Naval Operations in History

Black and white images of naval personnel during historical operations, showcasing ceremonies, ship maintenance, and wartime activities.

Vintage photograph. Marine staff Sergeant clearing a plane to the line where the ship will be parked in a special area

The English commander of seaworld forces, Admiral Sir Roderick MC Grigor, goes from board in Rotterdam from HMS Diamond. Part of the AVDKM 530371 and 530376 to 530378 object series.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War While in port the opportunity is taken to paint and smarten up the Norwegian destroyer KNM MANSFIELD.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HM King George VI going up some steps to the bridge of HMS ANSON during a visit to the Home Fleet at Scapa Flow. Note the eight barrelled two pounder pom-pom gun behind him.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Festivities in Padang because of the annual stay of the U-Brigade in Central Sumatra. Leg truck from Radio Pandang. Two soldiers at the car. November 28, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Padang, Sumatra

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Naval "War" In The AtlanticThe "Red" (Home Fleet) and "Blue" (Mediterranean) fleet fought several "actions" during the combined fleet exercises in the Atlantic.Anti-aircraft gunners aboard H.M.S. "Revenge" wearing gas-masks as they work with guns during the masses air attacks on the "Red". March 15, 1938. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Taking out dead, 7th Ave., 9/22/15

These Are The Ships And The Men Who Deliver Oil To The Allies -- If the enemy is sighted, the guns swing into action. December 11, 1944. (Photo by Interphoto News Pictures, Inc.).

Vintage photograph. Marine staff Sergeant clearing a plane to the line where the ship will be parked in a special area

A Lewis double layout A / B from a Dutch auxiliary mine sweeper in W.O. II

Installing an Anti-Aircraft Gun

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

USS Indiana (BB-1) - Guns - Navy Yard, New York , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Fishing inspection in the North Sea with the frigate of predator class Hr.Ms. Wolf (F 817) (1954-1984) (EX-USS PCE 1607). The Seindek.

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

DN-SN-86-06857. Base: USS Preserver (ARS 8) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A 293 (242) AVR antennae on board HMS SWIFTSURE at Scapa Flow.

S66-34101 (6 June 1966) --- The Gemini-9 spacecraft, with astronauts Thomas P. Stafford and Eugene A. Cernan still inside, is hoisted aboard the aircraft carrier USS Wasp. Gemini-9 splashed down only 3.5 miles from the big recovery ship at 9 a.m. (EST), June 6, 1966, 345 miles east of Cape Kennedy, to conclude a 72-hour, 21-minute mission in space.

Information office radio broadcaster Dutch Guinea. Polls coast. October 1956. Guinea

Volunteer Port Security on duty, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

North Africa-Metal covering, or better known as "skin," one of the vital materials used in patch work, is carefully removed from fuselage of B-17, leaving this pattern design of the metal framework.

Cruise of aspirant reserve officers (AROs) aboard the patrol vessel of the Balder-Class Hr.Ms. Freyer (P 804) (1954-1986) (EX-SC 1629). On the open bridge.

These Mustang pilots of the 9th AF examine a gun they knocked out during a mission from their English bases. Now they are based at this captured German airfield somewhere in France. Manning the gun is 2d Lt. Richard F. Poole, Wilson, N.C. At left

Royal Air Force Coastal Command, 1939-1945. An aircrew sergeant photographing vessels from the port gun hatch of a Short Sunderland Mark I of No. 210 Squadron RAF, while escorting a troop convoy. He is using a hand-held Type F.24 aerial camera fitted with a 14-inch focal lens.

DN-SN-85-09515. State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

Work (clean ship) of crew members recorded while making a report on board cruiser Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (C 801), 1955.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The Captain on the bridge of HMS SUFFOLK while shadowing BISMARCK. The Captain does not leave the bridge on these occasions; here he is seen having a sandwich for his lunch.

Anefo photo collection. Navy Navy Anefo London series. Gunboat HR. Ms. "Flores" takes invasion France .. 1944. France, Normandy

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Mr Sutton. From album: Cable expedition Gotland - Dalarö in 1898.

Lt. Jack Rowlett, foreground, of Great Bend, Kansas, directs traffic at a fighter station, somewhere in England, from an improvised control tower made from a 6x6 truck.

