Naval Operations

Black and white images depicting naval operations, equipment on ships, and sailors preparing for duties at sea.

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

DN-SN-85-05702. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 22, 2023) Cmdr. Antonia Shey, Commanding Officer of the Arleigh Burke-Class guided missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74), sits at the helm during a replenishment-at-sea March 22, 2023. McFaul, as part of the Ford Carrier Strike Group, is underway in the Atlantic Ocean completing its Composite Training Units Exercise (COMPTUEX), an intense, multi-week exercise designed to fully integrate a carrier strike group as a cohesive, multi-mission fighting force and to test their ability to carry out sustained combat operations from the sea.

Civilian workers inspect pallets of 16-inch projectiles on the deck of the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63). Ammunition is being offloaded after the ship's return from the Persian Gulf following the cease-fire that ended Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

During water survival training at the station pool, a Marine from Combat Service Support Detachment-36 (CSSD-36) floats on his back in deep water during swimming qualification. He is wearing helmet with chin strap, flak jacket, and the all purpose, light weight, individual carrying equipment (ALICE) pack. He grips the sling of the M16A2 rifle with his teeth while treading water. Base: Marine Corps Air Station,Iwakuni Country: Japan (JPN)

Guests on the speakers platform stand as the national anthem is played during the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HOUSTON (SSN 713). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120227-N-SO729-058SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 27, 2012) A landing craft air cusion assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, Detachment Western Pacific, prepares to enter the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious ready group in the U.S. Navy.

Crewmen aboard the guided missile destroyer USS DEWEY (DDG-45) participate in highlining operations during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SN-89-04539. Country: Unknown

DN-SN-87-10200. Country: Unknown

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

During the second proof of the pool star (A 835), the new supply ship for the Royal Navy, it is once again tested whether everything works properly and whether the changes made are now also meet all the requirements. At the Seindek there is a Seiner of 1e class (SNR 1) behind the signal lamp and a SEINER of 2nd class (SNR 2) is behind it.

A crewman inspects the rotor assembly of a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10). The TRIPOLI is serving as a platform for helicopter mine-clearing operations in the Gulf following the cease-fire that ended Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

Anefo photo collection. Mine-fighting exercise Sweet water; Three of the 38 participating ships. October 9, 1978

Commissioning of the new Moot of the School for NBCD and business safety. The opening operation was carried out by Captain Lieutenant at sea of the technical service H.F. Heuseveldt, Former Head of the School for NBCD and Safety.

Hr. Ms. Karel Doorman (1946-1948) in zee. --

Majestic Hazard in the North Atlantic, World War I

CVA 14 Ticonderoga 19-NN-CVA 14 Ticonderoga-149181 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Photograph of Cuban Patrol Boat Off Anguilla Island. Communist Cuban Naval PT boat off Anguilla Island.

CAG 2 Canberra , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Crewmen manning the rail aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) are framed by the barrels of two forward Mark 7 16-inch/50 -caliber guns. State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Submarine sea lion back from New Guinea. September 12, 1962. New Guinea

AMS-142 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

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

DN-SN-89-03445. Country: Unknown

At the Rotterdam Dry Dough Society (RDM) on the Heijplaat in Rotterdam, the commissioning takes place of the Poolster (A 835), the new supply vessel for the Royal Netherlands Marine. After the commissioning, the entries, including the State Secretary of Marine (Stasmar), the Commander of Sea Boards (BDZ) and the Commander of the Netherlands Netherlands (CZM), also under the supervision of a captain-Ter Sea (KTZ), also leave the commander of the Netherlands.

SSGT A. J. Bachmeir uses a light to signal to a waiting aircraft during a no communication take-off exercise. Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members paint the U.S. flag on top of the No. 1 Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun turret aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An overhead view of midshipmen undergoing water survival training at the Aviation Physiology Training Unit pool. The midshipmen are participating in a one-week aviation training program for students enrolled in the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC). Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit of General Major D.C. Buurman van Vreede to the V-Brigade. Photo taken from plane. August 15, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Oxygen bottle for marine divers / kikvries men.

Whaling in the Ross Sea, 1924, Southern Ocean, by Captain George Samuel Hooper.

