Navy Ships at Sea

Aerial views showcasing various naval vessels including aircraft carriers and supply ships navigating through expansive oceanic waters.

High angle view of a military ship moving on water, USS Saipan (LHA 2), US Navy

DN-ST-87-06236. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A starboard quarter view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN-74) departing to commence builders trials in the Atlantic Ocean off the Virginia Capes. The STENNIS is to be commissioned on December 9, 1995. Base: Chesapeake Bay,Hampton Roadstead State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-04-09040. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the USS Anchorage is being prepared for the Orion Underway Recovery Test 2. The Orion boilerplate test vehicle and other hardware will be loaded into the well deck of the ship and head out to sea in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego. NASA, Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Navy will conduct the test to prepare for recovery of the Orion crew module, forward bay cover and parachutes on its return from a deep space mission. The underway recovery test will allow the teams to demonstrate and evaluate the recovery processes, procedures, new support hardware and personnel in open waters.The Ground Systems Development and Operations Program will conduct the underway recovery tests. Orion is the exploration spacecraft designed to carry astronauts to destinations not yet explored by humans, including an asteroid and Mars. It will have emergency abort capability, sustain the crew during space travel and provide safe re-en

Aerial starboard quarter view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) vehicle transport ship USNS Gordon (T-AKR-296) underway on full power trials. The ship is also testing the Atomic-Biological-Chemical (ABC) washdown system. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-87-02685. Country: Panama (PAN)

A port view of the barracks ship MERCER (IX-502) tied up at the pier. The MERCER, a converted tank landing ship, is being used to house personnel who are preparing the decommissioned aircraft carrier RANGER (CV-61) for towing to the Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility at Puget Sound. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The USS Anchorage returns to the Naval Base San Diego after completion of the Orion Underway Recovery Test 2 in the Pacific Ocean. NASA, Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Navy conducted the test on the Orion boilerplate test vehicle to prepare for recovery of the Orion crew module on its return from a deep space mission. The underway recovery test allowed the team to demonstrate and evaluate the recovery processes, procedures, new hardware and personnel in open waters.The Ground Systems Development and Operations Program conducted the underway recovery test. Orion is the exploration spacecraft designed to carry astronauts to destinations not yet explored by humans, including an asteroid and Mars. It will have emergency abort capability, sustain the crew during space travel and provide safe re-entry from deep space return velocities. The first unpiloted test flight of the Orion is scheduled to launch in 2014 atop a Delta IV rocket and in 2017 on NASAs Space Launch Syst

CADIZ, SPAIN-JUN 04: Aircraft carrier L-61 Juan Carlos I setting sail after taking part in an exhibition on the day of the spanish army forces on Jun 04, 2012, in Cadiz, Spain. Aircraft carrier L-61 Juan Carlos I

DN-SC-88-06001. Base: Unknown

060228-N-4776G-187. Country: Persian Gulf

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) prepares to drop anchor just offshore from St. Thomas. Exact Date Shot Unknown. State: Virgin Islands(VI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

000708-N-1110A-502. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-10660. Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Canada, British Columbia, Log booms floating off Chemainus.

061118-N-3962E-001. Base: Arabian Sea

A port quarter view of the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV-43) moored at Lambert Point for scrapping by the Seawitch Salvage Co. Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An aerial port bow view of the submarine tender USS MCKEE (AS-41) underway off Ballast Point. State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060117-N-4935L-002. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An elevated port bow view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62). Country: Unknown

NORFOLK (Nov. 26, 2012) Contractors prepare to hoist the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The air vehicle arrived by barge from Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. Truman is the first aircraft carrier to host test operations for an unmanned aircraft. The Navy plans to conduct X-47B carrier deck handling tests aboard the ship.

Mine hunter Hr.Ms. Hellevoetsluis (1987-present)

The amphibious transport ship Hr.Ms. Rotterdam (1998-) with two landing vessels in addition and above a Westland Lynx H-14 helicopter (1976-).

An elevated starboard quarter view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) arriving in port. Base: Pusan Country: South Korea

A port quarter view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt(EGY)

061120-N-0490C-002. Base: Arabian Sea

DN-ST-88-09267. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-ST-86-11187. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Aerial starboard side view of the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV 43) in the late stages of being scrapped out at the Lambert Point facility of the new Patapsco Marine Salvage Company. Base: Baltimore Harbor State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-89-09253. An SH-3H Sea King helicopter from Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 15 (HS-15) flies by the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV 59) and its accompanying battle group. The group is heading for New York City for Fleet Week '89.

