Historic Naval Maneuvers

Black and white images showcase US Navy ships and notable naval figures during operations in the Pacific, highlighting historic battles and maneuvers.

Captain watching testing of life boat during Saturday morning ***** drill from his portion on bridge. On right is cadet, M.D. *****. March 26, 1954.

DD-776 James C. Owens , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Navy Secretary Studies Battle Maneuvers -- Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison (wearing civilian clothes) is shown studying Battle Maneuvers now under way "some where in the Pacific" from the bridge of the flagship, USS Pennsylvania. To his right is Admiral James O. Richardson; Directly in front of him, Admiral Ernest J. King. April 16, 1940. (Photo by Associate Press Photo)

The dragon (depicted - name).DRISTANT (depicted - name)

DN-SN-90-01123. Base: USS Independence (CV 62) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A deck view, looking toward the bow, of the nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine OHIO (SSBN-726) with a crewman on deck and some open missile tubes during precommissioning activities. The submarine, built by General Dynamics Corp., carries Trident C-4 (UGM-96) submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM). Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Captain watching testing of life boat during Saturday morning ***** drill from his portion on bridge. On right is cadet, M.D. *****. March 26, 1954.

AM-447 Guide , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

ATA 182- Unadilla 19-NN-ATA 182- Unadilla-149949 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

ARC-4 Thor , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Submarines and Submarine Officers. 4 February 1943, Malta. A torpedo being recovered by HMS THUNDERBOLT after firing during tests.

Navy and Marine personnel stand on the flight deck of the dock landing ship USS JUNEAU (LPD-10) as the hangar bay door is opened. Two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters sit on the deck, the helicopter on the left from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166 (HMM-166). The JUNEAU is in Alaska to provide support for the military and civilian personnel involved in the cleanup of the oil spilled when the tanker EXXON VALDEZ ran aground in Prince William Sound on March 24. Base: Valdez State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Cherbourg Arms France -- Under a French military guard, the dockers work incessantly to unload American arms shipments; they are only too glad of the work since, as their port was almost wholly put out of action during the war, employment during the past few years has been scarce in the extreme. November 14, 1951. (Photo by Eugene Kammerman, Camera Press).

T44, T45 torpedo path on deck.T 45 (depicted - name)

The patrol vessel Hr.Ms. Ballower (P 802) gives lights on the patrol vessel Hr.Ms. Bulgia (P 803)

DN-SN-89-08150. Base: Unknown

ARD-18 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DD-708 Dixon , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

ARG-17 Hooper Island 19-NN-ARG-17 Hooper Island-149013 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Members of Detachment 8, Light Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 34 (HSL-34), work on their SH-2F Seasprite helicopter in the hangar aboard the destroyer USS PETERSON (DD-969) during FLEET EX 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

ARSD-1 Gypsy , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

The Indonesian frigate kri Ahmed Yani (ex-van Speijk-Class Frigate Tjerk Hiddes) is moored in Den Helder. The crew stands in accordance with the parade roller.

AMS-79 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DN-SN-88-09651. Base: Unknown

DD-805 Chevalier , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Fishing inspection in the North Sea with the frigate of predator class Hr.Ms. Wolf (F 817) (1954-1984) (EX-USS PCE 1607). With the dinghy / rubber boat on the way to the Wieringen 51 31.

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Caption: "on board dutch tanker" on board Dutch tanker. October 1943. Britain

AS-16 Howard W. Gilmore 19-NN-AS-16 Howard W. Gilmore-164378 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AGOR-14 Melville , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

An aerial stern view of the Soviet Udaloy-class guided missile destroyer ADMIRAL ZAKHAROV (DDG-541) underway. Country: Unknown

AGOR-14 Melville , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AM-447 Guide , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A view of damage caused to the deck edge optical landing system platform 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)

German mine sweeps and landing boats at sea.

M53 rocket stand.M53 (depicted - name)

T 42 and T 43 rocket stand.T 43 (depicted - name)

Paris Firemen, Sapeurs Pompiers Rescue Squad. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

An aerial port side view of a Soviet "Victor I" class submarine underway in the operating area of the USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) Task Group. Country: Sea Of Japan

AGS-33 Kane , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A view of damage caused to the port amidships section 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)

CG 12 Columbus 19-NN-CG 12 Columbus-19-NN-332-6 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AFS-2 Sylvania , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

An overall view of the commissioning ceremonies for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ALBUQUERQUE (SSN-706) showing the spectator seating area and the submarine moored at the dock. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

63' ARB , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AMS-78 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine SALT LAKE CITY (SSN 716) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

AMS-203 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AKL-10 Sharps , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AMS-94 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

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

T 42 and T43 rocket stand.T 43 (depicted - name)

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

DDE-507 Conway , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Aerial port bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HOUSTON (SSN-713) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Exercise Amphibious landing operations Soldiers push the surf in a rubber boat. Others paddling al. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team divers prepare to inspect an Iraqi mine floating near the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

An aerial starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine CHICAGO (SSN-721) underway during sea trials. Country: Unknown

DN-SN-87-04299. Country: Unknown

AKA-108 Washburn , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. On Dutch passenger ship employed troop transport desiring home sea. 1944. Canada

An old cannon which used in the defence of Russell, the first capital of New Zealand. It has stood there since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi which was approved by all the Moari chiefs except Hone Heke who had previously levied a toll of £5 on every ship ***** entered the harbour. When he found his income dwindling he sacked the town. November 25, 1939.

DN-SN-87-10361. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

AM-432 Dynamic , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Anefo photo collection. HR. Ms. "Flores". "Jantje" aircraft gun. 1940-1945}

An M-198 155mm howitzer is towed away from the air cushion landing craft LCAC-18 after coming ashore on D-day of the combined South Korean/U.S. exercise Team Spirit '90. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '90 Base: Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

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

DN-SN-88-02559. Country: Unknown

CVA 41 Midway , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AMS-102 and 103 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Aerial stern view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HOUSTON (SSN-713) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SN-85-00774. Base: USS Barnstable County (LST 1197) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

AG-165 Georgetown , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AM-422 Aggressive , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DN-SN-88-07654. Country: Unknown

ARD-18 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Crewmen aboard the destroyer USS JOHN RODGERS (DD-983) clean the side of the ship during a port visit. Base: Casablanca Country: Morocco (MAR)

DN-SN-90-01120. Base: USS Independence (CV 62) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

S62-04065 (24 May 1962) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7) mission, is seen being recovered from the Atlantic Ocean after MA-7 flight. A diver helps Carpenter into a life raft while the capsule floats nearby.

CVA 32 Leyte , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AM-467 Reaper , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DN-SN-87-12749. Base: USS William V. Pratt (DDG 44)

Los Angeles Frames The Flag -- This posed shot aboard USS Los Angeles in Korean waters was made to symbolize the men and guns who have fought since 1777 for the right to fly the stars and stripes from the masts of Navy ships. Los Angeles is now in action in the ***** campaign. Los Angles was paid for by war Bond purchases in the city and county of Los Angeles, but was launched too late for service in World War II. She is seeing combat action now as part of the Navy's 7th Fleet in Korean waters. June 17, 1951. (Photo by Official U S Navy Photograph).

Dunkirk. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

AMS-83 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

View of the forward starboard side, looking aft, of the nuclear-powered attack submarine BOSTON (SSN-703) during inclining experiments. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

HMS Belfast on Winter Duty in Northern Waters during the Winter 1942-1943 Ice forming on the forecastle and 'A' and 'B' turrets of HMS BELFAST, November 1943.

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