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Naval Vessels and Equipment

Black and white photographs highlighting naval ships and their artillery systems, focusing on equipment and naval maneuvers from the mid-20th century.

16" guns of Rodney at full erection. May 08, 1945.

Anefo photo collection. submarine Royal Navy recently returned Mediterranean sea tolerated 20,000 tons enemy ships. Subject Hr. Ms. "O21". Torpedoes loaded. {1940-1945}

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

DD-652 Ingersoll , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Crew members aboard the destroyer USS PETERSON (DD-969) handle a line as a refueling hose is brought from the fleet oiler USNS NEOSHO (T-AO-143) to the PETERSON during underway replenishment operations. The vessels are taking part in FLEET EX 1-90. Crew members aboard the destroyer USS PETERSON (DD-969) handle a line as a refueling hose is brought from the fleet oiler USNS NEOSHO (T-AO-143) to the PETERSON during underway replenishment operations. The vessels are taking part in FLEET EX 1-90.

A crewman aboard the guided missile destroyer USS DEWEY (DDG-45) prepares to fire lines to the Venezuelan destroyer FALCON (D-22) during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Porto De Heirro Country: Venezuela (VEN)

Sailors use some of the telephone booths on the pier beside the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64). Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

AG-162 Mission Capistrano , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A Helicopter Light Anti-submarine Squadron 94 (HSL-94) SH-2F Seasprite helicopter hovers over the flight deck of the guided missile frigate USS CLARK (FFG 11). Base: USS Clark (FFG 11)

DN-SN-88-01099. Country: Unknown

During the second proof of the pool star (A 835), the new supply ship for the Royal Navy, it is once again tested whether everything works properly and whether the changes made are now also meet all the requirements. The signal flag w is probably here, while the signal lamp is also operated. The W flag stands for "I need medical assistance".

Alarm message investigation and rescue service. 39 nautical miles to the west of Helgoland is a collision between the Norwegian tanker Anne Mildred Brøvig and the English coastal Pentland. The Norwegian tanker is sinking. Around 16,000 tons of crude oil in the North Sea has ended up in the collision. A grumpman tracker of airplane squadron 2 (4) and a Neptune of airplane squadron 320 are on the spot.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Zegeis from the Y-Brigade with the Boissevain from Bali to Palembang (Sumatra) 1st series. On board the Boissevain. Not along the net, but with the luggage. October 24, 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

AM-450 and 451 and 452 and 453 and 454 and 475 and 476 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Allies Use Sunken Ship As Pier An Allied cargo vessel discharges its war supplies at a pier built by U.S. Army Engineers stop an overturned ship in Naples harbor, on the west coast of Italy. The Germans, forced to retreat form Naples, capsized the Vessel which now serves as the base of a sturdy jetty that can withstand the weight of heavily loaded trucks. The over tuned ship's supper structure digs into the harbor bottom, steadying the hull. April 12, 1944. (Photo by U.S Office Of War Information Picture).

A crew member aboard the destroyer USS PETERSON (DD-969) stands near a refueling line during replenishment operations between the PETERSON and the fleet oiler USNS NEOSHO (T-AO-143). The ships are taking part in FLEET EX 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

One of the six 12.75-inch torpedoes from the guided missile destroyer USS DEWEY (DDG-45) is recovered by crewmen with the help of a pulley during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Ilo Country: Peru (PER)

U 1 (depicted - name).U 1 (depicted - name)

AM-450 and 451 and 452 and 453 and 454 and 475 and 476 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A view of the superstructure of the amphibious transport dock USS TRENTON (LPD-14) shows various radar and communication arrays as well as two Mark 15 Phalanx close-in weapons systems. Base: Chesapeake Bay State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A close-up view of the mast and bridge structure aboard the dock landing ship USS PORTLAND (LSD-37), as seen from off the ship's port quarter. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Radar system on the rear deck of the L-fregat hr.ms. Witte de With (1986-2005).

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.

