Naval Operations and Training

Photos show naval personnel engaged in operational training, inspections, and drills, emphasizing teamwork and maritime skills aboard ships.

DN-SN-87-05134. Base: La Ceiba Country: Honduras (HND)

Fishing inspection in the North Sea with the frigate of predator class Hr.Ms. Wolf (F 817) (1954-1984) (EX-USS PCE 1607). After checking, the navy gets a meal fish.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Firmly held in the hoist the torpedo is ready for bringing inboard HMS DERWENT, the smoke is from the calcium flare.

DN-SN-87-05134. Base: La Ceiba Country: Honduras (HND)

On board Hr.Ms. De Zeeuw (F 810) (1951-1964) (EX-USS Eisner: DE-192), a frigate of the Van Amstel-Class, take youngest people who are also called to what is called "the boat trip", in order to the necessary sea -gain experience. The surrendering of light loads must be practiced.

Training Kikvorsman in Den Oever. Kikvorsmen practice the saving of drowns.

Carrying members of the Australian Victory Contingent HMAS Shropshire Arrived at Fremantle today -- Diggers line up "at ease" below the radar-cluttered tower cruiser is eased into her berth. Below them, ship's crew haul in a hawser. August 8, 1946. (Photo by The Daily News).

March 1917. The return on board. D. Alfonso.

Subdue boat hunter of the Friesland-class Hr.Ms. Rotterdam (D 818) saves the entire 14 stubborn crew and the shiphound of the Portuguese Trawler Ribeira de Asseca. The ship was abandoned when it burned around 30 miles south of Cabo Sardaô. A sloop of the trawler at the Rotterdam. See also: 2009-13-088_012 to 2009-13-089_002.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Two sailors, standing on precariously lowered platforms perform the necessary task of repainting when small ships return to base after a long spell U-boat hunting in the Atlantic. The ship being repainted at Londonderry is the Flower class corvette HMS PINK.

War Prison exchange in Trelleborg.

Representatives from the Corps Diplomatique (CD) were boarded in Rotterdam for a cruiser Hr.Ms cruiser. The Seven Provinces (C 802), 1957.

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

Photograph of Cuban Refugees - USCGC Ingham Operating in Florida Straits.

A signalman aboard the guided missile destroyer USS DEWEY (DDG-45) sends a message to a nearby ship during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

War Prisoners

Fishing inspection in the North Sea with the frigate of predator class Hr.Ms. Wolf (F 817) (1954-1984) (EX-USS PCE 1607). Great interest on board the wolf for a fishing vessel.

Rescue launch approaching life boat. Merchant Shipping, Morgan. July 01, 1940.

Anefo photo collection. Fleet week with visit students Rotterdam. June 18, 1954. Rotterdam, South Holland

Crew members haul in morring lines as the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) prepares to depart for San Francisco where it will be recommissioned. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

On board Hr.Ms. De Zeeuw (F 810) (1951-1964) (EX-USS Eisner: DE-192), a frigate of the Van Amstel-Class, take youngest people who are also called to what is called "the boat trip", in order to the necessary sea -gain experience. The surrendering of light loads must be practiced.

Anefo photo collection. Capitulation: Den Helder embarkation of Germans. In Den Helder, the disarmed German soldiers in LCT boats are enclosed with destination Harlingen, from which the long journey to the "Heimat" is taken on foot. The means of transport they were allowed to retain for transporting their luggage, are dragged on board. June 1945. Den Helder

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

LLEGADA A PUERTO DE LOS EXILIADOS ESPAÑOLES. Location: FUNDACION PABLO IGLESIAS. MADRID. SPAIN.

Last Torpedo, 1979.

Photograph of Sailors at Sea. This image depicts a group of sailors looking out over the side of their ship at another ship nearby.

Photograph of Whalers, 11th Naval District. This photograph was taken by Boatswain's Mate Second Class James C. Watson, ex-newspaper photographer of 15 years experience.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War- Operation Torch, North Africa, November 1942 American troops preparing to unload materials for shore.

War Prison exchange in Trelleborg.

