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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)

220803-O-LR179-1002-CA PEARL HARBOR (Aug. 3, 2022) Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331) returns to Pearl Harbor, tying up alongside Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338), during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, August 3. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 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. (Royal Canadian Navy photo by S1 Melissa Gonzalez)

DN-SC-89-00084. State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050503-N-4995T-046. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port beam view of the frigate USS COOK (FF-1083) departing Pearl Harbor through the channel. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-02572. Base: Naples Country: Italy (ITA)

A port beam view of the guided missile frigate USS MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG-27) underway off of San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A HH 46 Sea Knight helicopter, from Helicopter Squadron HC-5 "Providers," conducts vertical replenishment operations with the Kilauea Class Ammunition Ship USNS KILAUEA (T-AE 26), underway in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up. Country: Unknown

050812-F-7169B-001. Base: Homer State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate SIMPSON (FFG-56) underway during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

060215-N-4772B-105. Country: Philippine Sea

DN-SC-87-04001. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '86 Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Naval Amphibious Base. A port side view of utility landing craft LCU-1658 carrying a Marine M-1A1 main battle tank. The tank is equipped with a fording kit that is being evaluated by the Marine Corps. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard beam view of the Russian navy's Pacific Fleet Primorye-class intelligence collection vessel SSV-465 underway. Country: Western Pacific

A starboard amidships view of the Soviet Krivak II class guided missile frigate REZVY (FFG 942) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-04-15492. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 92 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-03286. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN SAFARI '85 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

041014-N-3019M-001. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of the superstructure and radar equipment aboard the Soviet Kiev class VSTOL aircraft carrier Baku (CVHG-103). Radar installations on the Baku exhibit extensive technological changes from the other three Kiev class carriers. A covered Ka-27 Helix helicopter is parked on deck. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A port view of the Soviet Sovremenny class destroyer BEZUPRECHNY observing NATO ships during Exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: North Atlantic Ocean

A port bow view of the destroyer USS HARRY W. HILL (DD-986) underway in the harbor. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

000904-N-9536A-008. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A commercial tug boat accompanies the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) as the ship arrives at the natal station. The SAMPSON and other ships of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group are returning to Mayport after being deployed in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-86-06955. Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-01514. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: Unknown

The destroyer tender USS YOSEMITE (AD-19) stands in port. The vessel is in the region in support of maritime interdiction operations. Country: Bahrain(BHR)

The fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO-179) refuels the guided missile frigate USS IOWA (BB-61) during an underway replenishment. Country: Unknown

The destroyer USS HAYLER (DD 997) comes alongside a pier at the naval station after taking part in the parade of ships at the start of Fleet Week. Base: Naval Station, New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-09284. Country: Unknown

110829-N-XG305-374YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 29, 2011) The U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) returns to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka after completing a two-month patrol throughout the Pacific region.

220622-N-HH215-1053 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 22, 2022) The large unmanned surface vessel Nomad transits the Pacific Ocean to participate in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 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.

An aerial port bow view of the Australian frigate HMAS DARWIN (F-04). Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rail aboard the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62). Country: Unknown

220622-N-HH215-1019 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 22, 2022) The large unmanned surface vessel Ranger transits the Pacific Ocean to participate in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 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.

220806-N-NR343-3231 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 6, 2022) Sailors pose for a photo as the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) transits the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 6, 2022. Sioux City is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS CALIFORNIA (CGN-36) underway off the coast of Southern California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DF-ST-86-11699. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay Country: Philippines (PHL)

A port beam view of the guided missile frigate RUBEN JAMES (FFG-57) underway during sea trials. Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial port view of the Soviet Krivak II class guided missile frigate PYTLIVY underway south of Italy. Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED)

DN-SC-86-11608. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

221013-N-LK647-1050 ATLANTIC OCEANA view from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) of Canadian Halifax-class frigate HMCS Fredericton (FFH-337) participating in a screen formation while Normandy is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 13, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navys commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

A starboard beam view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) underway during operations off the coast of Beirut, Lebanon. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Underway north of Diego Garcia are the frigates USS REASONER (FF-1063), background, and USS BREWTON (FF-1086). The ships are en route to the Persian Gulf after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi forces. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Country: Indian Ocean(IOC)

An aerial bow-on view (off centerline) of the guided missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG-61) underway during the builders sea trials. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS CROMMELIN (FFG 37), as the Navy's first operational Mark III LAMPS (Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System) SH-60B Seahawk helicopter hovers over the flight deck. The helicopter is undergoing flight deck landing qualifications off the coast of California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard beam view of the Coast Guard cutter USCGC HARRIET LANE (WMEC 903) on a Joint Task Force 4 drug interdiction missions. Country: Unknown

A port view of the Soviet Slava class guided missile cruiser Marshal Ustinov departing the roadstead following a five-day visit to Naval Station, Norfolk, VA. Base: Hampton Roads, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the Soviet Krivak II class guided missile frigate REZVY (FFG 942) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A stern view of the ocean surveillance ship USNS VICTORIOUS (T-AGOS-19) underway off of Mayport, Fla. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

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

A port view of a Perry-class guided missile frigate underway on patrol as part of multinational force stationed in the region to safeguard shipping during the war between Iran and Iraq. Country: Gulf Of Oman

A starboard view of the ammunition ship USS PYRO (AE 24) underway.. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

A starboard bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) underway with crew members manning the rails. Country: Unknown

060824-N-8298P-001. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate KLAKRING (FFG-42) underway. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-89-00568. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A starboard beam view of the patrol combatant-missile (hydrofoil) USS AQUILA (PHM-4) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Aerial view of destroyer USS KINKAID (DD-965) (right rear) moored next to an unidentified ship. The Russian guided missile destroyer ADMIRAL VINOGRADOV (BPK-554) (left front) is moored next to the French destroyer GEORGES LEYGUES (D640) (right center) and the British ship HMS CHATHAM (F-87) (right front) at the Mina Suljman port in Bahrain. Country: Bahrain (BHR)

