norwegian Mijnenveger KNM Alta (M 314, 1954). All on the left the British mining hunter / sweeper HMS Dulverton (M 35, 1983) from the "Hunt" class.

A port bow view of the Soviet guided missile destroyer VITSE ADMIRAL KULAKOV (DDG-659) underway. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Destroyer Squadron One (DesRonOne) steaming in formation off the coast of San Clemente Island. The formation consists of seven FFG class ships of the Naval Reserve Force. From left to right, rear to front; left row (rear) USS SIDES (FFG-14), (front) USS MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG-27), middle row (rear) USS DUNCAN (FFG-10) (center) USS COPELAND (FFG-25) (lead ship) USS LEWIS B. PULLER (FFG-23), right row (rear) USS GEORGE PHILIP (FFG-12) and (front) USS WADSWORTH (FFG-9). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Starboard bow view of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG 49) underway during sea trails. Country: Unknown

An starboard beam view of the guided missile frigateDE WERT (FFG-45) underway during sea trials. Country: Unknown

An aerial low oblique port bow view of the fast combat support ship USS ARCTIC (AOE-8) underway off San Diegoduring acceptance trials. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The Dutch salvage ship MIGHTY SERVANT II prepares to lift the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) onto its deck for transport back to its home port in Newport, R.I. The frigate was damaged after it struck a mine in the Persian Gulf on 14 April 1988. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-88-04177. Base: Black Sea

A port amidships view of the frigate USS TRUETT (FF-1095) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH-11) underway during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

DN-ST-90-01297. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Base: Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The aegis class cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG 60) underway in the eastern Mediterranean sea. Normandy is part of the aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) Battle Group, and has received orders from the President of the United States to proceed with the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) to the Persian Gulf region following the Iraqis repeated violations of UN resolutions imposed following the 1991 Gulf war. Normandy is armed with vertically launched Tomahawk cruise missiles. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A port beam view of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS TRUXTUN (CGN-35) underway off San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port view of the forward section of the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) as seen from the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). The LINCOLN and the DOYLE are conducting underway replenishment operations. Country: Caribbean Sea

020730-N-3580W-006. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown

Oblique starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS GETTYSBURG (CG 64) underway off the Virginia Capes. State: Atlantic Ocean Country: United States Of America (USA)

The guided missile destroyer USS JOSEPH STRAUSS (DDG-16) heads out to sea after departing Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

A starboard beam view of the ammunition ship USS KISKA (AE 35). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-85-01915. Country: Unknown

Aerial port bow view of the guided missile frigate COPELAND (FFG 25) underway during sea trials. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard beam amidships view of a Soviet Krivak II class frigate 946 (FFG 946) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An elevated port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) underway during sea trials prior to its commissioning. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-90-01199. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: Caribbean Sea

220728-N-TL141-1843 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331) sail in formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 28. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 30 unmanned systems, approximately 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

DN-ST-88-02045. Base: Naval Station, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51) underway in rough seas. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-85-00562. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

120617-O-ZZ999-002PHILIPPINE SEA (June 17, 2012) The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) comes alongside the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during a replenishment at sea. Mercy is participating in Pacific Partnership 2012, an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission, now in its seventh year, that brings together U.S. military personnel, host and partner nations, non-government organizations and international agencies to build stronger relationships and develop disaster response capabilities throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

A port view of the amphibious transport dock USS VANCOUVER (LPD-2) underway during the combined Thai/U.S. joint exercise Thalay Thai '89. Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Country: Gulf Of Thailand

The guided missile missile frigate USS FORD (FFG 54) anchored off North Island. Base: San Diego Harbor State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060109-N-9643K-001. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS RODNEY M. DAVIS (FFG-60) departing from port. Base: USS Rodney M. Davis, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN)

A starboard (aft) view of the Soviet "Krivak II" class guided missile frigate 946 (FFG 946) underway. (Substandard image). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A starboard beam view of the frigate USS COOK (FF-1083) underway with the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64) battle group. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The frigate USS LANG (FF 1060) is replenished underway by the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during PACEX '89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Country: Unknown

DN-SD-86-05651. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Aerial starboard view of the guided missile frigate CLIFTON SPRAGUE (FFG-16) executing a high speed turn during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port view of the fleet oiler USS CIMARRON (AO 177) underway. Base: Apra Harbor State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

DN-SC-05-10855. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Starboard bow view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) during sea trials. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard view of the tank landing ship USS NEWPORT (LST-1179) leaving after a port visit. Base: Rota Country: Spain (ESP)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate SIMPSON (FFG-56) underway off the coast of New England prior to its commissioning. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

1974 - A starboard quarter view of the amphibious transport dock USS PLYMOUTH ROCK (LSD 29) underway.

