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Naval Inspections and Ceremonies

Black and white images of naval inspections and ceremonies featuring sailors in uniform, command figures, and ceremonial activities aboard ships and naval bases.

Rear Admiral John A.S. Eccles piped aboard H.M.A.S. Sydney. October 5, 1949.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Irene Brigade training camp midlands. Javanese sailors are brigade staying Dutch camp midlands escape Java. July 1943. Britain

DN-SN-89-04597. Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-87-04979. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Schoolboy visits the Johan Maurits. 10 June 1947

Crewmen stand at attention under the union jack as the first watch is set during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SALT LAKE CITY (SSN 716). Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Vintage Photograph. US Air Force Academy Cadets on parade. Frame 2

Italo balbo with his aircrew, 1930-31

Jim (H.F.) Broadbent (right)Now a flying boat pilot Scotty Allan (left) talking over a weather map with him before the flying boat lift the morning. November 12, 1938

Crewmen from the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BALTIMORE (SSN 704) stand at parade rest during the commissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Marine training camp Voorschoten. Goodbye commissioner /. July 21, 1948. Voorschoten, South Holland

The Arrival of Lennitz 15, a Soviet Submarine Which Has Arrived From Vladivastock To Be Refitted at Greenock. 15 February 1943. The British and Russians meet over the two emblems aboard the LENNITZ 15.

Queen with Capt. M. L. Hardie, Naval Officer in Charge, Auckland, passing ***** House flag pole after inspecting Naval Guard of Honor at Waitangi.December 31, 1953.

Elsevier photo collection. powerful arm traffic police. February 1932

Photograph of Fred Nunally and Alfred Schultz, Coast Guard Temporary Reserve, Piloting a Patrol Boat at Night. The duty life of a TR is rugged indeed. They do continuous duty for 24 hours before being relieved. Each member of the Temporary Reserve devotes 52 hours each month to Coast Guard duties. While on duty they are vested with full responsibilities and authority of Coast Guard law enforcement. These men piloting a patrol boat at night, and keeping an alert watch are: Fred Nunally, 1757 Chestnut, Wyandotte, and Alfred Schultz, 3453 Hurlbut, Detroit.

Adm. Badger and Cmd'r. Quevedo

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

Communication Technician 3rd Class John A. Swessel, left, Quartermaster 3rd Class Jeffery A. Jackson, center, and Fireman Don Bailey look at a map of the city as they stand beside their ship, the destroyer USS JOHN RODGERS (DD-983). Base: Casablanca Country: Morocco (MAR)

Prize winners of the Marine Swimming Championships in May 1989 with Left Captain-Ter Sea M.C. Bakker (1939, Commander of Commands Maritime resources Den Helder (CMMHLDR), which distributes prices and congratulations.

DN-SN-87-05964. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Function transfer Chef Staff in the command Maritime means (CMM) Texel / Den Helder. The commander, captain at sea (KTZ) et al. Van Es keeps a speech. In the middle the departing chef captain-lieutenant at sea (Kltz) b.j.h.h. Rous. The spell belonging to the emblem of the CMM (see front desk) is "Pugno Pro Patria" which means "I fights for the Fatherland".

CAPT Roland G. Guilbault, commanding officer of the first Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) speaks during commissioning ceremonies at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

His Majesty the Emperor entertained the Japanese Naval representatives for the coming Disarmament conference in the Imperial Palace. The third from right, is Vice-Admiral Nagano, chief of the naval representative with his suits pictured at the Naval Ministry. December 5, 1932.

Anefo photo collection. Vice-Admiraal J. H. B. Hulshof transfers command of naval power to Schout at Nacht R. Krijger (Den Helder); Hulshof (L) and warrior, /. 11 June 1982. Den Helder

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A signal being hoisted from the flight deck of HMS ARGUS while at sea. One of the sailors is looking through his binoculars to see the reply.

Supplying the Sea-going Ships of the Navy. April 1943, Harwich, the Naval Stores Department at Nore, Which Supplies All Sea-going Ships With the Stores and Provisions That They Need. Ratings testing their lifebelts before drawing them from store for their own use.

DN-SN-86-01354. Base: Bremerton Naval Shipyard State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Group photo of the staff and trainees of the Marine Stafschool (MSS) in The Hague. In 1950, the MSS moves from Lange Voorhout 8 to the Van Speijkstraat 56 and in 1971 to the Violenweg 10-12.

Anefo photo collection. Command transfer to HR. Ms. "Karel Doorman". Left: Captain at sea J.J. Goslinga, commander. Right: Separating commander Captain at sea A.M. Valkenburg. Middle: Commandeur F.S. attends .. October 22, 1954

Visit of ZKH Prins Bernhard to MotorTorpedoBoot Hr.Ms. MTB 203 (Arend) (1942-1944) and Motorkanoonboat Hr.Ms. MGB 114 (1942-1944, rebuilt to MTB 433, 1944-1955) in the port of Dover. The person to the right next to Bernhard is Marine Officer Hans Larive.

