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Naval Ships At Sea

Aerial views of various naval vessels, including combat stores ships and submarines, navigating through the ocean, depicted in black and white.

DN-SN-89-08141. Base: Unknown

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SCRANTON (SSN-756) underway off the Virginia Capes during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Mul 18 (depicted name).Mul 18 (depicted name)

AM-450 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Djambi. Fire brigade extinguishing a fire on a jetty in the river. December 30, 1948. Djambi, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

DN-SN-89-04991. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT 87 Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Water spills over the fantail of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) during high power maneuvers in shallow waters. Base: Chesapeake Bay State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the missile patrol combatants missile hydrofoil USS HERCULES (PHM 2) underway during sea trials. Base: Puget Sound State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS MEMPHIS (SSN 691) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An Army LCM 8 mechanized landing craft crosses Gatun Lake as it transports the soldiers of 2nd Platoon, Company B, Task Force 2-27, from Fort Sherman to the town of Coco Solo for Operation DETROIT WHEELS, an Army readiness exercise. Subject Operation/Series: DETROIT WHEELS Country: Panama (PAN)

DN-ST-88-02753. Country: Persian Gulf

Arrival of the 6th Battalion Wardremiment Princess Irene at the Lloydkade in Rotterdam after return from the Dutch East Indies. The ship is the American troop transport ship "General J.H. MC Rae".

A port quarter view of the frigates USS TRIPPE (FF-1075) on the left and JESSE L. BROWN (FF-1089) on the right during exercise Unitas XX. Note the Argentine aircraft carrier VEINTICINCO DE MAYO (V-2) in the background. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Puerto Belgrano Country: Argentina (ARG)

Crew members of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALASKA (SSBN 732) stand aboard the ship during its commissioning. The ship's brow is visible to the right. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-89-04791. Base: Unknown

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Passenger ship employed troop transport. Depth bombs?. 1944. Canada

A deck view, looking toward the bow, of the nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine OHIO (SSBN-726) with missile tubes open during precommissioning activities. The submarine, built by General Dynamics Corp., carries Trident C-4 (UGM-96) submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM). Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

'Hommes de l'equipage du Zeppelin "L7" nageant vers le sous-marin anglais qui s'attarde sous le feu allemand pour les recueillir', 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916".

DDE-508 Cony , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DN-SN-88-07070. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

DD-561 Prichett , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DN-SN-86-03558. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Vintage photograph. The eye of a submerged US Navy submarine is the periscope which projects above the ocean's surface

Members of Amphibious Construction Battalion 2 lift sections of a causeway during Exercise ELCAS (Elevated Causeway), a training exercise in which Seabees learn pier-construction techniques. Subject Operation/Series: ELCAS (ELEVATED CAUSEWAY) Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial starboard view of the Soviet Udaloy-class guided missile destroyer ADMIRAL ZAKHAROV (DDG-541) underway. Country: Unknown

Anefo photo collection. HollandWeek II. Sailors in Aktie. August 3, 1967

A starboard quarter view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine ASHEVILLE (SSN-758) underway during pre-commissioning trials off the Virginia Capes. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Entrance to a German boot bunker in the Waalhaven in Rotterdam. Demolitions are visible, caused by war operations or demolition work.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Two divers dressed in diving suits man their Chariot craft as it proceeds underway in Loch Striven, near Rothesay, Scotland. The chariot is beginning to descend beneath the surface.

CVA 20 Bennington 19-NN-CVA 20 Bennington-141798 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AM-448 Illusive , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Visitors view the displays on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV 59) during an open house held as part of Fleet Week. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-86-01476. Country: Unknown

Aerial starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS MEMPHIS (SSN-691) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DD-822 Robert H. McCard , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

An elevated bow view of the guided missile frigate NICHOLAS (FFG-47) moored between the guided missile frigates ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG-49) and DE WERT (FFG-45) at the Bath Iron Works shipyard. The NICHOLAS is 80 percent complete. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG-26) underway with escort ships of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) and nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) battle group. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SN-86-07024. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

AM-448 Illusive , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Departure squadron for the spring journey 'Fairwind' 90 '. Family and acquaintances wave the crew of Hr.Ms. Jacob van Heemskerck (1986-2005).

Three crewmen aboard minesweeping boat 51 (MSB-51) look toward the water just after dropping a float during exercises conducted by Mine Countermeasures Task Group 1-81 (MCMTG 1-81). The task group, consisting of navy units from seven NATO countries, was formed to increase their mine countermeasures capabilities. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-SN-89-04827. Base: USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3)

Vintage photograph. Rope wound on deck of USS Campbell

Sailors prepare to get underway in a 26-foot motor whaleboat lowered into the water from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

AM-448 Illusive , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Front view of the crewmen standing on the deck of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HOUSTON (SSN 713) during the commissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Training Kikvorsman in Den Oever on the dive and dismantling school Hr.Ms. SOEMBA. To water from the raft

A floating causeway is used to ferry vehicles to the beach from the Maritime Pre-positioning Ship SGT. WILLIAM R. BUTTON (T-AK-3012) anchored offshore during the joint U.S./South Korean Exercise Team Spirit '88. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '88 Country: South Korea

The Commander of Seaworthy forces (BDZ) vice-admiral A. de Booy (1901-1997, second from left) on deck of cruiser Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (C 801) when walking in La Guaira, Venezuela, for a non-official visit in October 1955.

