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Naval Inspections and Ceremonies

Historical black and white images of naval officers during inspections and ceremonies aboard ships, capturing moments of honor and tradition.

Bois Belleau Sails for Indo-China. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Photo collection prints Anefo Rousel. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection Photo collection Printing Anefo Rousel, photo number 157-1178. 1956

'War time lifebelt drill on board an ocean liner', 1915. Artist: Unknown.

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Anefo photo collection. Fleet maneuvers Western trumpets. July 14, 1949

U.S. Fleet Shifts Command of Battle Force -- In a colorful naval ceremony, Rear Admiral J.O. Richardson (center foreground) is shown as he took over command of the battle force of the United States Fleet Aboard the U.S.S. California at San Pedro, Calif., June 24. He succeeded Admiral E.C. Kalbfus (standing to right and Rear of Admiral Richardson), who will become President of the naval war college at Newport, R.I. with the assumption of Battle Force command Admiral Richardson advanced to the rank of full Admiral. June 25, 1939. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The First Sea Lord, Admiral of the Fleet Sir Dudley Pound on the bridge of SS QUEEN MARY en route to the USA with Winston Churchill on board. This is one of the last pictures taken of Sir Dudley before his death early on 21 October 1943 aged 66. He died seventeen days after his resignation as First Sea Lord after being taken ill whilst with Mr Churchill at the Quebec meetings. On return to England he was taken to the Royal Masonic Hospital. London where he stayed until his death.

Women service personnel in RAF operations centre during the Battle of Britain. 1940. England, World War Two.

Anefo photo collection. Fleet week in Rotterdam. Princess Juliana aboard the light cruiser HMS Bellona. August 16, 1945. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. NDSM "Kenya". September 18, 1954. Amsterdam

07/31/1919. Santander. Submarine maneuvers. 1.-"The "A-1", in which HM the King submerged. 2.-HM the Queen Leaving the interior of the "A-3". 3.-the gas station with HM the Queen and the Infants, nearby From "Bustamante".

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

Civilians and U.S. Navy personnel watch from the pier as the Soviet guided missile destroyer ADMIRAL VINOGRADOV ties up on its arrival. The VINOGRADOV and two other ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet have come to San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. South Pole Expedition left. The 14 men bring a final greeting to family members. December 7, 1963

Admiral Lord Walter Kerr and his officers on the quarterdeck of his flagship, HMS 'Majestic', 1896.Artist: Gregory & Co

HMS Howe. August 1942. Lord Alness (Chairman of Scottish Savings Commitee) making his speech.

Anefo photo collection. Journey with the Johan Maurits. November 17, 1947

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The gun crew of a single 2 pounder Quick Fire (QF) Mark II gun on Mark II mounting aboard HMS ROYAL EAGLE.

Command transfer A / B from the mine sweeper Hr.Ms. Hoogeveen (1956-1993) in May 1990. Behind the Katheder, the divorce commander Lieutenant-Ter-Sea speaks second class oldest category J.D.R. Kleywegt (1954) crew under the listening ear of the new commander) LTZ2OC G.J. Wiegman (1960, right). Whole left is the commander of the Mining Service Captain-Ter-Zee B. Soetering (1940). Links next to the Hoogeveen lies the mine sweeper Hr.Ms. Ommen (1956-1993) Lide.

Members Of Australia's Davis Cup team facing a barrage of press and movietone cameras on the desk of the Orcades today. From Left: John Bromwich, manager Cliff Sproule, Bill Sidwell and Frank Sedgman. May 11, 1949.

Anefo photo collection. Piet Hein to Korea with sailors. January 16, 1952. Korea

Crew members carry their gear off the dock upon returning to home port after 11 months at sea aboard the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62). Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Trip to Western States: Visit to the Pacific Fleet, President Kennedy aboard the USS Kitty Hawk, 5:00PM. President John F. Kennedy (seated in high-back chair at right) and other distinguished guests watch U.S. Pacific Fleet demonstrations from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63), at sea off the coast of San Diego, California. Front row, left to right: Commander of the First Fleet, Vice Admiral Robert T. S. Keith; Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral George W. Anderson, Jr.; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Maxwell D. Taylor; Secretary of the Navy Fred Korth; Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), Admiral John H. Sides; President Kennedy; Under Secretary of the Navy, Paul Red Fay; and Commandant of the Marine Corps, General David M. Shoup (mostly hidden). Commander of Carrier Division One, Rear Admiral Paul Masterton, sits in the second row, directly behind the President.

