Naval Ceremonies and Inspections

Historical naval events featuring officers in formal attire, conducting inspections and ceremonies aboard various naval vessels, predominantly in black and white.

Rear-Admiral H. D. Farncomb being piped aboard Aircraft Carrier H.M.A.S. Sydney which became his Flagship today. His flag was transferred from the Destroyer H.M.A.S. Arunta. August 25, 1949. (Photo by Norman E Brown/Fairfax Media).

Archery A / B of the Cruiser Hr.Ms in Oran for Anchor. The seven provinces (C 802) by the commander of 'the seven' Captain-Ter-Zee G.B. Fortuyn (1907-1972, second from the right), January 1956.

Minesweeper Transfer at Brest. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Australian High Commissioner Inspects "Vengeance":Sir Thomas White, the High Commissioner for Australia, Accompanied by Lady White and two of their daughters, Lilian and Judith, inspected the Aircraft Carrier Vengeance at Plymouth Yesterday January 6, 1953.Sir Thomas expressed Australia's Appreciation to the Admiralty for Having made Vengeance available on Loan for about four years pending Completion of the new Aircraft-Carrier Melbourne with the latest Equipment for jet Aircraft Operations.Photo Shows: Left - Right: Commander of H.M.A.S. Vengeance, Captain H.M. Burrell, R.A.N.; High Commissioner Sir Thomas White; and Captain J.B. Foley, Australian Naval Liason Officer and Colonel A.E. Ross, Australian Army Representative, walking on the Aircraft Carrier's Flight deck at Plymouth, Devon. January 6. January 21, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo)

Transfer of "Grillon" and "Cruiquet" to the French Navy. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Rear-Admiral H. D. Farncomb being piped aboard Aircraft Carrier H.M.A.S. Sydney which became his Flagship today. His flag was transferred from the Destroyer H.M.A.S. Arunta. August 25, 1949. (Photo by Norman E Brown/Fairfax Media).

DN-SN-86-01186. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Transfer of "Grillon" and "Cruiquet" to the French Navy. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

The King Pays 4-day Visit To the Home Fleet. 18 March 1943, Scapa Flow, Wearing the Uniform of An Admiral of the Fleet, the King Paid a 4-day Visit To the Home Fleet. His Majesty The King talking to Captain I M R Campbell, DSO, RN, on the bridge of the destroyer MILNE.

DN-SN-89-02431. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HM King George VI with Admiral Sir John Cunningham and Rear Admiral Mansfield (left) on board HMS ORION at Naples.

***** Skipper, Captain D.R.F. Campbell, welcomes the new *****, on the flight deck. Right is Midshipman G.D. Benntt, and on his right, Midshipman W.D. Cooper, of Birmingham. March 09, 1955.

HMS Howe. August 1942. The commissioned officers of HMS HOWE being introduced to the C-in-C by Capt Woodhouse.

Warranty section of HR. Ms. The Seven Provinces (1953-1975) from April 6 to June 2, 1954. Presentation of a distinction by the Commander of the Marine in the Netherlands Antilles, Commander H. Bos, to a degree during the visit to Willemstad, Curacao. Is part of the AVDKM 540216 to 540344 object series, portion AVDKM 540301.

Photo moment of command transfer of Smaleeld 5 from Commandeur G. Koudijs (left) to Captain at sea S. Den Boeft (third from left). Fourth of the left is Captain-Lieutenant at sea L. Brouwer. Is part of the AVDKM 530362 to 530363 and 530365 to 530367 object series.

Ridgway's Arrival in Paris. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Admiral Radford and General Twining Visit SHAPE. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard gets halter offered at HR. Ms. "Karel Doorman". May 16, 1950

Retirement ceremony for Lt. Charles J. Langello, Office of the Naval Aide. Retirement Ceremony for the Assistant to the Naval Aide to the President Lieutenant Charles J. Langello; Naval Aide to the President, Commander Tazewell Shepard, Jr. (left), reads from a paper while facing Lieutenant Langello. Also present: Lieutenant Commander Walter C. Slye (far right) and unidentified Navy personnel. White House, Washington, D.C.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Supporting the opening stages in the battle for Rome with coastal bombardments and escorts for the landing craft of all types that swept into the beaches at Anzio in the wake of the minesweepers. Rear Admiral Troubridge (right), Senior Officer of the British Naval Forces taking part in the operation, conferring with (centre) Rear Admiral J M Mansfield, DSC, on the bridge of the latter's flagship, HMS ORION. On the left is Captain J P Gornall, Commanding Officer of the ship.