Divers explore the Kittiwake wreck in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.

DN-SN-88-07080. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Marine vehicles roll down the bow ramp of the tank landing ship USS SAGINAW (LST-1188). The vehicles will be used by U.S. Marines assigned to Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force after a confrontation between Israeli forces and the Palestine Liberation Organization. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)

CVA 65 Enterprise , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

An LVTP-7 tracked landing vehicle comes ashore during a beach assault, part of Operation Ocean Venture '82. The dock landing ship USS THOMASTON (LSD-28) is in the background. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '82 Base: Vieques Island State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marine vehicles roll down the bow ramp of the tank landing ship USS SAGINAW (LST-1188). The vehicles will be used by Marines assigned to Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force after a confrontation between Israeli forces and the Palestine Liberation Organization. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)

Overrowing i.o.z. Inspector Education Sea Night + Gift

DN-SN-85-02399. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-87-04292. Country: Unknown

Dunkirk (Craven). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

The British Reoccupation of Hong Kong, 1945 Chinese sampans come alongside Landing Ship Tank LST 304 as she enters Hong Kong harbour. LST 304 sailed as part of the first convoy to Hong Kong following the Japanese surrender.

DD-712 Gyatt , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Aerial port view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS INDIANAPOLIS (SSN-697) and the salvage ship USS CONSERVER (ARS-39) moored abreast. The ships are in port to provide assistance after hurricane Iwa passed through the area. Base: Nawiliwili Harbor Kauai State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Marine Corps AAVC-7A1 amphibious assault command vehicle follows two other amphibious assault vehicles as they return to their ship during the combined South Korean/U.S. exercise Team Spirit '90. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '90 Base: Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

S66-50743 (15 Sept. 1966) --- The Gemini-11 spacecraft is lowered onto a dolly on the deck of the USS Guam, prime recovery vessel for the Gemini-11 mission. Astronaut Charles Conrad Jr. and Richard F. Gordon Jr. had already been picked up by helicopter from the splashdown area and brought aboard the Guam.

DN-SN-88-05815. Country: Unknown

Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu: October 26, 1942. The troop carrier, USS President Coolidge goes down in the harbor at Espiritu Santo in the South Pacific after hittng a friendly mine. She had previously been a luxury liner of the Dollar Steamship Line, and was converted for the war. The captain had not been told of the mines in the harbor. There were two casualties out of the 5340 men aboard.

Bombarda corvette, 1944, Italy, drawing.

DN-SN-88-03636. Base: Persian Gulf

A Marineman with the license diver of the 1st class assists a colleague diver during demonstrations of divers and kikvorsmen at the dive center of the Royal Navy in Den Oever.

Crew members of a Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 2 (HS-2) SH-3H Sea King helicopter watch from a life raft as their helicopter slowly sinks into the ocean. The helicopter suffered engine failure while conducting a routine anti-submarine warfare patrol around the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63). Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

Cruiser Hr.Ms. The seven provinces (C 802) for anchor off the coast (Kralendijk) of Bonaire, 1958.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Fisheries on the Sacred Sea at Tjilatjap. On the beach of Tjilatjap is fished with the help of towing nets, which are placed by Prawen a final abuse and then pulled on the beach .. April 1, 1948. Cilacap, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Diver on the bow of the USS Anderson, Marshall Islands, Bikini Atoll, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean, Oceania

Naval ships - British Royal Navy attack submarine HMS Warspite, 1965. Color illustration

8-inch twin gun on USS Saratoga, Marshall Islands, Bikini Atoll, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean, Oceania

An eight-barrelled two-pounder 'pom-pom' gun on HMS RODNEY silhouetted at sunset in the Firth of Forth, October 1940. Sunset in the Firth of Forth, with one of the eight barrelled two pounder pom-pom guns of HMS RODNEY silhouetted against the Forth Bridge whilst two soldiers stand to attention nearby.

Locals crowd the brow of the frigate USS JESSE L. BROWN (FF-1089) upon its arrival in port during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Punta Arenas Country: Chile (CHL)

980920-N-5348H-002. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Uss Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: United Arab Emerites (UAE)

The frigates USS JESSE L. BROWN (FF-1089) and USS TRIPPE (FF-1075) are docked side by side during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: La Guaira Country: Venezuela (VEN)

AMCU-24 Goldcrest , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

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