AKA-112 Tulare , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Borneo (1947 February). A soldier on a ship. February 1947. Borneo, Indonesia, Kalimantan, Dutch East Indies

220830-N-PC065-1071 BALTIC SEA (Aug. 30, 2022) - U.S. Navy Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), foreground, maneuvers into formation with the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), center, and Swedish Navy ships for a photo exercise in the Baltic Sea, Aug. 30, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, 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.

DN-SN-87-10171. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SN-89-09635. Base: Unknown

Harpoon hr.ms. Van Speyk, January 1979.

DN-SN-86-06859. Base: USS Preserver (ARS 8) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port beam view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine JEFFERSON CITY (SSN-759) underway during sea trials off the Virginia Capes. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A view of damage caused to the port side of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY(CV 41) when it collided with the Panamanian freighter CACTUS. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Slug...(Lookout): Looking out on their flock north Atlantic... this U.S. Navy ***** in protecting a United Nations convoy while crossing the north Atlantic, might be compared in attitude to a sheep dog guarding its flock. The lookouts are watching the merchantmen which are having in a rough sea. June 08, 1951. (Photo by U.S. Navy Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Milk suitcase flevohof. August 5, 1987

A crewman repaints the name on the stern of the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS 7). Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

A starboard quarter view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine MONTPELIER (SSN-765) underway at high speed during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC On board patrol vessel Agrabinta for Kramat and in Kramat. Patrol vessel Agrabinta. 12 June 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

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

Warranty section of HR. Ms. The seven provinces (1953-1975) from April 6 to June 2, 1954. In the high seas. Is part of the AVDKM 540216 to 540344 object series, portion AVDKM 540229 to 540244, excl. 540242.

Members of Special Boat Unit 11 observe the SS GAS PRINCE from the bow of their PB Mark III patrol boat as it approaches the SS GAS PRINCE. The SS GAS PRINCE is participating in an Earnest Will convoy mission where reflagged Kuwaiti tankers are escorted through the waters of the Gulf by U.S. naval ships. Subject Operation/Series: EARNEST WILL Country: Unknown

Fishing inspection in the North Sea with the frigate of predator class Hr.Ms. Wolf (F 817) (1954-1984) (EX-USS PCE 1607). The departure to the sea and immediately through to Den Helder.

Crew members from the captured Iranian mine-laying ship IRAN AJR are recovered from the water by U.S. Navy personnel. Country: Unknown

Upon departure from Antwerp is the lookout fog at post A / B of the patrol vessel Hr.Ms. Bulgia (P 803), 1957.

The armor scenery Fylgia, drying device.Arrows Carrier Fylgiapansarcare Fylgia, drying device

Crewmen aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) work to move 16-inch projectiles brought aboard from a barge. Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS VANDERGRIFT (FFG 48) at 20 percent completion. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

AMCU-42 Sparrow , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Italian cruiser arrives at Pt Melb. February 25, 1938.

DD-652 Ingersoll , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AM-445 Force , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Women's Royal Naval Service- With the Fleet Air Arm, Scotland, 1943 Women of the WRNS learn to pull a 12-oared cutter with a view to entering in the local regatta. The women on board are those with more sedentary jobs, such as 'Writers', and have been encouraged to get more involved in sports.

ASPB , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Demonstrations aboard the mine hunter HR.MS.DRUNEN (M 818)

DN-SN-89-08617. Base: Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

D-day - British Forces during the Invasion of Normandy 6 June 1944 LCTs (Landing Craft Tank) off Gold assault area, 6 June 1944.

DN-SN-89-00513. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photo collection Government information service. DIAS flags day Scheveningen. undated. Scheveningen, South Holland

DDE-471 Beale , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Project 22 - Operation Castle (Bikini/Enewetak) Test Activities. Project 3.4 Damage to Russian R-1A #3. Photographs of Atmospheric Nuclear Testing at Pacific Island and Nevada Test Sites.

Operation Pedestal, August 1942 13 August: Air Attacks: The DORSET under air attack. She was eventually sunk on the evening of 13 August.

Soldiers of the Brigade Lobith from the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee during their work on the Rhine.

Propaganda written on board the Italian ship the Tembien, January 30, 1937, Genoa port, Italy, 20th century.

