U.S. Navy Submarines

Images depict various U.S. Navy submarines, primarily Ohio-class types, in different seas. The mood is military-focused, showcasing naval operations and submarines in action.

Apra Harbor, Guam, May 23, 2002 - The fast attack submarine USS Salt Lake City (SSN-716) transits the mouth of Apra Harbor for a short port visit in Guam.

The U.S. Navy's nuclear ballistic submarine USS MAINE (SSBN-741) one of the nations newest Ohio class submarines, conducts surface navigational operations approximately 50 miles due south of Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. The U.S. Navy's nuclear ballistic submarine USS MAINE (SSBN-741) one of the nations newest Ohio class submarines, conducts surface navigational operations approximately 50 miles due south of Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico.

120525-N-OY799-084 BREMERTON, Wash. (May 25, 2012) Sailors from the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698) stand by as it pulls into Bremerton, Wash., during its namesake port visit.

KINGS BAY, Ga. (March 7, 2019) The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Rhode Island (SSBN 740) Gold crew returns to homeport at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, March 7, 2019. The boat is one of five ballistic-missile submarines stationed at the base and is capable of carrying up to 20 submarine-launched ballistic missiles with multiple warheads.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2022) The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) Blue Crew prepares to execute an exchange of command and crews at sea. This regularly scheduled exchange of command at sea demonstrates the continuity and operational flexibility of our sea-based nuclear deterrent operations and our ready, reliable ballistic-submarine force. The efficiency of exchanges of crews at sea allows Sailors to reunite with their families and provides a ready, resilient submarine force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Xavier Saldana/Released)

Apra Harbor, Guam, May 23, 2002 - The fast attack submarine USS Salt Lake City (SSN-716) transits the mouth of Apra Harbor for a short port visit in Guam.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 4, 2022) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) arrives at Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a scheduled port visit April 4, 2022. Asheville is forward-deployed to the island of Guam and routinely operates in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, conducting maritime security operations and supporting national security interests.

August 27, 2010 - The Los Angeles-class submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) pulls into Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, after returning from a scheduled six-month deployment.

Aerial starboard bow view showing U.S. Navy Sailors manning a topside watch onboard the Los Angeles Class: Attack Submarine USS Albany (SSN-753), as the ship transits the Chesapeake Bay, returning from a scheduled six-month deployment.

Hawaii, Submarine Emerging During Naval Exercise

SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 3, 2012) The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) arrives in Greece for a port visit. Alexandria, homeported in Groton, Conn., is deployed conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

Line handlers stand by on deck as the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS NEVADA (SSBN-733) is maneuvered into a berth at Long Beach Naval Shipyard by the large harbor tug SHABONEE (YTB-833). Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A bow view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS SIMON BOLIVAR (SSBN-641) in port. Base: Port Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050812-N-1433S-061. Base: Kings Bay State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS SIMON BOLIVAR (SSBN-641) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

100901-N-0749C-002KITTERY, Maine (Sept. 7, 2010) The attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774) arrives at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for an extended drydock selective restrictive availability.

111110-N-JH293-076 SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Nov. 10, 2011) The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) executes a tended mooring alongside the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) with the assistance of two Port of Subic Bay tug boats and a bow line from Emory S. Land. Texas is homeported in Pearl Harbor and is on her first western Pacific deployment.

DN-SC-87-00805. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

120613-N-DI599-032YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 13, 2012) The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) arrives at Fleet Activities Yokosuka as part of its deployment to the western Pacific.

The U.S. Navys newest attack submarine, USS SEAWOLF (SSN 21), conducts Bravo sea trials off the coast of Conneticut in preparation for its scheduled commissioning in July 1997. The close-up, low aerial image shows the sail's port side. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

PUGET SOUND, Wash. (April 18, 2016) The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) transits the Hood Canal as it returns to home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol. Jackson is one of eight ballistic missile submarines stationed at the base providing the most survivable leg of the strategic deterrence triad for the United States.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Aug. 25, 2022) The Ohio-class guided missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728), homeported at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., operates in the vicinity of the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Greece, Aug. 25, 2022. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed when they are needed to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

DN-SC-85-09440. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-96-00527. Country: Baltic Sea

KINGS BAY, Ga. (Sep. 22, 2022) The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) returns to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, after a 790-day forward-deployment. Ohio-class guided-missile submarines are capable of carrying up to 154 tomahawk land-attack cruise missiles. The base is home to all East Coast Ohio-Class submarines.

