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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

Crew members man the rails of the guided missile destroyer USS ROBISON (DDG-12) during the ship's decommissioning. Three guided missile destroyers, the ROBISON, the USS BUCHANAN (DDG-14) and the USS LYNDE MCCORMICK (DDG-8), are being decommissioned in a combined ceremony. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

AGS-27 Kane , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

01/31/1919. In New York Harbor. Return of part of the North American squad. Ships bunting as they enter the Hudson River.

Dutch hunter at Mob.Kajen.Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

CL 145 Roanoke , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DN-SN-87-02542. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Photograph of British Apollo-class protected cruiser HMS Naiad

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS STERRETT (CG-31) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

A starboard quarter view of the Iranian destroyer escort ITS ROSTAM (DE-73), now redesignated the frigate IS SABALAN (F-73). NOTE: This vessel was heavily damaged on 19 April 1988 by air attack of units of CVW-11 from the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) in retaliation for the mining of the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) in the Persian Gulf. The ship was reported under repair but as of 1991 has not yet been seen in service. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

DN-SN-86-00142. Country: Unknown

. British scout cruiser HMS FORESIGHT.

Aerial starboard quarter view of the anchored replenishment oiler USS ROANOKE (AOR 7). Country: Unknown

The led coat of arm Frigate HR MS "De Ruijter" (F 806) 1976-2001, demolished 2002

CVA 16 Lexington 19-NN-CVA 16 Lexington-154478 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

ATF 92 Tawasa , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Parade in Den Helder O.G.V. M. A. de RuyterDemen. March 25, 1957. Den Helder

Anefo photo collection. Danish mine layer HDMS Moen. June 15, 1951. Den Helder

Sigurd (depicted name).Sigurd (depicted name)

DN-SN-86-04993. Country: Unknown

Battleship 'Prince of Wales'. The second of the King George V class, she was involved in the historic hunt for the German Bismarck.

. British light cruiser HMS CHAMPION.

BOMBARDE (France)

DD-700 Haynsworth , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A starboard beam view of the U.S. Coast Guard medium-endurance cutter USCGC ALERT (WMEC-630) as it stands off the coast of Florida to provide security for the test launch of a Trident II D-5 submarine-launched ballistic missile from the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS TENNESSEE (SSBN-734). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Historic photographs of the Norfolk Naval shipyard located in the Fifth Naval District. Operating under the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy.

The war's end found most of the Jap submarine fleet moored in Yokosuka Harbor, Honshy Island. Above are some of the Navy's two-men subs moored at the giant fleet base. Medium subs, or "J" boats, are in the background. October 26, 1945. (Photo by US Army Corps Photo).;The war's end found most of the Jap submarine fleet moored in Yokosuka Harbor, Honshy Island. Above are some of the Navy's two-men subs moored at the giant fleet base. Medium subs, or "J" boats, are in the background.

DN-SN-93-06061. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Country: Somalia (SOM)

Anefo photo collection. NDSM DegwaterLating Minas Gerais. June 7, 1952. Amsterdam

Us Ships: Greenpeace's "Iowa" Protest OPS member of the environmental action group Greenpeace trying to stop the US Naval ship Iowa entering Kiel Harbor, West Germany. The Protesters manned rubber dinghies and held banners, close to the ship, to protest at the probable nuclear weapons that the Iowa was carrying. The Greenpeace protestors were eventually stopped by marine police, just as the Iowa entered the harbour. The incident took place on 16th June, 1989. July 25, 1950. (Photo by Camera Press).

This Destroyer in Miniature is Britain's Answer to the German E-Boat. 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

AM-455 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

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

HMS Barfoam Underway off Singapore.

AKA-106 Union , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Smaldeel 1, with the commander of the marine forces (BDZ) vice admiral H.H.L. Pröpper (1906-1995) A / B from the flagship Kruiser Hr.Ms. The seven provinces (C 802), visited Copenhagen at the end of October 1958.

DN-SN-88-03873. Base: Persian Gulf

Crew members stand ready on the bow of the guided missile frigate USS HALYBURTON (FFG 40) as the ship pulls into port for a visit during Exercise BALTOPS '85. In the background is the German destroyer ROMMEL (DDG 187). Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '85 Base: Kiel Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Maintenance crew bringing a torpedo-loaded Fairey Swordfish of 835 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm onto the flight deck of HMS BATTLER by hydraulic lift. The escort carrier's island can be seen in the background.

USS Arizona, Upon Completion of Modernization, Norfolk Navy Yard Ports, Virginia Serial No. 144-31 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

CVA 16 Lexington 19-NN-CVA 16 Lexington-154481 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS THULE underway at Greenock.

