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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)

230901-N-EJ241-1015DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory - The Canadian Halifax-class frigate HMCS Montreal (FFH 336) arrives in Diego Garcia for a scheduled port visit Sept. 1, 2023. The visit underscored the strategic importance of Diego Garcia to an enduring free and open Indo-Pacific by enabling presence, assuring access, and providing defense to the global commons.

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

A port bow view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet oiler USNS HASSAYAMPA (T-AO-145) underway in the bay. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

A starboard bow view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1). Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port beam view of the guided missile destroyer USS JOHN KING (DDG-3) underway off the coast of Norfolk, Va. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A starboard bow view of the Ready Reserve Force cargo ship CAPE ARCHWAY (T-AK-5011) underway during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea

A port bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS ENGAGE (MSO-433) moored at Pier #3 during a port visit to the Washington Navy Yard. The ENGAGE is part of Mine Group 2 of the Naval Reserve Force. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-88-09639. Base: Unknown

A port beam view of the guided missile destroyer USS HENRY B. WILSON (DDG 7) underway off the coast of California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

An aerial port view of the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) underway. Country: Unknown

A starboard bow view of the guided missile destroyer BENFOLD (DDG-65) on the float-off cradle shortly before being launched. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial recording of ships belonging to NATO StanavForchan (Standing Naval Force in The Channel), including Dutch mines' growers / hunters in May 1989. Here the Danish lindorming class MijnElegger KDM unloading (N 44, 1978).

The American Destroyer USS Preble (DDG 46, 1960) was part of the Standing Naval Force Atlantic (Stanavforlant) in 1989 and published a visit to Den Helder in that regard on 23 June 1989.

A port view of the guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG-29) as the ship retrieves its gig while briefly anchored in the waterway. The frigate is one of five U.S. Navy ships taking part in Unitas XXXI, an annual, joint exercise between the U.S. Navy and the naval forces of nine South American countries. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Country: Straits Of Magellan

DN-SC-87-08421. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port view of the USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) as crewmen form the number "200,000" on the flight deck. AN S-3A Viking has just made the 200,000th aircraft landing aboard the aircraft carrier. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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

021120-N-7267C-002. Base: USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) and crew conduct an inaugural patrol for Operation Blue Pacific, which encompasses supporting efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in Oceania, Feb. 16, 2024. The U.S. Coast Guard has been a steadfast presence in Oceania for generations, using assets like Harriet Lane, the U.S. Coast Guard will continue to serve allies and partners by engaging with local technical experts for subject matter exchanges, joint patrols, bolstering capacity, and promoting a model of stability in the maritime environment. Coast Guard

A port beam view of the Soviet nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser KIROV (065) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The former of Lege class frigate HR. Ms. Van Nes (1967-1988) that after transfer to the Indonesian Marine has been renamed Kri Oswald Siahan with pennant number 354.

DN-SC-85-03104. Base: Chesapeake Bay State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port view of the destroyer USS CARON (DD-970) and the guided missile destroyer USS MAHAN (DDG-42) as the two ships are anchored in the harbor. Base: Toulon Country: France (FRA)

DN-SC-84-00607. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Ships of the Black Sea Fleet of Russia on the celebration of the Day of the Russian Navy in Sevastopol. Republic of Crimea, Sevastopol - July 28, 2019: Ships of the Black Sea Fleet of Russia on the celebration of the Day of the Russian Navy in Sevastopol. Copyright: xZoonar.com/DenisxPomortsevx 16207940