H.I.H. Prince Fushimi on board the "Hiyei".The battleship "Hiyei" (superintendant's ship), carrying on board H.I.H. Prince ***** Admiral Fushimi, Chief of the Naval Staff, who assumed in person supreme command of the maneuvers during the final stage, took up her position in the bay about three miles south of Uchide beach at 9 a.m. near Kebe. October 19, 1934. (Photo by Shimbun Rengo News Photos Service).

Cleaning The Guns Of HMS 'Hood'. - A picture taken on board HMS Hood, Britain's mightiest battleship, during the present Autumn Fleet Maneuvers, as the giant 15" guns were being cleaned after firing practice. December 18, 1933. (Photo by Associated Press Feature Photo).

Commander G.C.F. Beerse.

Vice Admiral R. R. Waesche, Mrs. James Pine, Rear Admiral James Pine.

Submarines and Submarine Officer. 26 and 27 January, Malta Submarine Base. Lieut E F Archdale, RN, Navigator , P42.

Bordleben Cap Arcona. H.S.D.G. Equator baptism on the passenger ship

Group photo of the staff and trainees of the Marine Stafschool (MSS) in The Hague. In 1950, the MSS moves from Lange Voorhout 8 to the Van Speijkstraat 56 and in 1971 to the Violenweg 10-12.

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Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Indian crew Dutch merchant ship. {1940-1945}. Britain, London

Rear Admiral C. A. Easterling, Commander, Naval Air Force, Pacific, and Captain Brooks, Naval Air Facility commanding officer, tour one of the hangar yards with a group of officers and employees from the facility. Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN)

Sworn at the Marine surveillance corps.

During Veterans Day Koninklijke Marine 1990 attention was also paid to the Lorders Marinemuseum.

Anefo photo collection. NDSM unchanged submarine friesland to Royal Navy. Commissioner of Queen Mr. H. P. Linthorst Homan. March 22, 1956. Amsterdam

DN-SN-84-08289. Base: Naval Air Station Whidbey Island State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Ginder USN (left) Salute as the US Naval band plays them onto the hangar deck of the Task Force 38 flagship the aircraft carrier Shangri-la. May 17, 1947. (Photo by Frederick John Halmarick/Fairfax Media).

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Group photo of the sub-properties of the Indonesian frigate Kri abdul Halim Perdanakusuma (ex-evertsen, 1989) in April 1990.

Transfer of the function of flag officer MLD of the SBN P.M. Van Alderwerelt Van Rosenburgh to Cdr l.wsnoek. Handing over the farewell gift, being a tableau with the image of both sides of the banner and the coat of arms of the MLD

Technical Assistance/Labor Team. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

DN-SN-85-07869. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

***** Infantry Brigade Manoeurge off Woonona.Volunteer Coastal Patrol who collaborated with the army senior officer W. Giles, shipper F.L. Baries, stirding map of coast line & defence areas.Prep. in reading the coast. March 27, 1939.

Coast Guard Safety Inspections for Ocean Liners. Commander Paul H. Brown (left), USCG, joins Lieutenant (jg) Frederick O. Wooley below decks to check closure of watertight doors. Here, they seal the door by local control to insure its operation in case of failure of the master control system. As the heavy door slowly meshes closed, a warning alarm sounds in the passageway. The door, which limits flooding to a small controllable area, closes with sufficient force to cut off a stream of flooding mater or cut through debris that might jam in the doorway.

'Paying the hands', 1937. Artist: Unknown

Vice Adm. Joseph Metcalf III, deputy chief of Naval Operations, Surface Warfare, speaks during the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53). Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Duke Visits Master Mariners -- The Duke of Edinburgh with the Master and officials of the Master Mariners' Company when he went aboard the headquarters ship, the sloop "Wellington', anchored in the Thames off the Victoria Embankment.Left to Right - Senior Warden Captain G.C. Saul: the Duke of Edinburgh: Air Chief Marshal Sir Frederick Bowhill, Master of the Company: and the Deputy Master, Captain F.G. Spriddell. The "Wellington' served during the last war as an escort ship, was bought by the Company and converted as their floating hall. May 11, 1949. (Photo by Plant News Ltd.).

Supreme Court Guard stand for inspection circa 1936.

DN-SN-85-13014. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

King Edward VII and George, Prince of Wales (future King George V). Both are in ceremonial naval uniform. circa 1909

Commissioning of the hr.ms logging ship. Thetis. Schout-at-night W. Kool, director Department of Directorate Equipment of the Royal Netherlands Marine, keeps a speech.

