Historical Naval Warfare

Black and white images from World War II showcasing landing crafts and naval vessels involved in significant military operations.

"Little Ships" Big Cruise."Courtesy raiders" They Nav's "Little Ships", of Second FLotilla, M.T.B.'s, sweep out on their way to wartime waters from H.M.S. Hornet, Gosport, this evening (Wednesday).The biggest cruise programme in the history of the Royal Navy's Coastal Forces starts to-night when a division of the second Flotilla of Motor Torpedo Boats, sweeps out in line ahead from its Gosport base, H.M.S. Hornet. The little ships, which will travel farther from their bases than they have been since the end of hostilities, will visit the ports of Flushing, Amsterdam, Wilhelshaven, Kiel and Stockholm. June 23, 1948.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War- Operation Husky, Sicily, July 1943 A loaded landing craft tank (LCT 412) taking Royal Air Force personnel to the Sicilian shores near Pachino during the invasion of the island.

"Little Ships" Big Cruise."Courtesy raiders" They Nav's "Little Ships", of Second FLotilla, M.T.B.'s, sweep out on their way to wartime waters from H.M.S. Hornet, Gosport, this evening (Wednesday).The biggest cruise programme in the history of the Royal Navy's Coastal Forces starts to-night when a division of the second Flotilla of Motor Torpedo Boats, sweeps out in line ahead from its Gosport base, H.M.S. Hornet. The little ships, which will travel farther from their bases than they have been since the end of hostilities, will visit the ports of Flushing, Amsterdam, Wilhelshaven, Kiel and Stockholm. June 23, 1948.

British destroyer HMS Winchelsea.

Destroyer Sweep Against Tunisia Supply Ships. 12 April 1943, Malta. HM Destroyer PACKENHAM leading, followed by HM Destroyer NUBIAN (Tribal class) whose guns are seen in the foreground, leaving Malta on an offensive sweep against Axis shipping supplying Tunisia.

HMS Manxman Takes Relief Supplies To Malta. November 1942. Lookouts on the director platform.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War LST 421 laden with 600 tons of ammunition and US lorries leaving for France across the English Channel. This landing ship was an invasion veteran, having taken part in every Allied landing from Sicily onwards.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Photos Liberation North Sumatra. Landing craft and plane at sea. December 19, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Operations HQ Ship BULOLO (nearest camera) from which Rear Admiral Troubridge conducted the landings south of Syracuse, Sicily.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The Supermarine Walrus amphibious aircraft from HMS WARSPITE is catapulted from the ship at the start of an anti-submarine patrol off the Seychelles. An aircraft carrier can be seen sailing in the background.

With HMS Mauritius, Operating With the Eastern Fleet. July 1942, on Board HMS Mauritius. Ships of the Eastern Fleet, left to right: HMS ILLUSTRIOUS, HMS FORMIDABLE, HMS WARSPITE.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Disembarkation of 5-III R.I. to Palembang. Palembang: on Dec 30. Arrived in Palembang the SS. "Sloterdijk", with the KL on board. troops that come to pay off the kill. At the mouth of the Metsi became troops and basang through the lst. "Albatros" taken over .. December 30, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

HMS AJAX in Grand Harbour at Valletetta, MALTA, 31 December 1945.

Fishing inspection in the North Sea with the frigate of predator class Hr.Ms. Wolf (F 817) (1954-1984) (EX-USS PCE 1607). A complete travel report is in the Jaarboek Koninklijke Marine 1964 on the pages 442 and 443.

Rfa Wave King Underway.

HMS Sandwich Underway with part of a convoy in the distance.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War LC(G) 17 laying a smoke screen during pre-invasion exercises off the Isle of Wight.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War- Operation Overlord (the Normandy Landings)- D-day 6 June 1944 Landing Craft Infantry (LCI 135, LCI 270 and LCI 262) about to disembark troops of the 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade onto 'Nan White' Beach, JUNO Area, at Bernieres-sur-Mer on D Day.

V 5476. Gustaf V (depicted - name)

HR. Ms. Van Galen (1942-1956) passes. -

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS ARBITER moored at Greenock.

Military ships of the Italian Royal Navy during the military exercises in the Adriatic Sea, 1910, Italy, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XXXVII, No 37, September 11, 1910.

V 5475. Gustaf V (depicted - name)

A convoy mines sweeps with O.A. Hr.Ms. Gemert (M 841), 1958.

Destroyer Sweep Against Tunisia Supply Ships. 12 April 1943, Malta. HM Destroyer PACKENHAM returning to her berth at Malta after a night patrol against Axis shipping supply lines to Tunisia.

British Warships of the Second World War HMS TIRELESS, underway in the Solent.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Ships of the Home Fleet manoeuvre in Norwegian waters, including HMS DUKE OF YORK, HMS FORMIDABLE, HMS INDEFATIGABLE, and escorting destroyers.

The submarine, USS Guivana, carrying the rescued flyers of the 394th Bomb Squadron, 5th Bomb Group, who were shot down over enemy targets, comes into Seeadler Harbor, Los Negros, Admiralty Islands. July 1944.

