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Naval News Photos presents photos related to recent naval news events and naval operations from around the world. Photos may be related to major news events, or to ongoing naval operations, or may be simply "interesting" photos of naval and maritime happenings. From time to time we will use "This Day In History" photos as well.

This feature depends on photos submitted by visitors. If you would like to submit a photo for this feature, please send it by email with a caption and copyright information, if appropriate. JPEG images, approx. 900x600 pixels, are preferred. Please don't send large numbers of photos without contacting me first.

We hope to add several new photos each week, but the frequency of updates will depend on the availability of new photos, and other demands on my time may occasionally prevent frequent updates.


The thumbnail images and captions are linked to screen-sized images; larger images are linked to the words "Hi-Rez Image".

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[THUMBNAIL] May 8 - Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) Post Shakedown Availability. Churchill has returned to Bath Iron Works for her PSA, scheduled to last through mid-August. She is seen here passing historic Fort Popham at the mouth of the Kennebec River, one hour before arriving at Bath.
[THUMBNAIL] April 19 - USS Cole Repairs Completed. Repairs completed, Cole is headed back to the fleet. She is seen here getting underway from Northop Grumman Ship Systems Ingalls Operations on April 19th, en route to Norfolk.
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[THUMBNAIL] April 19 - USS Cole Repairs Completed. After extensive repairs following a terrorist attack, Cole (DDG 67) is returning to the fleet. She is seen here on sea trials, which were carried out 11-13 April.
[THUMBNAIL] October 28 - French frigates visit Barcelona. The French frigate Dupleix (D641) is seen at Barcelona in late October during a port visit. The 4,350 ton ship is a general-purpose escort.

Photo courtesy of Fabio Pena.

[THUMBNAIL] October 28 - French frigates visit Barcelona. Surcouf (F711) visited Barcelona with Dupleix. She is the second of the Lafayette class stealth patrol frigates. Her clean, uncluttered lines contrast sharply with the more traditional appearance of Dupleix. These lightly armed 3,280 ton ships are designed for a patrol role, and are among the most stealthy surface warships in the world today. Virtually all of their equipment is shielded or hidden to reduce radar signature.

Photo courtesy of Fabio Pena.

[THUMBNAIL] October 28 - French frigates visit Barcelona. A broadside view of Surcouf. The dark rectangle 'midships is a "screen" concealing the ship's small boats and associated handling equipment.

Photo courtesy of Fabio Pena.

[THUMBNAIL] October 28 - French frigates visit Barcelona. A stern view of Surcouf with a helicopter on deck. She has a single helo hangar.

Photo courtesy of Fabio Pena.

[THUMBNAIL] October 21 - Spanish naval construction update. This series of photos shows the current state of construction of Spain's new Aegis frigates. Alvaro de Bazan (F101), the class leadship, is shown at the fitting-out pier in this view. She was launched 27 October 2000. The ships are being built by Izar at Ferrol.

Image courtesy of www.revistanaval.com.

[THUMBNAIL] October 21 - Spanish naval construction update. A closer view of Alvaro de Bazan's forward superstructure, which supports the four SPY-1D Aegis radar faces.

Image courtesy of www.revistanaval.com.

[THUMBNAIL] October 21 - Spanish naval construction update. This view shows Roger de Lauria (F102), the second of the class, on the building ways. Her hull is mostly assembled but the superstructure is not yet in place.

Image courtesy of www.revistanaval.com.

