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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 port view of a Soviet Balzam class intelligence collector ship (AGI) underway near Puerto Rico, where US forces are participating in Operation OCEAN VENTURE '84. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '84 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An aerial port bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG-59) underway during builders sea trials. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

DN-SC-89-09793. Base: Lake Michigan Country: United States Of America (USA)

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2022) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship JS Takanami (DD 110) sails in formation with Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG), JMSDF and Royal Australian Navy ships. ABECSG is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navys role across the full spectrum of military operations—from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region.

The Chilean frigate LYNCH (FFG 07) leaves the Port City of Valparaiso, Chile, en route to Exercise TEAMWORK SOUTH '99. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK SOUTH '99 Country: Unknown

220510-N-PC065-2032 AEGEAN SEA (May 10, 2022) - Hellenic Navy Hydra-class frigate HS Salamis (F 455) sails in formation alongside the U.S. Navy San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), out of view, in the Aegean Sea, May 10, 2022. Arlington, with embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is participating in exercise Alexander the Great 2022 under the command and control of Task Force 61/2. ATG22 is a bilateral U.S.-Greece (Hellenic) amphibious training event designed to exercise battalion-level command and control and company-level combined arms training in order to increase U.S. and Greek interoperability and demonstrate the trans-Atlantic relationship between U.S. Navy-Marine Corps and Hellenic Armed Forces.

DN-SC-05-06687. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate ELROD (FFG 55) underway off the coast of New England prior to its commissioning. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate AUBREY FITCH (FFG-34) during her commissioning ceremony. To the right are two other guided missile frigates under construction. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS GALLANT (MSO-489) anchored during the joint U.S.-Canadian fleet exercise MARCOT '93. Subject Operation/Series: MARCOT '93 Country: Strait Of Juan De Fuca

The Moroccan Navy R.H.M. Biranzarane 341 and the USCGC Mohawk (WMEC 913) sail in formation after completing an exercise together in the Atlantic Ocean, July 6, 2022. Mohawk is 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.

Arabian Gulf, June 19, 2004 - The Osprey-class mine hunter coastal ship USS Raven (MHC 61) cruises in the water while participating in exercises geared toward fighting the global war on terrorism.

Members of 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, move through a creek bottom while on a reconnaissance patrol at the Northern Training Area. State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-SC-89-00592. Base: Unknown

DN-SC-86-07340. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS Base: Baltic Sea

060113-N-9866B-013. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial port side view of the guided missile cruiser USS GETTYSBURG (CG 64) underway off Virginia Beach, Virginia. State: Atlantic Ocean Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-06065. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

An aerial starboard beam view of the guided missile cruiser USS REEVES (CG-24) and the guided missile destroyer USS COCHRANE (DDG-21) (background) underway. Base: Makassar Strait Country: Indonesia (IDN)

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40) underway during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: USS Mississippi(CGN 40)

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS BIDDLE (CG-34) with sailors manning the rail as the ship returns to Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-05-07441. State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The bow port view of the Royal Navy Type 42 Class (DDG) Destroyer Her Majestys Ship (HMS) EDINBURGH (D 97) underway. Country: Unknown

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

A port bow view of the frigate USS BARBEY (FF-1088) underway en route to Hawaii. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The combat stores ship USS NIAGARA FALLS (AFS-3) sits in the harbor in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain(BHR)

DN-SN-89-03400. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-90-01612. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

220728-N-DF558-1750 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2022) Medium displacement unmanned surface vessel Sea Hunter sails in formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 28. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 30 unmanned systems, approximately 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

A port quarter view (135 degree off centerline) of the guided missile destroyer USS FITZGERALD (DDG-62) underway during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

221025-N-LK647-1220 ATLANTIC OCEANA view from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) as the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), left, the Dutch navy ship Van Amstel (F 831), and the German Sachsen-class frigate FGS Hessen (F 221) steam in formation 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.