050703-N-8591H-042. Subject Operation/Series: TALISMAN SABRE 2005 Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1), exit the well deck of the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5), during an amphibious assault on Jacksonville Beach, Florida (FL), in support of the Citys Sea and Sky Spectacular event. (Substandard image). Base: Jacksonville State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the salvage ship USS BOLSTER (ARS-38) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The dock landing ship USS ANCHORAGE (LSD-36) departs from the naval station after a visit. The ANCHORAGE is en route to Naval Station, San Diego, Calif., after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Combat Support Squadron 8 (HC-8) CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter lifts ordnance from the fantail of the ammunition ship USS NITRO (AE-23) during a vertical replenishment with the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67). The amidships section of the frigate USS EDWARD MCDONNELL (FF-1043) is in the background. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The crew of the combat stores ship USS NIAGARA FALLS (AFS 3) mans the rails upon the ship's arrival at Naval Station Guam. Base: Apra Harbor State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

SAN DIEGO (April 12, 2013) The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43) returns to San Diego after completing a six-month deployment in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. Thach performed counter-illicit trafficking operations designed to improve maritime stability within the region and protect free use of the sea lanes by thwarting the activities of drug traffickers and criminal organizations.

A coxswain communicates via a portable radio while maneuvering his boat away from the guided missile frigate USS HALYBURTON (FFG-40). The HALYBURTON is in port during Exercise BALTOPS '85. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '85 Base: Kiel Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) underway during sea trials. Country: Unknown

DN-SN-87-06040. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Mexican sailors perform topside maintenance aboard the QUETZALCOATL (formerly the USS VOGELGESANG DD-862) after the destroyer, along with the STEINEKER (DD-863), was officially transferred to the Mexican Navy. Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Port beam view of the Chinese Navy Jiangwei class guided missile frigate Huainan (F-548) at anchor while taking part in an Indonesian naval review. Country: Java Sea

An aerial bow view of the oiler USS MISPILLION (AO-105), center, providing underway replenishment to the guided missile cruiser USS LEAHY (CG-16), right, and the frigate USS SAMPLE (FF-1048). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard quarter view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) as it exits the Miraflores Locks. State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

The U.S. Army logistic support vessel LT. General William B. Bunker (LSV-4) lies tied up at a dock as the city's port facility is cleared of mines and unexploded ordnance following the cease-fire that ended Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Ash Shuaybah Country: Kuwait (KWT)

With help from a tug, sailors tie down the guided missile frigate USS SIMPSON (FFG 56) at a Brooklyn pier. Simpson is participating in the city's Fleet Week celebration. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members paint the anchor of the ocean surveillance ship USNS ASSURANCE (T-AGOS-5) as another ocean surveillance ship, the USNS TRIUMPH (T-AGOS-4), is moored alongside. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port view of the British light aircraft carrier HMS INVINCIBLE (R-05) underway during the NATO Southern Region exercise DRAGON HAMMER '90. Subject Operation/Series: DRAGON HAMMER '90 Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

221007-N-VX158-1030 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2022) Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) transits through the San Francisco Bay during the parade of ships in support of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW). SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas Sea services. During Fleet Week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

The French underway replenishment tanker FS MARNE (A 630), the maintenance and repair ship FS JULES VERNE (A 620) and frigate FS COMANDANT DUCUING (F 795) anchored during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Djibouti(DJI)

An aerial starboard bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS FORTIFY (MSO-446) underway. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the British destroyer HMS LIVERPOOL (D-92) underway near Cape Wrath, Scotdland, during NATO exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS COWPENS (CG 63) underway off the coast of New England.. Country: Atlantic Ocean(AOC)

DN-SC-88-00888. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Port quarter view of the Chilean frigate CONDELL (PF 06) clearing the channel from Pearl Harbor en route to take part in Operation RIMPAC 2000 in the waters to the south of Hawaii. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2000 Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port beam view of the fleet oiler USNS ANDREW J. HIGGINS (T-AO-190) underway. The ship is in the gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Gulf Of Oman

An elevated starboard bow view of the frigate USS FRANCIS HAMMOND (FF-1067) underway during operations with the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41). Country: Northern Arabian Sea

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

The USS Missouri, on which the armistice ending World War II was signed, and the USS Arizona, which was sunk in the Pearl Harbor attack drawing the United States into the war, as seen during a visit by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on August 13, 2014. It followed a regional military briefing coming at the conclusion of an around the world trip that included stops in Burma, Australia, and the Solomon Islands.

