Naval Vessels and Crew Activities

Images of naval ships in port undergoing repairs or returning from missions, featuring crew members and ship structures.

Line handlers stand at parade rest on the pier as the guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL (CG-52) arrives for a port visit. The ship is stopping at Subic Bay during its return voyage to San Diego after its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

The Aegis-guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG-59) is moored to a pier upon its return to port after being damaged by an Iraqi mine during Operation Desert Storm. The Princeton was on patrol in the Persian Gulf on February 18th when the incident occurred, resulting in the injury of three crew members. The vessel suffered propeller and hull damage, but was still able to navigate and operate its weapons systems. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR)

Crewmen aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) look for family members as the ship completes docking procedures. The ENTERPRISE has just returned from a short cruise after the completion of recent renovations that included the rebuilding of the superstructure. Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of the superstructure of the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) as seen from the ship's aft. The large block-like structure to the left houses the SPY-1A radar antenna. Atop the structure are two Mark 99 missile directors. To the right of it is a satellite receiving antenna. On the mast is an SPS-49 radar antenna. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-06866. Country: Unknown

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65). The ENTERPRISE has returned to port following a short cruise after the completion of recent renovations that included the rebuilding of the superstructure. Base: Naval Air Station, Alameda State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Line handlers stand at parade rest on the pier as the guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL (CG-52) arrives for a port visit. The ship is stopping at Subic Bay during its return voyage to San Diego after its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

DN-ST-89-02475. Base: Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A close-up bow view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) as it lies tied up at the pier for its 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)

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

A cargo truck is loaded aboard the rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS POLLUX (T-AKR-290) as M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) and M978 fuel servicing trucks line the deck in preparation for transportation back to Germany in the aftermath of Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

The battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) transits the Oslo Fiord to the Baltic Sea after spending six days in port before commencing NATO Exercise Baltic Operations '85. Subject Operation/Series: NATO EXERCISE BALTIC OPERATIONS '85 Base: Oslo Country: Norway (NOR)

Tunisian dock workers watch as the dock landing ship USS PORTLAND (LSD 37) arrive in port. The PORTLAND is transporting equipment which will be used to repair a flood-damaged railroad during exercise ATLAS RAIL. Subject Operation/Series: ATLAS RAIL Country: Tunisia (TUN)

A truck drives over the extended bow ramp of the tank land ship USS HARLAN COUNTY (LST-1196) during the joint service exercise Ocean Venture '93. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '93 Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10456. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-08819. Country: Gulf Of Mexico

The salvage and rescue ship USS BEAUFORT (ATS-2) is moored to a pier prior to towing a dry dock from Naval Station, Subic Bay, which is preparing closure. Following the U.S. Navy's evacuation, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority will assume control of the area. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Off-duty sailors and Marines congregate on the weather decks aboard the tank landing ship USS SUMTER (LST 1181). The Sumter is on station off the coast of Liberia for Operation Sharp Edge. Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

DN-ST-87-01852. Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-00971. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Family members and friends of crew members aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9) watch from the pier as the vessel prepares to depart for the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) is moored to the pier. Family members and friends of crew members aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9) watch from the pier as the vessel prepares to depart for the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq`s invasion of Kuwait. The amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) is moored to the pier.

DN-ST-86-06824. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10351. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

DN-SC-90-04018. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A bow of the frigate USS ELMER MONTGOMERY (FF-1082) plows through heavy seas during exercise West Wind '88. Subject Operation/Series: WEST WIND '88 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB 64) stands fully dressed at a pier for the ceremony where Admiral (ADM) Leon A. Edney assumes command from ADM Frank B. Kelso II as Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic/Commander in CHIEF, United States Atlantic Command. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) and the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS TRUXTUN (CGN-35) are docked in port. The vessel are in the region in support of maritime interdiction operations. Country: Bahrain(BHR)

The crew of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) and the families of the 47 sailors killed aboard the ship in the April 19, 1989, gun turret explosion aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) attend a shipboard ceremony with the IOWA's crew on the one-year anniversary of the explosion. A plaque bearing the names of the men who died is being dedicated during the ceremony. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Military Sealift Command-chartered vessels are docked at the pier in preparation for taking on equipment and ordnance for redeployment to the United States in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

