Naval Vessels in Operations

Black and white images of naval ships in various maritime operations, highlighting their engagement and presence in the ocean.

With The British Navy -- The 15-inch and anti-aircraft guns of H.M.S. Renown trained for action as she turns to follow H.M.S. Hood (seen in background). October 19, 1939. (Photo by Topical Press).

With The British Navy -- The 15-inch and anti-aircraft guns of H.M.S. Renown trained for action as she turns to follow H.M.S. Hood (seen in background). October 19, 1939. (Photo by Topical Press).

H.M.S. Repulse At Portsmouth -- Looking forward at the 15-inch guns on the "Repulse".H.M.S. Repulse, which should have taken their majesties the King and Queen to Canada next month, will now stay in home waters in case of emergency.April 28, 1939. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

A stern view of the guided missile frigate FORD (FFG-54) underway. Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Royal Navy during the Second World War In the distance landing craft making smoke while being shelled and bombed off Salerno, as seen from HMS MAURITIUS at the height of the fighting. The cruiser played a big part in the operations off the enemy coast during the landings.

A starboard quarter view of the Soviet Slava class cruiser Chervona Ukraina underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

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The Royal Navy during the Second World War Mines being detonated off the Lincolnshire coast between Immingham and Grimsby.

Convoy British Navy. August 12, 1942.

Altair (depicted - name).Altair (depicted - name)

The Royal Navy in the Mediterranean, August 1942 Seen from the flight deck of HMS VICTORIOUS, a Fairey Albacore takes off from HMS INDOMITABLE, while HMS EAGLE brings up the rear.

The Biggest U-Boat Surrender -- Three of the surrendering U-Boats. Fifteen U-boats, in two columns and escorted by H.M. ships and aircraft of the Royal Navy, approached Loch Eriboll on set; 19th May, 1945. The U-boats were contacted off the Norwegian coast and ordered to congregate in a fjord. Then under the instructions of the senior R.N.Officer, the biggest surrender convoy proceeded in good order to the North West coast of Scotland during the week-end. The U-boats are remaining at Loch Eribol

DN-SN-85-04122. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

New Deep Sea Dive Record By French Naval Officers -- With the escort vessel "Tenace" in attendance the bathyscaph "FNRS -3" - looking like a small submarine - leaves Dakar to attempt the descent.Using a bathyscaph designed by Prof. Auguste Piccard, the Swiss-born scientist, two French naval officers - Lt.Com. G. Houot and Engineer-Officer P.Willm -set up a new world deep-sea diving record, when they descended 13.287 feet -over 2½ miles - to the bed of the Atlantic Ocean off Dakar, Frech West Africa. The descent took 3½ hours. February 16, 1954.

British Troops in tank landing craft returned home after Dieppe Raid. October 4, 1942. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

The submarine harr.ms. Friesland (D 812, left) steams after being supplied by cruiser Hr.Ms. The seven provinces (C 802, flagship of Smaldeel 5), June 1957.

A port bow view of the Brazilian Frigate Constituicao (F-42) with two other frigates in the background during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Rio De Janeiro Country: Brazil (BRA)

Exercise of the hunters of Smaldeel 5. -

A submarine of the Royal Netherlands Navy. March 08, 1943.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A Supermarine Walrus amphibious aircraft is catapulted from HMS RODNEY to carry out spotting during gunnery practice in the western Mediterranean. The barrels of the battleship's 16 inch guns can be seen beyond the aircraft along with one of her two pounder eight barrelled pompoms.

A close-up view from off the starboard quarter of some of the antennas aboard the guided missile destroyer USS COONTZ (DDG-40). Country: Chesapeake Bay

A view of the superstructure on the Soviet Kirov class guided missile cruiser FRUNZE. Visible is a portion of the ship's radar and electronic warfare antenna configuration. From Soviet Military Power 1985. Country: Unknown

Anefo photo collection. HR. Ms. "Jacob van Heemskerck". July 27, 1945

Anefo photo collection. Fleet exercise (continued). June 15, 1956

Anefo photo collection. Navy Navy Anefo London series. Miter trailer post aboard torpedo boat. {1940-1945}

The British Aircraft Carrier Illustrious at Sea. 25 November 1942, in the Indian Ocean Aboard HMS Derwent. The 4' guns of the HMS DERWENT provide a setting for the 23,000 ton HMS ILLUSTRIOUS while on exercise.

Anefo photo collection. Tegenlicht guns on bottom. March 22, 1948

Under-Water Fighter - Flying spray breaks over the knife-like bow of the fighting shark (p3) the last word in undersea fighters. The United States has 116 underwater craft, but only 23 are considered up-to-date. The Japanese and Talian Navies are particularly strong in modern submarines. June 05, 1950. (Photo by ACME Roto Service).

Historic Meeting Between H.M. The King And President Truman -- The U.S.S. August homeward bound after the meeting, is here seen passing the bows of H.M.S. Renown. August 2, 1945.

