Naval Operations and Ship Docking

Images of naval activities featuring ships, sailors, and port operations. Bright blue skies and water highlight naval engagements and teamwork.

DN-ST-87-00947. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING 86 Base: USS Spartanburg County (LST 1192 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-87-02984. Base: Naval Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-01507. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

DN-ST-87-06476. Country: Philippines (PHL)

A port side view of the large harbor tug MUKEGON (YTB-763) moving in alongside the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) in preparation for docking the ship at the naval base. The VINSON is making a port visit before deploying to the Persian Gulf. Base: Yokohama Country: Japan (JPN)

The battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) goes through Pedro Miguel Locks during its transit of the canal. State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

DN-ST-89-01842. Country: Unknown

Line handlers stand by on the pier as a tug boat helps maneuver the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) toward its berth. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since October 1973, has come to North Island to prepare for decommissioning. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-00947. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING 86 Base: USS Spartanburg County (LST 1192 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-86-07237. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Officer of the Day salutes as the ship's colors are raised during its commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HOUSTON (SSN-713). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) underway off the starboard side of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67). The ships are operating with Carrier Battle Group Eight off the coast of Lebanon. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Crew members perform a final pre-launch check on a Pioneer I remotely-piloted vehicle (RPV) on the stern of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). The RPV, which carries a stabilized television camera and a laser designator, is being tested aboard the IOWA as a basic gunfire support system with over-the-horizon targeting and reconnaissance capabilities. The system may be operated out to a range of 110 miles from the battleship surface group and has an endurance of eight hours. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-87-08810. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

Crew members man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) while their Soviet counterparts man the rails aboard the Udaloy class guided missile destroyer SIMFEROPOL as it enters port. The SIMFEROPOL is one of three Soviet vessels in Mayport for a four-day goodwill visit. Moored to a pier in the background are the guided missile cruiser USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG-58), the guided missile cruiser USS LEYTE GULF (CG-55) and the destroyer USS COMTE DE GRASSE (DD-974). Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-89-03221. Base: USS Sumter (LST 1181)

The crew of the guided missile cruiser USS SAN JACINTO (CG-56) lines the rails to look at the crowd gathered to greet them as the ship arrives at pierside. The USS SAN JACINTO has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Smoke issues from the back of one of the starboard Mark 143 armored box launchers (ABLs) aboard the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) as a BGM-109 Tomahawk long-range cruise missile is launched. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

DN-ST-88-03683. Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marines stand in line waiting to go aboard ship during exercise Solid Shield /85. Subject Operation/Series: EXERCISE SOLID SHIELD '85 Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

990420-M-5990M-005. Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-06862. Base: USS New Jersey (BB 62)

A view of the bow section of the battleship USS New Jersey (BB 62), including the Nos. 1 and 2 Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun turrets, as seen from the bridge - February 1985

Crew members aboard the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV-59) observe the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CV-71) underway during exercise Team Work '88. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM WORK '88 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

An M-1038 high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle is lifted off of the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8). The DUBUQUE has brought elements of the 6th Marine Regiment to Saudi Arabia to join Operation Desert Shield. One of the DUBUQUE'S four Mark 36 Super Rapid Bloom Off-Board Countermeasures (SRBOC) system launchers is in the foreground. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Dhahran Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

Sailors and Marines man the rails aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) as it approaches the naval station. Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP)

A crew member aboard the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) signals to sailors on shore as the vessel nears a pier. The ship is returning to Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-03348. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marines from the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (4th MEB) crowd along the railings aboard the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) upon its arrival at the pier. The Marines, who were deployed aboard the Iwo Jima in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, will disembark at Morehead City to return to Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Morhead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

As the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) departs Yokosuka for the last time, the large harbor tug MASSAPEQUA (YTB-807) sprays water into the air while it escorts the ship away from the pier. The MIDWAY, which as been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier. Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN)

Vice Premier Gen Biao, People's Republic of China, and part of his delegation are given a tour of the guided missile cruiser USS FOX (CG-33). Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Washington. Crewmembers of the USS TAURUS (PHM 3) man the rail during the commissioning ceremony for the hydrofoil. Base: Bremerton State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A silhouetted port side view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) at anchor. Base: Puerto Caldera Country: Costa Rica (CRI)

DN-ST-87-01252. Base: New York Harbor State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10303. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

A port side view of the forward section of the ocean minesweeper USS FIDELITY (MSO 443), as crew members prepare it for the return voyage back to its home port at Little Creek, Va. The ship is moored at Pier Three at the Washington Navy Yard. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-03548. Base: Qingdao Country: China (CHN)

Sailors man the rail as the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) enters port escorted by Japanese police boats screening against protesters. Base: Sasebo Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-ST-89-11453. Subject Operation/Series: LANTCOOPEX 1-89 Base: Port Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-06225. Country: Unknown

The 16-inch guns aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) loom over crew members as the ship docks in home port. The IOWA has returned to Norfolk following an explosion in its No. 2 16-inch gun turret which killed 47 crew members on April 19th. The explosion occurred as the IOWA was conducting routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-04652. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of the dress of flags aboard the guided missile frigate USS REID (FFG-30), as preparations are made for its christening and launching ceremonies at the Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., Los Angeles Division. Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Mike Moulding of Detachment 1, Fleet Composite Squadron 6 (VC-6), moves a Pioneer remotely piloted vehicle (RPV) across the fantail of the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Persian Gulf

