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Naval Vessels Documentation

Historical black-and-white images of various naval ships and vessels, highlighting the design and characteristics of navy ships from different eras.

Historic photographs of the Norfolk Naval shipyard located in the Fifth Naval District. Operating under the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy.
Historic photographs of the Norfolk Naval shipyard located in the Fifth Naval District. Operating under the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy.
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AOE2- Camden , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyA view of damage caused to the port amidships section of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) when it collided with the Panamanian freighter CACTUS. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)Naval Stores - Florida. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic HistoryAOG-10 Nemasket , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyDD-674 Hunt , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyAKA-113 Charleston , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyAE-22 Mauna Kea , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyAS-17 Nereus , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyA starboard quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS ANTRIM (FFG 20) at 90 percent completion. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)Pacific Fleet Through Panama Canal - USS Texas in upper east chamber, Gatun Locks July 25, 1919Photograph 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.AVM1 Norton Sound 19-NN-AVM1 Norton Sound-145735 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyDD-800 Porter , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyAerial starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate USS THACH (FFG 43) at 100 percent completion. Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)The Italian poet Gabriele D'Annunzio returning from his expedition to Kotor, World War I, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XLIV, No 43, October 28, 1917.AKA-15 Andromeda , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyCA 135 Los Angeles 19-NN-CA 135 Los Angeles-141791 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyAGS-33 Kane , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyAO-148 Ponchatoula 19-NN-AO-148 Ponchatoula-155368 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyThe nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) steams alongside the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) during Fleet Exercise '89. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EXERCISE '89 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)AMS-190 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyCVA 43 Coral Sea 19-NN-CVA 43 Coral Sea-160195 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyCVE-108 Kula Gulf , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyAGM-4 Richfield , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyAGC-12 Estes , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyTurrets on UTAH shipCLG 4 Little Rock 19-NN-CLG 4 Little Rock-160587 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy. On the right is Marksman class destroyer HMS ABDIEL, minelaying flotilla leader; on the left is Arethusa class cruiser HMS AURORA. Both ships are carrying mines towards the stern, shielded behind canvas screens. A 4 inch Mk V gun is seen on the port side of Aurora, protected by a shield.AMS-190 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyDD-748 Hubbard , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyAnefo photo collection. Willem Bartentsz is painted. September 27, 1949Coast Guard Destroyer PORTER. This image depicts the Coast Guard Destroyer PORTER on patrol searching for rum-running vessels.AGB-5 Ataten Island , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyLockheed P-38s are shown lashed to the deck of an American oil tanker during shipment from an American port to northern Ireland. 28 August 1943.A fire truck from the navy fire brigade on a jetty in action during the 1989 fleet days in Den Helder.Op the foreground a naval fire extinguisher (landing vessel, L 9522, 1963, landing craft auxiliary (LCA) of the polyester type MK i) and on the Background Links The Belgian Frigate BNS Hiker (F 912, 1978, Cycling Class) and the Dutch L-Frigate Hr.Ms. White De With (F 813).AM-372 Murrelet , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyAOE2- Camden , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyTroops, En Route To Iceland, Relax On The Decks Of The U.S.A.T. American Legion. Note The Escort Ship In The Background. 6 August 1941.AKA-12 Libra , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyATF 110 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyItaly - Italian Light Cruiser Gorizia First Caught It Off Sardinia From 15Th Af Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses, Later From North American B-25 Mitchells At La Spezia.DD-776 James C. Owens , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyDD-941 Dupont , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyAKA-59 Diphda , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyA port bow view of the patrol combatants missile hydrofoil USS HERCULES (PHM 2), during its commissioning ceremony. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)AGS-33 Kane , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyFleet inspection of the French Marine, 1920 - 1939 photograph Le Havre baryta paper gelatin silver print navy. air force Le HavreA View Of The U.S.A.T. American Legion Carrying Troups To A Base In Iceland. 