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

Tobruk Carries On -- Action stations - the A.A. gun crew seen aboard.Tobruk Harbour - the pride of Tobruk is H.M.S."Ladybird", which was sunk in the harbour , with only her gun-turret above the water line. A gun crew live aboard with the A.A. gun, with which they give a good account of themselves. August 25, 1941. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Members of the ship's crew of FFS LE TRIOMPHANT in working rig, seated on gantries hanging over the ship's side, painting the ship's bow.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC 2-6 R.I. From the tiger brigade depart with the ship Johan van Oldenbarnevelt to the Netherlands. Semarang: For 2-6 RI, the Indian time is on it and per LCT. the battalion was brought to the "Johan van Oldenbarnevelt" on the speech for the return journey to the home country .. April 19, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Semarang

Anefo photo collection. National fleet days from Dutch navy in Den Helder; Divers on ship go into water. July 17, 1970. Den Helder

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

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival of the Sloterdijk troop transport ship. De Sloterdijk on the quay. October 25, 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

Morro Castle Survivors From Monarch Of Bermuda - A lifeboat with survivors of the Morro Castle shown as it approached the Monarch of Bermuda. Photo was snapped from the deck of the Monarch. The Furness-Bermuda vessel brought one dead woman and about 80 survivors into New York city.The lucky ones who reached the lifeboats. But in the boat are many empty spaces.Panic had arrived on the Morro Castle. August 09, 1934. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Military Personnel Debark From A Sea Port Somewhere In Iceland. 2Nd Service Group, 28 June 1944.

Coast Guard Removes Wounded. A Coast Guard assault transport which landed American soldiers on the coast of France during the invasion of the continent is now pressed into action to remove the wounded Americans from the beaches for transportation to another port for medical attention.

The Second Boer War, 1899-1902 Boer prisoners of war being taken to Bermuda by one of the Royal Navy ships.

Dock Strike - Troops Unloading Ships -- Troops unloading the ships. Troops streamed into three nor docks in the London area today to begin unloading the ships lying idle as the result of the slowly spreading dock strike. April 26, 1950. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Nereus wins "Brussels Treaty Cup" (winner Nereus). April 1, 1959. Brussels

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Soldiers aboard a landing craft. November 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

One of the many types of naval vessels which will be used in the attack on European shores, is shown here. Infantry will be brought as close in shore as possible by this craft and will then disembark in the manner shown in this photograph (taken during the invasion of Sicily) and will wade ashore with their weapons. June 03, 1944. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival Julianadok in Surabaya. Drawers of the Julianadok. April 10, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Surabaya

World War II, U.S. soldiers boarding a ship, circa 1940-1946.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Series Borneo; Book Borneo. A vessel is a scaffolding. Milling soldiers loading tools and weapon in or out. June 1948. Borneo, Borneo, Indonesia, Kalimantan, Dutch East Indies

Survivors Rescued -- Five survivors of ditched Pan-American World Airways plane huddle in rubber life raft at top of picture while men form to Navy transport Bayfield prepare to transfer them to the rescue ship in Pacific ocean off Oregon coast yesterday. There men at bottom of picture and man in shirt, center, are rescuers. One woman survivor, top left, is smiling. Another woman is buddling in lap of survivor upper left. Nineteen of 23 persons on plane were rescued alive. March 27, 1955. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Anefo photo collection. Submarine Royal Navy focuses ship's gun - imaginary- Japanese enemy near basic Surabaya. submarine German raid Netherlands entire world raised remain German hands. 1940-1945}. Indonesia, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Surabaya

08/31/1909. The New Floating Boxes. Time to vote into the water from the newly built dock, one of the floating boxes that have provided such useful services. Photo of Goñi.

Poll photo collection. War volunteers in Malacca and Indonesia. The military police on board the Sainfoin sailing between Malacca and Indonesia. March 17, 1946

Exercise Man-overboard (MOB) in the Atlantic Ocean during the trip to the West of Cruiser Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (C 801) in September 1955.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Reporting Hollandia. Phone cables put at sea. A sloop is turned off. February 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

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

Functional report made on board HR. Ms. Tromp (1948-1954). So-called North Sea damage disc is alongside. Is part of Object series AVDKM 530024 up to 530050

The Terror Of The U-Boat -- The terror of the U-boat - stern depth chargepractice on a destroyer on convoy duty in the Western Approaches to Britain. April 02, 1941.

