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Naval Ships in Port

Vivid photographs of various naval ships docked, revealing details of their structures and the activities surrounding their deployments.

The amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) is moored to a pier following its arrival in port. The vessel has been deployed to the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Yokohama Country: Japan(JPN)
The amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) is moored to a pier following its arrival in port. The vessel has been deployed to the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Yokohama Country: Japan(JPN)
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A Logistics Vehicle System (LVS) is off loaded from maritime prepositioning ship (MPS), 2nd LT. John P. Bobo. This is a II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) exercise that includes the off and on load of a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) vehicles and gear. The exercise is held under the guidance of Brig. GEN. Martin R. Berndt, Deputy Commander, US Marine Corps Forces, Atlantic. Subject Operation/Series: AGILE SWORD '96 Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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120502-N-ZZ999-013 SAN DIEGO (May 2, 2012) The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) completes her maiden voyage with arrival in her homeport of San Diego. After two years of training off the coast of Florida, the ship's 23-day transit from Mayport, Fla., to San Diego, marks the successful completion of testing of the mine countermeasures mission package to detect, localize, and destroy mines in a tactical environment. Independence also transited the Panama Canal and conducted a port visit and operations with the Mexican navy. The littoral combat ship is a fast, agile, networked surface combatant designed to operate in the near-shore environment, while capable of open-ocean tasking, and win against 21st-century coastal threats such as submarines, mines, and swarming small craft.
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A starboard quarter view of the tank landing ship HMS SIR PERCIVALE (L-3036) tied up to the jetty at the Portsmouth Naval Base. Base: Portsmouth Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)
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Crewmembers man the rails aboard the destroyer USS FLETCHER (DD-992) and the guided missile frigate USS CROMMELIN (FFG-37) as the admiral's barge, transporting President William Jefferson Clinton and members of the the presidential party, passes by. Clinton is in Hawaii to tour area military installations. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A stern view of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) in dry dock NO. 6. Base: Naval Repair Facility, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN)
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220701-N-DE439-1096 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (July 1, 2022) Sailors man the rails as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) arrives in Naval Station Rota, Spain, July 1 2022. Porter 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.
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220718-N-PQ495-1049 SAN DIEGO - (July 18, 2022) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) departs from Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 15 in Southern California. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 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.
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DN-SC-85-13487. Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A port quarter view of the coastal patrol craft USS SCIROCCO (PC-6) tied up at Garrison Terminal during a port visit. The ship is in a camouflage scheme known as measure 32 splinter camouflage. Even at close range, it makes the vessel fade into the background structures. This is a test pattern, and the PC-6 is the only U.S. Navy ship in regular service that is presently carrying a disruptive camouflage scheme. Base: Tampa Harbor State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DM-ST-88-07870. Base: Virginia Beach State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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An M-577 command post vehicle and an M-106 mortar carrier, foreground, are driven aboard the vehicle cargo/rapid response ship USNS ANTARES (T-AKR-294) for shipment back to the United States. The vehicles were used by the 32nd Separate Infantry Brigade (Mechanized), Wisconsin Army National Guard, during Exercise Reforger '86. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '86 Base: Bremerhaven Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)
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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii (July 12, 2022) A landing craft, air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 prepares to load gear during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 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 world's 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 world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.
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Pennants bedeck the superstructure of the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG 26) and other ships taking part in an international naval review. Spain's King Juan Carlos and Queen Sophia are in Barcelona to preside over a review, which also includes the Spanish navy's new aircraft carrier. Base: Barcelona Country: Spain (ESP)
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BATH, Maine (Nov. 9, 2018) The future guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) departs the Bath Iron Works shipyard. Michael Monsoor is en route to Coronado, Calif., where it will be commissioned on Jan. 26, 2019. Following commissioning, Michael Monsoor will begin combat systems activation, testing and trials. Michael Monsoor is the second of three ships in the Zumwalt class of destroyers.
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CONSTANTA, Romania (March 8, 2014) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) prepares to pull into Constanta, Romania. Truxtun is deployed as part of the George H. W. Bush Strike Group on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th fleet area of operations.
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The large harbor tug POUGHKEEPSIE (YTB-813) guides the amphibious transport dockk USS DULUTH (LPD-6) as it departs the air station. The DULUTH is acting as the platform for Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 (HM-15) operations during the joint U.S. - Canadian fleet exercise MARCOT '93. Subject Operation/Series: MARCOT '93 Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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120710-N-ZZ999-001VICTORIA, Seychelles (July 10, 2012) Sailors aboard USS McFaul (DDG 74) prepare to pull into port in Victoria, Seychelles. McFaul is homeported in Norfolk, Va., and is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of responsibility.