The Van Speyk class Frigate Hr.Ms. Van Galen (1967-1987)

Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) watch as the ship moves away from the pier. The IWO JIMA is deploying 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)

A port quarter view of the guided missile destroyer USS CHANDLER (DDG-996) with crewmen manning the rail during commissioning ceremonies. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Coast Guard high-endurance cutter USCGC CHASE (WHEC 718) sits in the floating dry dock Titan at the Norfolk Shipbuilding and Drydock Corp. for repairs to its hull. The guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG 27) is in the other end of the Titan. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), Camp Pendleton, California, look towards the pier as they Man the Rails as the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) pulls away from it's home port of San Diego for a six month Western Pacific Cruise. Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate CLARK (FFG-11) sliding down the ways during its launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-07278. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-07148. Base: San Francisco Bay State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Naval officers and other distinguished guests stand on the speakers platform during the commissioning of the guided missile frigate NICHOLAS (FFG-47). Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Tug boats maneuver the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) away from the pier. The NEW JERSEY, after recently completing renovation and modernization, is departing for sea trials prior to reactivation in January 1983. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-02561. Base: Naples Country: Italy (ITA)

DN-ST-87-00242. Base: Boston State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Sailors and Marines crowd along the edge of the flight deck aboard the amphibious transport dock USS SHREVEPORT (LPD-12) as the ship comes alongside the pier. The Marines of the 2nd Marine Regiment who were deployed aboard the SHREVEPORT for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm will disembark at Morehead City to return to Marines Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rails of the battleship USS JERSEY (BB-62) during the Australian bicentennial celebration. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS)

DN-ST-85-06197. Base: Washington Navy Yard State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-09968. Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Sept. 23, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) man the rails during a port visit to Busan, Republic of Korea, Sept. 23. Barry is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 9, 2022) - A Sailor aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) throws a messenger line to the line-handlers on the pier in Naval Station Norfolk, Oct. 9. Porter returned to Naval Station Norfolk after completing seven years of service and 11 patrols at Naval Station Rota, Spain as a Forward Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) destroyer.

A Soviet navy captain-lieutenant, left, reports to a rear admiral during a ceremony on the flight deck of the Soviet guided missile destroyer ADMIRAL VINOGRADOV. Three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are in San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-90-01295. Base: Naval Station, Roosevelt Roads Country: Puerto Rico (PRI)

USNS PECOS (TAO 197) is framed by the opening of the hangar deck door of USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) as the ships conduct an underway replenishment as part of the exercise. Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST '95 Country: United States Of America (USA)

A bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) executing a port turn. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

Two crewmen stand at ease near the bow of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48) during the ship's commissioning ceremony at the Naval Weapons Station. Base: Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. sailors watch from the pier as the Soviet destroyer Admiral Vinogradov enters port. The Vinogradov and two other ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are arriving for a five-day goodwill visit. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Navy deck crew members are briefed here as the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) is refloated in drydock. The ship is being refitted after 12 years in mothball storage. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USS Iwo Jima - 26-HK-274-6. Hurricane Katrina

061215-N-0888R-037. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Guests wait on the pier for a tour of the guided missile destroyer USS SCOTT (DDG 995) during Navy Appreciation Week 1989, which is sponsored by the Port Everglades Authority, the Broward County community and th Navy League of the United States. The guided missile destroyer USS TATTNALL (DDG 19) is tied up beside the Scott. Base: Port Everglades State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewman line the starbaord rail of the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG 47) during the ship's commissioning ceremony at the Bath Iron Works shipyard. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the Dutch army's 812th Transportation Group position DAF YA 4-ton trucks on a pier at Eemshaven Port. The trucks are carrying ordnance which will be loaded aboard the merchant ship USNS DEL VALLE for redeployment to the United States in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Eemshaven Port Country: Netherlands / Holland(NLD)

Men of Desrow-20 Enjoy View Enroute Home From Korea

GUNNER's Mate D. Schuchard inspects the Mark 33 3-inch/50-caliber guns 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)

