Naval Operations and Naval Vessels

A collection of naval vessels including guided missile cruisers and support ships in open waters, showcasing military readiness and operations at sea.

DN-SC-90-01679. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-87-00941. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING 86 Base: North Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A UH-46 Sea Knight helicopter hovers over the combat store ship USS WHITE PLAINS (AFS-4) north of Diego Garcia. The WHITE PLAINS is en route to the Persian Gulf at the beginning of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Indian Ocean(IOC)

An aerial starboard bow view of the Leahy Class guided missile cruiser USS REEVES (CG-24) underway. Country: Unknown

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59) underway during sea trials prior to its commissioning. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter lands on the flight deck of the guided missile cruiser USS GETTYSBURG (CG-64). The ship is en route to the Mediterranean Sea as part of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) battle group. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Aerial port bow view of the Spruance class destroyer USS JOHN YOUNG (DD-973) immediately after firing its two 5-inch/54-caliber guns during a gunnery exercise. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-86-11412. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS LUCE (DDG-38) underway. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-SC-90-01679. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The Venezuelan frigate ARV URDANETA (F-23) comes alongside the guided missile destroyer USS HAYLER (DD-997) during Unitas XXXI, an annual, joint exercise between the U.S. Navy and the naval forces of nine South American countries. (Exact date shot unknown). Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Country: Unknown

DN-SC-90-01722. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-85-07855. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-88-09806. Base: Unknown

DF-ST-85-08328. Country: Caribbean Sea

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS JOUETT (CG-29) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

DN-ST-89-01302. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-90-01694. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-87-10333. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard bow view of the destroyer USS JOHN RODGERS (DD-983) underway during MIDRON cruise. It is the first ship in Destroyer Squadron 6 to be equipped with Tomahawk missile launchers, visible forward of the bridge. Country: Caribbean Sea

DN-SC-04-14313. Country: Unknown

A starboard bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS FOX (CG-33) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

An aerial port beam view of the Australian frigate CANBERRA (F-02) as Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation conducts sea trials. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The large harbor tug HOUMA (YTB-811) maneuvers the guided missile destroyer USS HAYLER (DD-997) as the ship departs from port for the start of Unitas XXXI, an annual, joint exercise between the U.S. Navy and the naval forces of nine South American countries. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Base: Naval Station, Roosevelt Roads Country: Puerto Rico (PRI)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS STERETT (CG 31) underway off the Philippines. Country: South China Sea

A port beam view of the Soviet Krivak class frigate DRUZHNYY off the coast of Norway observing NATO ships participating in exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NATO EXERCISE NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Unknown

A starboard beam view of the guided missile cruiser MONTEREY (CG 61) underway prior to its commissioning. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A starboard quarter view of the guided missile cruiser USS ENGLAND (CG-22) as it departs Subic Bay for the last time prior to U.S. military withdrawal. The cruiser is assisted out of the harbor by the large harbor tug MANDAN (YTB-794). Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS ANTIETAM (CG-54) underway during a seapower demonstration for military officials from the People's Republic of China visiting aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68). Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

DN-SC-88-06347. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port bow view of the destroyer USS COMTE DE GRASSE (DD-974), left, and the French destroyer DE GRASSE (D-612) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-86-04969. Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC OPERATIONS '85 Country: Unknown

The recently decommissioned battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63) is towed from the harbor by the Military Sealift Command fleet ocean tug USNS NARRAGANSETT (T-ATF 167), on its journey to the Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Washington. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-07856. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-86-02427. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-89-06094. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The submarine booth (B-Jager) Hr.Ms. Friesland (1956-1979)

DN-ST-86-11153. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Aerial bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS VIRGINIA (CGN-38) being assisted by Navy tugs. The nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS SOUTH CAROLINA (CGN-37) and nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) are close behind, as they enter port after an Indian Ocean deployment. Base: Hampton Roads, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-00959. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING 86 Base: North Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

June 14, 2010 - The German navy frigate FGS Hessen (F221), foreground, holds an all hands quarters on the fantail as it cruises alongside the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea.

Aerial port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS RIED (FFG 30) underway during sea trails. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Close in bow-on view of the amidships section of the guided missile cruiser USS GETTYSBURG (CG 64) underway off the Virginia Capes. State: Atlantic Ocean Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard view of the dock landing ship USS PENSACOLA (LSD-38) underway with the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) battle group. The ship, which is part of Task Group 24.4, is in an 18-ship formation that is transiting the North Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The guided missile destroyer USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG-44) comes up on the stern of the Military Sealift Command-operated oiler USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO-188). The PRATT is conducting Maritime Interdiction Force missions in support of U.N. trade sanctions against Iraq in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea

A stern view of the guided missile frigate HAWES (FFG-53) underway during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Aerial starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS REEVES (CG-24) underway. Base: USS Reeves, Makassar Strait Country: Indonesia (IDN)

Aerial view of the guided missile cruiser USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG 58) sailing through the Adriatic Sea in support of NATO Operation Allied Force. Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Country: Unknown

DN-SC-85-03109. Base: Chesapeake Bay State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Standard II missile is launched from the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47) during tests near the Atlantic Fleet Weapons Training Facility, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

1978 - Aerial starboard beam view of the naval reserve force mine warfare training ship USS GALLANT (MSO-489) underway.