Warranty section of HR. Ms. The Zeven Provincien (1953-1975) from April 6 to June 2, 1954. On the bridge wing, left the Minister of Marine, Ir. C. Staff, and to the right the commander of seawire forces, vice-admiral A. de Booy. Is part of the AVDKM 540216 to 540344 object series, portion AVDKM 540216 to 540225, excl. 540219.

Gripen (depicted - name).Gripen (depicted - name)

Queen in Fiji. December 23, 1953.

Leisure and Entertainment during the Second World War The Armed Forces: Ventriloquist Raymond Robson, a cook on board a British minesweeper, uses his dummy to entertain his shipmates on the deck of his ship.

DN-SN-86-01190. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members stand at attention on the deck of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729) during the ship's commissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

11/26/1922. Barcelona - of the Barcelona Catastrophe - "the Swallow" 3 the judge of Marina, at the scene of the event.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Soembawa Besar, repayment of recoverer. Soldier with Beret looks from the railing of a ship to another ship. February 9, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, SOEMBAWA, Sumbawa

Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

Issue of the coastal mine sweep Hr.Ms. Dokkum. (1955 - 1983) During "All Hens" the Dutch flag is ironed for the last time.

Group photo from 1957 of the patrol vein hr.ms crew. Balder (P 802).

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Crew members on a Dutch merchant ship.

Warranty section of HR. Ms. The seven provinces (1953-1975) from April 6 to June 2, 1954. Sailor work. Is part of the AVDKM 540216 to 540344 object series, portion AVDKM 540264 to 540270.

Tom (depicted - name).Tom (depicted - name)

AM-484 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

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Anefo photo collection. Arrival L. Norstad at NATO at Ypenburg. July 11, 1961. The Hague, Ypenburg, South Holland

Crewmen aboard the guided missile destroyer USS DEWEY (DDG-45) begin firing a 21-gun salute during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: La Guaira Country: Venezuela (VEN)

Photo collection Government information service. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection Photo collection Government information service own, photo number 156-0596. 1956

"Journey's End" in the Mid-Pacific. Somewhere in the vast Pacific, and American Air Forces soldier, wrapped in the flag he loved, is carried to the rail for burial at sea by.

Archbishop Monsignor B.J. Alfrink (1900-1987, with hat) visits cruiser Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (C 801) in Den Helder in 1957. Third from the left (front) The commander of naval power in the Netherlands (czmned) schout-at-night G.B. Fortuyn (1907-1972).

Survivors of disaster area at aboard rescue ship. November 11, 1940.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The christening ceremony on board a fleet minesweeper HMS ALBURY using the ship's bell as a font. The Base Chaplain Rev C H K Sherlock DSC, RNVR is in the centre holding the baby, the daughter of Sub Lieutenant E D Allen, RNVR, signals officer of HMS ALBURY who is stood to the left of the chaplain whilst her mother stands to the right. On the left in the front row is the Commanding Officer of HMS ALBURY, Lieutenant Commander F Bradley, DSC, RNVR.

Command transfer of the HR.MS supplies ship. Zuiderkruis (1975-2012) in November 1989. On the left the new CDT. Captain-Ter-Sea Drs. G.G. Hooft (1943) and separating CTT behind the catheter. KTZ P.J. In 't Veld (1941).

In Rotterdam, fleet days are held in which a 5 Dutch naval ships: the Karel Doorman and 4 submarine hunters that are moored at the Parkkade, attract enormously many visitors on the open days. Great interest in submarine hunters.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War With the men climbing on top of one another, memories of school days are harked back to during 'stand easy' for the flight deck party on board the light fleet carrier HMS VENGEANCE in the Clyde during aircraft trials.

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First class passengers. 1924

Photo collection Spaarnestad topics. Korean War: Dutch Continent. The "Evertsen" in the home of Korea to the Netherlands. In "Sundays tongue" posing most of the officers and men on the container. May 8, 1951. Korea

Rear Admiral Frederick F. Palmer, center, Commander Amphibious Group Two, talks to crewman on the bridge of the amphibious command ship USS MOUNT WHITNEY (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

Anefo photo collection. B. De Korte Hoofd Kustwachter Scheveningen, employed 40 years. November 15, 1955. Scheveningen, South Holland

Photo moment on board HR. Ms. Karel Doorman (1948 -1968) During the transfer of the commander of the marine forces of vice-admiral Jhr. E.J. Van Holthe (center) to vice-admiral a de booy (right). See also AVDKM 530374.

