Naval Operations and Departures

Scenes of soldiers boarding ships and submarines, engaging in naval exercises or returning from missions, evoking a sense of camaraderie and teamwork.

The Inniskilling Fusiliers, stationed in China, are ordered back to Europe to die on the western front : a shipboard scene after leaving Tientsin (now Tianjin). Date: circa 1914

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Departure large bear with demobilizers. Monday afternoon the troop ship left the "Grote Beer" from the harbor of Priok with his sick, rejected and also a group of demobilizers to the Netherlands. 16 May 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Eagle Boat (PE 56) blew up. Picture shows survivors picked up being taken ashore from DD at Grand Trunk Pier , War casualties, Grand Trunk Pier, Eagle 56 Ship. Photographs of the First Naval District

Anefo photo collection. Departure "De Volendam" soldiers. July 31, 1947

Europe, italy, Tuscany, livorno, navy cadets during exercise on the submarine, 1920-30.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War- Operation Overlord (the Normandy Landings), June 1944 A disabled landing barge being taken in tow by HMS HOLMES which was operating near the Caen beachhead in support of the D-Day landings.

08/31/1936. Airmen Loading Proclamation Packages on Seaplanes, to be Launched Over Ibiza to the Nationals.

The Inniskilling Fusiliers, stationed in China, are ordered back to Europe to die on the western front : a shipboard scene after leaving Tientsin (now Tianjin). Date: circa 1914

British troops on a troopship, World War I, c1914. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Operation Husky: The Sicily Landings 9-10 July 1943: Rear Admiral Sir P Vian directing operations at the start of the invasion of Sicily from the bridge of HMS HILARY, with him is Captain Sir J Paget.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The royal party consisting of HM King George VI and Queen Elizabeth accompanied by Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret leaving the battleship HMS KING GEORGE V down some steps at Greenock before she left to join Britain's East Indies Fleet.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Carrying small suitcases and canvas bags, the ship's company of HMS ASHANTI walking down a gang plank to go on a well earned leave whilst their ship goes in for a refit at the Naval Dockyard at Immingham, Lincolnshire.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival 1-12 R.V.A (tandjong priok). In addition to the ship, a mobile canteen of the Welfare service is on the quay. June 5, 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

The Royal Navy during the Second World War In mid ocean a sloop receives a hundred loaves of newly baked bread, some periodicals and a secret message, from HMS RODNEY. It is transported in sacks along the line shot over to the sloop with a Coston gun.

Warranty section of HR. Ms. The seven provinces (1953-1975) from April 6 to 2 June 1954. Exercise to water a sloop. Is part of the AVDKM 540216 to 540344 object series, portion AVDKM 540309 to 540312.

Employment of Hr.Ms. Karel Doorman (1946-1948). The British flag (Union Jack) is ironed and the Dutch Prinsengeus is hoisted. Hr.ms. Karel Doorman, the former British flight campship HMS Nairana, was handed out by the Royal Navy on the Royal Navy.

Anefo photo collection. 50-year anniversary Koningin Wilhelmina. Viewing by the population of naval units (except submarines and mine sweeps) in the port of Amsterdam. September 1, 1948

Mr. Menzies addresses Dockers before leaving for Mildura today. Top: He is escorted around the Williamstown Naval Dockyard by the general manager (Capt. C.C. Clark). Below: Expression on the faces of workers he addressed in Nelson Place, Williamstown. June 06, 1949.

Anefo photo collection. Water shortage 1953 .. Rijkspolitie and soldiers aboard the "Animo". February 5, 1953

The Commander-General of the British Royal Marines General Sir Malcolm C. Cartwright-Taylor visits the Dutch Marines Corps. Visit to the Amphibious Practice camp Texel (AOK) where a demonstration of a landing exercise will take place. Marines descend into a landing craft.

Millionth Ton US Equipment for France. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

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 lint. "Albatros" taken over .. December 30, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Mailbags being brought up for inspection. February 25, 1940.

D-day - British Forces during the Invasion of Normandy 6 June 1944 The crew on the bridge of the frigate HMS HOLMES keep watch as gliders carrying 6th Airborne Division reinforcements to Normandy pass overhead on the evening of 6 June 1944. HMS HOLMES was part of the escort for Bombarding Force 'D' off Le Havre.

Farewells, Reunions Etc. - British Troops. March 16, 1951.

Leon J. Markham, national sales director, Savings Bonds Division of the U.S. Treasury Department, ringing one of the bells on the deck of the steamship Excalibur which brought the first shipment of 13 bells to Jersey City, New Jersey. The Statue of Liberty is in the background. Thirteen replicas of the Liberty Bell, the first shipment of 52 to be used in connection with the Independence Savings Bond campaign of the U.S. Treasury Department, arrived recently (April 21, 1950) in the United States

Officers and crew watch from the superstructure of the frigate USS ELMER MONTGOMERY (FF-1082) as their ship comes alongside the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV-59) during allied forces exercise Team Work '88. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM WORK '88 Country: North Atlantic Ocean

Vintage photograph. 40 mm gun crew standing an alert watch aboard the USS Rochester (CA-124) during operations in the Formosa area

Trieste Emigrants For Australia -- A group of emigrants watch the loading of luggage aboard the Italian motorship "Castelverde" at Triests, March 15.They are part of a group of more than 600 who sailed from Trieste on March 15 for Australia as the first batch of 2,100 Trieste citizens and refugees who will enter Australia under a special plan for emigration from the free Territory of Trieste. March 19, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Kaiser Wilhelm II and accompaniment in front of the front seated sailors

Italian Prisoners Reach Britain. Greenock, September 1942. Italian prisoners from the Middle East arriving at British Port.

Interested parties during the fleet days in July 1989.

Persian Officer-Cadets See Navy At Work. Visit to H.M.S. Home at Deonport - A group of 15 officer-cadets of the Royal Persian Navy are in Britain on a special course which gives them the opportunity of seeing for them selves the British and towards the and of their course they will serve at sea on ships of the Persian Gulf Division to experience actual conditions in their home waters.During a visit to Devonport Dockyard and naval establishments in the Plymouth area, the Persian officer cadets spent some time aboard H.M.S. Howe, one of Britain's latest battleships. They attended several lectures and here they are manning one of the Lowe's cutters. May 24, 1951. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A memorial service for the Armed Merchant Cruiser JERVIS BAY, being held on the upper deck of HMS RODNEY whilst she is at sea. Comparatively few were able to attend the service, the rest being at their action stations, some being in the turrets of the 16 inch guns seen in the picture.

Anefo photo collection. Royal couple to London aboard HR. Ms. Jacob van Heemskerck. In the middle the commander, Lieutenant-Ter-Sea 1st class C. van Waning. November 21, 1950. North Sea

Anefo photo collection. Commitment four new water-pain in Den Helder Hoeden flag. October 5, 1961. Den Helder

Torpedo.Halland (depicted name)

USS Indiana (BB-1) , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Borneo (1947 February). Soldiers take over to a sloop. February 1947. Borneo, Indonesia, Kalimantan, Dutch East Indies

Midway Island, Pacific Ocean: June, 1942 U.S. troops stand at attention behind the flag draped coffins of their countrymen killed in the battle of Midway.

Troops returning to Sydney onboard the Aquitania. (POWs). December 1, 1945.

Anefo photo collection. Anti-aircraft guns HR. Ms. Jan van Brakel. Crew clean weapon. 1944. United America

Photograph of Stretchers Covering the Decks of a Coast Guard LCT. Beachheads Come High- Row upon row of stretchers cover the decks of a Coast Guard LCT bringing out wounded invaders from the flaming soil of France. These American and British soldiers fell somewhere between the beachhead and Cherbourg as Nazi defenders sought a high price in casualties for every yard they yielded. The wounded are being transferred to a Coast Guard assault transport which will carry them back to England for hospitalization. 1939 - 1967.

Royal Air Force- East Africa Command, 1940-1945. Crated aircraft being unloaded from a freighter in Takoradi harbour, Gold Coast, for transport to the nearby airfield, where they would be erected and flown to Egypt along the West African Reinforcement Route.

War Prison exchange in Trelleborg.

Anefo photo collection. Photos "New Holland". March 23, 1948. Holland

The King Pays 4-day Visit To the Home Fleet. 18 To 21 March 1943, Scapa Flow, Wearing the Uniform of An Admiral of the Fleet, the King Paid a 4-day Visit To the Home Fleet. His Majesty The King inspecting the ship's company of HMS SCYLLA.

Morocco, 1916. Movement of forces in Morocco. Embarkation of the Batteries of the mixed artillery regiment aboard the steamship 'Sagunto', in Melilla, for transfer to Ceuta and Tetuán.

Transfer of "Grillon" and "Cruiquet" to the French Navy. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection German East African Campaign. HMT BECHUANA proceeding down the coast to Port Amelia, Nyasaland. Decks crowded with porters.

08/31/1917. The Minister of the Navy in Tarragona 1 General Florez Visiting the Submarine "AI-Monturiol" 2 the Authorities in El "A. 2-C. Garcia" 3 the Towers of the three Submarines.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Their assault job completed, the Royal Marines having handed over to Indian troops, return to their cruiser HMS KENYA off Cheduba, South of Ramree, Burma. Royal Marines of the East Indies Fleet made a successful landing on Cheduba Island under protection of a bombardment by cruisers and destroyers and air cover provided by the Fleet Air Arm.

Anefo photo collection. Brazilian Training ship "Almirante de Saldanhas" in Amsterdam. Visit of Prince Bernhard. Inspectorate of honorary guard. November 2, 1947. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Women's Royal Naval Service- Wrens work on Assault Landing Craft, UK, 1944.

Soldiers Of France Train Once More For War -- These scenes show various phases in the training routine of members of the first armored division of the French Expeditionary Forces. The personnel, men who escaped from France after German occupation and others from French territory in Africa, uses American equipment which started to arrive in North Africa in April. December 08, 1943. (Photo by William C. Allen, Associated Press Photo).

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 lint. "Albatros" taken over .. December 30, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Destruction: Wieringermeer. Flooding of the Wieringmeerpolder. On April 17, 1945, the Germans continued the dike that separates the Wieringermeer of the IJsselmeer .. May 1945. Wieringermeer

Air-Sea Rescue Service Floats in the Channel -- One ***** air-sea rescue launches ***** of the floats in the Channel. The Air-Sea Rescue Service run by the Navy and R.A.F. to rescue pilots who come down the Channel, have put large red and yellow floats at certain points in the Channel. The float resembles a small house-boat with a stern sloping into the water so that airmen can climb into the water so that airmen can climb into the float. Inside there *****, wireless transmitter primus stove ***

Soldiers of the 1st division "December 7" are on board the MS. "Volendam" before departure from Rotterdam to the Dutch East Indies. In the foreground is the Prince Bernhard Chapel, who carries goodbye to a musical goodbye, with their mascot "Kees".

Queen Victoria pictures. Probably HMS Drott.

Anefo photo collection. Repaying British troops in Palembang. November 19, 1946. Indonesia, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Palembang

Anefo photo collection. Debark "Tabinta". March 25, 1948

War game-Naval Reserve going ashore

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit Minister Romme to Grote Oost Makassar, Menado, Ambon, Flores, Surabaya. Ambon. Dr. C.P.M. Romme iWordt greets through the locals. January 29, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Getting ready for sea again, Norwegian sailors overhauling new torpedoes on board the Norwegian destroyer KNM STORD back after her part in the sinking of the SCHARNHORST.

War Prison exchange in Trelleborg.

Warranty section of HR. Ms. The Seven Provinces (1953-1975) from April 6 to June 2, 1954. Sailor on a Bootswoman chair with Life-sing performs outboard work during the speed. Is part of the AVDKM 540216 to 540344 object series, portion AVDKM 540229 to 540244, excl. 540242.

Battle School For U-boat Hunters- Royal Naval Training at Tobermory, Mull, Scotland, UK, 1944 As part of a training exercise on HMS WESTERN ISLES at Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, sailors 'rescue survivors' from a dinghy alongside. The ship's doctor (wearing a steel helmet with the word 'doctor' on it) is just visible in the centre of the photograph. The original caption states that he 'is on duty, as he would be in 'the real thing''.

Technical Assistance/Labor Team. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Warranty section of HR. Ms. The seven provinces (1953-1975) from April 6 to June 2, 1954. Tenue Inspection by the commander and first officer in preparation for the celebration of Queen's Day. Is part of the AVDKM 540216 up to 540344 object series, portion AVDKM 540288 to 540300.

Photo collection Service army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival Sloterdijk troop transport ship. Music chapel quay. 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

***** of the submarine, with a torpedo protruding from a tube, ***** the midget vessel was drawn slear. Men are seen attaching ***** hawsers lower down the shell. June 10, 1942.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War 'Paravanes out!' is piped as HMS RODNEY enters a mined area. The paravane party dash to their positions on the focsle. Then the paravanes are brought to the sides of the ship and hoisted out by the paravane derricks. Paravanes are trailed out from the side of the ship and are designed to cut the cables of submerged mines.

Rear-admiral Rogers Attends the Commisioning of a New Motor Minesweeper For the Navy. 20 October 1942. Rear-Admiral Rogers talking to the Commanding officer on the deck of his ship.

Bois Belleau Sails for Indo-China. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

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

Two ratings collect sacks of mail from Wrens manning the Fleet Mail boat. Two ratings collect sacks of mail from the wrens of the Fleet Mail who have come alongside their ship in the mail boat. The Duty Officer on board the ship asks if there are any registered parcels.

03/06/1942. Third anniversary of the sinking of the "Olite castle".

05/31/1920. Melilla. The Submarine Squadron. The Submersibles "G. Garcia" and "Monturiol" in the Rada. Photo: Lazarus.