6 August 1941.AGM-9 Gen. H.H. Arnold , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyAGS-25 Kellar , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyAMS-111 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyVintage photograph. Personnel carry ammunition forward on USS Toledo.The hunter (depicted - name).The hunter (depicted - name)CL 83 Manchester 19-NN-CL 83 Manchester-153290 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyCharleston Harbor, South Carolina Crew members, quarterdeck, and starboard battery of U.S.S. Pawnee. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 , Selected Civil War Photographs, 1861-1865. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Transportation, Government vessels, Union, United States, South Carolina, Charleston Harbor.AD-25 Frontier , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyDD-866 Cone , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyAPA-235 Bottineau , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyCL 145 Roanoke , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyAKA-113 and AKA-114 and AKA-115 and AKA-16 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy. IWM caption: 'The hull of the monitor HMS GLATTON, in dry dock, showing the bulge, and paravane chains at the bow.'FLORIDA salutingSpectators on TEXAS at MAINE exercisesARD-18 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyCV 33 Keasarge , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyA bow view of the guided missile frigate USS CROMMELIN (FFG 37) at 40 percent completion. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)A starboard beam view of the Australian frigate ADELAIDE (F-01) and the CANBERRA (F-02) under construction. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)Coast Guard Cutter Leads the Way. As a Coast Guard combat cutter moves shoreward in operations just preceding the invasion of Southern France, part of the vast invasion armada which carried Allied forces and their supplies stretches out behind it.DN-SN-86-04536. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)Poll photo collection. War volunteers in Malacca and Indonesia. The Sainfoin on arrival at Tandjong Prique with soldiers from Malacca on board. March 21, 1946. Indonesia, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong PriokAGM-19 Mission San Fernando , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyMul 18 (depicted name).Mul 18 (depicted name)AD-37 Samuel Gompers , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyAKA-99 Rolette , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyCG 11 Chicago , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyAOE2- Camden , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyAE-23 Nitro , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyAGS-16 Maury , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyARD-18 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyDD-712 Gyatt , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyAMS-190 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyDD-527 Ammen , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyAGM-19 Mission San Fernando , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyDD-806 Higbee , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyChairs are in place to accommodate guests attending the commissioning ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48). Base: Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)AE-25 Haleaka , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyAGM-19 Mission San Fernando , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyMinesweeper Ceremony. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and PersonnelA port bow view of the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42) on the ways as work crews prepare the launching platform for the launching ceremony. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)CVA 39 Lake Champlain 19-NN-CVA 39 Lake Champlain-141235 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyDDE-446 Radford , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyTorpedo-Damaged USS Nelson (DD-623). This item is a photograph depicting the destroyer USS Nelson (DD-623) after she sustained damage from torpedo attack. On the night of June 12, 1944, while anchored in position No. 13 on the "Dixie Line" as part of the anti-submarine and E-boat screen around the Omaha beachhead at Normandy, USS Nelson was struck by an E-boat torpedo which blew off her stern and No. 4 gun mount. Nelson was towed to Londonderry, Northern Ireland for emergency repairs and later was towed to Boston Navy Yard, where permanent repairs, including replacement of her stern, were completed on November 23, 1944. USS Nelson served for the duration of World War II, earning two battle stars for her service. 1944-01-01T00:00:00. Northeast Region (Boston, MA). Photographic Print. Department of the Navy. First Naval District. Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Administration. Office of the Historical Officer. ca. 1941-ca. 1946. Administrative History of the First Naval DistriDD-789 Eversole , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyDN-SN-85-02785. Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)DD-544 Boyd , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, NavyHR.MS. Flykampschip Karel Doorman (2) (1948-1968), Island with AvengerAnefo photo collection. Standing Naval Force Atlantic (Stanavforlant) (NATO ships) bring informal to Rotterdam; Arrival War ships. June 21, 1974. Rotterdam, South HollandCA 133 Toledo , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy