Photos Navies Of All Nations

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USN:
USS Hartford, 1914(?) Official USN Photo NH 61887

USS Hartford, a sloop-of-war, steamer, was the first ship of the United States Navy named for Hartford, the capital of Connecticut. Hartford served in several prominent campaigns in the American Civil War as the flagship of David G. Farragut, most notably the Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864. She survived until 1956, when she sank awaiting restoration at Norfolk, Virginia.

 

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Australia:
Heavy cruiser HMAS Australia in drydock, pre WWII

 

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Frigate HS Kountouriotis F 462 ( ex HNLMS Kortenaer (F807)) with an fly by Apache Longbow, March 2021

 

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RN:
HMS Eagle. Ordered by Chile as the battleship Almirante Cochrane, she was purchased by the Royal Navy in 1918 for conversion.

 

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Canada:
HMCS Micmac, HMCS Athabaskan & HMCS Haida. These three Tribal Class destroyers were decommissioned in March 1964. This photo was taken in Halifax at that time.

 

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USN:
USS Boxer (CV-21) underway off Korea, Aug 6, 1951, with a Grumman F9F-2B Panther and a a F9F-2P.

 

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Germany:
Heavy cruiser Admiral Hipper hunts for Allied merchant ships in the Subarctic waters. July 1940, Barents Sea, South of Edgeøya Island.

 

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Netherlands:
Submarine K XV on the Tagus River, Lisbon, Jan 1935

 

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Spain:
Unprotected cruiser Don Juan de Austria pictured here several days after she was scuttled after suffering heavy damage in the Battle of Manila Bay. She will be salvaged and incorporated in the US Navy as a gunboat.

 

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USSR:
Kirov class "cruiser Molotov by Soviet photographer Yevgeny Khaldey who represented the TASS editorial staff on the fronts of the Great Patriotic War. All 1418 days he and his "Leica" went from Murmansk to Berlin.

After the war, the photographer fell into disgrace, and despite the fact that after Stalin’s death, he again gained access to newspaper pages, up to 1970, he was unable to organize his own photo exhibition in the USSR due to harassment by the USSR leadership."

 

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France:
Battleship Bouvet on the French Riviera before 1908

The ship thereafter joined the naval operations off the Dardanelles, where she participated in a series of attacks on the Ottoman fortifications guarding the straits. These culminated in a major assault on 18 March 1915; during the attack, she was hit approximately eight times by shellfire but was not seriously damaged. While turning to withdraw, she struck a mine and sank within two minutes; only 75 men were rescued from a complement of 718

Battleships Danton and Mirabeau 1915

During her career Danton was sent to Great Britain to honour the coronation of George V, and later served in World War I as an escort for supply ships and troop transports, guarding them from elements of the German Navy. While en route to aid a blockade, she was torpedoed and sunk on 19 March 1917 by a German U-boat, leaving 296 men dead

Mirabeau spent the war in the Mediterranean Sea and spent most of her time blockading the Straits of Otranto and the Dardanelles to prevent German, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman warships from breaking out into the Mediterranean. She also participated in the attempt to ensure Greek acquiescence to Allied operations in Macedonia in late 1916. Mirabeau briefly participated in the occupation of Constantinople after the end of the war in late 1918 and was deployed in the Black Sea in early 1919 during the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War. She ran aground in February 1919 off the coast of the Crimea and could not be refloated until some of her guns, armor and boilers were removed. After returning to France later that year, the ship was stricken from the Navy List. Mirabeau was given to a salvage company as payment for salvaging another battleship and broken up in 1922.

Cruiser Lamotte-Piquet at Brest, May 3, 1927

 

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The Colombian Navy deploys its submarine ARC Pijao in the DESI 2021 naval exercises







in the Picture the Periscope of the ARC Pijao Submarine catches the ARC Almirante Tono Corvette in the waters of the colombian Caribbean Sea

 

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The Colombian Navy test the DART-RF

Within the framework of exercises carried out in the Caribbean Sea, the Colombian Navy (ARC) has carried out tests of its Oto Melara (Leonardo) 76/62 mm Dart-Strales system, deployed in its Light Frigates of the FS1500 class Almirante Padilla. The tests were carried out on the high seas, aboard the frigate ARC Independiente, using the 76/62 mm Dart-Strales system (3AP fuses), with which three shots were fired (spaced apart), on moving targets. with which an attack by an anti-ship missile (Smart attack) was simulated and in order to determine the degree of preparation of the crew to face hostile situations and imminent danger, as well as the effectiveness of the system.