DD-561 Prichett , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Anefo photo collection. Visit from the American Admiral H. Kent Hewitt to the Netherlands former British torpedo boat hunter HMS Scorpion with license plate G72 at Westerdok in Amsterdam. October 1945. Amsterdam

Mijnenveger Hr.Ms.Lacomble (M 870) and Mijnenveger Hr.Ms.van Well Groenveld (M 875)

Three crowns (depicted - name).Three crowns (depicted - name)

Surrender of light burdens and people between cruiser Hr.Ms. The seven provinces (C 802, not in the picture) and the Frigate Hr.Ms. Van Speijk (F 805) During the journey of Practersmaleel 5 to the Caribbean area, January-March 1957.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War- the Dieppe Raid, August 1942 Landing craft in the distance passing a destroyer on their way inshore during the Combined Operations daylight raid on Dieppe.

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

Marines aboard utility landing craft 1655 (LCU 1655) participate in a beach assault during the AHUAS TARA II (BIG PINE) operation. Subject Operation/Series: AHUAS TARA II (BIG PINE) Base: Puerto Castilla Country: Honduras (HND)

The Royal Navy during the Second World War C class MGBs in line abreast off the coast near Dover. MGB Q328 nearest camera, MGB 330 in the background.

Anefo photo collection. submarine Royal Navy recently returned Mediterranean sea tolerated 20,000 tons enemy ships. Subject Hr. Ms. "O21". {1940-1945}

The Great Italian Naval Revue Before The Fuhrer -- All units of ships manoeuvering in the Gulf of Naples made on imposing picture. (View taken from Flag ship "Cavour". May 06, 1938. (Photo by Atlantic Photo).

The submarine harr.ms. Friesland (D 812) is the cruiser Hr.Ms. The seven provinces (C 802, flagship of Smaldeel 5) and takes fuel oil over (surprising at sea), June 1957.

Anefo photo collection. Swedish squadron passes Hembrug. May 28, 1948

Sea of JapanSoviet Kotlin Class Destroyer Besslednyi. Sea of Japanthe Soviet Kotlin Class Destroyer Besslednyi underway as seen from the deck of the US Destroyer USS Walker (DD-517) shortly before the two ships collided.

Småland (depicted - name).Småland (depicted - name)

CL 144 Worcester 19-NN-CL 144 Worcester-136387 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Motor minesweepers at work in the North Sea. 'L L' sweeping operation in progress photographed from Minesweeper 1023.

A starboard quarter view of the dock landing ship USS PENSACOLA (LSD 38) being used for a beach assault during the AHUAS TARA II (BIG PINE) operation. Subject Operation/Series: AHUAS TARA II (BIG PINE) Base: Puerto Castilla Country: Honduras (HND)

A Soviet Mirka II class light frigate (FFL 824) approaches the destroyer USS CARON (DD 970) as it prepares to strike the American vessel. The CARON is exercising the right of free passage through the Soviet-claimed 12-mile territorial waters. Country: Black Sea

Anefo photo collection. Visit British warships to Rotterdam. HMS St. Kitts (D18). July 9, 1949. Rotterdam, South Holland

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Operation Husky: The Sicily Landings 9-10 July 1943: Scene in the early morning as the invasion fleet closed in to land troops, tanks and guns during the start of the invasion of Sicily.

US Fleet Here. The US aircraft carrier Valley Forge, flagship of Task Force 38, shown off the Heads on arrival in Sydney today. Pilot ship Captain Cook can be seen ready to put the pilot aboard the Valley Forge. January 30, 1948.

APD-63 Lloyd , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

The Royal Navy during the Second World War- the Campaign in Normandy, June 1944 Mulberry Harbour, Arromanches: The floating breakwater consisting of hollow steel structures, each weighing 1000 tons, with the waves breaking over them as Britain's Mulberry Port at Arromanches begins to operate as a harbour.

Anefo photo collection. Marvo "Milestone 1950" Karel Doorman. 10 May 1950. Arnhem

DD-711 Eugene A. Greene , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Convoys. This image depicts a Navy Destroyer escorting a United Nations convoy somewhere in the North Atlantic.

Surrendered Kriegsmarine U-1228 Entering Portsmouth, New Hampshire under Escort. This item is a photograph depicting German submarine U-1228 entering Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where she surrendered to U.S. forces on May 17, 1945, ten days following the surrender of Germany, which ended World War II in Europe and the Atlantic. 1945-05-17T00:00:00. Northeast Region (Boston, MA). Photographic Print. Department of the Navy. First Naval District. Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Administration. Office of the Historical Officer. ca. 1941-ca. 1946. Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

Command transfer Squadron. SBN Nijenhuis takes over the function of Eskader Commander from SBN. Van Renesse. The separating squadron commander is traditionally overwhelmed by its commanders.