Atlantic Ocean, July 12, 2004 - The Los Angeles-class submarine USS Albuquerque (SSN-706) surfaces in the Atlantic Ocean while participating in Majestic Eagle 2004. Majestic Eagle is a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 18, 2022) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761), arrives at Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a scheduled port visit, Oct. 18, 2022. Springfield is forward-deployed to Guam and routinely operates in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, conducting maritime security operations and supporting national security interests.

DN-SN-86-06573. Country: Unknown

WASHINGTON (June 7, 2013) In an undated file photo provided by Huntington Ingalls Industries, the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Minnesota (SSN 783) is shown during sea trials. The last of the Block II Virginia-class submarines was delivered to the Navy June 6, 2013, nearly 11 months ahead of schedule.

Crewmen stand on the deck of a US Navy Lafayette class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine as it passes through the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal. Country: Panama (PAN)

051014-N-0780F-003. Base: Souda Harbor State: Crete Country: Greece (GRC)

The crew of the nuclear powered attack submarine USS PASADENA (SSN 752) man the rail as the sub moves out of Pearl Harbor, passing two other Navy ships and an airborne helicopter, for sea exercises during RIMPAC '98. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '98 Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

GARDEN ISLAND, Australia - Sailors from the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) handle line after the ship moored at Royal Australian Navy HMAS Stirling Naval Base, Nov. 28. Mississippi is currently on patrol in support of national security interests in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

The hatches of the 12 vertical-launch Tomahawk missile tubes stand open on the bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS OKLAHOMA CITY (SSN-723). Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-07371. Base: New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Nuclear Powered Submarine, USS Scamp, Anchored off the Coast During UNITAS 19 Operations 1978

A port bow view of the British nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine HMS VANGUARD (SSBN-50) as the ship approaches the break water leading into the port. The ship is being assisted by two civilian tug boats. Base: Port Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-08368. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DN-SC-94-01285. Country: North Atlantic Ocean

The U.S. Navy's nuclear ballistic submarine USS MAINE (SSBN-741) one of the nations newest Ohio class submarines, conducts surface navigational operations approximately 50 miles due south of Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. The U.S. Navy's nuclear ballistic submarine USS MAINE (SSBN-741) one of the nations newest Ohio class submarines, conducts surface navigational operations approximately 50 miles due south of Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico.

BANGOR, Wash. (Oct. 28, 2012) The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Nevada (SSBN 733) receives mooring lines from shore as it prepares to dock at Naval Base Kitsap following a strategic deterrent patrol. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

A bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine JEFFERSON CITY (SSN-759) underway during sea trials off the Virginia Capes. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

040609-O-0000C-003. Base: Groton Shipyard State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

(May 20, 2011) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) gets underway from Victoria Harbor after receiving support from the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40). Frank Cable conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. .

DN-ST-85-10193. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

220825-N-NX690-0001 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Aug 25, 2022) -- The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21) sails into Apra Harbor, Naval Base Guam, Aug 25. Seawolf is a nuclear powered fast-attack submarine and is the lead ship of its class.

A deck view, looking toward the bow, of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine OHIO (SSBN-726) with missile tubes opened during precommissioning activities. The submarine, built by General Dynamics Corp., carries TRIDENT C-4 (UGM-96) submarine-launched missiles (SLBM). Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The State Secretary for Defense, J. van Houwelingen is on board the sea lion (1990-) for a short cruise. After dismantling waving in the swaying of the new port. To the flagpole. The discretion flag of the State Secretary of Defense. The bunches are stored.

An aerial starboard side close- in view of the top of the sail of a Russian Northern Fleet DELTA IV nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. The flag is the new Navy banner that replaced the Communist hammer and sickle. Actually, this is the banner used by the old Imperial Russian Navy prior to 1917. Country: Baltic Sea

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2021) Marines from Force Reconnaissance Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), utilize combat rubber raiding crafts to approach the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) during an integration exercise off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. The exercise was part of ongoing III MEF-U.S. 7th Fleet efforts to provide flexible, forward-postured and quick-response options to regional commanders.

