Nautical Vessels Collection (page 36)

An MH-60S Sea Hawk conducts a vertical replenishment with USNS Laramie
Red Sea, May 22, 2013 - The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO-203) and an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter conduct a vertical replenishment-at-sea

A shooter signals for the launch of a C-2A Greyhound
Atlantic Ocean, September 5, 2012 - An aircraft launch and recovery officer, commonly referred to as a shooter, signals for the launch of a C-2A Greyhound on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier

German U-boats forming part of a wolfpack

A 5-inch gun is fired aboard USS Roosevelt
Red Sea, May 24, 2014 - A 5-inch gun is fired during a live-fire event aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80)

Sailors leave the landing area of an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter
Pacific Ocean, June 17, 2012 - Sailors leave the landing area of an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter as it prepares to lift off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68)

Two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters take off from USS Ponce
August 27, 2012 - Two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters take off from the Afloat Forward Staging Base Interim Ship USS Ponce to return to base

USS Enterprise conducts flight operations in the Arabian Sea
September 4, 2012 - The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise conducts flight operations in the Arabian Sea

An amphibious assault vehicle debarks from a Military Sealift Command ship
Atlantic Ocean, February 7, 2012 - An amphibious assault vehicle debarks from the Military Sealift Command container roll-on/roll-off ship SS PFC Eugene A. Obregon during Exercise Bold Alligator 2012

USS Nimitz, USNS Rainier, and USS Princton transit the Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean, May 7, 2013 - The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68), the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7)

An EA-6B Prowler lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis
March 17, 2013 - An EA-6B Prowler lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis

USS Nautilus slips into the Thames River
January 21, 1954 - The nuclear-powered submarine USS Nautilus (SSN 571) slips into the Thames River

Three old ships sailing in the ocean under a full moon

Marines fire rounds at targets on the aircraft elevator aboard USS Bonhomme Richard
Philippine Sea, October 1, 2012 - Marines fire rounds at targets on the aircraft elevator during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard

Sailors man the rails of USS Nimitz in Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor, December 3, 2013 - Sailors man the rails as the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) enters Pearl Harbor

USS John C. Stennis, USS Mobile Bay and USNS Bridge during a replenishment at sea
February 16, 2013 - The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), back, and the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), front

A Landing Craft Air Cushion prepares to enter the well deck of USS Essex
Pacific Ocean, June 20, 2012 - A Landing Craft Air Cushion prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex

The worlds oldest commissioned warship, USS Constitution
Charlestown, Massachusetts, August 19, 2012 - The worlds oldest commissioned warship, USS Constitution, sails under her own power. This is only the second time in 131 years traveling without help

USS Hepburn (DE-1055) operating in the Pacific area, 1970
January 21, 1970 - Broadside view of USS Hepburn (DE-1055) operating in the Pacific area

Ex-USS Vincennes is towed out of San Diego Bay, California, by USS Kalmia, 1969
October 7, 1969 - Ex-USS Vincennes (CL-64) Is towed out of San Diego Bay, California, by USS Kalmia (ATA-184). Assisting are the harbor tugs Muskegon (YTB-763), alongside Vincennes

USS Turner Joy firing one of its Mark 42 gun mounts, Vietnam War, 1968
June 20, 1968 - USS Turner Joy (DD-951) firing one of its three 5/54 Mark 42 gun mounts (Mount 52) toward an enemy shore position in Vietnam

Refugees wait to board a ship in Haiphong, Vietnam, 1954
USS Montague lowers a ladder over the side to French landing ship to take refugees aboard. Haiphong, Vietnam, August 1954

USS Yorktown surrounded by her escorts while en route to the United States, 1967
July 24, 1967 - USS Yorktown (CVS-10) surrounded by her escorts while en route to the United States after her 1966 Western Pacific cruise

USS Nashville (LPD-13), December 1969

A UH-2 Seasprite helicopter lands aboard USS Coontz, 1969
July 1969 - The Landing Signal Officer aboard USS Coontz (DLG-9), signals to the pilot of a Kaman UH-2 Seasprite helicopter, as crewmen tie it to the ships landing deck

USS Washtenaw County moored in Subic Bay, Philippines
October 4, 1969 - USS Washtenaw County (LST-1166) moored in Subic Bay, Philippines

USS Ponchatoula prepares to refuel USS Coontz in the South China Sea, 1969
July 1969 - USS Ponchatoula (AO-148) prepares to refuel USS Coontz (DLG-9) in the South China Sea. Another guided missile frigate is pulling away in the distance. Photographed from on board USS Coontz

