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Troop Ship Arrivals and Boarding

Historic black and white images showing military personnel and civilians boarding troop ships, set against a backdrop of port facilities and maritime activity.

Jeanne D'Arc. February 03, 1938.

U.S. Carrier "Shangri-La" at Woolloomooloo on 18/5/1947. May 19, 1947.

Guns on RE D'ITALIA

Dunkirk and the Retreat From France 1940 Vehicles and equipment in the hold of a ship before departure from a French port, 21 June 1940.

DN-SN-85-10776. Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Training Kikvorsman in Den Oever. Ready to dive.

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. World War II, Marine, merchantlovenloven, coastal resorts, scrap, crew, Britain. {1940-1945}. Britain, London

Acannon being unloaded from an Italian ship, Benghazi, Libya, Italian-Turkish war, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XXXIX, No 37, September 15, 1912.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival of the ship Volendam with the Prince Bernhard Chapel on board. Soldiers throw cigarettes from the portholes for the children on the quay. November 12, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

Information office radio broadcaster Dutch Guinea. Dutch Guinea: parliamentary mission. Visit parliamentary mission Wasier. August 1957. Guinea

A United States submarine rescued flyers of two 13th Air Force bombers of the 394th Bomb Squadron, 5th Bomb Group, who were shot down by Japanese "Zekes" on a mission over Yap Island in the Caroline Group. The flyers were transferred to a crash boat

Polish President-in-Exile Wladyslaw Raczkiewicz inspecting the crew of the submarine ORP Wilk. The submarine's commander, Boguslaw Krawczyk, can be seen with the President.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Stores being lowered from a ship's hold directly into a lorry, drawn up alongside at Bone Harbour whilst supplies are being landed for the period of consolidation and reinforcement which foreshadows the approaching clash in North Africa.

WWII - World War II - Loose Photos (Sydney). February 5, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The Merchant Navy during the Second World War A Norwegian Tanker discharging oil through the pipe lines ashore. Following the German occupation of Norway, Norwegian tankers joined the tanker fleet in Britain, and shared the arduous duties of bringing in vital supplies from overseas.

A / B of a Dutch auxiliary mine sweeper in W.O. II

The taxes of seagoing vessels are done by the pilotage that is part of the Ministry of Defense (Marine). It is also a day at sea.

Princess Beatrix brings an introductory visit to various parts of the Royal Navy. Demonstration through a diving team from the diving vessel (1962-1985) Hr.Ms. Woerden (1957-).

This photo from world war I shows a practice torpedo being hoisted over the side of a British ship.

Anefo photo collection. Arrival in Rotterdam of the M.S "Intrapora" from the Dutch East Indies. Marines eat aboard the intrapora grapes that are provided to them in cardboard boxes. 28 June 1947. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Koningin Wilhelmina visits HR warships. Ms. Evertsen and Hr. Ms. Johan Maurits. February 14, 1946

Anefo photo collection. The Hague Matrozenkoor sings Christmas songs at H. M. Tromp. December 23, 1952

The departure of the German cruiser squadron to China. Officers and Crews of the Cruiser Germany, 1880, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century original

Escort Ships Return From the North African Operations. Londonderry, 22 November 1942. Landing craft crews who took part in the North Africa operations.

British airborne troops approaching Taranto in a landing craft, during the invasion of Italy, 14 September 1943. Taranto, 9 September 1943 (Operation Slapstick): View from a landing craft, loaded with soldiers, as it approaches Taranto harbour, bringing reinforcements for the operation.

Arrival to Den Helder from the submarine hunter Hr.Ms. Groningen (D 813) After returning from Dutch New Guinea in December 1958. The Marinesleepboot Ijsel (Y 8040) guides the hunter.

Functional report made on board HR. Ms. Tromp (1948-1954). Sailor working on absorbing. Is part of Object series AVDKM 530024 up to 530050.

Arrival of the Italian ship the Lombardia with soldiers on board, August 16, 1936, Genoa port, Italy, 20th century.

