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Naval Vessels and Cruisers

A collection of historical naval ships, featuring light cruisers and guided missile cruisers, showcased in black and white, exuding a vintage maritime atmosphere.

AFS-6 San Diego , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

APD-63 Lloyd , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A starboard bow view of the destroyer USS JOHN HANCOCK (DD 981) anchored in the Chesapeake Bay near the US Naval Academy during Commissioning Week. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-88-06473. Base: Persian Gulf

DN-SN-88-03874. Base: Persian Gulf

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A Grumman Wildcat of No 881 Squadron Fleet Air Arm takes off from HMS ILLUSTRIOUS in the Indian Ocean.

AM-449 Impervious , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A port bow view of the utility landing craft (LCU-1653). The LCU is being used to assist on the transfer of approximately 600 Americans and third nation personnel, to the amphibious ships USS NASHVILLE (LPD-13) and USS HERMITAGE (LSD-34), during the evacuation from Beirut. Base: Juniyah Country: Lebanon (LBN)

The Royal Navy during the Second World War ML 340 with troops on board, off Skiathos, Greece. After its liberation Skiathos was used as an advanced base for the assault on Salonika.

Photograph of German cruiser SMS Kaiserin Augusta.

AMS-72 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A port beam view of the amphibious transport dock USS CLEVELAND (LPD 7) underway off the coast of Southern California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SN-88-09529. Base: Unknown

DN-SN-87-10605. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

Arrival of the German training ships Eider and TRAVE in the port of Rotterdam, December 1957.

AMS-73 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

An aerial stern view of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) underway. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The SAMSONIA alongside the damaged HMS ARIGUANI at Greenock. SAMSONIA had just completed her task of towing ARIGUANI nearly 1,400 miles from Gibraltar at a speed of 6 knots for eight days in rough weather. HMS ARIGUANI had suffered damage to her stern and on the way back enemy aircraft attacked the ships but without success.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The troopship PEGELBERG en route for Gibraltar as part of a huge convoy.

An Republic of Korea tank landing ship approaches the beach as a US Special Forces team (R) prepares to move their motorized raft to the water during TEAM SPIRIT '84. TEAM SPIRIT, a joint/combined operation, is designed to test and improve techniques to defend the Republic of Korea Peninsula and increased combat readiness of Republic of Korea and US armed forces. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '84 Base: Tok Sok Ri Beach Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Sunrise for HMS MILNE whilst she was in northern waters carrying out Russian convoy duties.

AM-433 Engage , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A starboard beam view of the frigate USS TRIPPE (FF-1075) during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Porto De Heirro Country: Venezuela (VEN)

HMS Jewel Underway, coastal waters.

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate USS UNDERWOOD (FFG-36) underway in the Elizabeth River off Naval Station, Norfolk. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DD-674 Hunt , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DN-SN-88-02573. Country: Unknown

British I class destroyer HMS Imperial

An aerial starboard view of the amidships section of the Kitty Hawk class aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) during aircraft launch and recovery operations. Blast deflector panels are raised on the flight deck. Country: Unknown

01/31/1922. Barcelona. In the Port. The "Destroyers" of the English squad Anchored in the interior.

DD-865 Charles R. Ware , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Photograph of the USS Cowpens (CV-25) (CVL-25) , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate REUBEN JAMES (FFG-57) underway. Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Fleet Air Arm Series, on Board HMS Victorious. September 1942. The 'Island' of HMS VICTORIOUS with a Seafire in the foreground.

Arrival to Den Helder from the submarine hunter Hr.Ms. Groningen (D 813) After returning from Dutch New Guinea in December 1958.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS LOOKOUT,an L class destroyer armed with six 4.7 inch guns in twin Mk XX mounting, moored at Greenock.

DD-454 Ellyson , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A starboard beam view of the Soviet Mayak class intelligence collection ship GS-239. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

US Battleship OKLAHOMA

DN-SN-87-06841. Country: Unknown

DD-785 Henderson , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

On Board the Battleship HMS Warspite. 3 July 1943, in the Sicilian Narrows, En Route From Gibraltar To Alexandria. HMS WARSPITE oiling the destroyer RAIDER during the passage through the Sicilian Narrows.

DN-SN-85-06137. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS RODNEY moored with a drifter alongside.

Aerial starboard bow view of the destroyer USS ARTHUR W. RADFORD (DD-968) underway. Country: Unknown

DDE-507 Conway , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A starboard bow view of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49) after being launched from the Ingalls drydock. The ship, named to commemorate the capture of a British outpost at Vincennes, Indiana during the Revolutionary War, is scheduled to be commissioned on April 14, 1985. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photograph of the USS Orca (AVP-49) , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A port bow view of the Unitas XXI ships in port during the exercise. From left to right, the frigate USS PHARRIS (FF-1094), the guided missile destroyer USS KING (DDG-41) and the destroyer USS ARTHUR W. RADFORD (DDG-968). Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXI Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Anefo photo collection. Swedish squadron passes Hembrug. May 28, 1948

HMS Sutton Underway, coastal waters.

AVP 37 Corson , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

CVE-114 Rendova , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

The British Cruiser, HMS Cardiff. 24 February 1943, Greenock.

A stern view of the frigate USS TRUETT (FF-1095) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DDE-450 O'Bannon , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

The British frigate HMS Redpole (F 69, 1943-1960) arrives in the port of Rotterdam, 1958.

A port beam view of the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) on deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The aircraft carrier HMS VENERABLE underway at speed during her acceptance trials.

United States Navy - U.S.S. North Dakota at sea circa 1915.

Coast Guard Cutter Looking for a Fight. Doughty warrior of the North Atlantic is this U.S. Coast Guard combat cutter, Algonquin. These sturdy Coast Guard fighting ships have played a leading role in making Allied shipping lanes save for the armadas of supply craft.

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser CAPE ST. GEORGE (CG 71) underway during sea trials. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

The Royal Navy during the Second World War MTB craft at Dover Naval Base. MTB 48 is moving away from the quayside.

V 5473. Gustaf V (depicted - name)

Aerial port bow view of the tank landing ship USS LA MOURE COUNTY (LST 1194) underway. Country: Unknown

. IWM caption: 'Title: THE BATTLE OF JUTLAND 31 MAY 1916. The 5.5 inch forecastle gun on board HMS CHESTER. Boy (1st Class) John Travers Cornwell was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for remaining at this gun on board the cruiser. The ship was badly shelled by four German cruisers and Cornwell's position was hit four times, killing all the crew apart from Cornwell. The badly wounded boy sailor was taken back to Grimsby where he died on 2 June. Part of the ship's superstructure can be seen in the background.'

New Battle Cruiser Already A VetThe USS Guam one of two Battle Cruisers -- The Navy's Newest Class -- has proven her worth in nearly six months of Pacific combat. Of 27,000 Tons more than 800 feet in Length, The Guam-and her sister ship, The USS Alaska--are Larger than Man Battleships. Both Warships are Apmer with 12- inch Guns and new Compartmentation make them two of the most Combat-worthy ships in the world. July 30, 1945. (Photo by US Navy)

DELAWARE U.S.N.

DN-SN-90-01118. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An aerial starboard bow view of exercise Unitas XX task force underway. From left to right are the guided missile destroyer USS DEWEY (DDG-45), the frigates USS TRIPPE (FF-1075) and USS JESSE L. BROWN (FF-1089). Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

03/31/1915. The attack on the Dardanelles. The French battleship "Jaureguiberry", which replaced the "Bouvet", was sunk by a mine in the strait.

. Photograph of British destroyer HMS Dasher.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The auxiliary minelayer HMS MENESTHEUS, a converted Mercantile ship moored at a minelaying base on the Kyle of Lochalsh.

DD-744 Blue , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Speed tests of the armoured cruiser Pisa of the Italian Royal Navy, 1909, photo by Bellini, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XXXVI, No 30, July 25, 1909.

Anefo photo collection. English warships in Rotterdam. July 16, 1948. Rotterdam, South Holland

An aerial port bow view of the Australian frigate ADELAIDE (F-01) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SN-87-10868. Country: Unknown

DD-565 Smalley , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DN-SN-86-07051. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

HMS Queen of Bermuda Stationary, coastal waters.(Second World War)

Photograph of the USS Missouri (BB-63)

A port beam view of the amphibious cargo ship USS EL PASO (LKA-117) at anchor off the Virginia Capes. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

HMS Bramham.

An elevated port quarter view of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48) underway. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

New Fighter for U.S. Navy -- With Europe hastily building up its armed might, the United Stated took another step forward in its naval building program Sept 24 with the launching of this first line fighting ship. This is the destroyer U.S.S. ***** going down the ways at the bath iron works corporation, bath me. September 25, 1938. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

DN-SN-87-12438. Country: Unknown

Reward Underway.

Wisconsin comes to anchor in the Firth of Firth early this morning. Ships of the U.S. Navy's Midshipmen's Practice Squadron, 1od by the45,000 ton battleship U.S.S. Wisconsin arrived in the Firth of Forth early this morning. (June 18th). June 19, 1951.

Photograph of Whalers, 11th Naval District. This photograph was taken by Boatswain's Mate Second Class James C. Watson, ex-newspaper photographer of 15 years experience.

DDE-499 Renshaw , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

An aerial starboard view of the amidships section of the Kitty Hawk class aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64), as an A-6E Intruder aircraft makes a catapult assisted takeoff from the flight deck. Country: Unknown

HMS Hood HMS HOOD at speed in a heavy sea, circa 1940.

DDE-466 Waller , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DD-711 Eugene A. Greene , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Sms Goeben German Battle Cruiser GOEBEN, 1914.

DD-708 Dixon , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

An aerial bow view of the fleet oiler USS PLATTE (AO-186), center, participating in an underway replenishment operation with the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4), right and the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH (LPD-1). Country: Unknown

Majestic Class Battleships- Hms Magnificent HMS MAGNIFICENT at anchor at Spithead, 1899.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMT COVERLEY in coastal waters off Naples.

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