Naval Warships at Sea

A collection of naval warships navigating open waters, showcasing varied designs and capabilities, with a focus on military vessels' structures and operations.

High angle view of a warship moving on water, USS Cole (DDG 67), US Navy

040126-N-0570I-001. Country: Unknown

020622-N-1082Z-002. Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: USS Normandy (CG-60)

DN-ST-87-04747. Base: Off Virginia Capes Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

High angle view of a warship moving on water, USS Cole (DDG 67), US Navy

060703-N-4776G-313. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL ELIOT MORISON (FFG-13) underway off the coast of Puerto Rico during Exercise Ocean Venture '88. The MORISON is part of the Naval Reserve Force Atlantic Fleet. The maritime prepositioning ship PFC. EUGENE A. OBREGON (T-AK-3005) is in the background. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '88 Base: USS Samuel Eliot Morison Country: Caribbean Sea

An SH-3H Sea King helicopter prepares to land on the guided missile frigate USS LEWIS B. PULLER (FFG-23). Country: Unknown

A starboard bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS BARNEY (DDG-6) underway. Country: Unknown

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS ANTIETAM (CG-54) underway north of Diego Garcia en route to the Persian Gulf after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi forces. Country: Indian Ocean(IOC)

DN-SC-85-04323. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Areial port bow view of the frigate USS SAMPLE (FF 1048) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

120614-N-NL401-041 RED SEA (June 14, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) transits the Red Sea. James E. Williams is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

DN-ST-89-09374. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Indian Ocean, October 15, 2009 - The Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Chosin (CG-65) is underway in the Indian Ocean after a replenishment at sea.

050805-N-6106R-013. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard bow view of the destroyer USS CUSHING (DD-985) underway near San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

An areial port bow view of the destroyer USS FIFE (DD 991) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 15, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class USS Gridley (DDG 101) transits the Pacific Ocean. Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 30, 2016) The guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) is conducting routine training and operations in preparation for an upcoming deployment with the George H.W. Bush Strike Group.

DN-SC-03-10218. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) maneuvers following a replenishment-at-sea with the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stockdale is underway with the ships and squadrons of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3 conducting group sail training in preparation for its next scheduled deployment.

A starboard bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS BUCHANAN (DDG 14) underway off the coast of Southern California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

041201-N-8539M-084. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 5, 2014) The guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) is underway in the Mediterranean Sea. Donald Cook is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2022) Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Takanami (DD-110) breaks formation with ships of Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG), JMSDF and Royal Australian Navy. ABECSG is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navys role across the full spectrum of military operations—from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region.

DF-ST-85-08326. Country: Caribbean Sea

A port view of the destroyer USS CUSHING (DD-985) underway near San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

220919-N-EL850-1060 ADRIATIC SEA (Sept. 19, 2022) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) transits the Adriatic Sea during combined operations with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) and the Orizzonte-class destroyer ITS Caio Duilio (D 554) , Sept. 19, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group 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.

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 12, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) arrives in Commander, Republic of Korea Fleet base pier as part of a scheduled port visit. Benfold is underway with the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and are forward deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Into-Pacific region.

020519-N-4998R-005. Base: Dili Country: East Timor (TMP) Scene Major Command Shown: DDG 73

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS Gary (FFG-51) underway near Hawaii. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A elevated port view of the guided missile frigate DE WERT (FFG-45) underway during sea trials. Country: Unknown

A starboard bow view of the USS MCFAUL (DDG 74), moored at its dock. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard quarter view of the mine countermeasures ship USS SENTRY (MCM-3) underway. Base: Lake Michigan Country: United States Of America (USA)

An elevated starboard quarter view of the guided missile frigate DE WERT (FFG-45) underway during sea trials. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-87-01872. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING Country: Unknown

Military helicopter landing on a military ship, USS William V. Pratt while it is being refueled, Red Sea

DN-SC-88-03291. Base: Sitrah Country: Bahrain (BHR)

Port bow view of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG-49) underway during sea trails. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-86-05568. Country: Unknown

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate Robert G. Bradley 9FFG-49) underway during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

BALTIC SEA (May 17, 2022) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) sails in formation behind the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a maneuvering exercise with the Finnish and Swedish navies in the Baltic Sea, May 17, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, are 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.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 11, 2013) Sailors man the rails of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) after a passing exercise (PASSEX) with the Canadian frigate HMCS Regina (FFH 334) in the Pacific Ocean. Stockdale is part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and is transiting the western Pacific Ocean.

An elevated port bow view of the guided missile frigate KLAKRING (FFG-42) underway. Country: Unknown

060505-N-9643K-007. Subject Operation/Series: CARAT 2006 Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port side view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL ELIOT MORISON (FFG-13) underway. The MORISON is assigned to the Naval Reserve Force. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port bow view of the amphibious transport dock USS SHREVEPORT (LPD 12) underway off the Virginia Capes. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

040611-N-4308O-014. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-86-00359. Country: Unknown

A port beam view of the patrol combatant-missile (hydrofoil) USS AQUILA (PHM-4) underway during high-speed maneuvers. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

A port beam view of the guided missile destroyer USS STETHEM (DDG-63) underway during builder's sea trials. The STETHEM has been assigned to Pacific Fleet Destroyer Squadron 21 (DESRON21). Base: USS Stethem (DDG 63) Country: Gulf Of Mexico

An aerial port bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG-61) underway during builders sea trials. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (March 14, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) transits in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Jason Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

DN-SC-90-02334. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

020425-N-1110A-506. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Guided Missile Destroyer USS COLE (DDG 67) arrives in her home port after returning from sea following the passage of Hurricane Floyd up the east coast. Base: Hampton Roadstead State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-04-09282. Base: San Clemente Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard quarter view of the guided missile destroyer USS BARNEY (DDG-6) crossing the bow of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) during maneuvering drills. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port quarter view of the Australian guided missile frigate HMAS HOBART (DDG-39) underway off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise RimPac '88. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '88 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

061206-N-2733C-014. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 23, 2022) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) sails in formation with Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Navy ships. ABECSG is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navys role across the full spectrum of military operationsfrom combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region.