LST-1033 Built by NYBos Completed 8/11/1944 Building time seven weeks , Warships. Photographs of the First Naval District

WRNS Boarding Officers With the Naval Control Service- the work of the Women's Royal Naval Service, UK, 1944.

German mine sweeps and landing boats at sea.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War CAPE PORTLAND of the Coastal Northern Patrol, photographed from NORTHERN SKY as the ships passed each other near Scapa Flow.

Fleet days in Den Helder in July1989.On the background the Portuguese Frigate NRP commander Roberto Ivens (F 482, 1968), lying next to the Canadian St. Laurent Class Fregat HMCS Saguenay (206, 1956). In the air the Westland SH-14D Navy Lynx helicopter with registration 278 (1980-approx. 2012) of the Marine air shipping service (MLD) with five marines on a smooth one below.

U.S. sub making 14 1/2 knots

Anefo photo collection. Fleet exercise in the North Sea (on board "De Ruyter"). Fleet exercise in the North Sea (on board "De Ruyter"). June 15, 1956. North Sea

USS Barb (SS-220) , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Convoys To Russia during the Second World War - Convoy Ra64, 17 - 28 February 1945 Homeward bound, a Liberty Ship in convoy RA64 sails through heavy seas in the Arctic Ocean.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS KENT secure alongside the wharf in a British port after a long absence. Part of this time was spent in Chinese waters and members of the crew brought home many souvenirs. The rear pair of twin 8 inch guns turrets on board the cruiser are clearly visible.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS SIKH leading a convoy into Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta.

events Second World War WWII France scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon 27.11.1942 sunk warships,

The Royal Navy during the Second World War MTB 34 based at the coastal forces base HMS BEEHIVE.

U 805 Captured German U Boat Brought into Portsmouth, NH , Warships, Submarines, Surrenders. Photographs of the First Naval District

Photo collection Government information service. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection Photo Collection National Information Service Private, Photo number 156-0435. 1956

A convoy mines sweeps in Kiellinie with left hr.ms. Bruinisse (M 865). 1958.

AE-23 Nitro , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Submarines and Submarine Officers. 4 February 1943, Malta. HMS UNA returning to harbour after being in action.

Columbian chasing the visit.Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

A Landing Craft, Loaded With Jeeps, Trucks And Other Equipment, Heads For The Shore During 5Th Army Landing Operations Near Salerno, Italy, On 9 September 1943. An Allied Convoy Lies Off The Coast.

HMSM Truant Underway, coastal waters.

Invasion drill. This image depicts Coast Guard-manned invasion barges during training in the Pacific.

The fleet oiler USNS NEOSHO (T-AO-143) steams alongside the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) as it transfers fuel to the KENNEDY during FLEET EX 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Anefo photo collection. Flotille mine sweeps to Den Helder. 17 February 1948. Den Helder

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Bow view of the HMS RULER docked with her flight deck packed with snow-covered Grumman Hellcat fighters.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War HMS IMPLACABLE off Greenock.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Landing exercises I Infantry Brigade 7-December Division in Tjilinting. a twin motor plane comes across low over a harbor. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

AMS-111 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DD-711 Eugene A. Greene , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Anefo photo collection. Navy Navy Anefo London series. North-Africa. Largest amphibious expedition in history by the Allies to drift the AS powers from the Mediterranean Sea british navy had an important role in this operation in which 500 ships in convoy transported troops to French North Africa and where landings were made at different points. Part of the enormous convoy on the Gibraltar road home Dutch ship?. 1942

DISASTER FOR JAP CONVOY AT ORMOC BAY--A B-25 of the Far East Air Forces 38th Bomb Group roars in over a Japanese destroyer in Ormoc Bay Leyte, P.I. For what happened to this destroyer, see B-56859.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War 525 Norwegians, who had been hiding from German patrols in caves on the snow covered mountains of Sørøya, Norway for three months, were rescued by four British destroyers of the Home Fleet who raced in, 60 miles behind enemy lines and took them safely to a British port (Gourock). Picture shows HMS ZEALOUS moored back at Gourock after her adventurous trip. The town can be seen shrouded in mist in the background.

The Royal Navy during the First World War British battleships HMS Revenge, HMS Resolution and HMS Royal Sovereign of the 1st Battle Squadron at sea.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The minesweeper HMS HEBE, seen from HMS RODNEY. Whenever enemy planes had been in the vicinity of the fleet anchorage overnight, it was fairly certain that mines were laid. and the minesweepers were constantly busy.

Anefo photo collection. Queen visits Dorpedojager Rotterdam. April 10, 1946. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. American torpedojagers "Pardy" and "Bristol" in Amsterdam. November 16, 1948. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

DD-760 Thomason , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

The U.S. Coast Guard cutters CAPE KNOX (WPB-95312), left, and CAPE UPRIGHT (WPB-95303) seize the merchant vessel Mont Boron, suspected of drug smuggling off the Florida coast. The photo was taken from the guided missile frigate USS CLIFTON SPRAGUE (FFG-16), which is providing a show of force as an example of Navy support to the vice president's South Florida Task Force. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

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