010609-N-6967M-501. Subject Operation/Series: BALT OPS 2001 Country: Baltic Sea

Aerial starboard side view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) transiting the Surmadal Fjord at the conclusion of exercise Strong Resolve '95. Subject Operation/Series: STRONG RESOLVE '95 Base: Surnadalsora Country: Norway (NOR)

DN-ST-87-00973. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING 86 Base: North Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Aerial port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS GETTYSBURG (CG 64) underway off Fort Story, Virginia. State: Atlantic Ocean Country: United States Of America (USA)

Two decommissioned Forrest Sherman class destroyers lie at anchor in the Middle Loch. The destroyer MORTON (DD-948) is in the foreground.. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA)

220602-N-WU964-1017 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 2, 2022) Republic of Korea Navy landing platform-helicopter ROKS Marado (LPH 6112) conducts joint helicopter operations with the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 and the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77, deployed aboard the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during Carrier Strike Group Exercise 2022. Carrier Strike Group Exercise is a bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea Navy. This exercise allows our navies to refine operations and engagement to strengthen future cooperation while supporting the alliance that remains vital to the security interests of both nations and to stability in Northeast Asia.

DN-SC-86-01499. Country: Unknown

130313-N-BX824-228 WATERS TO THE EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (March 13, 2013) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), right, conducts tactical maneuvers with a ship from the Republic of Korea navy. Fitzgerald is part of Destroyer Squadron 15, forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, and is underway to conduct exercise Foal Eagle 2013 with allied nation Republic of Korea in support of regional security and stability of the Asia-Pacific region.

DN-ST-87-05930. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Bow-on (off centerline) view of the guided missle cruiser USS GETTYSBURG (CG 64) underway off the Virginia Capes. State: Atlantic Ocean Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-89-00038. Base: Haifa Country: Israel (ISR)

010628-N-6077T-008. Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATION AFLOAT READINESS AND TRAINING Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Major Command Shown: FLTCOMBATCAMGRUPAC

DN-ST-85-05429. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-84-00634. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

011108-N-5526M-001. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55)

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter lifts cargo from the deck of the dock landing ship USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD-44) as the vessel is underway during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: USS Gunston Hall(LSD 44)

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

120607-N-TG831-198EAST CHINA SEA (June 7, 2012) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85), right, conducts a replenishment at sea with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Towada-class fast-combat support ship JS Hamana (AOE 424) during Pacific Bond 2012. With the two ships are the Hatakaze-class destroyer JS Shimakaze (DDG 172) and the Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Ballarat (FFH 155). Pacific Bond 2012 is a U.S. Navy, Royal Australian Navy, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force maritime exercise intended to improve interoperability and further relations between the nations.

An aerial port bow view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) as harbor tugs approach to assist it into the United States Naval Facility. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

An aerial port bow view of the salvage ship USS BOLSTER (ARS-38) underway. Country: Unknown

An aerial bow-on view of the guided missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG-61) underway during builders sea trials. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

A port bow view of the combat stores ship USNS SPICA (T-AFS-91) underway. Country: Gulf Of Oman

040210-N-0780F-013. Base: Souda Harbor State: Crete Country: Greece (GRC)

DN-SC-87-10933. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

DN-SC-86-08820. Base: Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view, looking forward, of the target destroyer ex-USS BAUSELL, as a Tomahawk cruise missile flies over during tests at the Pacific Missile Test Center. Base: Naval Air Station, Point Mugu State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-88-05445. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

111123-N-MO201-046SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 23, 2011) The guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) arrives for a routine port visit to Crete. Samuel B. Roberts is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

120117-N-XG305-327 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 17, 2012 The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) transits to dry dock at Command, Fleet Activities Yokosuka for an incline survey. During the survey, Blue Ridge and shipyard personnel will take measurements and readings from the ship to help with future planning of structural additions.

970519-N-4912M-005. Base: Potomac River Country: United States Of America (USA)

The British frigate HMS PHOEBE (F-42) passes the guided missile destroyer USS KING (DDG-41) as the PHOEBE enters Hampton Roads on its way to Naval Station, Norfolk. The PHOEBE is accompanying the British light aircraft carrier HMS INVINCIBLE (R-05) on its five-day visit to Station. Base: Hampton Roads, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard view of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) underway. The carrier is returning to its home port of Naval Air Station, Alameda, California, after a Western Pacific (WESTPAC) deployment. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-86-09316. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-88-06148. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard beam view of the tank landing ship USS BARNSTABLE COUNTY (LST 1197) off the coast of Beirut, Lebanon, during a multinational peacekeeping operation. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A V-22A Osprey aircraft flies past the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) during shipboard compatibility trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Port Beam view of the Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer, USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) returning to her home port of Norfolk, Virginia, following the passage of the Hurricane Floyd along the east coast. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An elevated starboard quarter view of the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) en route to San Francisco for recommissioning. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

050609-N-5384B-007. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 20, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) patrol alongside each other, Oct. 20, 2017, in the Arabian Gulf. Nimitz is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in this region, the ship and strike group are conducting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserve freedom of navigation, and maintain the free flow of commerce.

