Naval Ships and Historic Ports

Black and white photographs depicting naval ships and activities at ports, showcasing historical maritime scenes from the mid-20th century.

Vintage Photograph. Troop ship leaving from Seattle port.

Anefo photo collection. Canadian torpedo boat hunters Huron and Micmac in Amsterdam. October 11, 1950. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Three crowns (depicted - name).Three crowns (depicted - name)

The diving slut Triton at the Rijkswerf in Den Helder. After the commissioning on August 5, 1964, Hr.Ms gets. Triton first name signal Y 8125 and later a 848.

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

Vintage Photograph. Troop ship leaving from Seattle port.

Anefo photo collection. Tunnel Element-I for the IJtunnel towards berth in the wood port. The tunnel element on the way to Houthaven. November 20, 1963

Mgb 8 and 10 Alongside dock.

Anefo photo collection. English fleet visit to Amsterdam. October 10, 1959. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Departure "Van Kinsbergen" from Rotterdam and "Willem van de Zaan". October 18, 1948. Rotterdam, South Holland

Fylgia (depicted - name).Fylgia (depicted - name)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC ships, landing craft. Large landing vessel, numbered 3. February 22, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

Anefo photo collection. Amsterdam has fleet visits from France, the fleet on the Westerdoksdijk. May 22, 1964. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Car ferry launch.Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

The Hoemskerck-Class Air Deason Fregat (L-Fregat), the Jacob van Heemskerck (1986-2004) arrives after a test run in the port of Den Helder. The ship has not yet been transferred to the royal navy and therefore does not yet carry a bow number. Cycling Type Coast Trail Boats, Hr.Ms. Wielingen (1968-1992) and Hr.Ms. Westgat (1968-1997)) Provide assistance. On the other side of the quay lies over starboard the standard frequency of the Kortenaer class (S-fregat) Hr.Ms. Piet Hein (1981-1998) moored. Both Hr.Ms. Piet Hein If the ship moored for this for this, the Geus carries. The ship will be hired on January 15, 1986 and will carry out the bow number F812.

Fylgia (depicted - name).Fylgia (depicted - name)

Anefo photo collection. Country day Aid legal authority in Dordrecht Batjan. September 2, 1950. Dordrecht

"Graveyard of Giants" Where Battleships Go For ScrapIn the foreground of this general view at Ward's scrapyard, is the hull of H.M.S. Rodney, behind is H.M.S. Nelson and H.M.S. Revenge."Abandon Hope All Ye That Enter Here" is the ironic warning over the entrance to the jetty of Messrs. Thomas Ward, ship breakers, of Inverkeithing, Scotland, and so far as warships are concerned, the phrase applies down to the last rivet.Wards are the biggest shipbreakers in Britain and one of the largest in the world. To their yards-and to others, such as Metal Industries, or Arnott and Young's come such flating giants as "Rodney", "Revenge", "Renown"; the "New York", once Hitler's "strength through ***** joy" liner, and many others. October 05, 1949. (Photo by Fox Photos).

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

Anefo photo collection. Brazilian school ship in Amsterdam "Custodio de Mello". October 2, 1962. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Port with doll in Gothenburg.

Departure from the "Groote Beer" troop ship with soldiers from Amsterdam to Dutch indie. Tugboats pull off the quay ship. Pay attention to the rusted hull of the ship through the salt water.

Anefo photo collection. American torpedojagers "Pardy" and "Bristol" in Amsterdam. November 16, 1948. America, Amsterdam

Anefo photo collection. Arrival HR. Ms. De Zeeuw Den Helder. July 9, 1951. Den Helder

Anefo photo collection. Series about the port of Amsterdam. February 28, 1961

Shrimp Boat A-Coming - One of the Royal Navy's smallest warships, Stickleback, a new Shrimp Class midget submarine, is newly pictured here. The Stickleback, launched from the Vickers Armstrong yards at Barrow-in-Furness at the end of last year, has now been joined by sister ships shrimp, Sprat and *****.The midget subs., manned by a crew of five, are 54 feet long and are fitted with a Perkins P6 diesel engine to provide the electrical propulsion power. July 19, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Queen Victoria (depicted - name), Sweden (depicted - name).Queen Victoria (depicted - name), Sweden (depicted - name)

Tugboat Heros launch.Heros (depicted name)

Anefo photo collection. Greek cargo ship Omonia 2 to Oranjewerf dragged fire in clearing with load of copra. April 13, 1966. Amsterdam