 

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Battle of the Philippine Sea by Harley Flowers, on Flickr

"Close call for U. S. Carriers" 7 Nov, 1944
Pacific Fleet : Two escort carriers ( CVE's ) in the battle of the Philippine Sea maneuver themselves out of trouble. The flight deck crew in foreground is rushing to launch fighters as the CVE in the background zig-sags it way through salvos from a Japanese cruiser. US Navy Photo. Credit Line ( ACME Photo ) Photo by Acme Newspictures Inc, New York City

Manila Harbor 7 Aug, 1945 by Harley Flowers, on Flickr

Here is an aerial view of the Philippine harbor of Manila as it appears today,7 August 1945. Once heavily damaged, the piers have been repaired and are now used to receive supplies for the coming invasion of Japan. Serving the same purpose England did in the European war, Manila has become the Pacific's biggest, most vital base. Photo by Andrew Lopez, ACME Photographer for the War Picture Pool

USS Cleveland C-19 in Dry Dock 1914 by Harley Flowers, on Flickr

RPPC(Real Photo Post Card) showing USS Cleveland in Dry Dock, April 1914. The Cleveland was a Denver class protected cruiser built by Bath Iron Works and commissioned 2 Nov, 1903 and struck 12 Dec, 1929 and sold for scrap 7 Mar, 1930. photo was taken while the Cleveland was located at Mare Island Navy Yard

DN-SN-84-01917 by Harley Flowers, on Flickr

Image of USS Iowa during Modernization at Ingalls, Pascagoula MS, in late 1983, at far left is the USS Hayler, DD-997 undergoing RAV upgrades. Outboard of the Hayler is USS John Hancock DD-981 in for overhaul. photo credit to Imagery Management Operations Center (DIMOC)

USS North Carolina in Drydock by Harley Flowers, on Flickr

U.S. Sailors and civilians stand on the armored cruiser USS North Carolina (ACR-12) at the U.S. Navy yard in Norfolk, Va., December 9, 1908 as she prepares to leave the Dry Dock #3

USS Pennsylvania 1932 by Harley Flowers, on Flickr

RPPC of the USS Pennsylvania dating sometime in the early 1930's. it was taken after her 1929 - 1931 refit, repairs and improvements at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.


USS Des Moines 1950 by Harley Flowers, on Flickr

USS Des Moines 1950
U.S. Navy heavy cruiser USS Des Moines (CA-134), at a Brooklyn Navy Yard pier in New York. Kodachrome slide from unknown photographer.

 

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Destroyers and USS Dixie by Harley Flowers, on Flickr

US Naval Station Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines...Destroyers and tender Oct 1974. from left to right is USS Dixie AD-14, USS Robison DDG-12, USS Waddell DDG-24, USS Davidson FF-1045 and USS Hepburn FF-1055. In the distance is the USS Constellation CVA-64 and just aft looks like a Guided Missile Cruiser of some type. Offical Photograph US Navy, taken by PH2 Sena

USS Everett F Lawson DD-830 by Harley Flowers, on Flickr

Photo of USS Everett F Larson DD-830/DDR-830, a Gearing class Destroyer taken from the port bridge wing of unknown destroyer. The Lawson was built as a destroyer in 1945, reclassified as DDR-830 in March of 1949 and reclassified again DD-830 after FRAM upgrades in 1963. Photo undated ( before FRAM upgrade in Jan of 1963 ) and unaccredited. Official US Navy Photograph

Shooting off into Flight by Harley Flowers, on Flickr

"An excellent photograph showing the manner in which airships are catapulted from Uncles Sam's warships." Whats appears to be a Curtiss N-9 Float plane leaves the catapult rail on a navy war ship. Universal Newsreel Photo 3 Dec, 1929

USS New Hampshire Battleship # 25 1911 by Harley Flowers, on Flickr

This photo was credited as taken by Charles Curtis of the World Tribune, of a unnamed Connecticut class battleship on the west side of Manhattan on the Hudson River, but appears to match the USS New Hampshire, a 16,000-ton Connecticut class battleship built at Camden, New Jersey, was commissioned in March 1908.