Low oblique stern-on view of the dock landing ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) underway off the coast of San Diego. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A copy image of the US Navy (USN) Belknap Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS WILLIAM H. STANDLEY (CG 32) underway. The GRIDLEY has a pair of AGM-84 Harpoon missiles on the bow launchers. (Exact Date Shot Unknown). Country: Unknown

230126-N-NH267-1480 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) conducts an underway fuel replenishment with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10). Paul Hamilton, part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is underway conducting routine operations.

The large harbor tug ANOKA (YTB-810) pushes against the bow of the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) as the ship comes alongside its berth at the pier. The THOMAS S. GATES is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the destroyer USS BARRY (DD 933) being moved from a temporary mooring at the GSA pier to its permanent berth at Pier 2 of the Washington Navy Yard, where it will be dedicated as a memorial ship. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221003-N-LH674-1001 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 3, 2022) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) arrives in San Francisco in support of San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During Fleet Week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.

A starboard bow view of the Russian navy Krivak I class frigate BDITELNY during exercise BALTOPS. Behind BDITELNY is the German frigate FGS KARLSRUHE (F-212). For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea

The guided missile cruiser USS BIDDLE (CG-34) passes the fast combat support ship USS DETROIT (AOE-4) as the DETROIT conducts underway replenishment operations with the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60). The vessels are in the region in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Red Sea

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS GARY (FFG-51) returning to her home port from a six-month deployment in the Western Pacific. The GARY is being assisted to the dock by a commercial tugboat. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

020419-N-1110A-511. Base: Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-88-07251. Base: Persian Gulf

DN-ST-89-03063. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

110803-N-YR391-011MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 3, 2011) The guided-missile frigate USS Halyburton (FFG 40) approaches the pier at Naval Station (NS) Mayport during the ship's homecoming celebration. Halyburton returned to NS Mayport after completing a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

050609-N-5384B-011. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

060125-N-3314H-040. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port quarter view of the destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) underway off the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy. Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea

111104-N-DS193-049 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2011) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force guided-missile destroyer JDS Atago (DDG 177) transits in formation with U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships during Annual Exercise 2011. Annual Exercise is a bi-lateral field training exercise designed to practice and evaluate the coordination procedures and interoperability elements required to respond to the defense of Japan and the Asia-Pacific region.

A port bow view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1). Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220718-N-YN807-1005 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2022) - Chilean Navy frigate CNS Almirante Lynch (FF 07), center, and Mexican Navy frigate ARM Benito Juarez (F-101), left, transits the Pacific Ocean alongside Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 18. 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 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.

A starboard bow view of the frigate USS OUELLET (FF-1077) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-88-03883. Base: Persian Gulf

A starboard beam view of the Australian frigate HMAS SYDNEY (F-03) underway during Operations Desert Shield/Storm. Radar absorbent matting (RAM) is attached to the sides of the ship's superstructure. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

(5)....Starboard beam view of the amidships section of the guided missile cruiser USS GETTYSBURG (CG-64) underway off the Virginai Capes. State: Atlantic Ocean Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-04-14312. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-90-02306. Base: San Diego Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51) underway off the coast of New England prior to its commissioning. Base: USS Arleigh Burke Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-89-01304. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The large harbor tug WAUWATOSA (YTB-775) escorts the amphibious transport dock USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8) as the vessel gets underway after departing Naval Station, Subic Bay. Country: Philippines(PHL)

ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 8, 2018) The guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), front, is underway alongside the French navy frigate FS Courbet (F712) and a French AS-565 Panther helicopter during a three-week integration of Courbet with Task Force 55. Jason Dunham is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 18, 2022) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) sails alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a fueling-at-sea. Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

220605-YD371-1144 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 5, 2022) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) sails the Atlantic Ocean, June 5, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway completing a certification exercise to increase U.S. and allied interoperability and warfighting capability before a future deployment. The George H.W. Bush CSG is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat Americas adversaries in support of national security.

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) sailing across the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 15, 2022. Shoup was underway to participate in a Live Fire With A Purpose exercise.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 28, 2019) The Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) departs Fleet Activities Yokosuka to conduct comprehensive at-sea testing. This is the first underway for John S. McCain since its collision in 2017. John S. McCain is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan.

DN-SC-86-03379. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) transits the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 13, 2024. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of USS Boxer (LHD 4), USS Somerset (LPD 25), and Harpers Ferry, and the embarked 15th MEU are underway conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

An aerial port quarter view of the guided missile frigate ANTRIM (FFG-20) as Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation conducts sea trials. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

190125-N-JI086-221 BLACK SEA (Jan. 25, 2019) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) sails alongside Georgian coast guard ships in the Black Sea, Jan. 25, 2019. Donald Cook, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its eighth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

A hihg-angle starboard bow view of the Knox class frigate USS GRAY (FFG-1054) executing a turn off the coast of California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

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