DN-ST-90-00242. Base: Hampton Roads, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of the quarterdeck area of the guided missile destroyer USS RICHARD E. BYRD (DDG 23). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The 5-inch/54 caliber Mark 45 gun mounted on the bow of destroyer USS JOHN HANCOCK (DD-981) is fired during naval gunfire support qualifications near Puerto Rico. Country: Caribbean Sea

DN-ST-89-02107. Base: Augusta Bay, Sicily Country: Italy (ITA)

Crew members man the rails aboard the fleet oiler USS PLATTE (AO-186) as the ship arrives alongside the pier. The PLATTE has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DA-SC-87-01673. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE 86 State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-03022. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen raise the commissioning pennant aboard the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731). Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Flight Deck and Bridge of the USS Cowpens (CVL-25)

A crane lifts an M-1A1 Abrams main battle tank from the Ready Reserve Force freighter ship CAPE MENDOCINO (T-AKR-5064) at a pier in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Ship Cape Mendocino

A commercial harbor tug maneuvers the amphibious transport dock USS TRENTON (LPD-14) from port as the vessel departs for the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The repair ship USS VULCAN (AR-5) is moored at the pier. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10471. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Kiev class carrier MINSK. Courtesy of Soviet Military Power, 1984. PHOTO No. 7, (Page 16). Country: Unknown

DM-ST-85-09145. Base: Wilmington State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Two of the ship's photographer's mates document activities aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) during the ship's first deployment. Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED)

S62-09050 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Aerial view of the Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) Sigma 7 capsule being lowered to the deck of the carrier USS Kearsarge.

The battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) passes through the Joseph P. Coleman Memorial Bridge as it leaves the Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, Virginia, while en route to Norfolk, Virginia, during a dependent's cruise. Base: York River State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Eleven first class petty officers pose for a photo aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). These men are selectees for advancement to the level of chief petty officer. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Trip to Maryland, New York Florida: USS Observation Island, launching of a Polaris Missile, 11:45AM. President John F. Kennedy (bottom right, wearing sunglasses) and others stand on the deck of the United States Naval ship USS Observation Island (EAG-154), at sea off the coast of Florida; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr. (on edge of frame), stands at far right. President Kennedy sailed aboard the ship to view a Polaris A-2 missile launch demonstration from the submarine USS Andrew Jackson (SSBN-619).

GUNNER's mates fire a Mark 33 3-inch/50-caliber gun aboard the amphibious transport dock USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8) as the vessel deploys to the Middle East to take part in Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A view of the bridge area of the guided missile destroyer USS KIDD (DDG-993). On the left are the upright arms of the Mark 26 missile launcher. Centered above the bridge is the SPG-51 radar antenna, to its right is the satellite receiving antenna, above that is the dome-shaped SPQ-9A radar antenna, then the SPG-60 radar and SPS-55 radar on top. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-09299. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The crew of the repair ship USS JASON (AR-8) stands along the ship's starboard side as it is moved into its berth at the pier. The JASON is returning to San Diego following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A man dressed as Santa Claus waves from a bridge wing aboard the frigate USS AYLWIN (FF-1081) as the ship passes another vessel. The AYLWIN is en route to its home port of Newport, R.I., following Unitas XXXII, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the United States and eight South American nations. Some crew members have brought guests aboard the ship for the final leg of its journey home. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Members of the Weapons Division check the loading arm attachments as they prepare to load a new Mark 66 Mod 3 guided missile training round in the magazine of the aft Mark 26 missile launcher aboard the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS ARKANSAS (CGN-41). Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-03-09955. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A jeep, towing a trailer, is being unloaded from the GTS ADM WILLIAM M. CALLAGHAN cargo ship during exercise Reforger '80. Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '80 Base: Antwerp Country: Belgium (BEL)

DN-ST-86-09317. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A pair of crewmen paint part of the deck of the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39). The MACDONOUGH is headed for Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., and will be one of the first ships to return to the U.S. after participating in Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Navy personnel watch from the navigation bridge as the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) travels through the Gaillard Cut during its transit of the canal. An officer stands on one of the forward 16-inch gun turrets. State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

DN-ST-89-03506. Country: Unknown

Sailors and Marines gather on the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) as the ship departs for the Persian Gulf region to support Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-03082. Base: New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Officers on the bridge of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) observe the ship's Mark 28 5-inch/38-cal. guns during a firing exercise. The ship is participating in NATO exercise North Wedding /86. Subject Operation/Series: NATO EXERCISE NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Unknown

The guided missile frigate USS JACK WILLIAMS (FFG 24) comes up on the starboard side of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) as preparations are made for underway refueling operations. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-86-07248. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Navy cameraman videotapes the scene as the brow is lowered into place between the pier and the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41). The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since October 1973, has come to North Island to prepare for decommissioning. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-00628. Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DRAGAMINAS.

DN-ST-87-03449. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Norwegian Sea

A Chilean seaman hurls a line ashore from the frigate ALMIRANTE LYNCH (PFG 07) as the flagship arrives in the port of Talchuano during Operation UNITAS XXV. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Base: Talcahuano Country: Chile (CHL)

Crewmen aboard the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) haul in on a line as the ship ties up at the naval station. The MACDONOUGH is returning to Charleston following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Carrier (CVA) is Shown Tied Up at Pier

A view of the bow of the destroyer tender USS YELLOWSTONE (AD-41) while in port. Base: Naples Country: Italy (ITA)

DN-SC-90-04354. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Crewmen on the main deck of the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) load a supply of ammunition for the 16-inch/50-caliber guns prior to departing for sea trials. The NEW JERSEY is scheduled to be reactivated in January of 1983. Base: Seal Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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