SENIOR CHIEF Boatswain's Mate Claude R. Young, center, craftmaster of the helicopter landing trainer IX-514, mans the helm as the trainer returns to its berth at the air station. Lieutenant Bo Calloway, IX-514's officer in charge, is at left. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Royal Air Force Operations in the Middle East and North Africa, 1939-1943. Members of the RAF Regiment inspect wrecked Junkers Ju 52s and other German aircraft in a scrap heap on El Aouina airfield, North-east of Tunis.

Royal Air Force- Italy, the Balkans and South East Europe, 1942-1945. Vickers Wellington Mark IIIs and Mark Xs of No. 40 Squadron RAF being prepared for a night bombing mission at Foggia Main, Italy.

Electronics Technician 2nd Class (Submarines) (ET2) M. Pittinger, in the hatchway, loads equipment aboard the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine OHIO (SSBN-726) during precommissioning preparations. The submarine was built by General Dynamics Corp. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Vice Admiral John J. Shanahan, Commander, US Second Fleet, on the deck of the amphibious command ship USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC 20) while en route to participate in the allied Exercise TEAM WORK '76. The MOUNT WHITNEY is serving as flagship during the exercise scheduled for September 15-24. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM WORK '76 Country: Unknown

DN-SN-87-10278. Country: Persian Gulf

Aerial view of a part of the area affected during the flood disaster of 1953. Note: The description of this photo is not yet complete and will be supplemented on the basis of the data available at a later stage. However, of many photos of the flood disaster 1953, the location is unknown.

AG-153 Compass Island , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) assist in extinguishing a simulated AV-8 Harrier aircraft fire (actually an A-4 Skyhawk aircraft) to demonstrate Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-89-04944. Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS)

The last entry in Den Helder (March 1990) from the Frigate Hr.Ms. Isaac Sweers (1968-1990).

Anefo photo collection. Tjalk burned out in Volendam, five fatalities. The police are investigating the burnt tjalk. September 30, 1979. Noord-Holland, Volendam

Donzere-Mondragon (Vagn Hansen). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

DN-SN-88-03587. Base: USS Kidd (DDG 993)

On September 19, the Marijnen cabinet (1963-1965) will sail with the aircraft camp hr.ms. Karel Doorman (R 81) Van Den Helder to Rotterdam. At the Seindek the lookout keeps an eye on things.

DN-SN-85-11334. Base: Makassar Strait Country: Indonesia (IDN)

DN-SN-86-07028. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An Attack Squadron 56 (VA-56) A-7E Corsair aircraft bursts into flames after a ramp strike on the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

An aerial port bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS MEMPHIS (SSN 691) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A heat exchanger unit is being used to warm the engine of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LHP-7) in preparation for flight operations during NATO Exercise Teamwork '92. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK '92 Base: Trondheim Fjord Country: Norway (NOR)

Wearing protective clothing and oxygen breathing apparatuses (OBAs), the members of two hose teams work their way down a passageway during a firefighting drill aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). The LINCOLN's crew is receiving refresher training under the supervision of personnel from Fleet Training Group, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Country: Caribbean Sea

Marines from the Fourth Marine Amphibious Brigade direct an LCM-8 mechanized landing craft from the beach during Operation Ocean Venture '82. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '82 Base: Vieques Island State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-85-11101. Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Persians See The Royal Navy At Work - Officer-Cadets in Britain on Special Training Course - The Persian Officer cadets receiving instruction below the 14 inch guns of the battleship Howe. April 01, 1951. (Photo by Central Office Information Photograph).

ENSIGN Roberta McIntyre, the first female to qualify as a surface weapons officer, scans the horizon from the bridge of the submarine tender USS DIXON (AS 37) where she serves as electrical officer. Base: USS Dixon (AS 37)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Reportage Hollandia. Pilot. February 1947. Hollandia, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, New Guinea

A Navy PB Mark III is silhouetted against the water as it leaves port for the burial at sea of LCDR Albert A. Schaufelberger. Schaufelberger was killed in San Salvador. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A crewman sweeps slush from the deck as other crew members stand by during a ceremony aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Country: Unknown

Security policemen, wearing chemical warfare gear, undergo base defense training, part of exercise Team Spirit '81. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '81 Base: Taegu Air Base Country: Korea

DN-SN-87-09936. Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Council of the Council of State on board Hr.Ms. Van Speyk (1995-present)