DN-SC-89-01751. Country: Unknown

180701-N-UX013-1723 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (July 1, 2018) The Egyptian navy frigate El Zafer (F951), bottom, steams alongside the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) during a passing exercise (PASSEX). Jason Dunham is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Starboard view of the US Navy's first guided missile frigate, the Brooke Class, USS BROOKE (FFG 1) off the coast of San Clemente Island, California, during a missile exercise. Base: San Clemente Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-01334. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: Unknown

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate ELROD (FFG-55) underway during sea trials. Country: Unknown

Aerial port side view of the Russian Northern Fleet Krivak I class guided missile frigate LEGKIY (SKR-991) underway. Country: North Atlantic Ocean

DN-ST-87-06707. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A starboard view of the salvage and rescue ship USS BEAUFORT (ATS-2) in the gulf during mine-clearing operations following Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

Frigate NRP D. Francisco de Almeida, Portuguese Navy warship, anchored on the Douro River for Navy Day, Porto, Portugal, Europe

A starboard bow view of the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS LA JOLLA (SSN-701) leaving port. In the background is the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS LONG BEACH (CGN-9). Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port beam view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A causeway provides a path for vehicles to travel between a tank landing ship and the beach during Exercise Solid Shield '83. Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD '83 Base: Onslow Beach, Mcb, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-03082. Base: Puget Sound State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-90-01792. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) is moved over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. Three U.S. Navy ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship are being loaded aboard the SUPER SERVANT 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in reaction to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Kilauea Class Ammunition Ship, USNS KILAUEA (T-AE 26) (Background), and the Sirius Class Combat Stores Ship, USNS SPICA (T-AFS-9), underway in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up. Country: Unknown

New Orleans - 26-HK-199-7. Hurricane Katrina

The destroyer PRC HARBIN (DDG 112) from the Peoples Republic of China, makes its historical arrival in San Diego Bay. This marks the first time Chinese warships have crossed the Pacific and visited the Continental United States. The destroyers HARBIN and ZHUHAI, and the supply ship NANCANG will moor next to the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) at Naval Station, North Island. The ships are expected to visit for five days. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the replenishment oiler USS SAVANNAH (AOR-4) underway off the coast of Beirut, Lebanon. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

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A large harbor tug maneuvers the submarine tender USS PROTEUS (AS-19) into port. Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-86-07351. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS Base: Baltic Sea

000914-N-9271Z-062. Subject Operation/Series: TURBO PATRIOT 2000 State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FLTCOMBATCAMGRU

DM-ST-89-00695. Subject Operation/Series: AGILE SWORD Base: Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-03-12979. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard view of the aft section of the Soviet Krivak II class guided missile frigate REZVY (FFG 942) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The Colombian frigate ARC INDEPENIENTE (54), foreground, passes the frigate ARC BOYACA (16) as it arrives at its home port during Unitas XXXII, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the United States and nine South American nations. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXII Base: Cartagena Country: Colombia(COL)

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard quarter view of the superstructure and forward deck of the ocean minesweeper USS FIDELITY (MSO-443), passing through the draw of the Frederick Douglas Bridge en route to the Washington Navy Yard for a port visit. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050909-N-8154G-232. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE (JTF) KATRINA Base: Gulf Of Mexico State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120605-N-HI414-403JAVA SEA (June 5, 2012) The Indonesian navy Sigma-class corvette KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda (SIM 367), the Indonesian navy Parchim I-class corvette KRI Silas Papare (PK-386) and the U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Waesch (WMSL 751) transit the Java Sea while conducting gunnery exercises during the at-sea phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2012 Indonesia. CARAT 2012 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the United States and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Timor Leste and is designed to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces.

DN-SC-87-06523. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-SC-88-06176. Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard beam view of the fleet tug USNS SIOUX (ATF 171) entering port at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Country: Sea Of Japan

A Soviet Tarantul III-class missile corvette passes in review during a military demonstration held for Soviet citizens and visiting American sailors. The guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG-59) and the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG-57) are visiting Vladivostock as part of a U.S./Soviet goodwill exchange program. Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

110629-N-MY642-538ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 29, 2011) The Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dauntless (D 33) prepares for a gunnery exercise while participating in FRUKUS 2011. FRUKUS is an invitational exercise intended to enhance communication and interoperability between the navies of France, Russia, The United Kingdom and the United States.

A small craft comes alongside the mine countermeasures ship USS DEFENDER (MCM-2) as a harbor tug maneuvers the mine countermeasures ship USS SCOUT (MCM-8) toward the pier at Trumbo Point Annex. Base: Naval Air Station, Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A 20th Special Operations Squadron MH-53J Pave Low III helicopter moves away from the vehicle cargo ship CAPE MOHICAN (T-AKR-5065) during the joint service Exercise Ocean Venture '92. The helicopter has just dropped a Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) team aboard the ship. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '92 Base: Ship Cape Mohican Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The marine fire brigade in action (exercise oil screen) in March 1990 with the landing vessel L 9522 (1963-1986, donated to the naval fire brigade in 1987). The screen is laid around the mine sweeper Hr.Ms. Sittard (1956-1996).

Coast Guard Cutters - Spencer - Aftermath and Rescue - 26-HK-332-14. Hurricane Katrina

The battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) enters the lower level, east chamber of Gatun Locks to begin a transit of the Panama Canal. The cruise ship ISLAND PRINCESS (background) enters the west chamber at the same time. State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

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