Anefo photo collection. Military tributely on Voorplein of Palace House Ten Bos T.G.V. Zilveren Government Jubilee Queen Juliana. September 3, 1973

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HM King George VI, wearing the uniform of an Admiral of the Fleet arriving on the flight deck of HMS INDOMITABLE by the lift during a four day visit to the Home Fleet at Scapa Flow.

The King Pays 4-day Visit To the Home Fleet. 18 To 21 March 1943, at Scapa Flow, the King, Wearing the Uniform of An Admiral of the Fleet, Paid a 4-day Visit To the Home Fleet. The King inspecting some of the ship's company on the catapult deck of the battleship HMS HOWE.

Anefo photo collection. Tropical equipment. February 25, 1951

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HM King George VI meeting the officers of the cruiser HMS LONDON lined up on deck next to one of the cruiser's 8 inch gun turrets, part of the Home Fleet at Scapa Flow.

Prince Bernhard - amidst officers and crew members- aboard the aircraft camp hr.ms. Karel Doorman during his trip to West Indies. The prince keeps a speech.

On the quay for the sub-sea service barracks, the sub-sea service (OZD) receives a banner as appreciation for the performance delivered in the Second World War (WW2). Best of course, which is awarded by Queen Juliana, 2 promotions: South China Sea 1941-'42 and Mediterranean Sea 1941-'42. The military Willems-order 4th class (MWO4) awarded in 1947 is also confirmed. A young member of the OZD in conversation with a reunist at the command tower of Hr.Ms. Underzee torpedo boat No.1 (Lucor et Emergo) (Hr.Ms. O1) (1906-1920).

Ceremonial around the presentation of a royal award during Queen's Day on April 28, 1989 by the commander of the Underzeezienst Captain-Ter-Zee B.G.A. Fanoy (1936, behind Katheder). In the background lies the S-frigate Hr.Ms. Pieter Florisz (F 826, 1983-2001).

CAPT. Robert F. Baril, in front of the podium commanding officer, faces other guests of honor at the commissioning ceremony for the destroyer tender USS CAPE COD (AD-43). Left to right are: CAPT. Ecker, Chaplain; Sen. Doane, Mass.; Victoria Ann Murray, maid of honor; Betty Evan Murray, sponsor; Vice Adm. Lee Baggett Jr.; Robert J. Murray, principal speaker; Larry French, president, National Steel and Shipbuilding Co.; and CAPT. Martin Hill, supervisor of shipbuilding. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Adolf Hitler inspecting the first German U-boats at Kiel, Germany, August 1935. Artist: Unknown

Anefo photo collection. Transfer of the functions of commander of the marine forces (BDZ). During the transfer ceremony on the guide arm frigate HR. Ms. Tromp. March 1, 1979

Chance - Over In American Naval CommandA top United States command changed hands in London today (Wednesday)when Admiral Robert Bostwick Carney Succeeded Admiral Richard L. Conolly as Commander- in - Chief of U.S. Naval Forces in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, at U.S. Navy Headquarters in North Audley Street.Admiral Carney is 55, a Veteran of both world wars. He is one of A Graduats of Annapolis the Dartmouth College of the united States - he went onto a battleship in the first war, then ws drafted to a Destroyer, the Dixie, based in Ireland. Later, Serving in the U.S.S. Fanning, attached to a British naval force, he and his ship's crew forced the surrender of an Enemy U-Bost. Admiral Conolly, now as much of a diplomat as a strategist, leaves his post to be President of the Naval war College.Picture Shows: Old Commander - in - Chief, U.S. European Command, and his successor, after the change- over Ceremony in U.S. Navy headquarters, Grosvenor Square, London, today: the old - A

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Poll photo collection. Travel with the MS Baleran. Shipping Willem Ruys looks laughing as a publisher Andries Blitz (L) has offered the book with the title of afar; Captain dubis is watching. 1935

DN-SN-87-00790. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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Britain's Latest Man-O-WarBritain's most modern aircraft-carrier, the 36,800-tom HMS Ark Royal, will be commissioned tomorrow at Birkenheach She is the first warship fitted with remote control in her engine rooms in case of atomic or hydrogen bomb attacks. To-days picture shows four of the officers who served with the former Ark Royal sunk during the war. L to right. Lt/dr.R.W. Kearsley, (Lt/dr Flying),- Commander M.F. Fell (commander, Air), Capt, D.R. and Lt/Cdr G.R. Woolson. February 21, 1955.