Commander I.K. Purvis, Formerly in command H.M.A.S. Rushcutter. October 06, 1953.

Anefo photo collection. Urns with as aula ooster cemetery. Members of the Royal Netherlands Navy In addition to the advanced urns. November 14, 1947

Arrival ceremony for Roberto F. Chiari, President of Panama, 11:00AM. President John F. Kennedy attends the arrival ceremony for President of Panama, Roberto F. Chiari. On the reviewing platform (L-R): President Chiari; Minister of Foreign Relations of Panama, Dr. Galileo Solis (mostly hidden); Commandant of the Marine Corps, General David M. Shoup (saluting); President Kennedy; U.S. Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; U.S. Ambassador to Panama, Joseph S. Farland; Ambassador of Panama, Augusto Guillermo Arango; and U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke. Aide-de-Camp to President Chiari, Lieutenant Federico Boyd (left), and Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton (right), flank the platform. Also pictured: Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs, Edwin M. Martin; Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Dr. José A. Mora; former President of Panama, Ricardo Arias Espinosa; Chief of Protocol of Panama, Camilo Levy Salcedo; Amba

Anefo photo collection. Mission Zaanlandse, Proefaart Thea Danielsen. October 25, 1962

DN-SN-85-07374. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Captain George M. Dowell III, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, speaks during the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49) at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CAPT William L. Powell, commanding officer of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS FLORIDA (SSBN-728), introduces members of the official party attending the ship's commissioning ceremony. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Rum Ration Aboard HMS King George V, 1940 Below deck, a line of seamen queue to collect the daily rum ration for their mess. Each man is holding a jug or bucket. The rum is being issued from a large barrel with 'THE KING - GOD BLESS HIM' on it. Royal Marines issue the rum with measuring jugs while a Royal Navy Petty Officer and Sub-Lieutenant observe.

Anefo photo collection. Pictures Hollandse exhibition Rotterdam. 24 May 1954. Rotterdam, South Holland

Police. Venice 1940

Captain Gerald E. Gneckow, commanding officer of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61), presents a certificate of re-enlistment to Storekeeper 1ST Class Robert Marion. Base: Panama Canal Country: Panama (PAN)

DN-SN-85-07013. Base: Portsmouth State: New Hampshire (NH) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Comedian Bob Hope performs aboard the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH-3) during a United Services Organization Christmas show for sailors patrolling the gulf. The ship is anchored off the coast of Bahrain. Country: Unknown

Group photo of Hr.MS Wapentechnical Service Officers. Bloys from Treslong (1982-2003) at the starboard screw shaft and screw from Hr.Ms. Bloys from Treslong in Dock on the new Rijkswerf Willemsoord. V.l.n.r. Lieutenant-Ter-Sea of the 2nd class Oldest category of electrical engineering service (LTZE2OC) M.H. Linde, Lieutenant-Ter Sea of the 3rd class of the electrical engineering service (LTZE3) M.A. Simmering and Ltze3 S.Van der Zee.

Visit from a German Admiral (second from the left) at the Navy Base Den Helder in 1989. At the front right, the commander of naval power in the Netherlands (1987-1990) is vice-admiral J.D.W. Van Renesse (1934).

DN-SN-85-07038. Base: Portsmouth State: New Hampshire (NH) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-86-01282. Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

After a wreath-laying ceremony at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery to honor American seamen who died while delivering supplies to the Soviet Union during World War II, San Diego Mayor Maureen O'Connor, second from left; Soviet Pacific Fleet commander ADM Gennadiy Khvatov, third from left; U.S. Pacific Fleet commander ADM Charles R. Larson, second from right, and others gather around a U.S. Merchant Marine flag. Three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are in San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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DN-SN-86-02210. Base: Honolulu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Sikorsky Ho 4S-3 (UH-19F) helicopter with registration 8-2 (1953-1963) of the Marine air shipping service (MLD) arrives in September 1958 in Urk with staff of the MLD to be honored after a salvation with the same type of helicopter of A wounded urker fisherman in March 1958.

DN-ST-85-06243. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Function Transfer to the Lorders Marine Museum. By the departing director, captain-lieutenant at sea (KLTZ) W.G.m.h. Canisius is the key to the Marine Museum handed over to the new director, captain-lieutenant at sea of special services (Kltzsd) Drs. PH. M. Bosscher.

Personnel Department Commander Sea Name Nederland Head of Medical Service Captain-Lieutenant at sea Arts C. van der Pompe.

DN-SN-86-08145. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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Sailor logistics service Care of the 3rd class Portengen poses for a Christmas interview in the defense newspaper.

Offer from the blood flag of submarine Hr.Ms. K XV (1933-1946) To Commander Underzeezienst, KTZ J. Kleyn

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