With Allied Landing Craft In A Pacific Landing -- Getting their gun into shape for instant action once the landing is accomplished is this anti-aircraft crew. The landing craft was on its way to the landings at Toem, Dutch New Guinea, a stage in the Wakde operations. June 19, 1944.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The orepesa float on board a minesweeper being hoisted overboard. This device is used to cut the cables of submerged mines.

Railway Police aboard S/S Queen Victoria during a prisoner of war.

Anefo photo collection. National BB Demonstration in Rotterdam, Prof. Ball at Red Cross Exercise Blaak. 25 June 1955. Rotterdam, South Holland

Royal Air Force Operations in Malta, Gibraltar And the Mediterranean, 1940-1945. '100 Class' High Speed Launch HSL 107, returning to Kalafrana, Malta, after answering a rescue call in the Mediterranean.

Poll photo collection. Travel to Venezuela and the Eastern Caribbean. Crew members from HR. Ms. Van Speijk. 1948

Anefo photo collection. Three countries canow tippets the Netherlands, Germany Belgium on the Bosbaan V.L.n.R. R. Knuppe (Ned.), Scheuer (DLD.) And Verbrugghe. June 15, 1958. Amsterdam, Amsterdamse Bos, Bosbaan, Noord-Holland

Brilliant Rescue Of "Dorsetshire"Survivors -- A boatload of survivors reaches the destroyer where they are afforded every possible comfort.These dramatic pictures show the magnificent rescue effected by one of H.M. Destroyers which rushed to the aid of the H.M.S. Dorsethshire one of the two cruisers sunk by enemy action in the Indian Ocean. Many hundreds of survivors were picked up and these pictures, taken on board the rescuing destroyers, show the heroic calm and courage of these brave men when their lives were in the gravest danger. September 01, 1942. (Photo by Fox Photos).

The Royal Air Force in the Far East, 1945-1946 Men of the Royal Air Force Regiment loaded into a landing craft ready to go ashore at Georgetown near Penang.

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 high degree of teamwork and cooperation among the various United Nations units in Korea was demonstrated recently when the entire crew of Thailand's escort vessel Prasae was rescued by U.S. Navy force after the ship went aground and caught fire during a snowstorm off the Korean east coast. Rescue ships were unable to approach the burning vessel. The Thai crew members then jumped into the joy water in an effort to reach the nearby beach, which was under constant enemy fire. March 28, 1951. (P

Crewman M. Connelly operates a signal searchlight as PO2 E. Folmsbee stands by to record transmissions aboard the amphibious assault ship USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3) during TEAM SPIRIT '84. TEAM SPIRIT is a joint/combined operation designed to test and improve the defense of Korea and increase combat readiness of Republic of Korea and US armed forces. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '84 Base: Tok Sok Ri Beach Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival Bloemfontein. Arrival Bloemfontein in Tandjong Priok. On board are men from the December 7 division .. November 2, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

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 a Jeep being rolled off a landing boat at Fedala harbour during the landing operations of the U.S. task forces. Dated 1942

Contraband - War File. October 27, 1930.

Troops and ammunition being brought ashore from LCAs (landing craft assault) at Arzeau in Algeria during Operation 'Torch', November 1942. Troops and ammunition for light guns being brought ashore from a landing craft assault (ramped) (LCA 428) on Arzeau beach, Algeria, North Africa, whilst another LCA (LCA 287) approaches the beach.

The disabled. British submarines in the Dardanelles during World War I. Photograph shows Turkisk navy taking over the E15 near Dardanos

Crewmen look on from the guided missile destroyer USS DEWEY (DDG-45) as a highline is attached to the Venezuelan destroyer FALCON (D-22) during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Porto De Heirro Country: Venezuela (VEN)

U.S. Fifth Army troops wade ashore at Anzio, Italy 22 Jan 1944.

From the Beaches of Saipan. Wounded on the flaming beaches of Saipan in the Marianas, these soldiers are hoisted aboard a Coast Guard-manned invasion transport for further treatment in the ship's sick bay. They had received emergency care on the shore before being run out to sea in a Coast Guard-manned landing barge to the transport.