Anefo photo collection. Perse excursion Shooting exercise on the "Argis" Den Helder. May 2, 1949. Navy base Den Helder

Warranty section of HR. Ms. The seven provinces (1953-1975) from April 6 to June 2, 1954. Moored in Willemstad, Curacao. Commander, Captain at sea G.B.M. Van Erkel (left) and the first officer, captain-lieutenant at sea R.M. Crommelin (right), on the bridge circulation on port. Is part of the Object series AVDKM 540216 to 540344, portion AVDKM 540276 to 540287.

08/31/1922. Saint Sebastian. In the corvette "Nautilius". HM the King (X) witnesses the Maneuvers Performed by the Marine Guards Crew of the Corvette.

Anefo photo collection. Arrival SW. Professor Dr. W. Loffler. May 10, 1961

Fishing inspection in the North Sea with the frigate of predator class Hr.Ms. Wolf (F 817) (1954-1984) (EX-USS PCE 1607). The Seindek.

Crewmen move a pallet of two 16-inch projectiles across the deck of the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63). Ammunition is being offloaded after the ship's return from the Persian Gulf following the cease-fire that ended Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anti-submarine Patrol, Aboard Hmt Stoke City. November 1942. A constant vigil of sky and ocean for aircraft and U-boats.

Oscar II (depicted - name).Oscar II (depicted - name)

Bringing parrott gun into position on board gun boat "Mendota," July 10, 1864. Title from item, No. 20, Published in: "War" chapter of the ebook Great Photographs from the Library of Congress, 2013. Artillery (Weaponry), Union, 1860-1870, Gunboats, Union, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Equipment & supplies, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Naval operations.

SN Daniel Bezpalko stands watch on the fantail of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) during FLEET EX 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

V 5737. Thule (depicted - name)

The Tug' To the Ground Crew the Tractor That Pulls Or Pushes Giant Bombers Into Or Out of Hangers

I Norrköping shoulder carrier.Norrköping (pictured - name)

A KM diver ready to do ship bodies.

Z.K.H. Prins visits the airbase in his capacity as inspector general of the Royal Netherlands Air Force.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival Grote Beer in Sabang and Belawan. Arrival of the Groote Beer troop ship in the port of Belawan with a large detachment repayment flops from the Netherlands. The army commander, Lieutenant General S.H. Track, who arrived in Medan yesterday, went on board .. May 5, 1949. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Officers and crewmen stand watch in the pilot house of a Unitas XX ship during phase four of the exercise. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt Waving his hat at passing War Ships from the deck of the S.S. Mayflower, Oyster Bay, New York, USA, 1903

Photo tone photo tone in Harlingen with, among others, Hr. Ms. Wolf (1954-1984, EX-US PCE 1607). Views at the 7.6 cm cannon. Is part of the AVDKM 540608 to 540619 object series.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A 12-pounder 12 hundredweight gun and crew as mounted in HM Trawlers. One of the crew members is placing a shell into the breech of the gun whilst the crew mate standing next to him is holding the explosive charge to be placed behind the shell. An empty cartridge can be seen just about to strike the deck, whilst another man stands ready with another shell.

Z.K.H. Prins visits the airbase in his capacity as inspector general of the Royal Netherlands Air Force.

Utter (depicted - name).Utter (depicted - name)

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Captain top bridge looks air. 1943. Britain

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Passing 4.7 inch projectiles through the hatch of a Landing Craft Gun (Large) (LCG(L)) during an invasion rehearsal off the Isle of Wight. Note the crew wearing anti-flash clothing.

Visit Of Prince of Wales To Australia. January 01, 1920.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War RAF airmen swapping experiences with a few of the ship's crew on the focsle of a merchant vessel..

Anefo photo collection. First post Diaconessen Hospital Beaten in Overtoomse Veld. September 23, 1965

Aircraft, Burma, India &Maintenance, PAINTING &WASHING War

The Royal Navy during the Second World War- the Dieppe Raid, August 1942 A 20 mm Oerlikon Mark I gun on board a destroyer in action with enemy aircraft during the Combined Operations daylight raid on Dieppe. Both the crew are wearing anti-flash gear.