AFS-5 Concord , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Dutch carrier de Ruyter ***** construction *****. April 27, 1936. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

Anefo photo collection. Fire in Brazilian ship in port of Rotterdam. November 14, 1959. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. The launch of tanker "Esso La Guardia", C. van der Giessen & Zoonen's shipyards N.V., Krimpen aan den IJssel. January 16, 1954. Krimpen aan den IJssel

Arrival in March 1958 at the sub-sea service (OZD) at the Waalhaven in Rotterdam of the submarines Hr.Ms. Walrus (S 802, foreground) and Hr.Ms. Sea lion (S 803, background) After their journey to South America, where the Walrus was carried out by the Walrus in the context of the Dutch contribution to the geophysical year gravity measurements.

Anefo photo collection. Launching "Saxonhill" at the NDSM in Amsterdam. November 22, 1952. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Navy ship under construction, 28th July 1937. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Fleet days 1958 in Den Helder with O.A. The Fregatten Hr.Ms. Van Ewijck (F 808), Hr.Ms.de Zeeuw (F 810) and the Submarine hunter Hr.Ms. Friesland (D 812).

Anefo photo collection. Double launch in Alblasserdam in the north. March 28, 1961. Alblasserdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Three British frigates arrived in Amsterdam. April 19, 1963. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

V 5507. Thule (depicted - name)

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

HR. Ms. Jacob van Heemskerck (1940-1969) perming or merge. The ship had the name signal KV from 21-01-1947 to October 1950.

Dry Dock No. 4, First Vessel Docked - U.S.S. Utah. Glass Plate Negatives of the Construction and Repair of Buildings, Facilities, and Vessels at the New York Navy Yard.

Arrival of the Greek frigate HS Ierax (31, 1951, USA Bostwick Class) in the port of Amsterdam, 1958.

Dry Dock No. 4, First Vessel Docked - U.S.S. Utah. Glass Plate Negatives of the Construction and Repair of Buildings, Facilities, and Vessels at the New York Navy Yard.

Hr.MS accommodation ship. Thetis (A 887) (1985-0000), ID. 27-06-1985. T.B.V. Diving training in Den Oever

Warranty section of HR. Ms. The seven provinces (1953-1975) from April 6 to June 2, 1954. Arrival on Reason of Las Palmas. The so-called multi-role stood on the aft deck to lak off the stern. Is part of the Objects series AVDKM 540216 to 540344, portion AVDKM 540245 to 540251, excl 540246.

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

Communication of the submarine harr.ms. Amsterdam (D 819) at the construction site De Nederlandsche Dok en Scheepbouw Maatschappij (NDSM) in Amsterdam in April 1958.

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Nederlands Passenger ship employed troop transport Caption: "View ship". 1944. Canada

Dodge Truck is approaching a troop transport ship.Marechaussee is now represented. On the background a cargo ship named Psara. possibly chartered for transporting vehicles and material for the on-hand police action.

DD-757 Putnam , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Anefo photo collection. Latitude "Bengawan" for Indonesia at Werf Gusto in Schiedam. September 1, 1956. Schiedam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Three-quarters of tanker to the jetty at N.V. TankerCleaning in Schied. December 27, 1965. Schiedam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Dutch merchant fleet. SS "Streefkerk". 1940

Last entry hr.ms. Wolf.

Submarine hunter Hr.Ms. Gelderland (1955-1973) Departure from Den Helder

AGMR-1 Annapolis Inclining Experiment , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Anefo photo collection. Arrival of Galen in Den Helder. June 21, 1952

Submarine b-class Hr.Ms. Overijssel (1957-1982), departure to the Norwegian waters

Anefo photo collection. NDSM Greek ship "Proteus". November 13, 1954. Amsterdam

The Dutch cruiser "Javas" entering the harbour of Rotterdam. This is one of Holland's largest naval boats. The "Javas" was used to fire the salute when Princess Juliana's child was born. November 13, 1939.

M / s Portland in Oscarsdock.Portland (depicted - name)

Anefo photo collection. ships, arrival, greetings, quays. undated

The burning Liberian tanker Diane on the North Sea 20 miles west of Hoek van Holland.

DN-SN-85-04537. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Water shorts sand piston "Ahoy" sucks water from the Hoeksewaard in Oude Maas at Puttershoek. 12 February 1953. Puttershoek

Trafikaktiebolaget Grängesberg - Oxelösund Railways, TGOJ vessel "M/S Luossa".