Aerial view of the imposing LHD Trieste with its prominent 'L 9890' designation casting a stark shadow, Trieste, Trieste, Italy.

050207-N-3642E-002. Subject Operation/Series: UNIFIED ASSISTANCE Base: Chuc Sumet Port State: Sattahip Country: Thailand (THA)

Russia, Soviet Arctic, Nuclear - powered icebreaker 'Sovetskiy Soyuz' in pack ice

An aerial starboard quarter view of the Soviet Kiev-class aircraft carrier Novorossiysk underway.

Ships of StanavForlant in formation sailing.

Vintage Photograph. Cruise ships docked at a tropical harbor under palm tree shadows.

1979 - A port bow view of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) anchored in the harbor.

DN-ST-89-01288. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

040222-N-8053S-200. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port quarter view of the fast combat support ship SUPPLY (AOE-6) as the vessel stands in the fitting out pier at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Corporation shipyard in San Diego Harbor. The SUPPLY has already undergone sea trials and is completing its final fitting out prior to commissioning. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A commercial cargo ship underway with a full load. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Harbor tugs approach the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV 59), lying at anchor in the harbor during Fleet Week. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-07771. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Ships of StanavForlant in formation sailing.

DN-ST-88-06211. Country: Unknown

A bow view of the Soviet aircraft carrier BAKU (CVHG-103) underway off the coast of southern Italy. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Aircraft carrier swims in the sea aircraft carrier swims in the sea copyright: xzoonar.com/DR.XNORBERBERTXLANGEX 14449615

DN-ST-87-09907. Base: Subic Bay Country: Philippines (PHL)

A stern view of the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV-43) moored at Lambert Point for scrapping by the Seawitch Salvage Co. The hulk of the merchant ship SS SEAWITCH and the ocean minesweeper ILLUSIVE (MSO-448), also being dismantled, are on the starboard side of the carrier. Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

041103-F-2760K-015. Base: Port Of Djibouti Country: Djibouti (DJI)

An artist's concept of the Soviet nuclear-powered cruiser KIROV underway. AN insert shows the weapons systems carried aboard the KIROV. PHOTO courtesy of Soviet Military Power Magazine. Country: Unknown

A Fleet Logistic Support Squadron 30 (VRC-30) C-2A Greyhound aircraft is launched from the No. 1 catapult on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). The LINCOLN is underway off the coast of Argentina. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-89-07770. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Military aircraft carrier tugboat

Vintage Photograph. Aircraft on final approach to aircraft carrier in open sea.

DN-ST-87-05717. Base: Legaspi Country: Philippines (PHL)

111005-N-CJ186-078SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2011) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) arrives in San Francisco, signaling the beginning of San Francisco Fleet Week 2011. This year's event begins Saturday Oct. 8 with the Parade of Ships. San Francisco Fleet Week is a five-day event that highlights the equipment, technology and operational capabilities of the military's sea services and their history in the San Francisco area.

DN-ST-87-01288. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial starboard bow view of the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV 43) moored at the Lambert Point facility of the new Patapsco Marine Salvage Company. The ship is in the late stages of being scrapped out. Base: Baltimore Harbor State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Submarine hunters Hr.Ms. Rotterdam (1957-1981) and Hr.Ms. Groningen (1956-1981) in Smaldeelverband

DN-SC-89-02501. Country: Unknown

An Air Anti-submarine Squadron 29 (VS-29) S-3A Viking aircraft lowers its wings while waiting to move into launch position on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). The LINCOLN is underway off the coast of Argentina. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Aerial view of the imposing LHD Trieste anchored in the harbor with the backdrop of the city's architecture and darkening skies, Trieste, Trieste, Italy.

A starboard bow view of the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64) as the ship departs from port. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

CORONADO, Calif. (Nov. 14, 2016) The brightest moon in almost 69 years sets behind the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The ship is moored and homeported in San Diego. It is undergoing a scheduled Planned Maintenance Availability.

An aerial view of ships in the harbor. Base: Athens Country: Greece (GRC)

View of seaplane flying low over Valletta Harbour, Valletta, Malta

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