HMS Khedive Underway, coastal waters.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HM King George VI, wearing the uniform of an Admiral of the Fleet, inspecting the personnel of HMS GLASGOW at Scapa Flow as part of a four day visit to the Home Fleet. The two forward 6 inch gun turrets of HMS GLASGOW can be seen behind the personnel being inspected.

Demonstrations of marines with rubber boats during veterans day Royal navy in May 1990 in Den Helder. In the background is an S-frigate (1978-2003).

CVA 20 Bennington 19-NN-CVA 20 Bennington-142189 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Starboard side view of the Brazilian Navy Newport class tank landing ship Mattosa Maia (G-28) entering the harbor during the exercise. Subject Operation/Series: Unitas XXXVI Base: Rio De Janeiro Country: Brazil (BRA)

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMT KING SOL underway on the river Mersey

KONIG ALBERT Germ.

A stern view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) underway during sea trials. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

DD-537 Sullivans , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

The destroyer USS ARTHUR D. RADFORD (DD-968) participates in an underway replenishment with the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) during Composite Training Unit Exercise 1-85. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Chief of Combined Operations on Visit of Inspection. 6 March 1943, at HMS Armadilla and HMS Pascoe, Lord Louis Mountbatten Chief of Combined Operations Inspect Units of His Command. HMS SISTER ANNE seen flying Lord Louis' flag.

DN-SN-89-08125. Base: Unknown

HMS Hood HMS HOOD at anchor, circa 1940.

Weissenburg. .

DD-683 Stockham , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Hmt Orsay Underway.

. Photograph of British submarine K 15.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (July 18, 2022) File photo from Sep. 18, 2007 by Paul Farley captioned, The U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) arrives in Souda harbor for a brief port visit”. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., Allied, and Partner nation forces to be where they are needed when they are needed to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

A starboard bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS KEARSARGE (LHD-3) underway during sea trials. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

A tug boat pushes the guided missile frigate USS SIMPSON (FFG 56) into its berth at a pier in Brooklyn following the parade of ships at the start of Fleet Week. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-86-07360. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS Base: Baltic Sea

DESTRUCTOR ALMIRANTE VALDES.

Battleships (See Also: Ships Names) - British Navy. July 24,1935.

British GLORY

CVA 21 Boxer , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DN-SC-85-06058. Country: Unknown

DN-SN-89-05133. Base: Hong Kong Country: China (CHN)

Charlemagne off Mudros 1915

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

A starboard bow view of the U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat POINT WARDE (WPB-82368) off the coast during Upward Key '87, a joint exercise of U.S. and Antigua and Barbuda Defense Forces. Subject Operation/Series: UPWARD KEY '87 Base: Patrol Boat Point Warde Country: Antigua And Barbuda (ATG)

Shakes Off Twin Suicide Attack Okinawa -- Twice hit by suicide planes in action near Mae Shima off Okinawa on April 12, 1945, the minelayer USS Lindsey stayed afloat despite loss of more than 60 feet of bow and forward hull section. With front half of ship twisted beyond recognition, the Lindsey plows her way through the water shortly after attack fifty men were killed and 57 wounded in twin attacks. July 9, 1945. (Photo by ACME).

Germany Proud Navy - A wonderful Buga view our battleship "Gneisenau". May 11, 1939. (Photo by Atlantic-Photo).

Starboard beam view of the frigate USS TRIPPE (FF-1075) as seen from the deck of another exercise Unitas XX ship. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Manta Country: Ecuador (ECU)

An aerial port quarter view of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) underway. The INDEPENDENCE is operating off the coast of Lebanon in support of the US Marines that have been assigned to Beirut as part of a multinational peacekeeping force. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

AF Chapman (depicted - name).AF Chapman (depicted - name)

USS Atlanta cruiser, 1944, United States of America, drawing.

HMS Exmouth flotilla leader, 1934, United Kingdom, drawing.

Anefo photo collection. Capitulation: Den Helder embarkation of Germans. In Den Helder, the disarmed German soldiers in LCT boats are boarded with destination Harlingen, from which the long journey to the "Heimat" is covered on foot. June 1945. Den Helder

Anefo photo collection. Commander Seafall forces Deputy Admiral A. H. J. van der Schalte Olivier Awards awarded for Akties in New Guinea. April 19, 1963

DD-828 Timmerman , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

German destroyer Erich Steinbrink, used during the Second World War, drawing. Germany, 20th century.

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