Commando's Land At Malta From Egypt -- Men of the 45 Commandos, landing at Malta on their arrival in the cruiser Glasgow from Egypt. Over 1,500 men of 3 Commando Brigades are back in Malta. June 24, 1954.

HMS KASHMIR, 1941. HMS KASHMIR.

Anefo photo collection. Fleet exercise in the North Sea (on board "De Ruyter"). June 15, 1956. North Sea

Formation of 4 shriep water sweeps from mines-power squadron 205. From left to right: Hr.Ms. Van Moppes (1960-1982), Hr.Ms.Bussemaker (1960-1983), Hr.Ms. Van Straelen (1960-1982) and Hr.Ms. Chömpff (1960-1981). The crew stood on the aft deck for the steampast. Steampast on the occasion of 60 years of mining service.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The Royal Navy's boom defence branch is responsible for maintaining the sea-borne barrier against enemy marauders at all British harbours. Upon arrival at the boom, one of the specially constructed boom defence vessels picks up the net and it is then towed into position.

Aerial starboard side view of the Adams class guided missile destroyer USS TOWERS (DDG 9) underway. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

The Royal Navy during the Second World War ML 135 leads a minesweeping force of motor launches and other craft steaming in line ahead. After the 8th Army in Italy had taken Ravenna, it was found that enemy mines were laid in such shallow water that even minesweeping motor launches could not sweep the area without certain casualties. It was then that Landing Craft (Vehicle) Minesweepers went into action for the first time, setting a record for the smallest minesweepers in the Royal Navy.

DN-SN-89-04518. Country: Unknown

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USS Yorktown (CV-5) being abandoned by her crew after she was hit by two Japanese Type 91 aerial torpedoes, 4 June 1942. USS Balch (DD-363) is standing by at right. Note oil slick surrounding the damaged carrier, and inflatable life raft being deployed off her stern.

A bow view of the ships assigned to the battle groups of the aircraft carriers USS MIDWAY (CV-41), right, and USS RANGER (CV-61) underway during Exercise Readex '82. Subject Operation/Series: READEX '82 Country: Philippine Sea

DN-SN-86-08979. Base: Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The 16-inch guns of her main battery and 40mm anti-aircraft batteries silhouetted by the weak rays of early-morning sunlight, the Navy battleship SOUTH DAKOTA is photographed in column formation as it prepares to join other Navy battleships in pounding enemy positions. 1945.

The surrendering of light burden and people between cruiser Hr.Ms. The Seven Provinces (C802, Left) and the Frigate Hr.Ms. Of Ewijck (F 808, right) during a practice period (1956-12 to 1956-03-29) from Practenmaleel 5.On the background the torpedo boat hunter Hr.Ms. Evertsen (D 802).

An Iraqi mine is detonated by an explosives ordnance disposal team near the guided missile frigate USS CURTS (FFG-38) during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

The Royal Navy during the Second World War- Operation Torch, North Africa, November 1942 General view of the convoy en route for Gibraltar bathed in sunlight and stretching into the distance.

Visiting Dutch frigate Van Kinsbargen passes HMAS Gladstone as she *****. May 06, 1954.

The Navy's first operational Mark III LAMPS (Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System) SH-60B Seahawk helicopter rests on the flight deck of the guided missile frigate USS CROMMELIN (FFG 37). The helicopter is undergoing flight deck landing qualifications off the coast of San Clemente, California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Planes & Little Ships Bring Our Convoys Home -- With corvettes screening them on the son and Coastal Command aircraft watching from the skies above, convoys continue to arrive in Great Britain despite the efforts of Nazi submarines. This picture was taken from a Corvette for the first time actually during a voyage in the Atlantic, and shows Fuses being set to depth charges on the corvette while a coastal command aircraft cruises over a convoy approaching the coast. March 1, 1941. (Photo by Central Press Photos Ltd).

An aerial high oblique stern view of the amphibious assault ship USS BOXER (LHD-4) underway during sea trials. Base: USS Boxer @@(Lhd 4) Country: Gulf Of Mexico

Anefo photo collection. The Dutch press on board HR. Ms. "Karel Doorman". September 24, 1947

Captain Gerald E. Gnecknow, commanding officer of the battle ship USS IOWA (BB-61), climbs the face of the No. 3 Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun turret during a presentation of more than 20 US Navy Achievement Medals to plankowners who helped reactivate the IOWA eight months ahead of schedule. Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

H.M.S. Slinger. October 01, 1945.

A starboard view of the Russian Pacific Fleet Ugra-class training ship BORDINO conducting anti-piracy operations. Country: South China Sea

DN-SN-88-10228. Country: Unknown

The Royal Navy during the Second World War DEMS (Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships) ratings manning a six inch gun, the main defensive armament of a merchant ship at Liverpool.