The patrol combatant missile hydrofoil USS AQUILA (PHM-4) lies tied up to a pier while visiting the naval station. Base: Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB)

Aviation Training Center - Mobile Aircrew - Aftermath and Rescue - 26-HK-278-155. Hurricane Katrina

120610-N-CL698-217PORTLAND, Ore. (June 10, 2012) The guided-missile destroyers USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) and USS Dewey (DDG 105), and the guided-missile frigate USS Ingraham (FFG 61) are moored pierside at Tom McCall Waterfront Park during Fleet Week in Portland, Ore., to celebrate the 105th annual Portland Rose Festival. Navy warships have been coming to the City of Roses since USS Charleston's visit in 1907. Portland's Rose Festival is an opportunity for the Navy to raise awareness about the purpose of naval forces and sustain the strong relationship with the community.

A port bow view of the frigate USS HAROLD E. HOLT (FF-1074) in port. Base: Honolulu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-89-00083. State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10327. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

Crew members man the rails on the Russian Maritime Border Guard Krivak III class frigate OREL (149), right and the Udaloy class guided missile destroyer ADMIRAL TRIBUTS (552) in preparation for the departure of the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG-41). The MCCLUSKY and the high endurance cutter USCGC CHASE (WHEC-718) will be departing from port following a three-day goodwill visit. Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: Russia (RUS)

Kilo class and fridget warship of Indian navy in arabian sea Bombay Mumbai Maharashtra India Copyright: xHemangixNakwe/DinodiaxPhotox

Shot of the target vessel for live-fire exercise during Exercise TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 off the coast of Chile. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 Country: Unknown

The Chinese navy training vessel Zheng He, escorted by the large harbor tug Neodesha (YTB-815), moves through the channel toward the USS Arizona Memorial at the beginning of a cultural exchange visit. Base: Naval Base, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The decommissioned frigate BRONSTEIN (FF-1037) lies at anchor in the Middle Loch.. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

HMCS Toronto (FFH-333), a Halifax-class (or City-class) frigate operated by the Royal Canadian Navy, passing Gourock on an inbound journey to Glasgow.

HMCS Toronto (FFH-333), a Halifax-class (or City-class) frigate operated by the Royal Canadian Navy, passing Gourock on an inbound journey to Glasgow.

A starboard beam view of the guided missile frigate SIMPSON (FFG-56) as it passes an old fort on the Kennebec River while returning from sea trials. State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-02568. Base: Naples Country: Italy (ITA)

060516-N-6501M-008. Complete Scene Caption: Aerial starboard bow view of the US Navy (USN) Military Sealift Command (MSC), Hospital Ship, USNS MERCY (T-AH 19), and the USN Military Sealift Command (MSC), Henry J. Kaiser Class: Oiler, USNS PECOS (T-AO197), conducting Replenishment At Sea (RAS) operations, while underway in the Pacific Ocean, during a scheduled five-month deployment to deliver aid and humanitarian assistance to the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.2006 The Military Sealift Command (MSC) hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) performs an underway replenishment operation with MSC replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197). Pecos is one of 18 Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler ships in the Military Sealift Command. Mercya converted supertankeris conducting a five-month humanitarian deployment to South and Southeast Asiaand the Pacific Islands. The medical crew aboard Mercy will provide general and ophthalmology surgerybasic medical evaluation and treatmentpreventive m

A port bow view of the mine countermeasure ship USS DEVASTATOR (MCM-6) passing the ramparts of Fort Washington, Md. Base: Potomac River State: Maryland(MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An elevated port beam view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) in Gatun Lake while transiting the canal. A tug is assisting at the stern. Base: Panama Canal Country: Panama (PAN)

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