Naval Ships Dockside

A collection of military naval vessels including aircraft carriers and destroyers, set against a backdrop of dockyards and water, showcasing maritime defense.

A port bow view of the Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser (AEGIS) USS LEYTE GULF (CG 55) moored at its dock. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-07163. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-01500. Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060901-N-8158F-063. Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68)

A portside view of the USS NICHOLSON (DD 982), its bridge, Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) and forward main mast electronic sensor array. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-06664. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port bow view of the Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser (AEGIS) USS LEYTE GULF (CG 55) moored at its dock. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) lies in dry dock for repairs to a hole in its starboard bow caused by an Iraqi mine. The TRIPOLI struck the mine on February 18 while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. The ship was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR)

DN-ST-89-00325. Base: James River, Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The guided missile frigates USS UNDERWOOD (FFG-36), left, and USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG-29) lie tied up a the naval station. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-00310. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-09799. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-03429. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Norwegian Sea

DN-ST-89-09583. Base: Naval Base Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Australian guided missile frigate HMAS SYDNEY (FFG-03) participates in an underway replenishment exercise with the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Crew members and their guests tour the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) following the ship's decommissioning ceremony. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) is at right. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-01489. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: Unknown

Sailors aboard the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) clean equipment and lay out lines as they prepare the ship for its arrival at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The MACDONOUGH will return to Charleston tomorrow following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A port bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS KIDD (DDG-993) tied up on the north side of Pier 10. The KIDD is about to deploy to the Mediterranean Sea with the Eisenhower Battle Group. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220916-N-NQ285-1790ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2022) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) performs a replenishment-at-sea with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61). Ramage is underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group conducting Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercises to increase lethality, ensure combat readiness, and promote tactical innovation. SWATT is led by the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center whose mission is to increase the tactical proficiency and lethality of the surface force.

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate RODNEY M. DAVIS (FFG-60). The ship is 60 percent complete. Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Boston, March 16, 2006 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG-58) prepares to moor to begin a four-day port visit over St. Patrick's Day weekend.

The battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63) is assisted away from the dock by the tug SEA ROBIN. The ship is en route to recommissioning in San Francisco. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-01415. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

221012-N-WU964-1019 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 12, 2022) A Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) engages a simulated target during a live-fire exercise aboard the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, Oct. 12. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

DN-ST-90-01327. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Base: Cartagena Country: Colombia (COL)

060519-N-0209M-097. Base: Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Shipyard workers board the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) by way of the starboard gang plank. The NEW JERSEY is in dry dock for overhauling, refitting and reactivation. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rails aboard the fleet oiler USS PLATTE (AO-186) as the ship arrives at 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)

A starboard bow view of the submarine tender USS FULTON (AS 11) tied up at State Street pier in preparation for decommissioning. Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED)

A stern view of the destroyer USS PAUL F. FOSTER (DD-964) in drydock #3 at the Long Beach Naval Shipyard undergoing an overhaul. In the background is the destroyer USS KINKAID (DD-965) preparing to enter drydock #2 to commence her overhaul. Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Naval shipyard workers come ashore after the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) is refloated in drydock here. The ship has been in mothball storage since 1969 and will be commissioned for the fourth time following a refit. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-11546. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-03095. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220627-N-PV401-1006 PEARL HARBOR (June 27, 2022) - Royal Australian Navy amphibious assault ship HMAS Canberra (L02) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The worlds largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the worlds oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

An aerial view of the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48), left, and the amphibious transport dock USS AUSTIN (LPD-4) tied up a the Moon Engineering Co. yard on the Elizabeth River. State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port quarter view of the decommissioned guided missile cruiser USS DALE (CG-19) following the ship's decommissioning ceremony. The ship served the navy for nearly 31 years. Originally classified as a DLG guided missile frigate, the classification was changed to cruiser on 30 June 1995. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-07708. Base: Fall River State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220719-N-DE439-1041 HELSINKI, Finland (July 19, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) arrives in Helsinki, Finland, for a scheduled port visit, July 19, 2022. Arleigh Burke is 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-88-02743. Country: Persian Gulf

The battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) passes through the Mira Flores Locks during a transit of the canal. State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

The recently decommissioned battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63) is towed from the harbor, assisted by a large harbor tug, 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)

060519-N-0209M-049. Base: Great Lakes State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-85-07413. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An air-cushion landing craft (LCAC) passes astern of the dock landing ship USS ASHLAND (LSD-48). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The amphibious transport dock USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8) stands moored to Alava Pier prior to departure for refresher training. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL)

060520-N-5686B-001. Base: Yokosuka State: Kanagawa Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-SC-89-01223. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-90-03705. Base: Elizabeth River, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port view of the island aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2). CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters are on deck. The SAIPAN is taking part in exercise Ocean Venture '81. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '81 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-88-09807. Base: Unknown

DN-ST-88-07979. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 29, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits the Pacific Ocean. Abraham Lincoln is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

A view of the antenna rigging on the mast of the amphibious transport dock USS TRENTON (LPD-14), including the SPS-10F surface search and SPS-40C air search radar antennas. The Mark 16 20mm Phalanx close-in weapon system is at the left. Country: Unknown

061128-N-3390M-001. Base: Naval Station, Everett State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) at anchor off the coast. Base: Saint Thomas State: Virgin Islands (VI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Military Jets Fixed Wing Boeing Aviat Airlines FA-18 Hornet grey radar tower aircraft carrier