A bow on view of the US Navy (USN) OHIO CLASS: Strategic Missile Submarine, USS MICHIGAN (SSBN 727), being assisted by a commercial tugboat, while the ship conducts mooring operations at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Washington (WA), where the ship will undergo a conversion from a strategic missile (SSBN) class to a guided missile (SSGN) class submarine. A bow on view of the US Navy (USN) OHIO CLASS: Strategic Missile Submarine, USS MICHIGAN (SSBN 727), being assisted by a commercial tugboat, while the ship conducts mooring operations at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Washington (WA), where the ship will undergo a conversion from a strategic missile (SSBN) class to a guided missile (SSGN) class submarine.

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ALEXANDRIA (SSN-757) underway during post-commissioning trials off Andros Island, Bahamas. The ALEXANDRIA was commissioned on June 29, 1991.. Country: Atlantic Ocean(AOC)

DN-ST-89-03088. Base: New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-87-07043. Country: Unknown

220825-N-NX690-0012 APRA HARBOR, Guam (Aug 25, 2022) -- The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21) moors alongside the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), in Apra Harbor, Guam, Aug 25. Seawolf is a nuclear powered fast-attack submarine and is the lead ship of its class.

A truck rolls down the bow ramp of a tank landing ship during Exercise Team Spirit '82. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '82 Country: South Korea

DN-SN-85-03899. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

110627-N-GH121-178ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2011) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Ronnie Guerra, from Union City, N.J., signals to operators aboard a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 2 as it enters the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41). Whidbey Island is deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, participating in the Spanish Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) off the coast of Spain.

110504-N-FG395-011KINGS BAY, Ga. (May 4, 2011) The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) departs Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

220523-N-OM737-1100NORFOLK, VA. (May 23, 2022) - Landing Craft, Air Cushion 84 prepares to enter the welldeck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) May 23, 2022. Bataan is underway in the 2nd fleet area of operations. Bataan is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ALBUQUERQUE (SSN-706) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

American Nuclear Submarine off South shore of Lanai, Hawaii

DN-ST-88-09332. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

220902-N-GR655-0036 GROTON, Conn. (September 2, 2022) - The USS San Juan (SSN 751) transits past the New London Ledge Lighthouse as the ship returns from routine operations to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Sept. 2. The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS San Juan and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) TWELVE and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe.

FASLANE, United Kingdom (March 22, 2016) The fast attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774), right, arrives at Her Majesty's Naval Base, Clyde for a scheduled port visit March 22, 2016. Virginia, lead boat of the Virginia-class submarines, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

The hatches of the 12 vertical-launch Tomahawk missile tubes stand open on the bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS OKLAHOMA CITY (SSN-723). Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

111215-N-UK333-030PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 15, 2011) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) conducts deperming at the new drive-in submarine magnetic silencing facility at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Olympia is the first submarine to complete this treatment.

990325-N-4912M-005. Base: Chesapeake Bay State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

120203-N-KS651-176ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 3, 2012) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) approaches the dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) during an onload operation. Pearl Harbor and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) are deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

A starboard beam view of the Venezuelan submarine CARIBE (S-32) during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Porto De Heirro Country: Venezuela (VEN)

Uss seawolf SSN 575, 10th october 1958

The submarine Hr.Ms. Seal (1961-1990) is ready for the reception of VIPs visiting the sub-sea service (OZD) in June 1989. In the background an S-frigate (1978-2003) and a marine trail boat.

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine ASHEVILLE (SSN-758) underway during pre-commissioning trials off the Virginia Capes. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Side boys render honors to Vice President George H. W. Bush as he arrives for the commissioning ceremony aboard the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN-726). The submarine was built by General Dynamics Corp. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Apollo command module boilerplate floats in the Atlantic Ocean during a practice recovery exercise. Frogmen in a liferaft and on the flotation collar secure the command module boilerplate for hoisting onto a nearby recovery ship. The exercise was conducted in preparation for the forthcoming Apollo-Saturn 201 (AS-201) mission.