DN-ST-89-07198. Country: Unknown

Visitors and crew members gather on the bridge of the frigate USS W.S. SIMS (FF 1059) during Navy Fleet Week activities. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard view of MK 141 Harpoon Launchers and a MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) aboard the USS MCFAUL (DDG 74), moored at its dock. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Original photographic montage featuring various equipment used in shipboard communications. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-87-06864. Base: USS New Jersey (BB 62)

A swing system of the submarine hunter (A-Jager) Hr.Ms. Holland (1954-1977)

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)

Flight Deck of the USS Kennedy Aircraft Carrier, New York City, New York

The large harbor tug WAUWATOSA (YTB-775) stands by after maneuvering the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH-3) into port. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL)

Marines aboard the amphibious transport dock USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8) watch as a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter flies toward the tank landing ship USS SAN BERNARDINO (LST-1189). The vessels are en route to the Middle East in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

DN-ST-88-08282. Base: Naval Operating Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard side view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) during an open house. Base: Kiel Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

A port bow view of the frigate USS BADGER (FF-1071) underway during a midshipmen's summer training cruise. Country: Unknown

DN-ST-86-00813. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) look out from the railing at the crowd gathered for their arrival in port. The AMERICA has just returned 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)

A view from the bow of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) as it participates in an underway replenishment with the Danish frigate PEDER-SKRAM (F-352), left, and the West German destroyer FGS ROMMEL (D-187). The ships are participating in exercise Northern Wedding '86. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

060124-N-3946H-001. Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-SC-86-12429. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

DN-ST-89-02241. Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members and civilian workers prepare to remove a Mark 33 3-inch/50-caliber gun turret from the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) while the ship is in dry dock. Base: Naval Repair Facility, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-ST-86-11477. Base: USS Yorktown (CG 48)

A starboard view of the oiler USNS HASSAYAMPA (T-AO-145) underway. The HASSAYAMPA is being refueled by the oiler USNS MISPILLION (T-AO-145), visible on the right. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

Workers unload supplies for Exercise SHADOW HAWK from the hull of the cargo ship LYRA. Shadow Hawk, a segment of the multiservice Exercise BRIGHT STAR '87, tests joint Jordan-US operations. Subject Operation/Series: BIRGHT STARSHADOW HAWK Base: Aqaba Country: Jordan (JOR)

U.S. Army personnel stand by aboard the rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS REGULUS (T-AKR-292) as the vessel prepares to refuel from the fleet oiler USNS TRUCKEE (T-AO-147). The REGULUS is en route to Saudi Arabia where it will offload equipment in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

DN-ST-87-07746. Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) entering port. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

armament warship

DN-ST-85-10099. Base: Panama Canal Country: Panama (PAN)

Bunting decorates the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) as the vessel stands moored to a pier in preparation for its decommissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A signalman aboard the guided missile cruiser USS REEVES (CG-24) carries flags that will be hoisted for ceremonies marking the first U.S. Navy warship visit to China in forty years. Base: Qingdao State: Shanghi Country: China (CHN)

Line handlers tie up the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SAND LANCE (SSN-660) alongside a tender following its arrival at the naval station during Unitas XXXII, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the United States and nine South American nations. The guided missile destroyer USS DAHLGREN (DDG-43) is in the background. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXII Base: Naval Station, Rodman Country: Panama(PAN)

A patrol boat (PB Mark III) alongside a utility landing craft, as Marines from the 22nd Marine Amphibious Unit are escorted back to their ship at the conclusion of their participation in a multinational peacekeeping operation. Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)

Crew members man the rails aboard the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) as the ship arrives at the pier. The SAMPSON is returning to Mayport after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-06090. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Crewmen and Marines aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) participate in the burial-at-sea of Blaine Railey, a former member of the Armed Forces. Base: USS Iowa (BB 61)

Manning the rails of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) are sailors from the ship and soldiers of the U.S. Army's elite 10th Mountain Division based at Fort Drum, N.Y. 1,800 troops and their military hardware are being transported by the EISENHOWER to Haiti in the Caribbean to take part in joint Operations Able Vigil and Support Democracy. Army HH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopters are parked on the flight deck. Subject Operation/Series: ABLE VIGILSUPPORT DEMOCRACY Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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