The Merchant Navy Training Establishment, HMS Gordon, Gravesend, Kent, England, June 1941 Passing out parade of newly trained merchant seamen. The Captain of HMS GORDON gives a parting address to the passing out draft.

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Caption: "The Captain Dutch Freighter" the captain Dutch cargo ship. August 1943. Britain

Warranty section of HR. Ms. The seven provinces (1953-1975) from April 6 to June 2, 1954. The enabled nobility breasts visit their colleagues from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, USA. With mids hippets. Part of the AVDKM 540216 up to 540344 object series, portion AVDKM 540315 to 540341.

Change of Command, Commander Aldraman and Commander Ellis, Brunswick, Maine. Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

Sweat on board hr.ms. Mercuur. (A 856)

First World War Victoria Cross Holders' Portraits (naval) Campbell, Gordon, Royal Navy: Place and date of deed, HMS

A Marine Corps color guard from the 4th Landing Support Battalion participates in the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS HALYBURTON (FFG 40). Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

General De Gaulle inspecting sailors on the Free French destroyer Léopard at Greenock, 24 June 1942.

Anefo photo collection. Comm. Transfer Valkenburg. 26 August 1949. Valkenburg, South Holland

RADM Wayne E. Meyer, project manager for Aegis shipbuilding, speaks during commissioning ceremonies for the first Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) taking place at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Arrival of Lennitz 15, a Soviet Submarine Which Has Arrived From Vladivastock To Be Refitted at Greenock. 15 February 1943. Lieut Commander Kumarov, the Captain of the Russian Submarine LENNITZ 15 , seen on the bridge with other officers.

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana visits the Rotterdam municipal police. April 10, 1962. Rotterdam, South Holland

Return from the Netherlands Antilles of HR. Ms. Ceram (1946-1957). The commander, lieutenant at sea of the 1st class J.W van der Graaf, greeted his wife and children. -

SHAPE Exercise CPX-4. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

DN-SN-85-10970. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Two German training vessels moored at stones head the longest crew member (208 cm) and the smallest (156 cm). November 27, 1967

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Anefo photo collection. Fleet exercise "factotum". Fleet inspection mine sweeps for Scheveningen a number of naval officers on board HR. Ms. SOEMBA. July 7, 1951. Scheveningen, South Holland

Command transfer hr.ms. Van Kinsbergen with the separating commander Captain-Lieutenant at sea A. van de Sande.

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Command transfer 2nd tactical hunting group. Lt.kol.-flyer observer l.w.hansen (left) transfers the command to Major kite-observer c.a.m. Poublon (right). In the middle the commander of 2nd tactical airbase Eindhoven, Colonel-flyer observer A.A.M. from rest.

The head of the school for business evergus and educational science, captain-lieutenant at sea Special service (Kltzsd) Drs. C.J. Den Otter extends to one of the students the decision to promote corporal.

Duke of Edinburgh at SHAPE. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Decision from the officer of the H. M. Evertsen. February 15, 1946

DN-SN-87-04980. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Schout-at-night (SBN) L.E.H. REESER. SBN Reeser is commander of Smaleeld 5 and photographed on board the aircraft camp Hr.Ms. Karel Doorman (R 81) (1948-1968) (Ex- HMS Venerable), which is the flagship of the Smaleel.

Officers salute from the speakers' platform during the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) at Peterson Builders Inc. They include Vice Admiral Earl B. Fowler, left, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, and Captain Paul Robinson, center, supervisor of shipbuilding at Peterson. Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Captain Arland W. Kuester, Commanding Officer (Blue) of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729), escorts Sheila M. Watkins to her seat during the ship's commissioning ceremony. Mrs. Watkins, sponsor of the GEORGIA, is the wife of Admiral James D. Watkins, Chief of Naval Operations. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-87-01366. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Vlotmanouvres Visit Montgomery and Prince Bernhard. July 6, 1949

Annual 1-July commemoration at the Soesterberg airbase. Air Force Staff Chef Lieutenant General observer A. Baretta lays a wreath at the monument.

HM Queen Juliana (1908-2004, center front) and ZKH Prince Bernhard (right front) thank the airport of St. Maartende commander of Kruiser Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (C 801) Captain-Ter-Zee A.H.J. Van der Ratiever Olivier (1908-1967, greeting second from the left) and the commander of the naval power in the Netherlands Antilles Commandeur H.BOS (1907-1995, greeting links) for the receipt and guidance during the visit of the Royal couple to the Dutch Antilles, October 1955.