A starboard quarter view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), one of four aircraft carriers underway with Battle Force Zulu during Operation Desert Storm. Other ships in the group include the aircraft carriers USS Midway (CV-41), USS Ranger (CV-61) and USS American (CV-66). Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

A starboard bow view of the West German destroyer FGS Bremen (D-185) underway alongside the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV-59) during exercise Team Work '88. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM WORK '88 Country: North Atlantic Ocean

A port beam view of the guided missile destroyer USS GOLDSBOROUGH (DDG 20) anchored off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. Country: Unknown

A port beam view of a Nanuchka Class I guided missile corvette underway. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-88-08197. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

220830-N-GF955-1915BALTIC SEA (Aug. 30, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) breaks from formation after completion of a maneuvering exercise with the Kearsarge ARG and Swedish navy in the Baltic Sea, Aug. 30, 2022. Paul Ignatius is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

DN-ST-89-05593. Base: Unknown

Aerial bow-on view of the frigate USS KNOX (FF-1052) underway off the coast of Luzon, Republic of the Philippines. Country: Philippine Sea

DN-SC-03-12978. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-85-07066. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard beam view of the replenishment oiler USS KANSAS CITY (AOR-3), center, providing underway replenishment to the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62), top, and the guided missile destroyer USS BUCHANAN (DDG-14). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The guided missile destroyer USS GOLDSBOROUGH (DDG-20) departs from the naval station after a visit. Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-00235. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A port view of the amidships section of the Soviet Krivak class frigate DRUZHNYY off the coast of Norway observing NATO ships participating in exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NATO EXERCISE NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Unknown

A high angle port view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) refueling the guided missile destroyer USS HALYBURTON (FFG 40) during an underway replenishment. The ships are participating in NATO Exercise OCEAN SAFARI '85. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN SAFARI '85 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-86-11409. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

980811-N-0000P-005. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A bow view of the guided missile frigate HAWES (FFG-53) underway during sea trials. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-87-02575. Base: Naples Country: Italy (ITA)

DN-ST-86-04381. Country: Sea Of Japan

High angle view of USS California CGN-36 in the sea

A bow on view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) leading the American battle line. She is followed by the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) and the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS LONG BEACH (CGN-9) with other screening vessels following astern of the cruiser. The photograph was taken from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65), off the coast of Yokosuka, Japan. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-ST-87-00199. Base: Unknown

A port view of the Russian navy's Pacific Fleet Udaloy-class guided missile destroyer Admiral Vinogradov underway. Country: Western Pacific

A bow view of the fleet ballistic missile submarine tender USS HUNLEY (AS-31) with submarines alongside at Navy Fleet Ballistic Submarine Refit Site 1. Base: Holy Loch Country: Scotland (SCT)

DN-ST-88-02187. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-89-10824. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-04874. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG-26) as seen from the USS MISSOURI (BB-63) during the battleship's around the world shakedown cruise. Country: Unknown

A starboard quarter view of a Soviet Sverdlov class light cruiser underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-SC-89-01663. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51) underway in rough seas. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-89-01277. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

HR.MS supplies ship. Poolster (1964-1994) Displays oil from the guided arms of Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (1976-2001)

An aerial starboard quarter view of the replenishment oiler USS WICHITA (AOR-1) underway. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

DN-ST-87-10129. Country: Unknown

A port quarter view of the helicopter pad, hangar bay and superstructure of the amphibious transport dock USS TRENTON (LPD-14). Country: Unknown

A port bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) as the vessel is maneuvered toward the pier by a large tug. The IOWA is returning to home port following deployment. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-09296. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-89-05601. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-86-08694. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

961001-N-0000M-002. Subject Operation/Series: NONE Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Western Pacific

DN-ST-86-11478. Base: USS Yorktown (CG 48)

A aerial view of the guided missile cruiser USS ENGLAND (CG 22) underway. Country: Unknown

The battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) leads its battle group into the bay. The aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) and its battle group are at left; the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60) and its battle group are at right. Base: Augusta Bay Country: Sicily (SIC)

An aerial port bow view of the tank landing ship USS FAIRFAX COUNTY (LST-1193) underway opposite Mount Vernon, Va. The ship's crewmen who are topside are rendering a salute to the deceased first President of the United States, George Washington. Base: Potomac River State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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