Shipbuilding Through the Years

Historical photographs of ship launches and dockyards, emphasizing the maritime industry and naval engineering.

Le Havre Arrival on "America" S. S. Orangerie Exhibit (Salut a la France). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel
Le Havre Arrival on "America" S. S. Orangerie Exhibit (Salut a la France). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel
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"Iberia" - Merchant Shipping. January 26, 1954. (Photo by Harland & Wolff Limited).
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Vessels in Oxelösund harbor.
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Launch at De Nederlandsche Dok and Scheepsbouw Maatschappij in Amsterdam from HR. Ms. Friesland (1956-1979). -
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Photograph Relating to Port Security.
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Anefo photo collection. Launch part of a ship at Verolme. 11 February 1961
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Anefo photo collection. Latitude "Crania" at C. van der Giessen & Zooen's shipyards N.V., Krimpen aan den IJssel. January 11, 1955. Krimpen aan den IJssel
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DN-SN-89-03402. Country: Unknown
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Collection Dutch Heidematschappij. Container ports, daisy, princess. undated. Rotterdam, South Holland
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The Propellers of the Titanic in Dry Dock in Belfast, Ireland, before its launch in 1912
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Anefo photo collection. Fire on board ss. Maasland. January 23, 1952
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AOE2- Camden , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy
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USS WASP water borne , Aircraft carriers, Fore River, Fore River Ship and Engine Company, Wasp Aircraft carrier : CVS-18. Photographs of the First Naval District
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A port quarter view of the amphibious transport dock USS CLEVELAND (LPD 7) underway off the coast of Southern California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)
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Launch of QUEEN MARY
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CLC 1 Northhampton 19-NN-CLC 1 Northhampton-152068 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy
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Research Ship Home After Two Years In Antarctic -- "Discovery II" arriving at St. Katharine's Dock as relatives of the men wave a greeting. Background is Tower Bridge.The Royal Research ship "Discovery II" put in at St. Katharine's Dock, London, at the end of nearly two years' research work in the Antarctic during which time scientists have been studying the natural history of whales and the factors which control ***** distribution and migration. The ship carried a complement of 52, including four scientists. May 9, 1939. (Photo by Planet News)
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Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)
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Mask Of Death -- The hawseholes of the carrier Wasp appear like frightened eyes peering down upon a damaged mouth of the craft which collided in mid-Atlantic with the destroyer-minesweeper Hobson yesterday as the ship was berthed in drydock here for repairs. Repair work is expected to take three weeks. The ocean tragedy took 176 lives. May 9, 1952. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).
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Anefo photo collection. "Oslofjord" water lalating. April 1, 1949
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Anefo photo collection. The "Katingo" soon smoothly. January 11, 1955. Bergen aan Zee
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Anefo photo collection. Stranded ship c.a. Banck is loosened. March 17, 1949
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The submarine booth (A-Jager) Hr.Ms. Gelderland (1955-1973)
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Vintage Photograph. Man suspended by rope painting freighter.
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The Ocean Liner BALTIC moored at the White Star Line piers New York ca. 1905. LC-D4-10911 C
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Vintage Photograph. Ship arriving at Pier 3 in Brooklyn New York.
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With hoisting the Dutch flag, the submarine is Hr.Ms. Seal (Commander LTZ1 G. H. van Beek), moored at the Rijkswerf in Den Helder, after a long maintenance period (multi-annually maintenance) employed again. Hr.ms. Seal (3), length 79.5, width 7.84 and draft 4.80 meters. 1510 BRT / BW EN 1830 BRT / OW. 67 crew members.
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Ready to walk the USS Akron out of Goodyear-Zeppelin dock. Dirigible Disasters
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Aerial view of the M.S. "Orange" in the harbor
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Anefo photo collection. Stranded ship c.a. Banck is loosened. March 17, 1949
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Vintage photograph. Launching of the SS Patrick Henry, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, September 27, 1941
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The launching of the transatlantic Rex, bow view.
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Image of the transfer of containers of United States Lines in the Princess Margriethaven in Rotterdam.
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The launch of the warship Vittorio Veneto, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, year LXIV, n 31, August 1, 1937.
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Anefo photo collection. Submarine The tuna of water left onto yard Wilton Fijenoord in Schiedam. June 16, 1965. Schiedam, South Holland
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The launch of the marine supply ship Polarster (A 835 (at the Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij (RDM) on the Heijplaat in Rotterdam. Only after the test run and the submission will receive the ship the official name: Hr.Ms. Poolster.
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Photo collection Government information service. Netherlands Antilles, Curacao. undated. Curacao
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Anefo photo collection. Laid lagging stern mammo tanker at NDSM in Amsterdam. April 27, 1968. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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Anefo photo collection. Launch "The Zaanlandse Hvideklint". March 27, 1957
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AOR-5 Wabash , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy
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Launching of Superliner Michelangelo. 1962
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The picture shows the hull of the mine sweeper Iggö on the stacked bed before the launch.The ship is still wearing no tire equipment.The ship still wears no tire equipment.
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Vintage photograph. Freighter with New York City Skyline in background
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The Shamrock IV in dry dock - Competitor for the America's Cup
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The ocean liner Raffaello during its construction at the San Marco shipyard in Trieste.
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Photo collection Government information service. DIAS Rotterdam Continuous series of 11. Undated. Rotterdam, South Holland
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Le Havre, France 1960J. Paul Getty at the launching of the oil tanker which bears his name.
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The guided missile destroyer PAUL HAMILTON (DDG-60) is launched from the ways during its christening and launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works shipyard. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Anefo photo collection. Commissioning of HR. Ms. Submarine Dolphin in Rotterdam. December 16, 1960. Rotterdam, South Holland
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USS Arizona, Approaching End of Ways, Navy Yard, New York , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy
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The Cruiser "Buenos Aires" inaugurates the plank felling in the spring of 1926. Photo: Felipe González Conradi -.
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A starboard bow view of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2) as it is moved toward a floating dry dock for launching at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Anefo photo collection. Dragged broken super tanker. The broken super tanker Energy concentration with fishermen in the foreground. August 10, 1980. Hoek van Holland, Zuid-Holland
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DN-SN-85-04606. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Launching the sea tanker at the Astrakhan Marine Shipbuilding Plant, Russia 1980
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HR.MS supplies ship. Poolster (1964-1994) with Christmas lights.
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Anefo photo collection. Baptism and launch of the Passenger ship De Zonnebloem, for holiday trips for the sick and the disabled. February 9, 1985
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Anefo photo collection. Sustainable amstel bridge. October 23, 1951
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Vintage Photograph. Norwegian cargo ship called "Solviken" in the Bertrand H. Snell Lock.
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In her heyday this fine German liner wins the Atlantic record, but in WW2 she becomes a naval accommodation ship, destroyed by fire in 1941. Date: 16 August 1928
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Anefo photo collection. Transport of tank 255,000 kg Fa. Amatex. August 28, 1952
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Photo collection Government information service. Places of interest, Delta works exhibition. undated. Oosterschelde