DN-SN-86-00141. Country: Unknown

A1C Timothy Jackson runs for shelter after his guard shack was toppled by a windstorm that hit Terceira Island with winds of up to 164 miles per hour. Base: Lajes Field Country: Azores (AZR)

A bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine ALBUQUERQUE (SSN-706) as it slides down the ways at the conclusion of the launching ceremony. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A raft, equipped with a blast bag in the bottom for added stability, is tested in the downwash of a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter at the Marine Corps Development and Education Command. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Torpedoman's Mate 1ST Class Donald Blundau inspects a Mark 10 ASROC launcher aboard the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG 26). Base: Gaeta Country: Italy (ITA)

The Royal Navy on the Home Front, 1914-1918 A depth charge exploding after being dropped from a torpedo boat destroyer in Harwich, Essex on 19th April 1918.

Artillery instruction ship hr.ms.van Kinsbergen, N 3

Crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) assist in extinguishing a simulated AV-8 Harrier aircraft fire (actually an A-4 Skyhawk aircraft) to demonstrate Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sergeant Laura Mohrbacher, assigned to the Avionics Maintenance Branch of the Army Meteorological Maintenance section, removes a pylon that supports sensing equipment in a ground meteorlogical detection antenna. Base: Chanute Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-88-01915. Subject Operation/Series: SANDCRAB '86 Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The nuclear-powered attack submarine USS OLYMPIA (SSN-717) slides down the ways into the water during launching ceremonies. Balloons are released in the foreground. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team members from the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) prepare to detonate an Iraqi mine after attaching explosives to it during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

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)

Anefo photo collection. NATO marine ships visit Amsterdam; One of the ships in the IJ. September 25, 1976. Amsterdam, IJ

NASAs SpaceX Crew-6 Splashdown. Support teams raise the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft aboard the recovery ship MEGAN shortly after it landed with NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen and Warren "Woody" Hoburg, UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut Sultan Alneyadi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev aboard in theAtlantic Ocean off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida, Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. Bowen, Hoburg, Alneyadi, and Fedyaev are returning after nearly six-months in space as part of Expedition 69 aboard the International Space Station.

Faked down rope aboard the destroyer USS NICHOLSON (DD-982). Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

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

DN-SN-89-04589. Base: USS Missouri (BB 63) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SN-89-03174. Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Home Fleet Cruise Warships Sail To-day: Destroyers of the Home Fleet pictured at sun-set at the start of their cruise.More than 20 ships of the Home Fleet, sailed from Portland, Dorset, to-day (Thursday) for their 12-weeks' autumn cruise to the West Indies. The ships include the battleship Duke of York, 35,000-tons, the cruisers Diadem, Cleopatra and Sirius, and more than a dozen destroyers and auxiliary vessels. The ships are expected to return to this country by the middle of December. September 23, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

The bomb bay of an Avro Lancaster of No. 9 Squadron RAF at Bardney, Lincolnshire, loaded with 1,000lb bombs before a night raid on Stettin, 5 January 1944. The bomb load used for industrial demolition (Bomber Command executive codeword 'Abnormal'), loaded in the bomb-bay of an Avro Lancaster of No. 9 Squadron RAF at Bardney, Lincolnshire, before a night raid on Stettin, Germany. 'Abnormal' consisted of 14 x 1,000-lb MC high-explosive bombs.

Two Grumman S2F-1 (S-2A) Tracker submarine boot boots aircraft, including the 154 (1960-1971) with folded wings.

Vice President George Bush and his wife Barbara, aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) during a visit, watch as a Spruance class destroyer passes on the starboard side of the carrier. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SN-88-01082. Base: USS Grapple (ARS 53)

DN-ST-86-09574. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

in australia the navy flag in the wind

A UH-1N Iroquois "Huey" helicopter warms up on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7) as the ship sails up the Fjord among the rocky snow covered peaks. The ship is taking part in NATO Exercise Teamwork '92. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK '92 Base: Trondheim Fjord Country: Norway (NOR)

PHILIPPINE SEA (July 22, 2022) Fire Controlman (Aegis) 2nd Class Mike Autenrieth, from Philadelphia, stands the radar systems controller watch in the combat information center aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62). Chancellorsville is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 70, a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of its allies and partners in the region.

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