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Naval Ships at Sea

Collection of naval ships in motion on open waters, showcasing varied classes of vessels in military operations with clear blue skies and ocean backdrop.

DN-SC-90-01943. Country: Unknown

An aerial starboard bow view of the frigate USS DAVIDSON (FF-1045) underway. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

000914-N-9271Z-057. Subject Operation/Series: TURBO PATRIOT 2000 State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FLTCOMBATCAMGRU

A port bow view of the frigate USS BREWTON (FF-1086) underway north of Diego Garcia en route to the Persian Gulf after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi forces. Country: Indian Ocean(IOC)

Bow on view of the fast combat support ship USS SUPPLY (AOE-6) underway on sea trials off the coast of southern California. Base: USS Supply (AOE 6) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

An aerial starboard bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS GONZALES (DDG 66) executing a high speed turn during builder's sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A starboard beam view of the guided missile destroyer USS HENRY B. WILSON (DDG 7) underway. Country: Unknown

980922-N-4264N-019. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Persian Gulf

Aerial port bow view of the Knox class frigate USS BADGER (FF-1071) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

An aerial starboard view of the guided missile frigate USS JACK WILLIAMS (FFG-24) underway. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-90-01634. Country: United States Of America (USA)

A high oblique starboard bow on view of the guided missile destroyer USS FITZGERALD (DDG-62) during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Starboard beam view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) during sea trials. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port beam view of the Brazilian destroyer SERGIPE (D-35) underway. The vessel is the former U.S. Navy destroyer JAMES OWENS (DD-776). Country: South Atlantic

DN-SC-05-06613. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-89-07077. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-88-06149. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-03-10019. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

970625-N-3149V-002. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: HMLA 369/ USS DENVER

DN-SC-86-11607. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Pacific Ocean, February 14, 2012 - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay transits the Pacific Ocean.

DN-SC-85-09111. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate HAWES (FFG-53) underway during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port 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)

A starboard beam view of the ocean surevillance ship USNS VICTORIOUS (T-AGOS-19) underway off of Mayport, Fla. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An aerial starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate USS ESTOCIN (FFG-15) underway during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An aerial starboard quarter view of the amphibious dock landing ship USS OAK HILL (LSD-51) underway during builders sea trials. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

A starboard view of the forward section of the guided missile destroyer USS FARRAGUT (DDG 37) during an overhaul at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Visible on the deck are the ASROC (Anti-submarine Rocket) launcher and the Mark 42 5"/54 gun mount. Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-04-15487. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 92 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the destroyer USS CUSHING (DD 985) underway near San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A elevated port quarter view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) underway. Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-89-01872. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard beam view of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51) underway off the coast of New England prior to its commissioning. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-85-01933. Country: Unknown

001031-N-2755R-001. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 2000 Base: Uss Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)

110110-N-7981E-670PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2011) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Kurama (DDH 144) is underway in the Pacific Ocean.

The Moroccan Navy MODIFIED DESCUBIERTA CLASS: Frigate, LIEUTENANT COLONEL ERRHAMANI (FFG 501) (foreground), underway in the Atlantic Ocean with the US Navy (USN) CONVERTED RALEIGH CLASS: Miscellaneous Command Ship, USS LA SALLE (AGF 3) (center), the USN Aircraft Carrier, USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65), and the German Navy, BREMEN CLASSS (Type 122): Frigate, NIEDERSACHSEN (F 208) (background right), while participating in Exercise MAJESTIC EAGLE 2004. The exercise demonstrates the combined force capabilities and quick response times of the participating naval, air, undersea and surface warfare groups. Subject Operation/Series: MAJESTIC EAGLE 2004 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS COWPENS (CG-63) entering Pearl Harbor channel.. State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

A starboard bow view of the USS ARDENT (MCM-12) underway in the Persian Gulf, while conducting training for the mine countermeasures Exercise ARABIAN GAUNTLET 2001. (Substandard image). Subject Operation/Series: ARABIAN GAUNTLET 2001 Country: Persian Gulf

A port view of the guided missile destroyer USS Robison (DDG-12) underway as part of the aircraft carrier USS Midway(CV-41) battle group.

