USS Texas (BB-35) is one of the most iconic ships of the United States Navy, notable for its service in both World Wars and now being restored as a floating museum in Galveston, Texas. USS… Read More »USS Texas (BB-35): A US Navy Legend Restored in Galveston
Orion Spacecraft Recovery Aboard USS Anchorage: A Milestone in Space Exploration On December 5, 2014, a remarkable chapter in space exploration unfolded as NASA’s Orion spacecraft was recovered by the U.S. Navy’s amphibious transport dock… Read More »Orion Spacecraft Recovered in USS Anchorage Well Deck, December 5, 2014
The Legacy of the SS United States: A Marvel of Maritime Engineering The SS United States stands as an iconic symbol of American maritime ingenuity and a testament to the technological advances of the mid-20th… Read More »The SS United States: A Legendary Ocean Liner of American Ingenuity and Speed
The USS Toledo (CA-133), a Baltimore-class heavy cruiser, was a key vessel in the United States Navy, known for its formidable power and impressive design. Launched in 1945 and commissioned in 1946, Toledo played significant… Read More »Port Bow View of USS Toledo (CA-133) Underway, 1957
In 2001, a historic photograph captured two of Brazil’s iconic aircraft carriers, the NAe São Paulo (A12) and the NAeL Minas Gerais (A11), moored side by side. Together, they represented the backbone of Brazil’s naval… Read More »Brazil’s Naval Power: NAe São Paulo (A12) and NAeL Minas Gerais (A11) – A Combined 94 Years of Service (2001)
The Royal Navy’s HMS Implacable (R86) Docked in Vancouver After Troop Delivery from Manila, October 1945 In October 1945, the British aircraft carrier HMS Implacable (R86) arrived at the port of Vancouver, Canada, following a… Read More »Royal Navy’s HMS Implacable (R86) Docked in Vancouver After Troop Delivery from Manila, October 1945
In the mid-1980s, the Soviet aircraft carrier Kiev showcased the USSR’s naval strength and technological capabilities. Launched in 1975 and officially commissioned into service that same year, Kiev was the first ship of her class… Read More »Soviet Aircraft Carrier Kiev on the Move in 1985: VTOL Fighters, ASW Helicopters, and Cruise Missiles Aboard
On February 27, 1982, the USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) made a striking appearance as it navigated into Apra Harbor, Guam. An aerial view captured this significant moment, showcasing the ship’s design and power as it… Read More »Aerial View of USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) Entering Apra Harbor, Guam – February 27, 1982
The Georgios Averof is a remarkable piece of naval history, a modified Pisa-class armored cruiser that played a significant role in Greece’s military past. Built in the early 20th century in Italy, this ship was… Read More »Georgios Averof: The Last Surviving Pisa-Class Armored Cruiser, Now a Museum Ship in Athens
The Spanish Navy showcased an impressive naval formation in a striking photograph captured around 2013, featuring several of its prominent warships. The image highlights the amphibious assault ship Juan Carlos I (L61) and the aircraft… Read More »Spanish Navy Formation: Juan Carlos I (L61), Principe de Asturias (R11), and Santa Maria Class Frigates with AV-8B Harrier IIs (circa 2013)