A port quarter view of the destroyer USS NORTON (DD-948) underway. Country: Unknown

An elevated port beam view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) underway during sea trials prior to its commissioning. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A starboard bow view of the dock landing ship USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD-41) underway off the coast of Fort Story, Va. Base: USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A starboard view of the mine countermeasures ship USS SENTRY (MCM-3) underway. Base: Lake Michigan Country: United States Of America (USA)

Arleigh-burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 26, 2024. George Washington is conducting Tailored Ships Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP). TSTA prepares the ship and crew for full integration into a carrier strike group through a wide range of mission critical operations. Navy

DN-SC-04-15476. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 92 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The guided missile destroyer USS JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53) enters San Diego Harbor for the first time with crew members "Manning the Rails". The ship will be permanently homeported at the 32nd St. Naval Station. The John Paul Jones is the first Arleigh Burke-class ship to be stationed on the West Coast. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A bow on view of the guided missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG-64) underway during builder's sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS PAUL HAMILTON (DDG-60) underway. Base: USS Paul Hamilton Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A starboard beam view of the guided missile cruiser USS GETTYSBURG (CG 64) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port bow view of the patrol combatant-missile (hydrofoil) USS HERCULES (PHM-2) underway alongside the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) during an underway replenishment off the coast of Key West, Fla. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

221211-A-NR779-1035 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 11, 2022) U.S. Navy mine countermeasures ship USS Dextrous (MCM 13) operates in the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 11. Dextrous is an Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship designed to clear mines from vital waterways.

A Standard II missile is launched from the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47) during tests near the Atlantic Fleet Weapons Training Facility, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-86-09567. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate KAUFFMAN (FFG-59) during sea trials prior to its commissioning. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A starboard bow view of the fleet oiler USNS KAWISHIWI (T-AO-146) alongside the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) while conducting an underway replenishment. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-85-10321. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-04-15479. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 92 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-03-10048. Base: Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A stern view of the Soviet Krivak class frigate DRUZHNYY observing NATO ships participating in exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NATO EXERCISE NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Unknown

A starboard bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS KIDD (DDG-993) and the Spruence class destroyer USS PETERSON (DD-969) moored together on the north side of pier 24 at the Norfolk Naval Base. This photo shows the differences in the regular destroyer versus the guided missile type. The KIDD is equipped with the more advanced SPS-48 and SPS-49 radar antenna. The Mark 15 missile launcher is aft of the 5 gun mount. Base: Hampton Roadstead State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220823-N-IL330-1003 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 23, 2022) - The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Ohnami (DD 111) sails alongside amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 23 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Atlantic Ocean, March 12, 2012 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) is underway in the Atlantic Ocean.

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS VIRGINIA (CGN-38) underway during Exercise Distant Drum.. Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED)

A port bow view of the frigate USS ELMER MONTGOMERY (FF-1082) firing its Mark 42 5-inch/54-caliber gun to port. Country: Caribbean Sea

DN-ST-87-02276. Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC OPERATION 85 Country: Unknown

A starboard beam view of the tank landing ship USS SUMTER (LST-1181) underway off the coast of Liberia during Operation Sharp Edge. Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port beam view of the guided missile frigate USS Mahlon S. Tisdale (FFG-27) underway during PACEX '89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: Sab Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-01419. Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) underway with a Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 5 (HS-5) SH-3H Sea King helicopter hovering over the stern. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-SC-85-07727. Country: Egypt (EGY)

A port amidships view of the Argentine frigate ARA GUERRICO (F-32) as the vessel is underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A large harbor tug approaches the dock landing ship USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD-39) at the entrance to the channel as it arrives for a visit to Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The MOUNT VERNON is stopping at Pearl Harbor while en route to its home port of Naval Station, San Diego, Calif., after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopters line the deck of the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) as the vessel departs from Morehead City Port Authority for deployment to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The GW frigate Hr.Ms. Tromp (1975-1999) During a surprise at sea (BOZ).

050606-N-5258M-011. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS 2005 Base: Ventspil Country: Latvia (LVA)

DF-ST-85-01541. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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