U.S. Marines prepare the beach for supplies and equipment during offloading from utility landing craft 1653 (LCU-1653) during landing operations. U.S. Marines have been assigned to Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force following a confrontation between Israeli forces and the Palestine Liberation Organization. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)

ENGLAND-Examining trailing edge of left wing after a 20 mm. cannon shell that hit the flying ofrtress "Peacemaker", damaged the spars when it exploded. Left to right: S/Sgt. Charles M. Borchert, waist gunner; Mapleton, Minn; 1st Lt. Walter R.

Anefo photo collection. Visit American trade union leaders. Visit to Rotterdam. 26 February 1949. Rotterdam, South Holland

The British Army in Burma 1945 Men of the 11th East African Division on a ferry crossing the Chindwin River to Kalewa, January 1945.

'13th Infantry at Breakfast', Spanish-American War, 11 June 1898, (1899). American troops at Port Tampa, Florida, USA, waiting to leave for Cuba. From "The Little I saw of Cuba" by Burr McIntosh, with photographs by the author. (In 1898, American actor and journalist William Burr McIntosh went to Cuba to cover the Spanish-American War for "Leslie's Weekly" as a reporter and photographer). F. Tennyson Neely, London & New York, 1899

Elba Cruiser sailors returning from the expedition to China, Naples, photo by Crocco, from L'illustrazione Italiana, Year XXIX, No 6, February 9, 1902.

Transfer of the "Fougueux" Net Tender to Spain. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Photo collection Government information service. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection of photo collection Government information service own, photo number 156-1109. 1956

American soldiers loading cases on a ship and boarding for fighting in the Mexican Revolution, photograph from the magazine L'Illustration, year 72, no 3714, May 2, 1914.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival of the ship Volendam with the Prince Bernhard Chapel on board. Lieutenant De Graaf, the bandmaster of the Prince Bernhard Chapel goes from board followed by his men. November 12, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

Troops embarking on "Devonshire" for Korea. March 03, 1952.

An overall view of the guided missile frigate USS LEWIS B. PULLER (FFG-23) and the crowd attending the commissioning ceremony for the ship. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Make Channel Bid After Allies' Grand Slam. Though Allied invaders held all the aces in an earlier crossing of the same waters, these Army nurses spanning the English Channel aboard a Coast Guard-Manned infantry landing craft seem to be holding a few cards themselves. Bound for France to administer to American wounded, the nurses relax on deck with a game of bridge.

Coal passers of Port Said, Egypt, circa 1915

Photo collection Government information service. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection Photo collection Government information service own, photo number 156-1094. 1956

Autumn trip from Smaleel 1 that consists of Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (the flagship), Hr.Ms. Amsterdam, Hr.Ms. Holland (from November 11), Hr.Ms. Rotterdam, Hr.Ms. Sea lion, hr.ms. The bitter (between 8 and 22 November) and Hr.Ms. The inhabitant of Zeeland. A portion of the squadron departed from Den Helder, another part from Rotterdam. The journey went VA Brest, Gibraltar, Livorno, La Spezia, Lerici, La Specia, Gibraltar, Falmouth, Plymouth and Portland back to Den Helder. A juvenile landing gets lessons in "splitting and knots" of a boatswain (BTSM).

Crew members salute as the ensign is raised aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN 715) during the ship's commissioning ceremony. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sidelights on the Submarine Service. 26, 27 and 28 January 1943, Malta. On the bridge of HMS UNA, Lt T W Lancaster, (with beard) RN, Navigator, and Coxswain C Falck. UNA is changing berth.

Anefo photo collection. Marvo number 1212 signals by lamp and flag. November 4, 1948

A Party of American Congressmen Photographed on arrival on the "Queen Mary" at Southampton today. They have come over to Commence Investigations all over Europe in Connection with the Marshall Plan for European reconstruction. They are John Kunkel, Francis Case, Richard Nixon, Francis Walker, C.W. Vursell, John Vorys, George Mahon, Overton Brooks, Creighton Hurter, Thomas Jenkins, August Anderson, W Kinsland Macy, Harold Cooley, Eugene J Keogh, Chas. E. Wolverton and Mike Monroney. September 02, 1947.