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

Anefo photo collection. Adjustment HR. Ms. Mijnenweger "Grijpskerk" in Slikkerveer. November 16, 1956. Slikkerveer, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Willem van der Zaan from Antilles in Den Helder. August 1, 1956. Den Helder

Anefo photo collection. Submarine "Dolphin" from Noordpool back in Rotterdam. Submarine "Dolphin" from Noordpool back in Rotterdam. April 28, 1950. Rotterdam

Launching Of The 534 -- View of the giant Cunarder the water after the lunch."Queen Mary" was the name given by the Queen to the new cunard White-Star Liner "No 534", which she launched at Clydeside, to-day. September 26, 1934.

Anefo photo collection. Double-lodging double screw ferry "Krakatau" at Zaanlandse shipbuilding me .. September 19, 1959

Anefo photo collection. Marine ships moored at the Parkkade in Rotterdam: the Smaldeel H.M.s. De Ruyter and some hunters. December 9, 1965. Rotterdam, South Holland

Launch at the Rotterdam Dry Drying Society in Rotterdam from HR. Ms. Holland. -

Anefo photo collection. Departure from HR. Ms. Pieter Florisz (R) and HR. Ms. Abraham van der Hulst (L) to India. September 15, 1947. Den Helder

The submarine ferret launching.Ferries (depicted name)

Anefo photo collection. Autumn storms about the IJ in Amsterdam. November 4, 1957. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Marine ships moored at the Parkkade in Rotterdam: the Smaldeel H.M.s. De Ruyter and some hunters. December 9, 1965. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Olympic Thunder in collision with tanker. May 1, 1962

Destroyer.Klas Horn No. 3, Stockholm # 6, Malmö 7, Gothenburg Nr5, Karlskrona No.8 to Ankars..

Anefo photo collection. Fiberglass and polyester landing boat for royal navy. May 29, 1962

Göta lion (depicted name).Göta lion (depicted name)

AGM-8 Victory Ship , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Anefo photo collection. Two passenger and motor freight ships at the same time left at the NDSM yard; The "Kasimbar" and the "Kauku". March 20, 1948. Amsterdam

The Koomilya in dry dock in the '50s. May 23, 1951.

The submarine Sälen (launched 1955) which is moored along the mine sweeper HMS Sandön (launched 1940).The submarine Sälen (launched 1955) which is moored along the mine sweeper HMS Sandön (launched 1940)

Anefo photo collection. NDSM nationwater "Sheratan". March 18, 1953. Amsterdam

Anefo photo collection. Wrecks between the piers with IJmuiden are drilled in the bottom to make the sailing cruises again. August 17, 1964. IJmuiden

Whale boat from Kruiser Hr.Ms. Turn off the seven provinces (C 802) during a practice period (1956-01-12 to 1956-03-29) from Practenmaleel 5, the cruiser of which was flagship.

US Submarine Razorback arrives in Sydney on a cruise of the Pacific. The sub berthing at no 4 West Circular Quay where it will remain until Friday. The sub which was built in 1944 and is 300 ft long will be open for public inspection each afternoon from 1pm to 4pm. December 15, 1947. (Photo by Frederick John Halmarick/).

Älvsnabben in Oscardock.Älvsnabben (depicted - name)

Uppland (depicted - name).Uppland (depicted - name)

Anefo photo collection. Arrival HR. Ms. "Van Speijk" in Den Helder. August 2, 1951. Den Helder

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

Flamingo, a 112ft. ex-Navy motor launch, lies at Savano for repairs. Next move Somewhere east of Suez. July 05, 1954. (Photo by Daily Express)

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

Tugboats, along the starboard side of the NEW JERSEY (BB-62), prepare to tow the battleship away from its berth prior to sea trials. The New Jersey will be recommissioned in January, 1983. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Mediterranean Fleet at Malta - H.M.S. Ocean, H.M.S. Theseus, H.M.S. Cleopatra and H.M.S. Kenya (left to right) are seen at Valetta Harbour, Malta.H.M.S. Glasgow, the flagship of Admiral Earl Mountbatten, Commander-in-Chief of the British Mediterranean Fleet, is seen in background on the port of the Aircraft carriers. February 21, 1952. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Landing at glouding. January 14, 1949

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