Royal Air Force- Italy,the Balkans and South-east Europe, 1942-1945. RAF ground crews and American medical orderlies remove a stretcher bearing Lieutenant John Giannaris, US Army, from the rear cockpit of a Westland Lysander Mark III(SD) of No. 148 (Special Duties) Squadron RAF, at an airfield in Italy following his evacuation from German-occupied Greece. Giannaris, an American OSS officer leading a Greek guerilla group, was badly wounded while attempting to sabotage part of the Athens-Salonika railway line north of Lamia in central Greece and required urgent evacuation for treatment at an Allied hospital. Flying Officer N H Attenborrow flew the Lysander, largely unescorted, over 500 miles from Southern Italy to pick up the wounded officer on a landing strip prepared by the guerillas in the Pindus mountains.

Brilliant Rescue Of "Dorsetshire" Survivor -- Rescued ratings leaving thedestroyer for other ships, where they will receive care and attention. They are being taken off by motor launches one of which is seen alongside.These dramatic pictures show the magnifies rescue effected by one of H.M.Destroyers which rushed to the aid of H.M.S. Dorsethshire, one of the two cruisers sunk by enemy action in the Indian Ocean. Many hundreds of survivors were picked up and these pictures, taken or. board the rescuing destroyer, show the heroin calm and courage of these brave men when their lives were in the gravest danger. September 09, 1942. (Photo by Fox Photos).

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The pom-pom directors crew closed up on board HMS KING GEORGE V when she took Lord and Lady Halifax to America. Note the range finders at the front of each director.

One of A Kind ( Fifth of Ten) -- The air force was never like this! Swabbing the deck in fine old Navy tradition are (Left to Right): Pvt. Dale Hardy, of St. Louis, Mo., Pvt. Wilbur Burke, Homer, N.Y.

Photograph of Hundreds of German Prisoners on Board a Coast Guard-manned Troop Transport. First Nazi Prisoners from France Brought to U.S. Hundreds of German prisoners rounded up on the Normandy beach and in the drive toward Cherbourg, are returned to the United States on board a Coast Guard-manned troop transport. They are shown here taking the sun on the deck of the big ship. In the U.S. they will be distributed among camps for Axis prisoners of war.

Anefo photo collection. Navy Navy Anefo London series. Gunboat HR. Ms. "Flores" takes invasion France. commanding officer ship LTZ. G. Koudijs Tastes eating crew. 1944. France, Normandy

Royal Australian Navy boom Defence across the entrance heads of a North-Western Harbour. The personnel live on the boom ships, and maintain the nets every day parts of the steel nets are hoisted up, examined, and repaired. Provisions are taken out weekly.Personnel at work on the nets. July 28, 1943.

Flyers and mechanics at aircraft's 1 motif: A military flyer and a flying mechanic standing at the floats on seaplane S 1 on the air station in Karlsborg.

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.

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.

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Caption: "On Board Dutch Coaster" aboard Dutch coastener. December 1942. Britain

Anefo photo collection. Perse excursion Shooting exercise on the "Argis" Den Helder. May 2, 1949. Navy base Den Helder

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival of the December 7 Division per MS Boissevain. The Boissevain meets. On the quay members women auxiliary corps (VHK. October 19, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

Hr.ms. Van Galen (1967-1987)., Entry into Den Helder from the Netherlands Antilles; Family / relationships enter the ship.

Bucket Brigade - These Marines line up, on the beach on Saipan Island, to speed the unloading of supplies and water cane. Row on row of cans filled with much needed water await transportation to interior. U. S. ships and landing craft stand by to bring in supplies, and safeguard beach. July 13, 1944. (Photo by Official U. S. Marine Corps Photograph)

From The Harbor Of The Native City Of Manama, Gi's With A Flair For Adventure Are Rowed Out To The Pearl Boats By Chanting Arabs. The Atc Men Usually Take Along 20-Year-Old Hassin Ben Abdulle As Their Instructor And Guide--Greenhorns Don't Have Much Luck

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.

Men of the Red Fleet of the British Navy preparing mines to protect the Thames and Medway area during naval manoeuvres in 1906. Date: June 23rd 1906

Central picture is seen four sailors to help with the mast on a sailboat.In the background, another man looking into the camera.Behind them seen sea, but also buildings .. Central picture is seen four sailors to help with the mast on a sailboat.In the background, another man looking into the camera.Behind them seen sea, but also buildings.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Departure of the troop transport ship Kota Inten. The first quota demobilios of the "C" division "December 7," 1400 soldiers, were left on Saturday afternoon with the "Kota Inten" from the port of Prique. September 3, 1949. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

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