Naval Operations at Sea

Black and white photographs of various naval ships operating in the ocean, depicting historical maritime military activities.

The Ship That Found The Sunken Affray Marking The Spot With Buoys -- An serial view today showing the salvage vessel Reglain laying buoys to mark the spot beneath which she found the sunken British submarine Affray, near Hurd Deep, off Alderney, Channel Islands.The submarine is lying 258 feet beneath the surface. It may take days or weeks before divers solve the riddle of how the submarine came to grief with loss of 75 officers and men 59 days ago. The British Admiralty cannot yet decide whether an attempt will be made to salvage the submarine which is resting on the mud in a channel where there are strong tides and weather conditions are bad. June 15, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper).

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HMS Mauritius, a Fiji Class Cruiser at Sea. August 1942. HMS MAURITIUS, escorting the QUEEN MARY, which is now used as a troopship.

Anefo photo collection. Inspection. February 25, 1949

A port quarter view of the Dutch frigate HR MS CALLENBURGH (F-808) underway during FLEET EX 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The Ship That Found The Sunken Affray Marking The Spot With Buoys -- An serial view today showing the salvage vessel Reglain laying buoys to mark the spot beneath which she found the sunken British submarine Affray, near Hurd Deep, off Alderney, Channel Islands.The submarine is lying 258 feet beneath the surface. It may take days or weeks before divers solve the riddle of how the submarine came to grief with loss of 75 officers and men 59 days ago. The British Admiralty cannot yet decide whether an attempt will be made to salvage the submarine which is resting on the mud in a channel where there are strong tides and weather conditions are bad. June 15, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper).

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Vosper MTB 224 of the 21st Flotilla at speed. The Flotilla was based at Felixstowe and commanded by Lieutenant George J Macdonald DSO, DSC and two bars, RNZNVR of Wellington, New Zealand.

The Canadian frigate HMCS FRASER (DDE-223) maintains station off the starboard quarter of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7) during an underway replenishment operation. The Baltic to participate in NATO Exercise Teamwork "92. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK '92 Country: North Atlantic Ocean

British destroyer HMS Tenedos, underway at speed.

The Frigate Hr.Ms. Van Speijk (F 805) seen from the flagship of Practenmaleel 5 Cruiser Hr.Ms. The Seven Provinces (C 802), 1957.

Italian convoy sailing towards North Africa 1941. 22 October 1941

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Battle Station of the Atlantic -- United States naval cooperation in keeping the Atlantic seaboard cleared of submarines is symbolized by this photo taken forward from the after dockhouse of a U.S. destroyer. It shows the destroyer's machine-gun nest (center) and torpedo tubes and single depth-charge projectors at right, with a patrolling blimp in foreground. September 7, 1942. (Photo by Interphoto News Pictures, Inc.).

Duikers and Kikvorsmen demonstrations at the diving center of the Royal Navy in Den Oever. Kikvorsmen jump through the rubber boat in a row in the water and will later pick up again by a fast sailing ship.

A utility landing craft (LCU 1655) approaches the beach as an assault takes place during the AHUAS TARA II (BIG PINE) operation. Subject Operation/Series: AHUAS TARA II (BIG PINE) Base: Puerto Castilla Country: Honduras (HND)

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS ARGUS operating off the North African coast during combined operations for the 'Torch' landings.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War An Atlantic convoy on its way to Great Britain seen from under the guns of B turret on board the battleship HMS KING GEORGE V. The four 14 inch guns of A turret can be seen in the foreground.

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Adel breasts of the sailing training ship for upcoming naval officers at the Royal Institute for the Navy (KIM): Hr.Ms. Urania (Y 8050) (H 31) (1938-2004) also sail on board the frigate Hr.Ms. The inhabitant of Zeeland. An extensive travelogue can be read from page 52 in the Jaarboek Koninklijke Marine 1964 under the heading practical time. Hr.ms. De Zeeuw (F 810) (1951-1964) (EX-USS EISNER: DE-192), a frigate of the Bitter class, has just launched a depth bomb.

War game-Bow of SEATTLE at full speed

Built in Australia for the Royal Australian Navy, a new destroyer was recently put through gruelling trials off the N.S.W. coast. The stern wash created by the vessel at full speed. January 16, 1944.

Formation of 4 shallow water tenderloins of mine-powered squadron 205. In the creation direction, right; Hr.ms. Van Moppes (1960-1982), behind; Hr.ms. Van Straelen (1960-1982), for; Hr.ms. Bussemaker (1960-1983) and left; Hr.ms. Chömpff (1960-1981). The crew stood on the aft deck for the steampast. Steampast on the occasion of 60 years of mining service.

The End of the British Aircraft Carrier, HMS Eagle, Whilst on Convoy Duty To Malta. 19 August 1942. HMS EAGLE listing to port after being torpedoed.

HMS Hood HMS HOOD in the middle distance, silhouetted under a 15 inch gun of HMS RENOWN, circa 1940.