120801-N-GT710-213SEATTLE (Aug. 1, 2012) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), and the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) participate in the 63rd annual Seattle Seafair Parade of Ships. Seafair activities allow the U.S. and Canadian Sailors and Coast Guardsmen to experience the local community and to promote awareness of the maritime forces.

Aerial port bow view of the Chinese Navy Jiangwei class guided missile frigate Huaibei (F-541) underway enroute to Vladivostok, Russia. Country: East China Sea

An aerial starboard side view of the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) underway for the Bremerton Navy Yard after returning from the Persian Gulf War. The MISSOURI will remain in service until next year so the vessel can take part in the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th 1991. The ship will be decommissioning in March of 1992. Base: Puget Sound State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-87-06050. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Crew members man the rails aboard the guided missile cruiser USS RICHMOND K. TURNER (CG 20) upon its return to port after a six-month deployment in the Persian Gulf. Base: Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The West German Hamburg-class destroyer FGS HESSEN (D-184), left, prepares to be refueled while underway by the fleet oiler USS PLATTE (AO-186) during NATO Exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Norwegian Sea

The S-Frigate Hr.Ms. Van Kinsbergen (1980-1995) with the GW frigate Hr.Ms in the background. Tromp (1975-1999).

An aerial port beam view of the ships comprising the Standing Naval Force Atlantic underway. The ships are, from top to bottom: HMS DANAE (F-47), HMCS IROQUOIS (DDH-280), HMCS PROTECTEUR (AOR-509), HNLMS VAN NES (F-805), USS SELLERS (DDG-11) and FGS AUGSBURG (F-222). Country: Gulf Of Mexico

The British Royal Navy, Type 42 Class Destroyer, HMS NOTTINGHAM (D91), steaming in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build up. Country: Unknown

A starboard quarter view of the aft section of the Soviet Kirov class nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser. Country: Unknown

970519-N-4912M-001. Base: Anacostia River Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-89-10942. Country: Unknown

A starboard view of the fleet oiler USS CIMARRON (AO 177) underway. Base: Apra Harbor State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

A starboard bow view of the West German destroyer FGS Lutjens (D-185) underway alongside the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV-59) during exercise Team Work '88. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM WORK '88 Country: North Atlantic Ocean

The squadron in the Caribbean. The two led arms fats Hr.Ms. Tromp (1975-1999) and Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (1976-2001) at the same time oil-ladder from the HR.MS supplies ship. Zuiderkruis (1975-)

The amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) arrives for a port call. 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)

NORFOLK (April 16, 2022) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) prepares to return to homeport, Naval Station Norfolk, April 16. Mitscher deployed to the European theater of operations and participated in a range of maritime activities in support of Naval Forces Europe and NATO Allies.

220810-N-QI593-1262 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 10, 2022) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, attached to the Dragon Slayers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11 transport stores during a replenishment-at-sea with the Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) in the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 10, 2022. Bainbridge is 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.

220825-N-MZ836-1394 BALTIC SEA (Aug. 25, 2022) The Swedish Carlskrona-class auxiliary support ship SWE Carlskrona (P 04) transits the Baltic Sea during a medical evacuation exercise with the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Aug. 25, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is 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.

DN-SC-04-08804. Country: Unknown

970519-N-4912M-002. Base: Anacostia River Country: United States Of America (USA)

Harbour scene in Pearl Harbour, Oahu, Hawaii, United States, North America

Aerial starboard beam view of the guided missile frigate COPELAND (FFG 25) underway during sea trials. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard bow view of the submarine tender USS SIMON LAKE (AS-33) near Hawaii. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-90-01615. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

An aerial starboard view of the torpedo retriever No. 7 (TR-7) during an exercise near San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The commercial tug CHERYL ANNE pushes the destroyer tender USS ACADIA (AD-42) toward its berth at the pier. The ACADIA is returning to San Diego following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial port bow view of the of French landing ship dock FS OURAGAN (L-9021), its stern gate open for landing craft operations, at sea during the NATO Southern Region exercise DRAGON HAMMER '90. Subject Operation/Series: DRAGON HAMMER '90 Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A starboard bow view of the forward deployment ship USNS VEGA (T-AK 286) underway during acceptance trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

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