Comfort facilities are lined up on the pier in preparation for the crowds attending the commissioning ceremony of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1), docked at pierside. The first ship in its class, WASP combines flight deck and well deck capabilities with a state-of-the-art combat information center and several newly developed systems. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The large harbor tug ANOKA (YTB-810) maneuvers the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) toward the pier following its arrival in port with other ships of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) battle group. The vessels are returning to Norfolk after being deployed 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-SC-85-07411. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen on the forward deck of battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) watch as the guided missile frigate USS LEWIS B. PULLER (FFG 23) comes alongside. The NEW JERSEY, on sea trials after renovation and modernization, is scheduled to be reactivation in January 1983. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-86-10418. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-85-07839. Base: Norfolk Naval Shipyard State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the guided missile destroyer CHANDLER (DDG-996) moored at a wharf. Country: Unknown

DN-SC-86-03215. Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II transporting the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58). The frigate was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Marines and sailors wait on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH (LPD-1) as the ship is loaded. The RALEIGH will transport the Marines and their equipment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

041014-N-6477M-319. Base: Everett State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-86-04205. Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-00225. Base: Boston State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A P-15 SS-N-2c Styx SSM is unloaded from the No. 4 missile tube aboard the USNS HIDDENSEE (185NS9201) while the ship is moored at the Naval Sea Systems Command facility at Solomons Annex. The Soviet-built Tarantul I class missile corvette was acquired from the Federal German navy in November 1991, and is currently undergoing testing and evaluation by the U.S. Navy. Named Rudolf Egelhofer in the East German navy, the ship was renamed HIDDENSEE after the reunification of Germany in 1990. Country: Solomons

A Super Etendard aircraft of the Argentine navy prepares to briefly touch down on the flight deckk of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). The plane is taking part in touch-and-go landings aboard the LINCOLN during the vessel's circumnavigation of South America. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

110930-N-BM466-024 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 30, 2011) The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) transits San Diego Bay on its return from a seven-month western Pacific deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility supporting theater security operations and cooperation efforts.

DN-ST-89-00634. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220611-N-DU622-1095 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 11, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided missle destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108), sails alongisde the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a refueling at sea. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.

A port bow view of the combat stores ship USS NIAGARA FALLS (AFS 3) entering port under gray skies. Base: Apra Harbor State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)

A U.S. Coast Guard Island class patrol boat escorts the rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS BELLATRIX (T-AKR-288) while harbor tugs maneuver the vessel as it departs from port. The BELLATRIX is transporting troops and equipment of the 24th Infantry Division to Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

France, Saint-Nazaire, Mistral, russian warship, november 2014.

SAN DIEGO (May 15, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) transits the San Diego Bay as it returns from a seven-month deployment to the Pacific, Middle East, and the Horn of Africa.

A starboard quarter view of the Spruance-class destroyers USS JOHN HANCOCK (DD-981) and USS THORN (DD-988) undergoing routine overhaul at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Corporation located on the James River. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The starboard Mark 141 Harpoon surface-to-surface missile canisters, the No. 5 and No. 7 Mark 143 Tomahawk armored box launchers and underway replenishment station 11 on the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-00916. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING 86 Base: USS Iowa (BB 61) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Crewmembers of the aircraft carrier USS Independence (CV-62) spell out Farewell Subic in a personnel formation as the Indy became one of the last ships to leave Subic Bay as the Navy relinquished control of the base to the Philippine government. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

A starboard view of the combat stores ship USS Mars (AFS-1) moored to a pier during PACEX'89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX Base: Cold Bay State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-88-05875. Base: Elizabeth River State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aerial starboard beam view of the battleship IOWA (BB-61) being maneuvered by tugs from its mothball storage mooring. The IOWA is being moved in preparation for modernization, reactivation and recommissioning in January 1985. Base: Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220816-N-MZ836-1865 BALTIC SEA (Aug. 16, 2022) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) transits the Baltic Sea during a maneuvering exercise Aug. 16, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is 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-86-07294. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Assisted by tugs, the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) begins its transit to Naval Base Norfolk for decommissioning. Base: Norfolk, Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DM-ST-86-08340. Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) superstructure. The ship is equipped with the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program system (not shown). Country: Unknown

DN-SC-04-15494. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 92 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port quarter view of the guided missile destroyer USS KIDD (DDG 993) while moored to a pier. On deck can be seen the Mark 45 5-inch DP gun and the Mark 26 missile launcher. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS KING (DDG-41) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A tug boat pushes on the bow of the Military Sealift Command auxiliary crane ship GOPHER STATE (T-ACS-4) as it departs after unloading its cargo during Operation Steel Box. The GOPHER STATE delivered a shipment of chemical munitions to the U.S. Army Chemical Activity on the atoll for storage and disposal. Subject Operation/Series: STEEL BOX Country: Johnston Atoll

Large harbor tugs approach the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) along in the Elizabeth River as it heads toward a berth at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The vessel will be overhauled following its 7-month deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The forward armored box launcher deck of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) showing the No. 1 and No. 3 Mark 143 Tomahawk armored box launchers. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-88-05872. Base: Elizabeth River State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) during its recommissioining ceremony. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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