Anefo photo collection. Visit Belgian sea adettes to the Netherlands. August 19, 1947. The Netherlands

Anefo photo collection. Changing order Zestrijdingkers Comm. Van Vice Admiraal de Booy to Vice Admiraal F. T. Burghard on board De Ruyter. March 28, 1956

Poll photo collection. Royal house. The prince presents decorations. January 1, 1945

Anefo photo collection. Permanent fleet cover NATO in Rotterdam; Commander leaves Algonquin. October 20, 1978. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Report MOD / vague. September 24, 1947

Anefo photo collection. Farewell Admiral Helfrich at Valkenburg airport. The admiral behind the junk. September 30, 1948. Valkenburg, South Holland

Home and welcome to Den Helder in March 1989 from the mine hunter Hr.Ms. Urk (1986-) After a mission in the Persian Gulf. Also Minister of Defense (1988-1989) Prof. Dr.H.c. F. Bolkestein (1933, second from the left) was present here and stands here on the Urk bridge. On the left is vice-admiral j.d.w. Van Renesse (1934), Commander of the Neemight Netherlands from 1987-1990.

Queen Victoria's pictures. Crew at HMS Drott.

The commander of the submarine hunter Hr.Ms. Amsterdam (D 819) Captain-Lieutenant-Ter-Zee A. van Noortwijk (1919) on the bridge wing, 1958.

DN-SN-86-06780. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Departure of the Hospitaalschip Grote Beer from the port of Priok. PRIOK: On May 4, 1948, the 1st battalion hunters leaves with the "big bear" to the fatherland. May 4, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

Anefo photo collection. Marine Aviation Service established Squadron operate aircraft covers. combat pilots Dutch East Indies. commander british aircraft carrier on photo print 2nd person left person cross, indicating died. {1942-1945}. Britain

V 5746. Thule (depicted name)

Education in Schiemeanswerk. Is part of Object series AVDKM 530255 and 530258 to 530263 ..

Rear admiral Colvin on the Atlantic fleet. August 4, 1937.

CAPT Alton K. Thompson, left, commanding officer (blue crew), and CAPT Arlington F. Campbell, commanding officer (gold crew), stand near the sail of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN-726) during the commissioning ceremony. The ship was built by General Dynamics Corp. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC School for the training of parachutists at Kemajoran airport in Batavia. General Major E. Engles, Head of Central Training Directorate Arrives. July 3, 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Officer HR. Ms. "Seven Provinces" in Den Helder; The Commander KTZ W. Gongrijp (Central) greeting the flag. October 17, 1975. Den Helder

Rear Admiral Robert A. Theobald at Launching of APL-13. Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

The Commander-General of the British Royal Marines General Sir Malcolm C. Cartwright-Taylor visits the Dutch Marines Corps. After the honorary guard inspection on the platform of the MarineLiegkamp Valkenburg (MVKV), the company runs towards the air service building.

Two men in uniform , Military personnel. Samuel Chamberlain Photograph Negatives Collection

The crew of the first Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) stand at parade rest during commissioning ceremonies at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. The Dutch frigate HR. Ms. 'Johan Maurits from Nassau' from Amsterdam to Den Helder. June 16, 1947. Amsterdam, Den Helder

On September 5, 1963, a scaffolding of the naval port in Den Helder takes a swearing of a very large group newly named officers. After the ceremony, reinforcement is held. Jeeling is a trial for the head of state. After the "Long the King (in)", 3x "Hoezee" is called, whereby hats and caps are plugged up with the right hand.

The Commander of the Zeemacht Nederland (CZM) visits the renewed cruiser Hr.Ms. The Seven Provinces (Zipprov) (C 802) (1954-1975). At a terrier rocket.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HM King George VI, accompanied by Captain E D B McCarthy, DSO, inspecting divisions stood round the quadruple 14 inch Y turret on board HMS ANSON, part of the Home Fleet at Scapa Flow. Other ships can be seen in the background.

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana present when registering the cruiser HR. Ms. "De Ruyter" by the Commander W.J. Kruys at the Wilton-Fijenoord yard. November 18, 1953. Schiedam

The Duchess of Kent Visits HMS President. 15 March 1943, Wearing the Uniform of Commandant of the Wrns, the Duchess of Kent Paid An Informal Visit To HMS President. On extreme left is Captain R D Binney, CBE, RN, The Duchess of Kent, Admiral Sir Martin R Dunbar Nasmith, and Commander H C C Clarke, DSO, RN.

Castle Rock ship. Coast Guard League annual memorial services trip around Cape Cod canal. Henry Hutchings , Ships, Military personnel, United States. Coast Guard. Leon Abdalian Collection

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