Demonstrations aboard the mine hunter HR.MS.DRUNEN (M 818)

Anefo photo collection. Arrival HMS Fregat Cerden in The Hague. November 20, 1953. The Hague, South Holland

Semaphor signals with signal flags through a sailor aboard an Evertse class (1945-1963) torpedo boat hunter, 1956.

We Chart The Seas Of The World - Leading Seaman Gifford, a Surveying Recorder, checking the Eckman Current meter used for measuring the rate and direction of tidal streams. September 01, 1951.

WRNS Boarding Officers With the Naval Control Service- the work of the Women's Royal Naval Service, UK, 1944.

Anefo photo collection. Rijksweg 13 put into use by Minister Korthals. October 27, 1959

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Aircraft handling parties learn how to make the Vought-Sikorsky Kingfisher secure on the flight deck on board HMS PEGASUS. She was originally named ARK ROYAL, and is now used as a catapult training ship for Fleet Air Arm personnel such as pilots, observers, air-gunners, catapult-officers and crane operators, at Lamlash, Scotland.

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The Royal Navy during the Second World War A sailor asleep by the wheel on board HMS KELVIN.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The gun crew of a .5 inch four barrelled Vickers gun at their quarter on board HMS LONDON. Note the long belts of ammunition hanging off the two men.

Anefo photo collection. Crew members marine ship, including Indonesian sailors. 1945. Kotanica, Dutch East Indies

Sweden (depicted - name).Sweden (depicted - name)

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Mrs Lily Turner, a Plater's helper, working on a minesweeping trawler at Greenock as a plate is lowered into position.

"ON A WING AND A PRAYER"-A 9th Air Service Command Advanced Air Depot, England: With the guns of America's deadliest fighter plane bristling from his make-shift pulpit, Chaplain Solon L. Cole of Beaumont, Tex., delivers a Sunday sermon to officers

Anefo photo collection. Departure Volendam to Indonesia with soldier Carlien. September 28, 1949. Indonesia, Indonesia, Volendam

Crown Prince of Sweden. 1925, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Photo moment of the arrival of HR. Ms. Walrus (1953-1971) in Rotterdam. On the photo are recognizable from right to left: Vice-Miraal Burghard, His Royal Highness Prince Bernhard, Marine Minister Staff (behind Microphone), Vice-Admiraal de Booy (behind Staff) and Lieutenant -

These Marines didn't even leave their machine guns long enough to eat during a lull in the battle. Instead, they hastily gulped sandwiches without leaving their stations. 1942, PACIFIC Theater.

Functional report made on board HR. Ms. Tromp (1948-1954). Marinier gives maintenance of the 7.6 cm gun. Is part of Object series AVDKM 530024 up to 530050.

Mechanics Of The 79Th Fighter Group, Based At Capodichino, Italy, Repair A Curtiss P-40 Warhawk.

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

Princess Beatrix brings an introductory visit to various parts of the Royal Navy. Departure from Hr.Ms. Seaparent (1950-1971), a training ship for submarine control.

A view of the cockpit of the Boeing B-17 "Memphis Belle."

Training Kikvorsman in Den Oever. Testing the equipment before diving.

Fishing inspection in the North Sea with the frigate of predator class Hr.Ms. Wolf (F 817) (1954-1984) (EX-USS PCE 1607). Control aboard the Stella Maris.

12/31/1916. From the French Navy. Unloading of Ammunition from the Battleship "Condorcet", before transferring the ship to the dock for Repair (in Toulon).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Tjililitan airport at Batavia various activities. Mechanic engaged in a motor from a P-51 Mustang. February 1947. Batavia, Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Java, Dutch East Indies

Aircraft, Burma, India & Operations , Naga Headhunters War

Information office radio broadcaster Dutch Guinea. mate, W. Schuurman, makes cutlery. December 1953. Guinea

07/31/1912. D.Alfonso.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Infantry v Klil and 4th Eskadron armored cars in the Bandoeng area. Director armored car. July 1947. Bandung, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. The Minister of War and Marine, Ir. C. Staff, visited new warships in Rotterdam with the Defense Committee. The visitors aboard the mine sweep HR. Ms. "Index". January 4, 1955. Rotterdam, South Holland

Captain Luigi Bianchi on the 'Turbine' destroyer, sunk in the Apulian waters, Italy, World War I, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XLII, No 30, July 25, 1915.

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