USS South Dakota 1943 Stern View by Harley Flowers, on Flickr

Official USN photo # 5876 (43) , taken 20 Aug of 1943, showing USS South Dakota at Norfolk Navy Yard. This was taken after a second refit and update that Included replacing the SC-2 Search Radar antenna with a larger SK antenna ( for better range and accuracy ) on her foremast.

USS Arizona sea trial 1916 by Harley Flowers, on Flickr

Aerial view of USS ARIZONA on the east river in New York city near the Brooklyn bridge after departing New York Naval Yard on her way to sea trials in 1916. note the pine trees mounted on top of each mast


Bow View of USS Rhode Island 1909 by Harley Flowers, on Flickr

A Bow on view of the USS Rhode Island BB-17 dated 8 July 1909, taken at Navy Yard New York.
National Archives, from the American Unofficial collection of World War I Photographs, 1917 - 1918

 

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View attachment 292767Destroyers and USS Dixie by Harley Flowers, on Flickr

US Naval Station Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines...Destroyers and tender Oct 1974. from left to right is USS Dixie AD-14, USS Robison DDG-12, USS Waddell DDG-24, USS Davidson FF-1045 and USS Hepburn FF-1055. In the distance is the USS Constellation CVA-64 and just aft looks like a Guided Missile Cruiser of some type. Offical Photograph US Navy, taken by PH2 Sena

View attachment 292768USS Everett F Lawson DD-830 by Harley Flowers, on Flickr

Photo of USS Everett F Larson DD-830/DDR-830, a Gearing class Destroyer taken from the port bridge wing of unknown destroyer. The Lawson was built as a destroyer in 1945, reclassified as DDR-830 in March of 1949 and reclassified again DD-830 after FRAM upgrades in 1963. Photo undated ( before FRAM upgrade in Jan of 1963 ) and unaccredited. Official US Navy Photograph

View attachment 292769Shooting off into Flight by Harley Flowers, on Flickr

"An excellent photograph showing the manner in which airships are catapulted from Uncles Sam's warships." Whats appears to be a Curtiss N-9 Float plane leaves the catapult rail on a navy war ship. Universal Newsreel Photo 3 Dec, 1929

View attachment 292770USS New Hampshire Battleship # 25 1911 by Harley Flowers, on Flickr

This photo was credited as taken by Charles Curtis of the World Tribune, of a unnamed Connecticut class battleship on the west side of Manhattan on the Hudson River, but appears to match the USS New Hampshire, a 16,000-ton Connecticut class battleship built at Camden, New Jersey, was commissioned in March 1908.

View attachment 292771USS South Dakota 1943 Stern View by Harley Flowers, on Flickr

Official USN photo # 5876 (43) , taken 20 Aug of 1943, showing USS South Dakota at Norfolk Navy Yard. This was taken after a second refit and update that Included replacing the SC-2 Search Radar antenna with a larger SK antenna ( for better range and accuracy ) on her foremast.

View attachment 292772USS Arizona sea trial 1916 by Harley Flowers, on Flickr

Aerial view of USS ARIZONA on the east river in New York city near the Brooklyn bridge after departing New York Naval Yard on her way to sea trials in 1916. note the pine trees mounted on top of each mast

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Bow View of USS Rhode Island 1909 by Harley Flowers, on Flickr

A Bow on view of the USS Rhode Island BB-17 dated 8 July 1909, taken at Navy Yard New York.
National Archives, from the American Unofficial collection of World War I Photographs, 1917 - 1918

The Guided Missile Cruiser in the background at Subic Bay looks like the USS Chicago/Columbus/Albany.

 

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The ship behind Constellation has to be Chicago. Albany & Columbus were east coast ships when this photo was taken.



