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U.S.S. Chicago, one of the crew

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Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Nathan H. Flowers pours m...

ARABIAN SEA (Sep. 26, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Nathan H. Flowers pours molten zinc into the socket of an arresting gear cable aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).... More

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Third Class Brandin Huggett, from the Tico...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: IS1 Christopher Barb, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Byron Gates from St. Louis, Minn. carefull...

The South Pacific Ocean (Mar. 27, 2003) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Byron Gates from St. Louis, Minn. carefully places leaflets into a silver cylinder urging Iraqi military forces not to engage coalition forces... More

Machinist's Mate Fireman Apprentice Giselle Duarte carves a pumpkin.

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 29, 2012) Machinist's Mate Fireman Apprentice Giselle Duarte carves a pumpkin during a morale, welfare, and recreation event aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier ... More

Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Kyle Fitzgerald, from ...

ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 07, 2014) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Kyle Fitzgerald, from Cascade, Mont., completes maintenance on a rhine air blower aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (C... More

Fireman Marcus Santos repairs the end of a copper pipe prior to solder...

South China Sea (Sep. 09, 2004) Fireman Marcus Santos repairs the end of a copper pipe prior to soldering it back into place aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and em... More

Sailors replace non-skid aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Arlei...

MANAMA, Bahrain (May. 16, 2014) Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Katy Travi, from Grand Rapids, Mich., left, Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Seaman Cierra Teets, from North Port, Fla., middle, and Cryptolog... More

Seaman Dennis Lopez, assigned to USS Constitution, fills bags of food ...

SOMERVILLE, Mass. (Sep. 19, 2012) Seaman Dennis Lopez, assigned to USS Constitution, fills bags of food at a volunteer event supporting Meals on Wheels. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman ... More

Seaman Zakiya Day and Seaman Quentin Rucker paint the shis' crest in t...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 14, 2013) Seaman Zakiya Day and Seaman Quentin Rucker paint the ship's crest in the forecastle of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Precision ... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Trae Howell watches wh...

ARABIAN SEA (Apr. 02, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Trae Howell watches while Sailors below him guide cable from the hangar bay overhead into the arresting gear machinery room as Sailors... More

A Sailor takes his E-6 advancement exam on the mess decks aboard the N...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 06, 2012) A Sailor takes his E-6 advancement exam on the mess decks aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is returning to the U.S. 7th and 5t... More

Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Cameron Massie prepares a torpedo for mounting...

GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 23, 2010) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Cameron Massie prepares a torpedo for mounting on a helicopter aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66). Hue City is deployed as part of an on-... More

Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer U...

SINGAPORE (Oct. 03, 2014) Gas Turbine System Technician (Electrical) 3rd Class Darius M. Rutledge, from Mira Loma, Calif., interacts with a rescued kitten during a community service event where Sailors assigned... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Eddleman, USMC, Communications CHIEF, Marine Lia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Austin (LPD 4) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jeff Sisto, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

US Navy (USN) Personnel SPECIALIST 2nd Class (PS2) Doras Koch receives...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Major Command Shown: USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN-76) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Kathleen Gorby, Usn Release Status: ... More

Seaman Myriam Villegas, from Houston, polishes a bell in the forecastl...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 01, 2016) Seaman Myriam Villegas, from Houston, polishes a bell in the forecastle of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan provides a ... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Maria Perez, left, and...

ARABIAN SEA (Apr. 02, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Maria Perez, left, and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Trae Howell, right, watch while Sailors below them guide cable ... More

Boatswain's Mate Seaman Gregory McDaniel paints the anchor chain in th...

NORTH SEA (Oct. 17, 2018) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Gregory McDaniel paints the anchor chain in the forecastle aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Currently operating in the U.S... More

U.S. Navy SEAMAN John Coleman clears a clogged hose in the sand blaste...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokosuka State: Kanagawa Prefecture Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Adam York, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

500-pound Guided Bomb Unit (GBU-12) assembly

At sea aboard USS Harry S. Truman Airman Apprentice Matthew Clouse cleans out the fuzzwell for a forward adapter of a 500-pound Guided Bomb Unit (GBU-12) during the assembly in the ships weapons magazine. Tr... More

Hull Technician 3rd Class Juan Melo applies a fresh coat of paint on t...

