Naval Operations and Naval Vessels

A collection of naval vessels including guided missile cruisers and support ships in open waters, showcasing military readiness and operations at sea.

DN-SC-90-01679. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard (amidships) view of the Soviet "Krivak II" class guided missile frigate REZVY (FFG 942) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-88-10217. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An elevated starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard beam view of the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD 13) undergoing an overhaul at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-03697. Base: Persian Gulf

The US Navy (USN) Knox Class Frigate USS COOK (FF 1083) (foreground) and USN Forrestal Class Aircraft Carrier USS RANGER (CV 61) underway. Airborne is a H-3 Seaking helicopter. (Exact Date Shot Unknown). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The Canadian frigate HMCS TERRA NOVA (F-259) refuels from the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) as the vessels are underway off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise RimPac '88. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '88 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-87-06569. Country: Unknown

A port view of the guided missile destroyer USS BERKELEY (DDG-15) underway near the coast. Country: South Korea

An aerial view of the Dutch heavy lift ship Mighty Servant II transporting the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58). The frigate was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port quarter view of the guided missile destroyer USS CHANDLER (DDG-996) with crewmen manning the rail during commissioning ceremonies. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Tugs assist the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) along the Elizabeth River on its transit to Naval Base Norfolk for decommissioning. Base: Norfolk, Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

010922-N-3560G-003. Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63)

A port bow view of the frigate USS GLOVER (FF-1098) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An aerial port bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) firing a broadside to starboard from the ship's Mark 7, 16-inch, 50-caliber guns during its shakedown cruise. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

M-113 armored personnel carriers fill the pierside staging area next to the frigate USS FRANCIS HAMMOND (FF-1067). The M-113s are being loaded aboard the Ready Reserve Force ship SS CAPE HORN (T-AKR-5068) for shipment back to the United States at the conclusion of the joint U.S./South Korean Exercise Team Spirit '87. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '87 Base: Pusan Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

A view of the AN/SPS-40 air search radar aboard the Austin class amphibious transport dock USS OGDEN (LPD-5). Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-02313. Base: Fort Lauderdale State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial starboard quarter view (140 degrees off centerline) of the guided missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG-64) underway at high speed during builder's sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-90-03980. Base: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-08160. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-04949. Base: Kiel Country: West Germany (FRG)

The destroyer USS JOHN RODGERS (DD 982), left, and the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH 2) lie tied up at the Metro Machine Company's Imperial Docks for overhaul work. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the destroyer USS FORREST SHERMAN (DD-931) alongside an aircraft carrier during an underway replenishment. Country: Unknown

A port bow view of the frigate USS COOK (FF-1083) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard beam view of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40) as it waits in the Great Bitter Lake to complete its transit of the Suez Canal. The ship is heading for the Red Sea to support Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Egypt (EGY)

USS Missouri at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA

DN-SC-85-04384. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of SA-N-6 vertical missile launchers and SS-N-19 cruise missile launchers on the bow of the Soviet Kirov class nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser KALININ.. Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED)

The amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) lies in dry dock for repairs to a hole in its starboard bow caused by an Iraqi mine. The TRIPOLI struck the mine on February 18 while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. The ship was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR)

A bow view of the guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG 29) underway in rough seas during 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: Unknown

Coast Guard security personnel in a Sea Raider utility craft pass the bow of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) as they patrol the harbor during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR)

The destroyer USS O'BANNON (DD-987), left, is moored alongside two Russian vessels during its port call, part of an ongoing exchange between the navies of the United States and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48) is also visiting Severomorsk. Base: Severomorsk Naval Base Country: Russia (RUS)

DN-SC-87-06990. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

HR.MS guided arms factory. De Ruyter (1976-2001) and the mine-fighting vessel Hr.Ms. Zierikzee (1987).

The battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) fires a round from one of the Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber guns in its No. 3 turret during Operation Desert Storm. The ship's target is an Iraqi artillery battery in southern Kuwaiti. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: USS Wisconsin(BB 64)

DN-ST-86-11163. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters line the deck of the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) while crew members raise the American flag on the vessel's stern upon its arrival in port. The IWO JIMA is among the U.S. Navy ships deployed to the region in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR)

DM-ST-86-08341. Country: Unknown

A port bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) as it lies tied up at the pier for its decommissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An starboard quarter view of the guided missile frigate ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG-49) underway during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-86-11492. Country: Unknown

The Finnish mine warfare ship HAMEENMAA (02) leads the procession as multinational navy ships pass in review during the conclusion on Phase 1 of A stern view of the various multinational navy ships participating in exercise Baltic Operations '94 (BALTOPS 94). Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC OPERATIONS '94 Country: Baltic Sea

DN-SC-87-11550. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The large harbor tugs WAUWATOSA (YTB 775) and NIANTIC (YTB 781) maneuver the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63) into port. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

The battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) is assisted out of port by tugs as crewmen man the rails. Base: Fort Lauderdale State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-86-03385. Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial bow view of the guided missile frigate BOONE (FFG-28) as Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation conducts sea trials. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The guided missile missile frigate USS COPELAND (FFG 25) passes by Naval Submarine Base. Base: San Diego Harbor State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-06042. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Sailors man the rails and a garland decorates the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) as a commercial harbor tug maneuvers the vessel into port. The TRIPOLI suffered hull damage when it struck an Iraqi mine on February 18, 1991 while patrolling in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. The vessel underwent repair in Bahrain and then completed its deployment before returning to Naval Station, San Diego. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rail aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) as it prepares to dock at a pier. Base: Portsmouth Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

DN-SC-89-00594. Base: Unknown

DN-SC-87-05363. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Large harbor tugs escort the Soviet destroyer Boyevoy as the ship, along with two other Soviet Pacific Fleet vessels, approaches Naval Station, San Diego, for a five-day goodwill visit. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard view of the guided missile frigate ELROD (FFG-55) underway during sea trials. Country: Unknown

A port beam of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) underway. Base: Augusta Bay Country: Sicily (SIC)

DN-SC-89-06100. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Patrol vessels Ms Hr.Ms. Freyr (P 804) (1954-1986). Removed 28-11-1986. Since 15-02-1987 on loan through the sea grading corps (ZKK) Gouda, 11-11-2003 donated.

DN-SC-89-06414. Base: Unknown

A commercial tug escorts the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) as the ship approaches Naval Air Station, North Island. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS WAINWRIGHT (CG-28) undergoing overhaul at the Metro Machine Company Imperial Docks.. Base: Elizabeth River, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA)

DN-ST-86-03503. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '85 Country: Baltic Sea

A starboard bow view of the salvage ship USS RECOVERY (ARS-43) underway. Country: Unknown

DN-SN-89-01512. Country: Unknown

Port bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) passing through the Gaillard Cut as it transits the canal. State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

The S-Frigate Hr.Ms. Callemburgh (1979-1994)

USS Wisconsin

The amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) lies tied up at the ship repair facility for rehabilitation work. Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN)

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

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser GETTYSBURG (CG-64) on the ways prior to its christening and launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works shipyard. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rails aboard the guided missile cruiser USS CHOSIN (CG-65) as the vessel moves past the USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL. The CHOSIN is taking part in an observance commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-12761. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port bow view of the patrol combatant missile hydrofoils USS GEMINI (PHM-6), left and the USS AQUILA (PHM-4) moored to a pier. The GEMINI's foils are deployed. Base: Naval Air Station, Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial view of a Pegasus-class Hydrofoil Patrol combatant Missile ship (PHM) underway. Navy hydrofoils are regularly used on Joint Task Force 4 drug interdiction missions. Country: Unknown

A fireboat spouts fountains of water during the homecoming of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62). The ship is returning to home port after 11 months at sea. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rails aboard the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS ARKANSAS (CGN-41) as the ship enters Pearl Harbor channel.. State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

A starboard view of the guided missile frigate KAUFFMAN (FFG-59) as it passes an old fort on the Kennebec river while en route to sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Crew members surround the Mark 7 16-inch/50 caliber guns from the No. 1 turret aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) as the vessel returns to home port following deployment. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG 59), left, and the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57) lie tied up beside one another at the end of a Soviet navy pier. The two US Navy ships are in Vladivostok for a four-day goodwill visit. Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

DN-SC-85-07290. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 7, 2022) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) transits through the San Francisco Bay during the parade of ships as part of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2022, Oct. 7, 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's 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.

Well-wishers standing on a pier to view the arrival of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group watch as the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) passes by. The battle group is returning to Mayport after being deployed in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port side view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) at sunset. Base: Puerto Caldera Country: Costa Rica (CRI)

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is moored to the submerged deck of the heavy lift ship SUPER VERVANT 3 in preparation for transportation to the Middle East. The SUPER SERSVANT 3 will transport the Leader and other minesweepers to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65), which will also be deploying to the Middle East, is moored in the background. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-00970. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING 86 Base: USS Iowa (BB 61) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Sailors man the rails aboard the destroyer tender USS PUGET SOUND (AD-38) as the vessel arrives in port. The PUGET SOUND has returned to Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A stern view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) conducting a gunnery demonstration during NATO exercise Baltic Operations '85. Subject Operation/Series: NATO EXERCISE BALTIC OPERATIONS '85 Country: Baltic Sea

DN-ST-89-08271. Base: Shanghai Country: China (CHN)

The large harbor tug ANTIGO (YTB-792) maneuvers the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) into port as the vessel approaches Naval Station, Charleston. The ship is returning from service in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-07300. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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