Pilots in the open bridge of the flight deck on board the aircraft carrier HMS ARGUS, in line astern with other ships of Force H in the Mediterranean, 1942. Pilots awaiting zero hour to take off in the open bridge of the flight deck on board the aircraft carrier HMS ARGUS. The carrier HMS EAGLE can be seen in the background. These ships are operating in the Mediterranean as part of Force H.

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Caption: "on board dutch tanker" on board Dutch tanker. October 1943. Britain

Torpedo blast from ships at sea, 1933 Torpedo blast from ships at sea. Impact. In the foreground, a ship is visible with crew.

HMS Cairo Underway.

Midge Sub-The British midget submarine XE-7, designed to attack enemy shipping in enemy harbors, cruises today in Chesapeake Bay, where it is engaged in joint operations with the U.S.Atlantic Fleet amphibious Force. Midge Chesapeake - A British midget submarine designed shipping in enemy harbours cruising in Bay where it is engaged in manoeuvres with the U.S. Atlantic Fleet Amphibious Force. August 29, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Lying alongside a supply ship at Scapa Flow the submarine HMS SPITEFUL takes in stores and torpedoes.

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Anefo photo collection. Fleet exercise in the North Sea (on board "De Ruyter"). Fleet exercises. June 15, 1956

A bow view of the fleet oiler USS WILLAMETTE (AO-180) underway. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

Photograph of Ernie Pyle Being Transferred by Breeches Buoy from the USS Cabot (CVL-28) to the USS Moale (DD-693)

A stern view of the guided missile destroyer SCOTT (DDG-995) underway during sea trials off the coast of Pascagoula, Miss. The ship was built by Ingalls Shipbuilding. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

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Surrendering of light burdens and people between cruiser Hr.Ms. The seven provinces (C 802, foreground, flagship of Smaleeld 5) and the submarine harr.ms. Friesland (D 812), June 1957.

Anefo photo collection. Navy Navy Anefo London series. Series: Dutch engine-timed boats MTB Britain. sea. July 1944. Britain

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The Royal Navy during the Second World War View looking forward from the bridge of HMS RODNEY in rough seas, showing two of the three 16 inch turrets trained on either beam, the barrels of the third turret can be seen in the foreground. Water can be seen coming up over the bow.

The German Navy in the Second World War A German R-boat motor minesweeper on patrol in the English Channel, c. 1940.

Sea of JapanSoviet Kotlin Class Destroyer Besslednyi. Sea of Japanthe Soviet Kotlin Class Destroyer Besslednyi departs following a collision with the US Destroyer USS Walker (DD-517).

Britannia Rules The Mediterranean - A picture before which Italy's proud boasts of "an Italian lake" are ludicrous.The watchful confidence of the British Navy is expressed in the attitude of the torpedo-rating with giant triple torpedo tubes swung outboard for action. Other units of the Fleet are seen on the skyline as they sweep the Mediterranean. January 09, 1941. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Anefo photo collection. Fleet exercise in the North Sea (on board "De Ruyter"). Fleet exercise in the North Sea (on board "De Ruyter"). June 15, 1956. North Sea

DN-SN-87-07368. Country: Unknown

En Route To Nettuno Beach--Two American Soldiers and a sailor watch the Allied convoy form Another ship inline while En Route to invade Italy below Rome. March 13, 1944. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Utility landing craft carrying U.S. Marines and supplies leave the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD-13). U.S. Marines have been assigned to Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force following a confrontation between Israeli forces and the Palestine Liberation Organization. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)

Command transfer at the Mining Service (MD). The Separating Commander, Captain at sea (KTZ) D.J. Van den Hat gets a sailing farewell or an observant of mine-powered vessels. KTZ D.J. Van den Hat stands on starboard bridge wing of Alkmaar-Class Tripartite Mine hunter, Hr.Ms. Alkmaar (1983-2000). To the right next to him is the new commander of the MD, Captain at Zee R.H. from Spall. Mine-fighting vessels sail into Kiellinie along Hr.Ms. Alkmaar. Frontly, the tripartite mine hunter of the Alkmaar class, Hr.Ms. Harlingen (1984-2003) with behind the tripartite mine hunter of the Alkmaar class, Hr.Ms. Makkum (1985). The crews are attached to port side in accordance with the parade roller.

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HMS Empire Ocean Underway.

Aerial bow view of the anchored replenishment oiler USS ROANOKE (AOR 7). Country: Unknown

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Aerial starboard side view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) and the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41), background, underway with their task groups. The frigate USS REASONER (FF 1063 is underway in the foreground. (Substandard image). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Keeping A Weather-Eye Open -- Two important links in the chain of weather forecasting exchange greetings at a point 600 miles out in the Atlantic from Greenock, Scotland. Riding the heavy Atlantic seas is a former Navy corvette, now the meteorological ship "Weather Observer." Above her are seen the aircrews of demand-sugar, a Royal Air Force Halifax employed on the same task - weather observance. Each day at noon, ship and aircraft meet to exchange information by radio before the aircraft heads back to its base at Aldergrove, Northern Ireland. January 19, 1949. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

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DN-SN-88-04254. Base: Persian Gulf

HMS Tenedos Underway at speed.