The submarine Wahoo is pictured standing into Pearl Harbor after a petrol in which she sank one Japanese destroyer and an entire convoy of four ships. Flying from her periscope is a broom indicating she made a "clean sweep" of the enemy. Attached to her mast is a pennant with the ship's slogan, "Shoot the Sunza Bitches", eight Japanese flags. The upper two indicates the Wahoo has sunk two Japanese men-o-war; the other flags indicate she has sunk six enemy merchant ships. The Wahoo is commanded by Lt. Comdr. Dudley W. Morton, USN, of Miami, Fla. March 22, 1943. (Photo by Official U S Navy Photograph).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Shipping from the U-Brigade from Batavia to Padang (1st series). Arrival Padang. Punish bags are passed. November 20, 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Padang, Sumatra

Lancashire Fusiliers boat Gallipoli May 1915

The State Secretary of Marine (Stasmar) H.C.W. Moorman (1899-1971, center) is present at the commissioning of the submarine hr.ms. Holland (D 808) in December 1954 at the Rotterdam Dry Dough Society (RDM).

Vietnamese refugees prepare to come aboard the USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). The refugees were rescued by the amphibious command ship 350 miles northeast of Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, after eight days at sea in a 35 foot fishing boat. Country: South China Sea

War game - Attacking New York, on the "Washington"

The Wahoo Aids Stricken Fishermen -- While on war Patrol during which she sank a Jap destroyer and a convoy of four ships, the submarine Wahoo, commanded by Lt. Cmdr. Dudely W. Morton of Miami, Fla. sighted a small fishing vessel in distress. Three of its crew had died, and remaining three were without food and water. Picture was taken as sub crew passed then supplies. It was few days later the Wahoo made its kill of Jap ships. February 12, 1920. (Photo by U.S. Navy Photo).

Just Off The Boat (1) Of Eight -- Aboard the Army transport Omar Bradley, 808 20th century Pilgrims wave impatiently as they await docking of the ship after a rough 13-day crossing from Bremerhaven. Few were more impatient than Mr. and Mrs. Albinas Petkaitis and their small son, Anthony. March 12, 1948. (Photo by ACME).

07/31/1916. Contemplating a war trophy. Wounded and Convalescent English Soldiers Contemplating the German Submarine "UC5", Exposed in Temple Dock, London.

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.

Photograph of Army Men Loading Landing Craft with Food Supplies at an English Port, in Preparation for France InvasionArmy men loading landing craft with food supplies at an English port, in preparation for France invasion.

Anefo photo collection. Farewell Lieutenant Admiraal Helfrich aboard "Jacob van Heemskerk" in Rotterdam. The vice-admiral jhr. E.J. Van Holthe (left), in accordance with the naval radition, reaches the last command flag to the resigning commander of the marine forces the lieutenant admiral c.e.l. Helfrich. The commander of the "Jacob van Heemskerk" Kapitein ter Zee J.P.H. Perks. October 1, 1948. Rotterdam, South Holland

Japanese "Surrender Delegation" boards the USS Missouri for ceremony. Namoru Shigemitsu in top hat leads the Nipponese delegation. The ceremony marked the first time in her more than 2,000 year history that Japan had capitulated to a foe

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival Corps Special troops (KST) to priok. Troops with packaging and an officer leave the landing vessel (LCT). January 29, 1949. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The look-out platform above the bridge of HMS SUFFOLK whilst she is on Arctic patrol, note the warm clothing the men are wearing. Day and night the men up here watch for the enemy. HMS SUFFOLK played a crucial role in the shadowing of the BISMARCK along with the cruiser NORFOLK.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival of the ship Johan van Oldenbarnevelt. On board, the Commander Commandant S.H.E.Leger Commander are TERE. Track speaks with men from the December 7 division. November 4, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

Saipan Wounded Hoisted Aboard Coast Guard-Manned Transport. Back from the front lines at Saipan, wounded American invaders are hoisted aboard a Coast Guard-manned assault transport standing off the coast of the strategic island of the Marianas. The Americans encountered the fiercest opposition of the Pacific war, but won the island in slightly more than three weeks of battle.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival of the ship Volendam with the Prince Bernhard Chapel on board. Officers, including the General Kengen and Dürst BRTIT, enter the ship. November 12, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

Bargain Day off Leyte. Filipino natives paddle their outrigger canoes out to meet the American ships that approach the central Philippines. They come out with warm welcome and their boats loaded for barter. Coast Guardsmen lean over the rail and the bargaining starts - American-made articles being lowered by ropes to be swapped for bananas, coconut hair oil, tuba toddy, shells and, occasionally, live fowl.

AF Chapman (depicted - name).AF Chapman (depicted - name)

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