General Santos, Philippines (Feb. 16, 2007) Hull Technician 3rd Class Juan Melo applies a fresh coat of paint on the wall at Bawing National High School. Amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and emba... More

Sailors attached to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde ...

JERUSALEM (Mar. 08, 2014) Sailors attached to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) and Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) have items blessed at the Church of... More

Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class Patricia Bermudez, assigned to...

HAMPTON, Va. (Jan. 14, 2015) Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class Patricia Bermudez, assigned to the Nimitiz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), applies a clear-coating to skateboards for re... More

Religious Program Specialist Seaman Destinie Spellman, assigned to the...

MAJURO, Republic of the Marshall Islands (Mar. 16, 2017) Religious Program Specialist Seaman Destinie Spellman, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), is taught a carving technique by one of ... More

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Andrew Grabhorn hosts a knot tying class fo...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 07, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Andrew Grabhorn hosts a knot tying class for the Tiger Cruise participants aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is... More

Electronics Technician Seaman Christopher Hahn, unloads a pallet of fl...

GULF OF OMAN (Jul. 16, 2009) Electronics Technician Seaman Christopher Hahn, unloads a pallet of flour in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during a replenishment at sea. Ronald ... More

Petty Officer 2nd Class Terrel Conley,from Bainbridge, Ga., assigned t...

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 11, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class Terrel Conley,from Bainbridge, Ga., assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), applies prices to packaged insulation while volunteering at Habitat fo... More

ailors assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)...

DONGHAE, Republic of Korea (Mar. 04, 2012) Sailors assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and the Republic of Korea navy frigate Busan (FF 959) wash shoes during a community service eve... More

Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) place concrete a...

PHUKET, Thailand (May. 30, 2013) Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) place concrete around a fountain during a community service event. Nimitz is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of respons... More

Sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier ...

YOKOHAMA, Japan (Apr. 26, 2013) Sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) make pottery with Seijou Gakuen Christian Handicap Rehabilitation Center stud... More

SEAMAN Aracecy Gallegos mixes paint in the paint locker on board USS H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Rodger D. Schilling, USN Release Status: Releas... More

Machinist's Mate Fireman Recruit Tawnye Blaser applies lagging to a st...

ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 29, 2016) Machinist's Mate Fireman Recruit Tawnye Blaser applies lagging to a steam drain orifice in the catapult four forward warm-up room of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (C... More

Logistics Specialist Seaman Candido Guerra separates packages after a ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 08, 2012) Logistics Specialist Seaman Candido Guerra separates packages after a replenishment-at-sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently underway participati... More

Navy Counselor 1st Class Louie Beasley and other Sailors assigned to ...

BALTIMORE (Jun. 15, 2012) Navy Counselor 1st Class Louie Beasley and other Sailors assigned to USS Constitution prepare lunch for guests of Our Daily Bread Employment Center, a charitable feeding facility of Ca... More

Seaman Recruit Jino Domingo from Seattle, Wash., heaves on a mooring l...

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Jul. 06, 2004) Seaman Recruit Jino Domingo from Seattle, Wash., heaves on a mooring line while preparing the ship to get underway aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1). Tar... More

Sailors measure a high-pressure turbine shaft.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 10, 2012) Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Christopher Cogar, left, from Cleveland and Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Asunta Allen, from San Diego, measure a high-pressure turbine shaft... More

Seaman Ashlie Booker plays with a child.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 21, 2011) Seaman Ashlie Booker, assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), puts on cosmetics with an orphan at the Shunko Gakuen children's home. Sailors from Bl... More

viation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jessica Rice prepares aircraft p...

GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 23, 2009) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jessica Rice prepares aircraft parts for inspection aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a s... More

Sailors fold origami cranes in preparation for a Suicide Awareness Wal...

ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 26, 2015) Sailors fold origami cranes in preparation for a Suicide Awareness Walk sponsored by the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) team aboard the aircraft carrier USS Th... More

Personnel Specialist 1st Class Robyn Dixon, from Cincinnati, assigned ...

MUSCAT, Oman (Jan. 09, 2015) Personnel Specialist 1st Class Robyn Dixon, from Cincinnati, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), shops at a souk in Oman during a Morale, Welfare and Recr... More

Chief Cryptologic Technician (Collection) Michael Curtis, from Clevela...

ARABIAN GULF (Sep. 12, 2017) Chief Cryptologic Technician (Collection) Michael Curtis, from Cleveland, participates in a CPR certification course aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Eri... More

Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Ratsamy Sophabmixay and Engineman 3rd Cla...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2012) Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Ratsamy Sophabmixay and Engineman 3rd Class Joshua Hernandez troubleshoot a recycling trash compactor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge... More

Sailors from the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) and the Los ...

BARRIGADA, Guam (Mar. 03, 2014) Sailors from the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) and the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) spray paint tires to build a playground for the Guahan Academ... More

) Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Matthew R. White serves ice ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 10, 2017) Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Matthew R. White serves ice cream to Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Angel Torres during an ice cream social aboard the aircraft carrier USS Joh... More

Sailors from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43...

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (Aug. 23, 2018) Sailors from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) secure mooring lines after pulling into Moorhead City, N.C., to onload Marines during Carrier Strike G... More

Seaman Trinity Peet, from Chesapeake, Va., prepares cake to be served ...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 25, 2016) Seaman Trinity Peet, from Chesapeake, Va., prepares cake to be served in the galley on the aft mess decks of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The ship and i... More

Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Courtney Lavallee, assigned to t...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2014) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Courtney Lavallee, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), uses a machinist scribe in the metalsmith shop to clea... More

Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Doras Koch receives fire team training ...

Persian Gulf, (Mar. 13, 2006) Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Doras Koch receives fire team training from shipmates during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Re... More

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. James Palmer and Cpl. Patrick Garcia, embarked...

EL HIGUERAL, Guatemala (May. 13, 2008) Marine Corps Staff Sgt. James Palmer and Cpl. Patrick Garcia, embarked aboard tne amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), fill a wheelbarrow with debris while clearing ... More

U.S. Navy Culinary SPECIALIST 3rd Class Brandon Right puts a layer of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN David Danals, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

U.S. Navy Storekeeper SEAMAN Apprentice Christopher C. Reed mixes pain...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Christopher L. Clark, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Maya Mercadopadilla, clea...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 31, 2018) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Maya Mercadopadilla, clears debris from a female berthing aboard the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN... More

Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Randy McCoy, assigned ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (Dec. 02, 2017) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Randy McCoy, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), paints a local school during a community relations project (... More

Sailors from the U.S. Navy frigate USS Halyburton (FFG 40) and destroy...

Manta, Ecuador (Aug. 14, 2006) Sailors from the U.S. Navy frigate USS Halyburton (FFG 40) and destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) paint the entire exterior of the Jorge Washington School during their community relati... More

Chief Navy Counselor Joshua Harless helps a sailor and students repair...

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (Mar. 17, 2018) Chief Navy Counselor Joshua Harless helps a sailor and students repair a remotely controlled vehicle battery during the 2018 Regional Seaperch Competition at Recruit Training C... More

US y Sailors from the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy Sailors from the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS HALYBURTON (FFG 40) and the Arleigh Burke Class (F... More

Command Master Chief Shay Langejans and Aviation Support Equipment Tec...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 11, 2015) Command Master Chief Shay Langejans and Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Leonilo Bislig siphon oil from a barrel after changing the oil of a P-25 aircrat firefighti... More

Chief Logistics Specialist Joann Sarmiento arranges desserts during a ...

ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 22, 2017) Chief Logistics Specialist Joann Sarmiento arranges desserts during a holiday meal aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt leadership served ... More

SEAMAN Aracecy Gallegos mixes paint in the paint locker on board USS H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Rodger D. Schilling, USN Release Status: Releas... More

USS Gary (FFG 51) Sailors construct a scooter for the children of the ...

Sihanoukville, Cambodia (Feb. 11, 2007) USS Gary (FFG 51) Sailors construct a scooter for the children of the Village Denfants De Sihanoukville Orphanage during ships third day in port. While in port, Gary Sail... More

U.S.S. Somers - Print, Library of Congress collection

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Ashley.

USS Constitution crew member Airman Ziven Meyer, from Bremerton, Washi...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jun. 04, 2019) USS Constitution crew member Airman Ziven Meyer, from Bremerton, Washington, demonstrates how to use a pike to repel boarders during combat at sea in the 1800s. As part of Nashv... More

USS Constitution crew member Airman Ziven Meyer, from Bremerton, Washi...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jun. 05, 2019) USS Constitution crew member Airman Ziven Meyer, from Bremerton, Washington, demonstrates how to use a pike to repel boarders during combat at sea in the 1800s. As part of Nashv... More

U.S.S. Wichita - Print, Library of Congress collection

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Ashley.

USS Constitution Sailors demonstrate to students at Alice B. Beal Elem...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Sep. 17, 2018) Seaman Samantha J. Schacher, from Gilbert, Ariz., and Seaman Sarah G. Chandler from Indianapolis, assigned to USS Constitution, demonstrate to students at Alice B. Beal Elemen... More

U.S.S. Saratoga, engraving, Library of Congress

Picryl description: Public domain image of naval activity, ship, sea, 19th-20th century navy, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A perspective view of the loss of the U.S. frigate Philadelphia in whi...

Photograph shows Tripolitan gun boats firing on the U.S.S. Philadelphia and during the Tripolitan Wars, 1803. Original engraving by Charles Denoon not in LC collection, which has only a black-and-white reproduction.

Yeoman 3rd Class Brianna Bays, assigned to USS Constitution, shows off...

SHREVEPORT, La. (Apr. 29, 2015) Yeoman 3rd Class Brianna Bays, assigned to USS Constitution, shows off an 1814-style cutlass to students at Forest Hill Elementary School during Bossier City-Shreveport Navy Week... More

The National barber - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print shows a sailor, identitied elsewhere as Samuel W. Dewey, having sawn the head of Andrew Jackson off the figurehead of the U.S.S. Constitution, passes it to another sailor awaiting in a rowboat alongside t... More

A quarter starboard stern view of the All Sail, Civil War Era Warship,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, CIV Release Status: Released to... More

Starboard quarter stern view of the All Sail, Civil War Era Warship, U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, CIV Release Status: Released to... More

A view of the duel steering wheels onboard the deck of the All Sail, C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, CIV Release Status: Released to... More

A view onboard the gun deck of the All Sail, Civil War Era Warship, US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, CIV Release Status: Released to... More

A starboard side stern view of the All Sail, Civil War Era Warship, US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, CIV Release Status: Released to... More

A view looking at the base of the main mast and the fife rail showing ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, CIV Release Status: Released to... More

A view looking up at the main mast into the standing rigging onboard t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, CIV Release Status: Released to... More

Starboard quarter stern view of the All Sail, Civil War Era Warship, U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, CIV Release Status: Released to... More

Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle

MOBILE, Ala. (Jun. 13, 2015) Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle "Gabby" Giffords waves to a crowd in front of the littoral combat ship, USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), named for her. Giffords was on the stage as Dr. J... More

Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer U...

SHIMODA, Japan (May. 20, 2019) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63), compete in a tug-o-war competition during the 80th annual Shimoda Black Ship Festival. T... More

[U.S.S. Susquehanna, Commodore Perry's flag ship, full starboard view]

Drawing is on the "Susquehanna & Mississippil Scroll", depicting Perry's expedition to Japan. Watercolor drawing Taguchi Shumpei.