Crew members stand at attention near the bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ASHEVILLE (SSN-758) during its commissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port beam view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS CHICAGO (SSN-721) underway. Base: James River State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

PERTH, Australia (April 19, 2022) The Royal Australian Navy Collins-class submarine HMAS Farncomb (SSG 74) moors alongside the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) at HMAS Stirling Navy Base, April 19, 2022. Frank Cable is currently on patrol conducting expeditionary maintenance and logistics in support of national security in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

220402-N-YG157-0249 WILMINGTON, Delaware (April 2, 2022) - The crew of the Virginia-class submarine USS Delaware (SSN 791) board the ship during a commissioning commemoration ceremony in Wilmington, Delaware April 2, 2022. The initial commissioning took place administratively in April 2020 due to COVID restrictions at the time and is the first submarine to be commissioned while submerged. Delaware, the seventh U.S Navy ship and first submarine named after the first U.S. state of Delaware, is a flexible, multi-mission platform designed to carry out the seven core competencies of the submarine force: anti-submarine warfare; anti-surface warfare; delivery of special operations forces; strike warfare; irregular warfare; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; and mine warfare.

SEPANGGAR, Malaysia (Nov. 18, 2015) Chief Engineman Bernard Paje watches as guided missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) gets underway after being moored alongside submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39 ) in Sepanggar, Malaysia. Emory S. Land and Ohios visit to Malaysia continues the U.S. Navys ongoing commitment to theater security, cooperation and friendship with local partner navies. Emory S. Land is a forward deployed expeditionary submarine tender on an extended deployment conducting coordinated tended moorings and afloat maintenance in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations.

Presumably an English submarine from the Oberon class.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 5th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, deploy a ribbon-bridge section while preparing for a wet-gap crossing operation part of Defender Europe 22 held at Dęblin, Poland, May 17, 2022. Defender Europe 2022 is a series of U.S. Army Europe and Africa multinational training exercises in Eastern Europe. The exercise demonstrates U.S. Army Europe and Africas ability to conduct large-scale ground combat operations across multiple theaters supporting NATO.

A starboard bow view of the amphibious assault landing craft (AALC) "Jeff B" underway. Base: Panama City State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

041018-N-2820Z-003. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

British Midget Submarines: X-craft of the Royal Navy.XE 8 casts off from HMS Subtle, one of the smallest class of normal submarine at present in service with the Royal Navy. The two officers see their craft clear, calling orders down to the rest of the crew at their stations inside the submarine. August 01, 1952. (Photo by Central Office of Information).

DN-SN-86-06776. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SD-06-10144. Base: Souda Harbor State: Crete Country: Greece (GRC)

A harbor tug pulls the guided missile destroyer USS HAYLER (DD-997) away from the pier during Unitas XXXI, an annual, joint exercise between the U.S. Navy and the naval forces of nine South American countries. (Exact date shot unknown). Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Base: Recife Country: Brazil (BRA)

A port view of the antenna and sensory devices of a Federal German-type 205 Class submarine underway. Country: Unknown

221026-A-KS490-1030 ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 26, 2022) A U.S. Navy Saildrone Explorer unmanned surface vessel operates with patrol coastal ships USS Hurricane (PC 3) and USS Chinook (PC 9) from the United States, UK Royal Navy ships RFA Cardigan Bay (L3009) and HMS Bangor (M109), Royal Bahrain Naval Force ships RBNS Al-Manama and RBNS Al-Fateh, and HMS Khalid from the Royal Saudi Navy in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 26. The naval drill, led by the Combined Maritime Forces Combined Task Force 152, enhanced interoperability in integrating new unmanned technologies to monitor regional waters.

Naval ships - Imperial Japanese Navy submarine I-201, 1944. Color illustration

060627-N-4856G-004. Base: Naval Base, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the crew line the deck during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729). Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

THE US Navy Attack Submarine USS POGY (SSN 647) is assisted by a commercial tug as enters the harbor at San Diego Naval Base, CA. During Operation SCIENTIFIC EXERCISE '96 the Pogy spent 50 days underneath the Arctic ice cap during a 93-day planned deployment. Subject Operation/Series: SCIENTIFIC EXERCISE '96 Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A port beam view of the Venezuelan submarine CARIBE (S-32) during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Porto De Heirro Country: Venezuela (VEN)

A B-52G Stratofortress aircraft flies near the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64) during a joint U.S. Navy/Air Force exercise. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

DN-ST-89-11455. Subject Operation/Series: LANTCOOPEX 1-89 Base: Port Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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