Naval Ceremonies and Transfers

Black-and-white photographs showcasing naval personnel during transfers, voyages, and ceremonial activities on various ships.

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

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

The State Secretary for Defense, J. van Houwelingen goes on board the sea lion (1990-) for a short cruise followed by the PLV. Director Director Material KM Commandereur (CDR) R.B. Hetzler and the project leader submarines captain at sea technical service (KTZT) P.J. Weisfelt. They are received by the detachment commander Lieutenant at sea of the first class (LTZ1) R. van Rooijen. In the background Hr.Ms. Callenburgh (1979-1994).

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

Anefo photo collection. Departure Hr. Ms. "Dubois" frigate to Korea. September 15, 1953

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Departure high representative of the crown to prique. On board the departing ship are members of the women's corps. February 1949. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

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

Anefo photo collection. Fleet week with visit students Rotterdam. June 18, 1954. Rotterdam, South Holland

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

The Release of Allied Prisoners of War From Changi Prison, 1945 Former prisoners of war from Changi Prison board a hospital ship at Singapore on the first leg of their journey home.

DN-SN-86-04675. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit Prince Bernhard Chapel to Semarang. Landing craft is next to passenger ship. Soldiers take over. February 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Semarang

Command transfer A / B from the frigate Hr.Ms. VOC (F 820, EX-US PCE 1606) in May 1976. The separating commander Lieutenant-Ter-Sea of the first class R.A. Wolff (1936, Achter Katheder) takes place for LTZ1 H.W.G. Stahl (1934, center front).

Cruiser Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (C 801) leaves for the West and is waved by family members on the shore in September 1955. An armed guard of Mariniers has been put on the semi-deck.

Anefo photo collection. Transfer command Maritime means Den Helder. July 16, 1951. Den Helder

Last Torpedo, 1979.

Framed in the right guns of H.M.S. Nelson, the "Empress of Australian" sails from Portsmouth for Canada with the King of Oman on board. May 21, 1939.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Royal Marines at rifle drill on board the troop transport SS EMPRESS OF AUSTRALIA during an African troop convoy. The troops are stood on the edge of the deck and have their rifles raised up pointing to the sky.

Anefo photo collection. Evertsen in Korean waters in winter clothing on the bridge. 13 February 1951

DN-SN-89-06889. Country: Unknown

05/31/1916. From the English Navy. Searchlight Used on British Ships to Discover Enemy Ships or Airships in the Distance.

HMS Belfast during the Second World War The visit of HM King George VI, 15 May 1944: Ship's company of HMS BELFAST cheering King George VI as he leaves the ship in a drifter.

Anefo photo collection. Evertsen in Korean waters in winter clothing on the bridge. 13 February 1951

04/30/1926. New artillery of the North American Navy. Anti-aircraft guns that have just been installed on the battleship "West Virginia", and whose tests have given an astonishing result, reaching shots at 4000 meters high. All Warships of the United States Are Going to Be Provided with This Armament. late edition.

Head Piped Aboard Flagship -- Hatted Charles Edison, secretary of the Navy, is shown as he was piped aboard the U.S.S. Pennsylvania, flagship of the United States Fleet, in an elaborate Naval Ceremony April 1 as he joined the fleet to see it in action for the first 10 days of its 1940 maneuvers. April 03, 1940. (Photo by Associate Press Photo)

Anefo photo collection. Departure Pieter Florisz and Abraham van der Hulst. September 15, 1947

Sailors on the bridge wing of the U.S. Seventh Fleet Flagship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) observe the Australian guided missile frigate HMAS ADELAIDE (FFG-01) and the guided missile destroyer HMAS PERTH (DDG-38) during commemoration activities of the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea. Base: Coral Sea Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Zegeis from the Y-Brigade with the Boissevain from Bali to Palembang (Sumatra) 1st series. Superior from Beek, Commander of the Battalion X Klil, climbs first from the LCT on board the Boissevain. October 24, 1946. Bali, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

HMS JAMAICA refuelling at sea from a tanker, September 1944. Looking aft as HMS JAMAICA and a tanker proceed with refueling still in progress. In the foreground is a rating holding a marked line which enables the navigator watching from the bridge to keep a true course during the operation. Part of the cruiser's rear six inch gun turrets can be seen.