DN-ST-86-06749. Base: Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-90-02325. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-95-01184. Base: USS Williamette Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-86-11618. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An aerial port quarter view (135 degrees off centerline) of the guided missile destroyer USS MITSCHER (DDG-57) underway during builder's sea trials. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

A stern 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 Soviet Slava class guided missile cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV steams into port for a four-day goodwill visit. The vessel is one of three Soviet ships visiting the port. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial starboard quarter view of the guided missile cruiser USS LEAHY (CG 16) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate HALYBURTON (FFG 40) during acceptance trials. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-87-02168. Country: Unknown

070209-N-5961C-007. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) out of port as the vessel departs from Fort Lauderdale. Base: Fort Lauderdale State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) underway during NATO Exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: North Atlantic Ocean

DN-SC-85-07068. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-87-10707. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The frigate USS LANG (FF-1060) is replenished under during PACEX '89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Country: Unknown

A port view of the guided missile cruiser USS ENGLAND (CG-22) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

Bow on view of the Arleigh Burke Block II Aegis class guided missile destroyer USS ROOSEVELT (DDG 80) underway on the builder's sea trials. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

221025-N-LK647-1082 ATLANTIC OCEANA view of the Dutch navy vessel Van Amstel (F831) from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) during a photo exercise, while Normandy is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Oct. 25, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy’s commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

Starboard view of the anchored amphibious assault transport dock USS AUSTIN (LPD 4). Base: Panama City State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The ammunition ship USS FLINT (AE-32) comes alongside the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the vessels return from Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

The predator class frigate hr.ms. Jaguar (ex-US PCE 1609, 1954-1983)

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate KAUFFMAN (FFG-59) underway on the Kennebec River while en route to sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate ANTRIM (FFG-20) as Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation conducts sea trials. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard beam view of the forward portion of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). The BLUE RIDGE is underway near its home port of U.S. Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan. Base: Tokyo Bay Country: Japan(JPN)

DN-ST-86-05286. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial starboard view of a Soviet Alligator 3 class tank landing ship underway. Country: South China Sea

DN-SC-86-11609. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Russian Pacific Fleet Bal'Zam class AG1 Intelligence Collector SSV-493. Country: Western Pacific

Aerial port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS GETTYSBURG (CG64) underway off the Virginia Capes. State: Atlantic Ocean Country: United States Of America (USA)

An oblique bow-on view of the guided missile destroyer USS GONZALES (DDG 66) underway at high speed during builder's sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-92-10323. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

An elevated bow view of the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) underway during sea trials prior to its commissioning. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port quarter view of the tank landing ship USS SPARTANBURG COUNTY (LST-1192) underway during NATO Exercise Northern Wedding '86. Other NATO ships are in the background. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: North Atlantic Ocean

DN-SC-86-05573. Country: Unknown

A bow view of the Knox class frigate USS GRAY (FFG-1054) executing a turn off the coast of California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) and the fleet oiler USNS PAWCATUCK (T-AO-108) participate in underway replenishment operations with another ship. Country: Caribbean Sea

A starboard view of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40) underway during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea

A bow view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) underway during sea trials prior to its commissioning. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

000907-N-8743M-021. Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: USS Bunker Hill

DN-SC-85-03657. Base: Puget Sound State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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

A port beam view of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS California (CGN-36) underway off the coast of Southern California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SN-85-01555. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

BALTIC SEA (May 17, 2022) - The Finnish Hämeenmaa-class Minelayer FNS Hämeenmaa (02) and the Finnish Katanpää-class mine countermeasure vessel FNS Purunpää (41) sail in formation behind the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a maneuvering exercise in the Baltic Sea, May 17, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, are on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests.

A partial bow view of the frigate USS BOWEN (FF-1079) underway. Country: Chesapeake Bay

A port bow view of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51) underway off the coast of New England prior to its commissioning. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The amphibious transport dock USS JUNEAU (LPD-10) departs Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, to return to Naval Station, San Diego, Calif., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

A starboard bow view of the Soviet Slava class guided missile cruiser CHERNOVA UKRAINA underway en route to the Pacific Ocean from the Black Sea. Country: Unknown

A starboard bow view of the tank landing ship USS FAIRFAX COUNTY (LST-1193) during exercise Dragon Hammer '92. Subject Operation/Series: DRAGON HAMMER '92 Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED)

An aerial starboard beam (off centerline ) view of the guided missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG-63) underway during builders sea trials. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

A view of radar equipment, SS-N 14 missile launchers and 100mm dual purpose guns aboard the Soviet Udaloy class guided missile destroyer Vitse-Admiral Kulakov (DDG-659). Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

1979 - A starboard bow view of the fast combat support ship USS DETROIT (AOE-4) and starboard quarter view of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) while the two ships are anchored in the harbor.

DN-SC-85-01914. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-89-00330. Base: Naval Operating Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port quarter view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1). Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-05315. Base: Taranto Country: Italy (ITA)

A starboard view of the amphibious cargo ship USS CHARLESTON (LAK113) off the coast near Hampton Roads. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Pacific Ocean, March 23, 2012 - The guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) conducts operations off the coast of Hawaii.

A port bow view of the Russian guided missile destroyer ADMIRAL VINOGRADOV (BPK-554) underway with a multinational naval force taking part in exercises in the region. Country: Northern Arabian Sea

DN-SC-87-11336. Country: Unknown

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