HKH Princess Beatrix aboard the Submarine hunter Hr.Ms. Gelderland (1955-1973)

Marvas visits the 1954 fleet week in Rotterdam. They are on board HR. Ms. Karel Doorman (1953-1975), where they look at a bomb of an avenger. Part of object series AVDKM 540191 to 540201.

Departure of a squadron journey Fairwind '90. Family and acquaintances are waiting for the departure of the ships. In the background Hr.Ms. White De With.

Australian War Blinded Arrive For Training -- The war-blinded Australian ex-servicemen walking on the deck of te "Strathaird" this morning.On the "Strathaird" when she docked at Tilbury to-day (Fri) were 18 war-blinded ex-service Australians who will undergo special training at St. Dunstan's. Their arrival is the sequel to an offer made by the Chairman of St. Dunstan's (Sir Ian Fraser) to the Australian Government. July 30, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit Admiral Pinke on North Sumatra. Belawan deli: On November 6, the fleet guardian visited Belawan and Medan. Vice-admiral a.s. Pinke (left) inspected one of the patrol boats of the Royal Navy. November 6, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Transfer command on the volcano to IJmuiden. June 7, 1949. IJmuiden

The crew of the Imperial Ironclad Frigate Asar-i Tevfik / Constantinople, Abdullah Frères

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Family reunification, arrival of the motor ship orange. Soldiers on the quay looking at the ship with family members. 25 June 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

Photograph of Cuban Refugees - USCGC Ingham Operating in Florida Straits.

ENSIGN Roberta McIntyre, the first female to qualify as a surface weapons officer, stands at the bow of the submarine tender USS DIXON (AS 37), where she serves as electrical officer. Base: USS Dixon (AS 37)

AF Chapman (depicted - name).AF Chapman (depicted - name)

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, under loop cannon at Katheder). In the background the submarine hr.ms is located. Tiger shark (S 807, 1972-1995).

Anefo photo collection. Nederlands Contingent crew members of the American Marine Ship USS Claude V. Ricketts back at Valkenburg airbase; Officer at the greeting of his wife and daughter. December 3, 1965. Valkenburg, South Holland

Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

DN-SN-86-06898. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S.S. Atlanta, Sword Exercise, circa 1895

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspectorate General H.J. Curls by Indonesia. General Track and his wife and staff members wave to General Curls at Kemajoran airport. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Minesweeper Ceremony. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Saluting from the speakers platform during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HYMAN G. RICKOVER (SSN 709) are, left to right: Vice Admiral Bernard M. Kauderer, Commander, Submarine Force, Atlantic Fleet; Captain R. Fox, Supervisor of Shipbuilding; Admiral Steven A. White, CHIEF of Naval Materiel; Representative Charles E. Bennett, D-Florida; and Captain Fredrik H.M. Spruitenburg, Commanding Officer of the HYMAN G. RICKOVER. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photo collection prints Anefo Rousel. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection of photo collection prints Anefo Rousel, photo number 157-0489. 1956

Poll photo collection. Netherlands Antilles and Suriname at the time of the royal visit of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard in 1955. Sailors in the port of Willemstad awaiting the arrival of HM Kruiser de Ruyter. October 18, 1955. Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles, Willemstad

Elsevier photo collection. HR. Ms. Torpedo boat hunter "Evertsen" home Korea Netherlands. "Sundays," crew poses container. 8, 1951. Korea

Working visit of a Delegation of the Landschap Committee for Defense from the House of Representatives to the Mining Service (MD). The Commission is on board HR. Ms. Harlingen (1984-2003). The Commission is supervised by the Chef of the Commander of the Sea Night in the Netherlands (CZMNED), Commandeur (CDR) G.C.F. Beerse and the commander of the MD, Captain at sea (KTZ) B. Soetering. The Commission shall include: 4th of the right, A. Ploeg, VVD, President of the Commission; 2nd from the right, presumably H. Vos, PvdA; 6th from the right, J.H. Van den Berg, CDA, 7th from the right, A.W. Paulis, PvdA. On the back seen, 1st from the left, presumably the commander of the MD, KTZ B. Soetering and next to the Commission, 2nd of the left, the Chef czmned CDR G.C.F. Beerse.

Poll photo collection. Netherlands Antilles and Suriname at the time of the royal visit of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard in 1955. The royal couple walks along the honorary guard in the port of Willemstad. October 18, 1955. Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles, Willemstad

The crewmen of the guided missile destroyer USS CHANDLER (DDG-996), march aboard, during its commissioning ceremonies. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-85-10774. Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit Admiral Pinke on North Sumatra. Belawan deli: On November 6, the vice brought Admiraal A.S. Pinke, commander of naval power in Ned.-Indie, a visit to Belawan and Medan. After his arrival per Catalina flight, the vice admiral was welcomed by the Terr. TVs. TR. CDT. of NRD.-Sumatra, Colonel P. Scholten and the Marine Commander in Belawan, the LT. at sea I, P. Stroeve .. November 6, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection prints Anefo Rousel. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection of photo collection prints Anefo Rousel, photo number 157-0570. 1956

Last execution of Hr.Ms. Dolphin (1960-1985). In the presence of crew and former commanders, Commander Underzienstienst Kaptin at sea J. Kleijn has a speech before Hr.Ms. Dolphin is definitively delivered. Torpedo ship hr.ms. Mercuur (1972-1987) is moored next to Hr.Ms. Dolphin.

Port Security's a Coast Guard Job. Bombs Away -- First step in dropping blockbusters on the enemy is getting them to Allied airbases for the the bombardiers. Here a U.S. Coast Guard shore patrolman watches the 2,000-pound death capsules hoisted aboard ship. A large detail of Coast Guardsman constantly patrol the docks as a precaution against sabotage.

Anefo photo collection. Arrival troop ship in Rotterdam. January 12, 1950. Rotterdam, South Holland

Vogtland, Germany: c. 1926 Recent heavy snowfalls have caused the Red Cross to call up its reserves, of which a quartet is shown here with their portable ambulance on skis.

Fylgia (depicted name).Fylgia (depicted name)

Group photo Torpedo school Boerenverdriet 1973.

Home and welcome in March 1989 in Den Helder van de Mijnenhager Hr.Ms. Urk (1986-) After a mission in the Persian Gulf. With gray / white hair The Minister of Defense (1988-1989) Prof. Dr.H.c. F. Bolkestein (1933-).

DN-SN-89-03391. Base: USS Coronado (AGF 11)

English prisoners of war aboard Queen Victoria. Damage: discoloration, folding.

HR.MS guided arms factory. De Ruyter, moored behind Amsterdam Central Station, while firing 101 salute shots on the occasion of the inauguration of H.M. Queen Beatrix.

Empire Games ..General Auckland 1950. January 17, 1950. (Photo by Reuter Photo)

An honor guard stands at parade rest during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser VALLEY FORGE (CG 50). Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-85-03553. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Visit To An Anti-aircraft Ship, England, 1940 Two ratings look through the sights of a pint five multiple machine gun on board an anti-aircraft ship, somewhere in England, 1940. The crew is closed up.

One of A Kind (Third of Ten) -- Getting the hang of ship's compass which differs from those on planes are the skipper, 1st Lt. Alvin Garner (Right) and the Bosun, S/Sgt. Robert E. Sjosten, who wears a Navy Hat. September 3, 1951. (Photo by ACME).

Anefo photo collection. Arrival in Rotterdam of the M.S "Intrapora" from the Dutch East Indies. Corporal Capture in conversation with an information officer of the Royal Navy. In addition to him, adopted son Rawi. 28 June 1947. Rotterdam, South Holland

DN-SN-89-04594. Base: USS Missouri (BB 63) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Attending the christening and launch of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51), from left to right are RADM (lower half) George N. Gee, RADM Alvin B. Koeneman, VADM John W. Nyquist, retired ADM Thomas H. Moorer, ADM David E. Jeremiah, retired ADM Arleigh Burke, Roberta Burke, Mrs. Milton Miles, ADM Carlisle A.H. Trost, retired ADM James D. Watkins, RADM James B. Greene Jr., retired ADM James L. Holloway III and VADM Peter M. Hekman Jr. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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