LVTP-7 tracked landing vehicles and a utility landing craft (LCU-1645) take part in an assault on the beach during Operation Ocean Venture '82. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '82 Base: Vieques Island State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Surrendering of light burdens and people between cruiser Hr.Ms. The seven provinces (C 802, flagship of Smaleelde 5) and the submarine harr.ms. Friesland (D 812), June 1957.

All Hens a / b from Kruiser Hr.Ms. The Seven Provinces (C 802) on the occasion of HKH Princess Marijke's birthday, 18 February 1956 in Gibraltar.Vierde from the right the commander of 'De Zeven' Captain-Ter-Zee G.B. Fortuyn (1907-1972) and in the background the Frigate Hr.Ms. Van Ewijck (F 808).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Disembarkation of 5-III R.I. to Palembang. Palembang: on Dec 30. Arrived in Palembang the SS. "Sloterdijk", with the KL on board. Troops that come to pay off the kill. At the mouth of the Metsi became troops and basang through the lint. "Albatros" taken over .. December 30, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The aircraft carrier HMS INDOMITABLE, with Grumman Avenger planes on deck, seen from the top of a large crane as she enters the basin from the Loch on her way to No 2 Dry Dock at Rosyth Dockyard.

The German pocket battleship "Admiral Graf Spee" as she left Montevideo to be scuttled by her commander, Captain Langsdorf, who blew up his ship ***** She was driven to shelter by three British cruisers, and was sent to the bottom rather than meet the Allied Fleet which awaited her outside the port. In background is seen the merchant ship "Tacoma", which took off the crew of the "Graf Spee", and small boats can be seen leaving the battleship to take men to the "Tacoma". The mole in background is lined with spectators. December 18, 1939.

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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Report for assembly "The Dutch soldier in Medan". Reporting area Belawan. Landing vessel N-218 with soldiers on board. April 5, 1948. Belawan, Indonesia, Medan, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Task force ships transporting Marine units approach the coast of Korea for Exercise VALIANT BLITZ '89. Subject Operation/Series: VALIANT BLITZ '89 Country: Unknown

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival of the Sloterdijk troop transport ship. Landing vessel is approaching the Sloterdijk. October 25, 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

With the Big Ships. April 1943, on Board HMS Rodney, in the Western Mediterranean. The aircraft carrier HMS FORMIDABLE in choppy seas in the Western Mediterranean.

Navy's Latest Anti-Submarine Weapon is The "Squid"Aboard H.M.S. Daring, 2,610 tons, the Navy's largest destroyer, the "Squid' projector is seen being loaded. The Squid,' a powerful anti-submarine weapon has hitherto been on the secret list. It is a multi-barrelled mortar which fires a pattern of charges ahead of the ship. The underwater bombs used can crack the toughest submarine hull if they explode within specified distance. March 31, 1952.

A close-up view of the antenna masts and bridge structure aboard the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48), as seen from off the ship's starboard bow. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The End of the British Aircraft Carrier, HMS Eagle, Whilst on Convoy Duty To Malta. 19 August 1942. The EAGLE capsizing.

A stern view of the guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG-27) underway in the roadstead. Base: Hampton Roads, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A convoy off the east coast of England as seen from an escorting trawler, HMT SAPPHIRE.

Cleaning the 16in. guns on H.M.S. Rodney during the Home Fleet exercises in the Bay of Biscay. February 27, 1933.

Submarine Sculpin Lying off the Port Beam of the Salvage Ship Falcon, Assisting with Pumping Operations through a Hose Line.

A close-up stern view of the Soviet Kirov class nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser KALININ at anchor. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Aboard HMS EASTWAY, the first landing ship dock, 3 ton lorries are being disembarked from LCT (3) 466, off the coast of Greenock.

DN-SN-85-07170. Country: Unknown

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The Royal Navy during the Second World War- Operation Torch, North Africa, November 1942 A convoy en route for Algiers.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A British cruiser bombards Bardia in Libya.

Shooting exercises from Kruiser Hr.Ms. The Seven Provinces (C 802), 1957.

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Hermes (depicted - name).Hermes (depicted - name)

Destroyers at Sea. 3 February 1943, on Board the Destroyer HMS Orwell, at Sea. HMS ORWELL drops a depth charge.

Photograph of the Guns on the U.S.S. Indiana Ready for an Air Attack

DN-SN-89-01252. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A partial aerial port side view of the Soviet Slava class guided missile cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV underway, showing the ship's Top Dome fire control radar at left and a helicopter flight deck on the stern. Country: Unknown

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A Japanese B5N2 Kate taking off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Zuikaku for the attack on Pearl Harbor, at about 07:20h on 7 December 1941. Note the Aichi D3A1 Val in the background. Date 7 December 1941

DN-SN-86-00822. Country: Unknown

Work (Infantry exercise Marines) of crew members recorded while making a report on board cruiser Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (C 801), 1955.

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