Naval Ships in Action

Black and white images of various British naval vessels underway, showcasing ships from different classes in maritime environments.

Vintage photograph. USS Newport News
Vintage photograph. USS Newport News
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BB 64 Wisconsin , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy
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DD-776 James C. Owens , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy
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DD-860 McCaffery , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy
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Dresden, German light cruiser
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British ships 'Defence' and 'Warrior' in action at the Battle of Jutland
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Photograph of British battle cruiser firing a gun during World War Two. Dated 1940
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EDITORIAL ONLY HMS Kent, a County-class heavy cruiser. From British Warships, published 1940
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The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS EAGLE moored at Greenock.
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APA-249 Francis Marion 19-NN-APA-249 Francis Marion-163125 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy
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The British Fleet was concentrated at Spithead a fortnight before the outbreak of World War I. Twenty-two miles of warships ranging from Dreadnoughts to Destroyers passed in procession before King George V and the Prince of Wales. Date: 1914
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AKA-55 Alshain , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy
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USS Baltimore (CM-1) at sea during World War I. The photograph was captured by the Committee on Public Information on February 12, 1918. The USS Baltimore is believed to be the subject in this image, taken on December 10, 1916. The additional notes indicate the use of gelatine-based photographic plates.
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Illustration showing the Royal Navy Battle cruiser 'The Queen Elizabeth' 1914
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King Leads His Fleet In Battle Exercises In The English Channel"Royal Sovereign" leading the "Ramillies" during the exercises in the English Channel.From the bridge of the "Nelson" flagship of the Home Fleet, the King took command of 80 warships and led his fleet from Weymouth Bay (Dorset) to sea for exercises.An elaborate programme showed the King as many phases as possible of the work of Navy, from air co-operation to concentrated fire on the radio controlled "Centurion" target ship. June 21, 1938.
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This photograph is an official image captured by the Navy Department's Bureau of Construction & Repair during World War I. It depicts a fleet view, taken on January 29, 1913. The photograph, assigned the subject number 11743, falls under the official use only category.
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The Royal Navy during the Second World War- Operation Overlord (the Normandy Landings), June 1944 LCT 608 delivered her cargo and made it back to port despite being torpedoed on the way to France. Here is the landing craft tank back at Portsmouth.
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British Cruisers Steaming into Action in the Mediterranean. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters
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Photo collection First World War. Arrival of the USA Destroyer Flottilla in British Waters. In Queenstown Harbor. 1914-1918}. Great Britain, Queenstown
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Admiral Sir William Fisher Leaves Egypt -- On March 20th Admiral Sir William Fisher left Egypt on the battle - ship "Queen Elizabeth". Admiral fisher greeting the British battle-ships in Alexandria. March 25, 1936.
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Original artwork by Hahn, USN - Water level starboard bow view of the attack aircraft carrier USS FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (CVA-42) underway. Country: Unknown
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Anefo photo collection. Exercise "Otter" Transport tanks by boat and crossing assault boats. March 16, 1955. Blitterswijk, Broekhuizenvorst
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Germany/China: The cruiser SMS Gefion of the Imperial German Navy which took part in the Battle of the Dagu (Taku) Forts during the Boxer Rebellion, June 16-17 1900. Colour lithograph, 1902
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Terror, U. S. Navy, Monitor , Warships
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Missouri U.S.N.
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The Royal Navy during the Second World War On board HMS RODNEY a group of officers and men standing on a 16 inch turret watching a 'Fashion Parade'. Aircraft of all types (not in the picture) fly past at a considerable height to give the Navy practice in identifying the machines. Note the 16 inch guns are at maximum elevation.
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. Photograph of British Beagle class destroyer HMS Scorpion leaving Malta Harbour.
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The photograph shows the USS Kansas during the 1910s. The image is from the collection of the Committee on Public Information and was taken in 1918. The USS Kansas is visible, displaying its symbol. The specific details regarding the symbol and any accompanying notes are not provided.
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US Navy cannon in New York, United States of America, World War I, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XLIV, No 20, May 20, 1917.
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British Tanks and Armoured Fighting Vehicles 1939-45 Infantry Tank Mk II Matilda (A12).
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Battleship USS New York firing a broadsides near Guantanamo Bay in 1917
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HMS Daring destroyer, 1949, United Kingdom, drawing.
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Japanese attack on the battleship HMS Prince of Wales at Malaya near Kuantan Pahang. Date: 1941
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Sea battle at Agosta, 1676; Seafight at Den Berg Etna, between a Spaansch-Nederlandsche and a French fleet April 22, 1676 / Combat Naval Près du Mont Etna, Entre Une Flotte Espagnole-Neerlandaise et Une Flotte Française 22 Avril 1676. Sea battle at Agosta on April 22, 1676 between a combined Hollands-Spanish fleet among Michiel de Ruyter and a French fleet among Abraham Duquesne. In the foreground a Spanish galei. De Ruyter gets fatally injured in this battle. In the background the mountain Etna.
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Naval ships - British Royal Navy amphibious assault ship HMS Intrepid, 1964. Color illustration
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The Royal Navy during the Second World War Admiral Sir John Tovey, KCB, KBE, DSO, walking on the quarterdeck of the flagship HMS KING GEORGE V. Two of the 14 inch guns of Y turret can be seen in the background.
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Naval ships - British Royal Navy battleship HMS Warspite, 1913. Color illustration
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Port bow view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) approaching Gatun Locks, Panama Canal. Base: Limon Bay Country: Panama (PAN)
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His ***** Majesty King George VI to Inspect Reserve Fleet At Weymouth - ***** photograph shows the Flag Ship of the Reserve Fleet, H.M.S. ***** in the foreground; also Destroyers and Minesweeping ***** Vessels. August 28, 1939.
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Naval ships - German Imperial Navy battleship SMS Kaiser Friedrich III, 1896. Color illustration
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View of British Cruiser guarding the VOLLYA at Ishmid.
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Anefo photo collection. "Pasteur" with 4000 man soldiers from Indonesia in Ijmuiden. Family and friends on the quay. February 24, 1950. IJmuiden
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The Second Boer War, 1899-1902 Table Mountain shown from across Table Bay, Cape Town.
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USS Mount Whitney command ship, 1970, United States of America, drawing.
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'One Life, One Flag, One Fleet, One Throne, Britons, Hold Your Own!', early 20th century. Artist: Unknown