1945 image of USS Chicago CA-136, fully complemented with spotter planes. Photo caption reads:

USS CA136
Surface view, "Bow"
Navy Yard, Phila., Pa.
May 7, 1945



The USS Chicago (CA 136) is seen at San Francisco Naval Shipyard (Hunter Point) being prepared for her conversion to a guided missile cruiser. This conversion started 1 July 1959 and the Chicago was re-commissioned on 2 May 1964 at the same yard. Photo and dates from the Commissioning Edition of the "DryDocker" of the San Francisco Naval Shipyard (Hunter Point) of 1 May 1964.



Underway in 1965, location unknown. Official USN photo.

USS Chicago by Paul E Wieloszynski, on Flickr

USS Chicago in North Tonkin Gulf date unknown.

San Diego CA - North Island Carrier Pier - USS CHICAGO (CG 11) (left) outboard USS TRUXTUN (CGN 35) by Old Salt, on Flickr

Picture taken sometime between January and April, 1977.

USS Chicago CG11 by Charly J. B.B., on Flickr

USS Chicago in Yokosuka Japan. date unknown.

This was here previously as a flatbed scan by Karen Harrison, on Flickr

USS Chicago at NAS North Island. USS Constellation in the back ground. Date Unknown.

 

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The ship behind Constellation has to be Chicago. Albany & Columbus were east coast ships when this photo was taken.

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1945 image of USS Chicago CA-136, fully complemented with spotter planes. Photo caption reads:

USS CA136
Surface view, "Bow"
Navy Yard, Phila., Pa.
May 7, 1945

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The USS Chicago (CA 136) is seen at San Francisco Naval Shipyard (Hunter Point) being prepared for her conversion to a guided missile cruiser. This conversion started 1 July 1959 and the Chicago was re-commissioned on 2 May 1964 at the same yard. Photo and dates from the Commissioning Edition of the "DryDocker" of the San Francisco Naval Shipyard (Hunter Point) of 1 May 1964.

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Underway in 1965, location unknown. Official USN photo.

View attachment 292919USS Chicago by Paul E Wieloszynski, on Flickr

USS Chicago in North Tonkin Gulf date unknown.

View attachment 292920San Diego CA - North Island Carrier Pier - USS CHICAGO (CG 11) (left) outboard USS TRUXTUN (CGN 35) by Old Salt, on Flickr

Picture taken sometime between January and April, 1977.

View attachment 292921USS Chicago CG11 by Charly J. B.B., on Flickr

USS Chicago in Yokosuka Japan. date unknown.

View attachment 292922This was here previously as a flatbed scan by Karen Harrison, on Flickr

USS Chicago at NAS North Island. USS Constellation in the back ground. Date Unknown.

Those were really interesting conversions to CG. USS Chicago's anchor is now on display at Navy Pier in Chicago.

 

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USS Essex (CV 9)..Scene on the flight deck, looking aft from the carrier's island during her shakedown cruise, 20 March 1943. Planes parked on deck are F6F-3 fighters (in foreground, with wings folded) and SBD-4 scout bombers.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives (photo # 80-G-K-698).



Underway at 1615 hrs. during May 1943, in position 37 05'N, 74 15'W, as photographed from a blimp from squadron ZP-14. Among the aircraft parked on her flight deck are 24 SBD scout bombers (parked aft), about 11 F6F fighters (parked in after part of the midships area) and about 18 TBF/TBM torpedo planes (parked amidships).

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives (photo # 80-G-68097).



USS Essex (CVA-9) WestPac 1954–55. F9F-6 Cougars from VF-24 "Corsairs" (left) and F2H-3 Banshee from VC-3 Det. A "Blue Nemesis" (right). Note pirate emblem on plane with side number 112.



In June 1964 Essex took 312 midshipmen for a 7-week training cruise to Europe. Liberty calls were made at Le Havre, France; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Portsmouth, England. Here she is seen in the harbor of Copenhagen, on July 4th, 1964.



Island of USS Essex (CVS-9), early 1960s.Richard Miller, BMCS, USNR (Ret.)

 

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USS Chicago going through her conversion.