HMAS Vengeance for National ***** this shot shows the lads at the double on the flight deck with their Hamcocks there will be over 500 trainers when the full contingent is aboard. They will use from Q.N.S.W. & the Vic lads are boarding the carrier in Melbourne.. The carrier sails Thurs (tomorrow) for Melbourne then the Queensland coast including the carrier ***** taken at garden island. August 18, 1954. (Photo by Gordon Herbert Short/Fairfax Media).

During the fleet days in Den Helder there is a lot of interest in the aircraft camp Hr.Ms. Karel Doorman (C 81) Given the long row of waiting on a quay of the naval harbor. On the other side of the quay lies a submarine booth from the Friesland class.

Anefo photo collection. Red Cross: Zwolle. Repatrants come to location?. 1945. Overijssel, Zwolle

DN-SN-90-00177. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

HMSM Osiris Crew lined around the deck.

Mr Winston Churchill and Sir Stafford Cripps Visit the Home Fleet at Scapa Flow. 9-11 October 1942. The Prime Minister giving the Victory sign.

Poll photo collection. The royal family aboard the royal hunting the Piet Hein. Prince Bernhard on deck in conversation with two crew members. 1946

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Departure from the ship Volendam to the Netherlands. Demobilizing to the Netherlands. Staff music knir plays on the quay. June 21, 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

Anefo photo collection. Minister of War and Marine Ir. C. Staff visits Tromp Smaldeel. May 1, 1951

The photo moment of the command transfer of narrow part 5. The new narrow part command, captain at sea S. Den Boeft (center), greeted his commanders. 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.

Group of Officers of the Cypher Staff. January 1943, on Board HMS Bulolo.

President Kennedy inspects the United States Coast Guard (USCG) barque Eagle, 10:43AM. President John F. Kennedy inspects United States Coast Guard Academy cadets during a visit to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) training barque, Eagle. Also pictured: Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Secretary of the Treasury, C. Douglas Dillon; Commandant of the USCG, Admiral Edwin J. Roland; Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, James A. Reed; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard; White House Secret Service agent, John Campion. Pier Two, Washington Navy Yard Annex, Washington, D.C.

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Willem van der Zaan from Antilles in Den Helder. August 1, 1956. Den Helder

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Wounded men being transferred from a landing craft to another acting as a hospital ship during the landing by Royal Marine commandos on the island of Walcheren at Westkapelle, the most western point of the island, the final phase of the battle to free the Belgian port of Antwerp.

Poll photo collection. Royal house. undated

Officers and crewmen man the rails aboard the guided missile cruiser USS HARRY E. YARNELL (CG-17) as they wait for the arrival of three Soviet navy ships. Behind them is a Mark 10 twin missile launcher fitted with two RIM-67B Standared SM-2 ER surface-to-air missiles. The guided missile cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV, the guided missile destroyer OTLICHNYY and the replenishment oiler GENRIKH GASANOV will be making a five-day goodwill visit to the naval station. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. World War II, Marine, merchantlovenloven, coastal resorts, scrap, crew, Britain. {1940-1945}. Britain, London

Command transfer A / B from Kruiser Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (C 801). Captain-Ter-Zee W.J. Cross (1906-1985, to the right of microphone with glasses) transmits the command to KTZ A.H.J. Van der esteemed Olivier (1908-1967, rear microphone), 1955.

Air Raid Precautions, 1940 Air Raid Precautions (ARP) Marines based at Grimsby, move a stretcher case 'casualty' between vessels during a training exercise in assisting 'victims' of air raids off the coast of Britain, 23 February 1940.

DN-SN-86-05217. Base: Puerto Quetzal Country: Guatemala (GTM)

Anefo photo collection. The Dutch press on board HR. Ms. "Karel Doorman". September 24, 1947

German naval ship receives a visit by Hitler

Cruiser Hr.Ms. The seven provinces (C 802) arrives in Oran for a visit, January 1956.

Poll photo collection. War volunteers in Malacca and Indonesia. Soldiers go aboard the Sainfoin. March 16, 1946. Malacca, Malaysia

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Some of the Norwegian crew of HMS ESKDALE with their dog Peggy who regularly went on board their ship when it was in port. This ship had been loaned from the Royal Navy to the Norwegian Navy.

Saiolrs and Marines cheer at the conclusion of the "Run Across the Atlantic", a Navy/Marine Corps marathon held aboard the USS GUAM (LPH 9) to honor the Olympic spirit. Captian J. M. Quarterman, commanding officer of the ship, and Colonel J. P. Faulkner, commanding officer of the ship, and Colonel J. P. Faulkner, commanding officer of the 22nd MAU, wave flags. The race began on 4/20 in Rota, Spain, and ended on 5/1 inside the 3-mile limit near Morehead City, North Carolina. Base: USS Guam (LPH 9) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Anefo photo collection. Commissioning HR. Ms. "Limburg" submarine boat hunter at "De Schelde" Vlissingen. Hoisting the flag. Comman Captain Lieutenant HR. P. L. U. None. October 31, 1956. Vlissingen, Zeeland

A Lady Prepares To Die -- In the shadow of the main armament of HMS Queen Elizabeth, rating haul stores and equipment from below decks at Portsmouth to-day 'Wednesday).The famous battleship Queen Elizabeth, one of five capital ships destined for the scrapyard, had stores removed from her at her mooring in Portsmouth Harbour to-day (Wednesday), prior to being towed away to the shipbreakers. March 24, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Communication of the submarine harr.ms. Utrecht (D 817) At the construction site De Koninklijke Maatschappij De Schelde (KMS) in Vlissingen in October 1957.

Anniversary In Mothballs -- The end of World War II came with the Japanese surrender on the Missouri. Gen. ***** seated at right, signed ***** allied nations and then addressed ***** by radio as the Japanese delegation ***** looked on. It was a glorious ***** the "Mighty Mo." July 29, 1955. (Photo by United Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Communication Mijnenweers Abcoude and Naarden Werf Gusto Schiedam. 18 May 1956. Abcoude, Naarden

Anefo photo collection. Military training for merchant staff in Den Helder. July 24, 1951. Den Helder

Soldiers participating in an amphibious exercise during the Vietnam War. The soldiers are seen maneuvering through water bodies while carrying their weapons and military equipment. This exercise was conducted in 1962 as a part of American military activities during the war.

Anefo photo collection. Visit French warships. July 31, 1947

Japanese delegation, led by Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu, approaching the table to sign the surrender aboard the US battleship USS Missouri, September 2, 1945, Tokyo, Japan, World War II, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, New Series, No 10, September 23, 1945.

ASR-16 Tringa , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Aussies Cheer The Queen At Spithead - Men of The Australian Army who took part in the coronation procession on June 2 give three cheers from the flight deck of the Australian Aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney (14,000-tons, standard displacement, 17,700 full load) as the Royal Yacht "Surprise" (unshown) passes by during the 300-warship coronation Naval Review at Spithead, England, today June 15.In the background is the Cruiser Devonshire (9,850-tons). June 15, 1963. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The Allied Reoccupation of French Indo-china, 1945 Japanese soldiers form a guard of honour at the quayside in Saigon as British warships come alongside to land troops of the occupation force.

Vintage photograph. Captain Donald L Mallory, USMC, inspecting the alignment of the marine detachment aboard the midway

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Sunday inspection British guns seiners Dutch passenger ship, troop transport. 1944. Canada

The British Occupation of the Nicobar Islands, 1945 Members of the Japanese military delegation salute Lieutenant Colonel Nathu Singh, commanding officer of the Rajput Regiment, after they arrived on board HMS ROCKSAND to arrange for the British occupation of the islands.

Sailors of Practicesmal part 5 Passenger in Palma de Mallorca, January 1956. Here are interested in sponing fishermen.

DN-SN-86-01357. Base: Bremerton Naval Shipyard State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marines depart

The King Pays 4-day Visit To the Home Fleet. 18 To 21 February 1943, Scapa Flow, Wearing the Uniform of An Admiral of the Fleet, the King Paid a 4-day Visit To the Home Fleet. The King shaking hands with ships officers on board the cruiser HMS GLASGOW.

Air Corps Troops Arrive At Keflavik, Iceland. 2Nd Service Group, 20 June 1943.

President Kennedy Watches the 1st Americas Cup Race. President John F. Kennedy receives a ship model of destroyer, USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., as a gift from the crew of the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., while attending the first race of the 1962 Americas Cup aboard the destroyer. Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard, stands behind President Kennedy (partially hidden). Newport, Rhode Island.

German sailors in Kiel watch the destroyer ORP 'Burza' passing ca. 1935.

Flak Bursts Of Lst (Landing Ship Tanks) In Harbor At Okinawa, Ryukyu Retto. During The Landing Operations Of The 1878Th Engineer Aviation Battalion On 3 May 1945, The Japaneses Staged An Attack; One Plane Was Shot Down And Suicide Dived Into An American Cruis

The crew hanging the ship's lifeboats on the Imperial Ironclad Frigate Hamidiye / Constantinople, Abdullah Frères

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Sailors preparing a torpedo before loading the tube on board the destroyer HMS VANOC.

A sailor sits on the side of a utility landing craft approaching the pier. The LCU is being used to assist in the evacuation of approximately 600 Americans and third nation personnel from Beirut. Base: Juniyah Country: Lebanon (LBN)

Retirement ceremony, Naval Aide staffer HMC Wilho Isak Tommila, aboard PT809. Staff member in the Office of the Naval Aide, Chief Hospital Corpsman Wilho I. Tommila (center), departs the PT-809 following a ceremony in honor of his retirement. Also pictured: Lieutenant Commander Walter C. Slye and unidentified Navy personnel. Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C.

King George V aboard HMS Neptune, 1910s (1935). Artist: Unknown.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival Bloemfontein. Arrival Bloemfontein in Tandjong Priok. On board are men from the December 7 division. On the quay KliL-Mibrarians that will go on board for further transport. November 2, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

With The British Fleet In Japanese Waters - War Correspondent Graham Kingsford Smith, nephew of the famous flyer, leaving a destroyer by bosun's chair in a rather hazardous and exciting crossing over 200 feet of sea to board an aircraft carrier. The photographer had a similar experience and found the three hours anticipation of the crossing far more nerve wracking than the actual trip. December 20, 1949.

Crewmen proceed toward the accommodation ladder to go aboard the guided missile frigate USS ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG 49) during the ship's commissioning ceremony. Base: Portsmouth State: New Hampshire (NH) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Rear Admiral Frederick F. Palmer, rear, Commander Amphibious Group Two, talks to crewman on the bridge of the amphibious command ship USS MOUNT WHINTEY (LCC 20) while en route to participate in the allied Exercise TEAM WORK '76. The MOUNT WHITNEY is serving as flagship during the exercise scheduled for September 15-24. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM WORK '76 Country: Unknown

An overall view of the recommissioning ceremony for the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) as crewmen man the rail. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Deputy Minister of Military Affairs General Aleksander Litwinowicz (stands sideways, in the center, in the foreground) surrounded by, among others Gen. Stanisaw Rouppert (1. left) at the LWS-2 aircraft during the ceremony of handing over the Lublin R-XVI and LWS-2 sanitary aircraft funded by the Polish Red Cross to the army..

Emperor Wilhelm II and accompaniment when trimming the front teams

DN-SN-86-00679. Country: Unknown

The King Pays 4-day Visit To the Home Fleet. 18 To 21 February 1943, Scapa Flow, Wearing the Uniform of An Admiral of the Fleet, the King Paid a 4-day Visit To the Home Fleet. The King with Captain I A P MacIntyre, CBE, RN, on the bridge of HMS SCYLLA at sea.

A view of the twin Mark 10 Mod O launcher for Terrier/Standard-ER missiles on board the guided missile destroyer USS KING (DD-41) during exercise Unitas XXI. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXI Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A Marine Corps color guard from the 4th Landing Support Battalion, Naval Base Seattle, presents the colors during the launching ceremony for the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42). Distinguished guests stand at attention on the platform above. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Warranty section of HR. Ms. The Seven Provinces (1953-1975) from April 6 to June 2, 1954. Les Vlaggesisen for the corporal adelborst, standing behind the sailor. Is part of the AVDKM 540216 to 540344 object series, portion AVDKM 540229 to 540244, excl. 540242.

***** Action - The gun crew set about their task with a will when loading a four inch gun for firing aboard a British light cruiser in the North Sea. December 26, 1939. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

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

DN-SN-88-09207. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Submarines and Submarine Officers. 4 February 1943, Malta. Officers of HMS TROOPER on the bridge: Left to right: Lt R P Webb, RN, Captain; Lt R E Youngman, RN, 1st Lieutenant; Lt J J Dymore Byrne , RN, Torpedo Officer; Lt L H Grant, RN, Navigator; Lt O F Lancaster, RN, Engineer Officer; S/Lt N D Campbell, RN.

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