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The amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) lies in dry dock for repairs to the damage caused by an Iraqi mine. The TRIPOLI struck the mine on February 18 while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. The ship was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR)
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020417-F-6020H-010. Base: Charleston Harbor State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Russia, Saint Petersburg, Petrograd, Cruiser Aurora, fired the first shot of the October Revolution, October, 25, 1917
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050905-N-7781D-093. Base: Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Coast Guard Cutters - Spencer - Aftermath and Rescue - 26-HK-332-38. Hurricane Katrina
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PEARL HARBOR (July 4, 2022) - Fireworks illuminate the night sky during a 4th of July celebration as Republic of Singapore Navy guided-missile frigate RSS Intrepid (69) sits pierside at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 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 world's 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 world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Republic of Singapore Navy photo by Michelle Chia)
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A port bow view of a Canadian frigate ship moored to a fuel pier during the joint U.S.-Canadian fleet exercise MARCOT '93. Subject Operation/Series: MARCOT '93 Base: Victoria State: British Columbia (BC) Country: Canada (CAN)
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DN-ST-86-11149. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)
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A RIM-116 RAM (Rolling Airframe Missile) self-defense weapons system mounted on the stern of the USS NICHOLSON (DD 982). Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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USS Nashville (LPD 13) passes by the bow of the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) as both ships leave the Norfolk Naval Station for their six month deployment. TRUMAN is on its maiden deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf and is expected to return to its homeport of Norfolk, Virginia, in May 2001. Base: Uss Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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060721-N-5330L-002. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A U.S. Navy vessel docks in the water at Rattlesnake Point U.S. Army Reserve Center, Tampa, Florida, during Operation Blue Horizon, Feb. 2, 2023. Airmen and Sailors from units across the country participated in Operation Blue Horizon to reinforce core competencies and fundamental practices for military medical professionals. The course covered training on tactical casualty combat care, trauma nursing, K-9 first aid and aeromedical evacuation.
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060402-N-4124C-094. Base: Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)
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220605-N-BP933-1436 STOCKHOLM (June 5, 2022) The Daring-class air-defense destroyer HMS Defender (D 36) departs from the pier at Cruise Pirs Frihamn, Stockholm during exercise BALTOPS 22, June 5, 2022. BALTOPS 22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen the combined response capability critical to preserving the freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea.
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An SH-14AB Sea Lynx helicopter tied down on the helo landing pad of the Netherlands Navy frigate HrMs Willen Van Der Zaan (F-829) during a port visit. Base: Tampa State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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110615-N-ZZ999-006NORFOLK (June 15, 2011) Sailors prepare to throw lines as the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) returns to Naval Station Norfolk after completing the second phase of a two-part series of sea trails. The sea trials evaluated shipboard systems and developed crew proficiency.
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060515-N-3532C-004. Base: Apra Harbor State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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NORFOLK (April 6, 2013) Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) man the rails and bring the ship to life during its commissioning ceremony. Arlington was named for Arlington County, Va., and honors first responders and the 184 victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the Pentagon.
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VARNA, Bulgaria (March 13, 2014) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) pulls into Varna, Bulgaria, following a multi-lateral exercise with Romania and Bulgaria as part of theater security cooperation efforts. Truxtun is deployed as part of the George H. W. Bush Carrier Strike Group and is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th fleet area of responsibility.
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060502-N-6775N-051. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Oct. 29, 2012) The Officer of the Deck of USS Constitution watches over the ship from pier one of Charlestown Navy Yard during Hurricane Sandy.
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The future guided-millile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) departs Bath, Maine to conduct acceptance trials with the Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey (INSERV). Acceptance Trials are the last significant shipbuilding milestone before delivery of the ship to the U.S. Navy, which is planned for next month. While underway, many of the ship's key systems and technologies including navigation, propulsion readiness, auxiliary systems, habitability, fire protection, and damage control capabilities will be demonstrated to ensure they meet the Navy's requirements. U.S. Navy photo (Released) 160420-N-YE579-003Join the conversation:http://www.navy.mil/viewGallery.asphttp://www.facebook.com/USNavyhttp://www.twitter.com/USNavyhttp://navylive.dodlive.milhttp://pinterest.comhttps://plus.google.com
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120723-YZ751-N-084 HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (July 23, 2012) Sailors man the rails aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS DeWert (FFG 45) as the ship leaves Halifax after a port visit. DeWert, the Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Hurricane (PC 3) and the Canadian Halifax-class frigate HMCS Ville de Quebec (FFH 332) are visiting cities in America and Canada to celebrate the bicentennial of the War of 1812.
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Commercial tugs assist the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20) as the ship departs for the Persian Gulf region, where it will remain on station in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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BOSTON (May 25, 2020) USS Constitution performs a 21-gun salute in honor of Memorial Day. USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. Designated Americas Ship of State, Constitution and her crew engage in community outreach and education about the ships history and the importance of naval power is more than 500,000 visitors each year.
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050909-N-6436W-013. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE (JTF) KATRINA Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DULUTH, Minnesota (May 21, 2021) - USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) is commissioned in Duluth, Minnesota. LCS 21 is the second U.S. Navy warship to honor Minneapolis-Saint Paul.
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060810-N-1332Y-136. Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Australia (AUS)
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COTS-2 Freedom Star Thermal Imaging Test
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SAN DIEGO (Sept. 30, 2022) - Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) returns to San Diego after participating in Pacific Partnership 2022. Having just completed its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multi-national humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership 2022 host nations included Vietnam, Palau, the Philippines and Solomon Islands. U.S. Service Members carried out the mission alongside partner nation representatives from Australia, Chile, Japan, the Republic of Korea and the United Kingdom.
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DN-ST-90-01278. Base: Marinette State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-85-03524. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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990325-N-4912M-001. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Stuttgart, Germany, 03-25-2024: Person holding cellphone with logo of United Kingdom naval warfare Royal Navy (RN) in front of webpage. Focus on phone display, Europe