Crew members prepare to man the guided missilie cruiser USS SAN JACINTO (CG-56) during the ship's commissioning ceremony at the Port of Houston's Pier 32. Base: Houston State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

King Gustav VI Adolf and Crown Prince Carl Gustav's visit to M/S Trelleborg General Erik Upmark

Christmas, 1926 black-and-white negatives, gelatin dry plate negatives

Photograph showing a group of American Red Cross workers on board an Allied transport ship in a convoy, watching a battle between convoy escorts and a German submarine, 1944. The workers are shown on the deck of the transport, wearing their lifejackets; a sensible precaution given the U-boat risk. Date: 1944

DN-SN-87-03569. Base: Qingdao Country: China (CHN)

Two sailors in bayonet drill aboard deck of Amiral Aube, French ship

WWI - Thessaloniki - French General Sarrail heading down the steps of the 'Provence' on his way to the 'Saint-Louis' - see picture 10290191 for the next photograph in this series! Date: circa 1915

Commisioning ARIZONA

"The Sleepless Port" - (Magazine Unit). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Monty Joins File Winkle Club: Close-up of Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery being made a member of the Winkle Club; he is receiving his winkle.When Field-Marshal Viscount Montgomery received the freedom of Hastings to-day, Friday, with full civic ceremony, he also become a member of the famous Winkle club into which he was initiated by local fishermen. In future if challenged the Field Marshall will have to produce a winkle shell on pay a fine which will go to a children's Christmas treat fund. March 08, 1946. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

War game- drill on SEATTLE

''Dans L'Adriatique; le "Bisson" rentre a brindisi, apres avoir coule le sous-marin Autrichien U-3 le 13 aout 1915', 1915 (1924). From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" L'Illustration, Paris, 1924.

Anefo photo collection. Circus director Frans Mikkenie and his wife / Horse dressage artist Vibeke Mikkenie-Sandberg are visiting the navy with Hollywoodster / ElephantDompetur Sabu. July 18, 1952. Den Helder

Royal Air Force Operations in Malta, Gibraltar and the Mediterranean, 1940-1945. A Hawker Sea Hurricane Mark I of the Merchant Ship Fighting Unit is craned aboard a Catapult Armed Merchant (CAM) ship at Gibraltar.

DN-SN-85-01989. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The royal navy in the Korean waters. Church service on the bin of Hr.Ms. Evertsen by DS. Coenraad. Evertsen, Hr.Ms. (1946-1962)

"The Sleepless Port" - (Magazine Unit). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

African American sailors rolling out barrels from a vessel to shore of Biak Islands. 1939 - 1945. Photographs. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Photographs and Prints Division. African Americans, African-American soldiers, Armed Forces , United States, World War, 1939-1945, United States. Coast Guard, United States. Navy, African American men, Navies, Barrels, Biak Island (Indonesia), Ships

Anefo photo collection. Decision from the officer of the H. M. Evertsen. February 15, 1946

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Departure first components War volunteers of the Royal Netherlands Army and Demobilized Klil per SS Johan van Oldenbarnevelt. Repatrier soldiers looking out of portholes. January 16, 1948. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

Photo collection Government information service. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection of photo collection Government information service own, photo number 156-1106. 1956

Turkey - Ottoman Cruiser Abdul Mejid and its crew. Date: circa 1906

Marvas (Marine Women's Department) Visit Cruiser Hr.Ms. De Ruyter in the port of Rotterdam.

Romanian volunteers boarding a ship in Rijeka for Albania, photograph by F Palian, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XLI, No 29, July 19, 1914.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC 2-6 R.I. From the tiger brigade to the ship Johan van Oldenbarnevelt to the Netherlands. Semarang: For 2-6 RI, the Indian time is on it and per LCT. the battalion was brought to the "Johan van Oldenbarnevelt" on the speech for the return trip to the home country .. April 19, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Semarang

Photo collection prints Anefo Rousel. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection of photo collection prints Anefo Rousel, photo number 157-0492. 1956

1935 photograph of the ceremony of Crossing the Line (Equator-crossing), a rite in naval, merchant and passenger shipping, dating to 17th century.