The West German Navy guided missile destroyer Rommel, 1970
March 31, 1970 - The West German Navy guided missile destroyer Rommel (D187), underway off Bath, Maine. While under construction, the ship was assigned U.S. Navy hull number DDG-30

A landing craft beaches to unload troops during Operation Pony Express, 1961
May 1, 1961 - A landing craft from USS Magoffin (APA-199) beaches to unload U.S. Marines, British Commandos and Australian infantrymen during the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO)

U. S. Navy Seventh Fleet ships replenishing in the South China Sea
May 1969 - U.S. Navy Seventh Fleet ships replenishing in the South China Sea. Ships present are (from front to back): USS Wiltsie (DD-716); USS Tappahannock (AO-43); USS Oriskany (CVA-34)

USS Antietam during Project Strato-Lab, 1961
April 29, 1961 - USS Antietam (CVS-36) during Project Strato-Lab in which the first manned balloon carrier landing was made

Salvage ship USS Recovery (ARS-43) underway, 1969
November 5, 1969 - Salvage ship USS Recovery (ARS-43) underway

USS Stickell underway during operations in the Mediterranean Sea
December 28, 1960 - USS Stickell DDR-888) underway during operations in the Mediterranean Sea

USS Bostons triple gun turret fires on North Vietnamese targets, Operation Sea Dragon
September 1968 - The right and left guns of USS Bostons (CA-69) forward 8/55 caliber triple gun turret fires on North Vietnamese targets, during an Operation Sea Dragon bombardment

Task Force 77 operating in the South China Sea, March 1965. It had recently launched strikes against North Vietnam. Carriers present are (clockwise from bottom): USS Ranger (CVA-61)

View of the island of anti-submarine warfare support carrier USS Shangri-La, 1969
November 1969 - A view of the red flood lamps and other equipment on the island of the anti-submarine warfare support aircraft carrier USS Shangri-La (CVS-38)

Overhead view of USS Nashville (LPD-13), 1969
December 1969 - Overhead view of USS Nashville (LPD-13)

Escort ship USS Hepburn (DE-1055) underway in the Pacific Ocean, 1970
January 20, 1970 - Escort ship USS Hepburn (DE-1055) underway in the Pacific Ocean

Dutch Ships in a Calm, by Willem van de Velde
Vintage maritime painting titled, Dutch Ships in a Calm. The original was painted by Willem van de Velde the Younger, circa 1665

Escort ship USS Hepburn operating in the Pacific Ocean, 1970
January 27, 1970 - Escort ship USS Hepburn (DE-1055) operating in the Pacific Ocean

USS Constellation leaving New York Harbor for builders trials, 1961
November 4, 1961 - USS Constellation (CVA-64) leaving New York Harbor for builders trials. The Statue of Liberty is in the left middle distance

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"Nautical Vessels: A Journey Across the Seas" The USS Randolph gracefully glides through the open sea, with two S2F airplanes perched on its catapults, showcasing the might of naval aviation in 1962. HMS Hood, a testament to Royal Navy's power, stands tall as the last battlecruiser ever built for this prestigious fleet. Behold the grandeur of RMS Titanic's propellers as they rest in dry dock, reminding us of both her magnificence and tragic fate. Salcombe on Kingsbridge Estuary unveils its picturesque beauty from an aerial perspective, captivating all who gaze upon this charming coastal town in Devon, England. USS Abraham Lincoln majestically traverses the vast Indian Ocean, symbolizing American naval strength and global presence. Hermitage Bay and Caribbean Sea come alive through a mesmerizing drone view that captures Antigua's natural splendor and breathtaking landscapes. Immerse yourself in paradise at Long Bay Beach - where soft white sands meet turquoise waters - creating a scene straight out of a dream in Antigua and Barbuda. As a ferry departs Utne village on Hardanger Fjord in Norway's Vestlandet region, one can't help but be enchanted by the serene beauty that surrounds them. UNESCO World Heritage Site Bryggen old town waterfront beckons visitors to Bergen with its historic charm and undeniable allure amidst Norway's stunning scenery. Witness nature's masterpiece as a palm tree silhouettes against Le Morne Brabant during sunset - an idyllic tropical beach setting that takes your breath away in Black River district. At dusk, a fishing boat finds solace off Otres Beach near Sihanoukville city; bathed in golden hues reflecting upon calm waters - it is truly nature at its most tranquil state.