Flight deck crewmen use an M-3D tow tractor to respot a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter on board the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7) during NATO Exercise Teamwork '92. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK '92 Base: Trondheim Fjord Country: Norway (NOR)

Combat Transports - American Navy. May 07, 1945.

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. On board Dutch distrewler. October 1943. Britain

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate USS JARRETT (FFG-33), left, and the reflagged Kuwaiti supertanker SEA ISLE CITY underway. The JARRETT is one of several U.S. Navy ships assigned to escort supertankers through the Persian Gulf. Country: Unknown

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. World War II, Marine, Merchant Loths, Coastalists, Britain. {1940-1945}. Britain, London

A 35 foot fishing boat approaches the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19). The BLUE RIDGE rescued 35 refugeees 350 miles northeast of Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, after they had spend eight days at sea in the boat. Country: South China Sea

AG-89 Edisto , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Three crowns (depicted - name).Three crowns (depicted - name)

CVA(N) 68 Chester W. Nimitz , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

The New York Times Oversea Service -- August 10 - aerial view of U S S Lafayette the righting of the former Normandie is progressing steadily. August 12, 1943. (Photo by U.S. Navy Photo).

F6F goes down deck for take-off of USS Lexington (CV-16), 1943

Frogmen wearing scuba masks

DN-SN-86-06760. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A stern view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HOUSTON (SSN-713) underway. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A crew members paints a portion of the starboard bow of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-89-04883. Base: Subic Bay Country: Philippines (PHL)

A light shines from the superstructure of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) as early morning flight operations are conducted during FLEET EX 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A view of the harbor taken from the deck of the guided missile destroyer USS DEWEY (DDG-45) during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Montevideo Country: Uruguay (URY)

Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Detachment 21 (EOD Det 21) prepare to explode a charge on the hull of the beached and overturned Filipino frigate RPS DATU KALANTIAW (PS-76) during search and rescue (SAR) operations. The frigate was overtaken by Typhoon Clara. Base: Calayan Island Country: Philippines

On board Hr.Ms. Rotterdam (D 818) (1957-1981), a submarine booth of the Friesland class, during the so-called cross journey with nobility breasts. An extensive travelogue can be read in the Jaarboek Koninklijke Marine (km) 1964 from page 431. The Monument Padrío Dos Descobrimentos is a tribute to the Portuguese seafarers.

Submarine booth of the Friesland class. Opensk with rigged nets for breaking skipping waves.

AS-16 Howard W. Gilmore 19-NN-AS-16 Howard W. Gilmore-164372 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A captain's gig is lowered onto a storage platform on the deck of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Country: Unknown

A view of the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) as crewmen work to recover a damaged F-4J Phantom II aircraft that was hanging off the side of the ship. The damage resulted from a collision between the MIDWAY and the Panamanian freighter CACTUS. Base: USS Midway (CV 41) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SN-85-00800. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)

Last scheduled dive from adjutant shoemaker from the Heetis logemenship (A 887, 1985-) in November 1989 in Den Oever.

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS NEWPORT NEWS (SSN-750) underway during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

AM-466 Prime , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

220816-N-PC065-1156 BALTIC SEA (Aug. 16, 2022) - A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, deployed aboard to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), seen from the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), foreground, flies over the Finnish Navy Rauma-class patrol craft FSN Porvoo (PGG 72) during a photo exercise in the Baltic Sea, Aug. 16, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, 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.

Soldiers of the Brigade Lobith from the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee during their work on the Rhine.

A light patrol boat from Special Boat Unit 26 (SBU 26) accompanies a United States Navy ship through the Panama Canal. Country: Panama (PAN)

DN-SN-89-09238. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

AMS-95 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A 40-foot personnel boat assigned to the commander of Cruiser Destroyer Group 12 approaches the stern of the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47) following the parade of ships at the start of Fleet Week. The Statue of Liberty is in the background. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

RAF personnel learning to use a dinghy, 1941. Creator: Charles Brown.

Duikers and Kikvorsmen demonstrations at the diving center of the Royal Navy in Den Oever.

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