[Port views of the U.S.S. Susquehanna and the U.S.S. Mississippi under...

Drawings are panels one and two of the "Machinery scroll' depicting Perry's expedition to Japan, 1853. Watercolor by a contemporary Japanese artist.

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Fitzger...

Shimoda, Japan (May. 21, 2005) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), left, march alongside Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force Sailors as they make their way to ra... More

Sailors from USS Constitution march as color guard during the National...

WASHINGTON Sailors from USS Constitution march as color guard during the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington D.C. The National Memorial Day Parade shares the story of American honor and sacrifice from ac... More

Command Senior Chief Nancy Estrada, assigned to USS Constitution, with...

CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Nov. 19, 2012) Command Senior Chief Nancy Estrada, assigned to USS Constitution, with fellow Constitution chief petty officers, serve Thanksgiving dinner to the crew. Constitution is the wor... More

United States "Auxiliary Screw" steam frigate "Merrimac" 60 guns. Off ...

Print showing a broadside view of the port side of the steam frigate U.S.S. Merrimack undersail near the entrance to New York harbor.

United States "Auxiliary Screw" steam frigate "Merrimac" 60 guns. Off ...

Print showing a broadside view of the port side of the steam frigate U.S.S. Merrimack undersail near the entrance to New York harbor. Includes measurements for length, breadth, weight, and horse power. Blind e... More

Dinner given to the Japanese commissioners on board U.S.S.F. Powhatan ...

Print shows a banquet given for the Japanese commissioners on board the U.S.S. Powhatan, possibly in the bay at Edo (Tokyo). Plate from: Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the China Seas an... More

U.S.S. Polaris, Washington Navy Yard., American Civil War Glass Negati...

Public domain historical photo, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Adm. B.F. Sands, U.S.N - Public domain portrait photograph

Title from unverified information on negative sleeve. Annotation from negative, scratched into emulsion: Com. Sands. Commanded the U.S.S. Fort Jackson on Dec. 24 & 25, 1864 at Ft. Fisher, N.C. Credit line: Brad... More

[American steam packet vessel at port in Le Havre, France] / Auguste L...

Photograph shows American commercial ship with American flag flying from foremast and commercial flag flying from mainmast. Ship was formerly identified as U.S.S. Kearsarge. Date based on years Lacroix and Aut... More

U.S.S. Polaris, Washington Navy Yard, American Civil War Glass Negativ...

Title from unverified information on negative sleeve. Annotation from negative, in pencil, emulsion side: Polaris, Washington Navy Yard, 417, 162. Corresponding print is in LOT 4182. Credit line: Civil war phot... More

U.S.S. Silver Lake, a U.S. Navy tin-clad steamboat which patrolled Con...

Gift; Connor Paul Younkin; 2017; (DLC/PP-2017:151). Forms part of: Younkin collection of cartes de visite. Unprocessed in PR 13 CN 2017:151, no. 5 (AA size part)

Australia. Composed and written by John Anderson, [Sea,] U.S.S. Connec...

Public domain song - scan of American song sheet, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: J...

Report on activities of U.S.S. Pocahontas

U.S.S. Wabash, American Civil War Glass Negative.

No. 4939. Mounted with four other photographs and one print. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Battle of Drewry's Bluff, Bellwood, Chesterfield County, Virginia

Significance: 1) Union Navy Commodore John Rodgers thought it feasible to reach Richmond by following the James River. On May 15, 1862, about 8 A.M., Rodgers led five warships—U.S.S. Galena, Monitor, Aroostook,... More

John P. Gillis to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, May 13, 1861 (Report on ac...

Battle of Brick House Point, West Point, King William County, Virginia

Significance: 1) When the Confederate army abandoned its defenses at Yorktown and withdrew up the Peninsula toward Richmond, Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan mounted an amphibious operation to disrupt his enemy's ... More

A gun crew on deck of U.S.S. Mendota, James River, Virginia

Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. Public domain image of an American navy warship, 19th-century ship, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description