War Prison exchange in Trelleborg. A man stands in the bow and looks out over the sea.

An aerial stern view of the ammunition ship USS SHASTA (AE-33) underway in San Francisco Bay. State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Royal Air Force 1939-1945- Coastal Command A Mosquito of the Banff Strike Wing in action in the Kattegat on 5 April 1945. There the Mosquitos discovered a convoy of seven ships evacuating Germans troops back to the Fatherland. In the ensuing attack a flak ship and a trawler were sunk, but one No 235 Squadron Mosquito struck a mast and spun into the sea, killing its crew. Losses among the embarked German troops were heavy.

Twin-mounted anti-aircraft guns reach skywards as an Australian built. January 05, 1943.

British Convoys during the First World War A Royal Navy convoy zig-zags through a danger zone in the Atlantic Ocean during the First World War.

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The Royal Navy during the Second World War The torpedo being hoisted inboard from a cutter, some of the crew steady it before it is lowered on to the deck of HMS DERWENT.

World War II: Suicide-bent, this pilot of a Japanese Zeke plane desperately tries to crash into the deck of U.S. Pacific Fleet warship. The cameraman catches the plane just before it ends its unsuccessful attack by crashing into the sea.

Biak Landing - Various craft of the U.S. Task Force that supported and made a land at Bosnek on the southeast tip of Biak Island. In the right foreground a "Water Buffalo," (landing vehicle - tracked) is heading for a jetty. It has just been released from the LST in the background and is being escorted by the craft in the center foreground. March 6, 1944. (Photo by Official U.S. Navy Photograph).

HMS KITE of the 2nd Escort Group depth charging a U-boat in the Atlantic, January 1944. HMS KITE joins in the depth charge attack and is dwarfed by the column of water which rises six-times her height.

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Taking On The Fuel For The War Game In The Pacific. The Netches (in centre) refuelling ship of the United States Navy, is shown refueling the USS Omaha and the Concord at Los Angeles Harbor preparatory to leaving for the greatest naval maneuvers in the history of the American Navy in the waters of the Pacific. April 30, 1935. (Photo by Wide World Photos, Inc.).

DN-SN-85-09528. State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

Shooting exercises from Kruiser Hr.Ms. The Seven Provinces (C 802), 1957.

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The Royal Navy during the Second World War During the Italian landings of 1943, several landing craft with reinforcements passing a Dido class cruiser on their way to shore at Taranto.

Photo collection Spaarnestad topics. Polish freedom fighters. Polish torpedo boat hunters work together with the British fleet. Torpedoes and anti-aircraft guns. November 30, 1939. Great Britain

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The air cushion landing craft LCAC-4 comes ashore during an amphibious warfare demonstration. Base: Tok Sok Ri Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

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A crash victim is carried from an SH-3H Sea King helicopter of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 11 (HS-11) on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). (Substandard image). Country: Unknown

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The British Rescue tug HMS KENIA, underway off Harwich

DN-SN-84-07924. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Aerial photo of the Hr.Ms supplies ship. Zuiderkruis (1975-2012, center front) that provides the Indonesian frigate Kri Abdul Halim Perdanakusuma (ex-evertsen, 1989) of fuel. In the background left the s-fregat hr.ms. Abraham Crijnsen (1983-1997) and on the right the S-FREGAT HR.MS. Van Kinsbergen (1980-1995).

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D-day - Allied Forces during the Invasion of Normandy 6 June 1944 British troops and US sailors manning 20mm gun positions on board USS LST-25 watch LCI(L) landing craft head towards the beaches of Gold assault area, 6 June 1944.

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Soldiers of the Brigade Lobith from the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee during their work on the Rhine.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS ARGONAUT steaming at high speed escorted by a Supermarine Spitfire.

Prinz Eugen Coming To U.S. -- Enroute to the United States for "study and experimentation", the German heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen lies at anchor, Jan. 15, off Spithead, England, after its trip from Bremen. Eight American naval officers and 85 enlisted men are manning the ship with the aid of Germans. The 18,460-ton cruiser, surrendered to the Allies at Copenhagen at the end of the war, was awarded to the U.S. At The Potsdam Conference. Its first stop in the U.S. will be at Boston, Mass. January 20, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Looking down on the six 14 inch guns of 'A' and 'B' turrets mounted on the focsle of HMS PRINCE OF WALES.

Photographs depicting military activities in France, May - June 1940. Included photographs of Rommel, Guderian, Dreuz, Bottcher, Italian General Garaboldi, Lucie Rommel, shots of Rommel with Hitler. Photographs of equipment and troops arriving and in action, from the personal collection of Rommel.

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