'Les Evenements de Grece; Les generaux Monterou, Regnault, commandant les troupes de debarquement, et l'amiral de Gueydon, sur le quai du Piree', 1917. First World War: Events in Greece; generals Monterou, Regnault, commanding the landing troops, and Admiral de Gueydon, on the quay at Piraeus. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" L'Illustration, Paris, 1924.

March 1922. Melilla. In the Port. Appearance of the dock during the landing of the recently Sent Assault Tanks.

Portrait of four conscripts that stand in a smaller sailboat.Portrait of four conscripts that stand in a smaller sailboat

DN-SN-88-03106. Country: Persian Gulf

Boardleben Milwaukee. Bircle safe. Costumed on the upper deck

Destroyer Escort E-5 Launched Near Toulon. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Poll photo collection. War volunteers in Malacca and Indonesia. The Japanese prisoners of war leave the plane. 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Kemajoran, Dutch East Indies

Artwork: "The U.S. Navy Puts to Sea" Artist: Robert Carlisle. Country: Unknown

Photograph of the Norwegian naval destroyer 'Stord' entering Oslo Harbour as King Haakon arriving back in Norway, following the liberation of Norway. Dated 1945

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. Crew got an opportunity to passenger as these sailors at the image of the little mermaid.

07/31/1911. The Emperor of Germany On Board. Kaiser Wilhelm II Witnessing the Cannon Exercises Aboard a Battleship of His Squadron.

Vintage Photograph. Large crowds of people outside for US Naval event, Frame 6

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

Fire brigade exercise, India Copyright: xMukeshxParpiani/DinodiaxPhotox

Marinierskazerne Joost Dourlein on Texel.

08/31/1936. The gunboat laya Saluting the Pioneers who went to greet the Republican Sailors.

Arrival of the Italian ship the Liguria, with soldiers on board, August 27, 1936, Genoa port, Italy, 20th century.

General Scenes - India. September 26, 1946. (Photo by Press Information Bureau Government of India).

Anefo photo collection. Maneuvers western fleet. July 9, 1949. North Sea

Troops and stores being landed in Gallipoli from a British ship during World War I. From The Illustrated War News 1915.

Mr. Churchill's Return -- Mr. Churchill addressing the ship's company before disembarking. Behind him is his daughter Subaltern Mary Churchill. H.M.S. "Renown", the 32,000 tons battle cruiser, brought Mr. Churchill back from his long-stay in Canada and the U.S. Picture taken on his arrival at a British Port. December 28, 1943. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Music for the fleet. Left to right: Miss Dorothy Haghen (Piano); Miss Patricia Davies (Soprano); Lieutenant Commander W G Parry, RN (Fleet Recreation Officer); Miss Grace Nevern (Mezzo Soprano); and Mr Mannucci (Cello) on board HMS DUKE OF YORK at Scapa Flow. This concert tour was organised by the Council for the Encouragement of Music and Art. (CEMA). The forward 14 inch gun turrets can be seen in the background.

Location: Papua New Guinea Date: 1884 papuanewguinea, australasia, australasiathroughalens

In 1909 Spain Starts a War against the Rebellious Kabyles in Morocco. The intensity of the conflict reaches its peak in Summer. Abc Sends a Graphic Editor, Ramón Alba, to cover the Campaign. In the image above, the moment in which our Reporter (with Salacot) begins the balloon ascension to recognize the terrain.

He is Here For Coronation -- Sergeant-Major Mekire, a member of the contingent, at Southampton to-day. He won the British Empire Medal during the war, being captured five times by the Japanese while working for the Army as a scout in New Guinea. Twenty-five firzzy-haired men of the Royal Papuan-New Guinea Constabulary landed at Southampton to-day (Saturday) from the liner New Australia.They will march with the Australian contingent in the Coronation procession.The men wear red-trimmed blue serge jumpers and skirts with red *****. May 09, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Anefo photo collection. Transfer of the functions of commander of the marine forces (BDZ) and also chef of the Marinestrand by ViceAdmiraal B. Veldkamp to schout-at-night H.L. Van Beek. The separating commander B. Veldkamp is traditionally brought to shore by slop. In the background the led armor HR. Ms. Tromp. March 1, 1979

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