[THUMBNAIL] October 15 - Ehime Maru diving operations begin. Operating from the barge Crowley 450, divers have begun a survey of Ehime Maru in preparation for search and recovery operations.
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[THUMBNAIL] October 12 - USS Cole memorial dedicated. On the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attack that killed 17 sailors, a memorial is dedicated at Naval Station Norfolk, Cole's homeport. Plaques on the three granite monoliths list the names of those who died.
[THUMBNAIL] October 12 - USS Cole memorial dedicated. On the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attack that killed 17 sailors, a memorial is dedicated at Naval Station Norfolk, Cole's homeport. Plaques on the three granite monoliths list the names of those who died.
[THUMBNAIL] October 12 - USS Cole memorial dedicated. On the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attack that killed 17 sailors, a memorial is dedicated at Naval Station Norfolk, Cole's homeport. Plaques on the three granite monoliths list the names of those who died.
[THUMBNAIL] October 12 - USS Cole memorial dedicated. On the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attack that killed 17 sailors, a memorial is dedicated at Naval Station Norfolk, Cole's homeport. Plaques on the three granite monoliths list the names of those who died.
[THUMBNAIL] October 12 - USS Cole memorial dedicated. On the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attack that killed 17 sailors, a memorial is dedicated at Naval Station Norfolk, Cole's homeport. Plaques on the three granite monoliths list the names of those who died.
[THUMBNAIL] October 12 - Ehime Maru moved to shallow water. Hoisted from a depth of 2,000 feet and suspended below the salvage ship Rockwater 2, Ehime Maru is slowly moved to a shallow water site to permit recovery of the remains believed to be aboard.
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[THUMBNAIL] October 12 - Ehime Maru moved to shallow water. Hoisted from a depth of 2,000 feet and suspended below the salvage ship Rockwater 2, Ehime Maru is slowly moved to a shallow water site to permit recovery of the remains believed to be aboard.
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[THUMBNAIL] October 12 - Ehime Maru moved to shallow water. Hoisted from a depth of 2,000 feet and suspended below the salvage ship Rockwater 2, Ehime Maru is slowly moved to a shallow water site to permit recovery of the remains believed to be aboard.
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[THUMBNAIL] September 30 - Ehime Maru anchors brought ashore. The two anchors were removed from the sunken ship in the course of salvage efforts. They were brought to port aboard the salvage ship Rockwater 2 and loaded onto a truck. The anchors will be turned over to the Japanese government for use in a memorial.
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[THUMBNAIL] September 30 - Ehime Maru anchors brought ashore. The two anchors were removed from the sunken ship in the course of salvage efforts. They were brought to port aboard the salvage ship Rockwater 2 and loaded onto a truck. The anchors will be turned over to the Japanese government for use in a memorial.
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[THUMBNAIL] September 30 - Ehime Maru anchors brought ashore. The two anchors were removed from the sunken ship in the course of salvage efforts. They were brought to port aboard the salvage ship Rockwater 2 and loaded onto a truck. The anchors will be turned over to the Japanese government for use in a memorial.
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[THUMBNAIL] September 16 - Howard (DDG 83) sails from Bath. Tugs assist the new Aegis destroyer Howard away from her berth at Bath Iron Works as she commences her first cruise. The ship was originally scheduled to leave the shipyard on the 14th, en route to San Diego. In light of recent events, her departure was postponed, and she will probably operate off the east coast for the immediate future.
[THUMBNAIL] September 16 - Howard (DDG 83) sails from Bath. Howard heads down the Kennebec River to the sea, joining forces now operating off the east coast. The bow of Mason (DDG 87) is visible in the right background, with Chafee (DDG 90) under construction beyond.
[THUMBNAIL] September 14 - Comfort arrives in New York. The hospital ship is seen berthed at Pier 92 in this view, taken on 17 September. She is providing support services for personnel involved in the recovery operations.
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[THUMBNAIL] September 14 - Comfort arrives in New York. Two days after sailing from Baltimore, Comfort arrived in New York to support rescue and recovery operations. As the ship proceeds up the Hudson River, the crew views the damaged World Financial Center and the smoke still rising from the ruins of the World Trade Center.
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[THUMBNAIL] September 14 - USS Cole (DDG 67) relaunched at Ingalls. Cole was relaunched a day earlier than scheduled, due to security concerns. The relaunching took place 11 months after the terrorist attack that severely damaged the ship at Aden, Yemen. Structural repairs are now completed, and she will rejoin the fleet in April 2002.
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[THUMBNAIL] September 14 - USS Cole (DDG 67) relaunched at Ingalls. In this view Cole is seen on Ingalls' floating drydock several weeks before her relaunching, shortly after being rolled into the dock from the production area where she was repaired.
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[THUMBNAIL] September - German destroyer Lutjens (D185) renders honors to USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81). A few days after the terrorist attacks, the German destroyer Lutjens (D185) passed close alongside USS Winston S. Churchill while operating in European waters. As she rendered honors, her crew manned the rail and displayed a hand-lettered sign reading "We Stand By You", and she flew both the US and German flags at half-mast. In a remarkable coincidence, the two ships were both built at Bath Iron Works, about 30 years apart.
[THUMBNAIL] September - German destroyer Lutjens renders honors to USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81). The US and German flags fly at half-mast above a sign offering support to the US ship and her crew.
[THUMBNAIL] September - German destroyer Lutjens renders honors to USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81).
[THUMBNAIL] September 12 - Hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) sails from Baltimore en route to New York City. Normally kept in reserve at Balitmore in 5-day recall status, the hospital ship sailed 30 hours after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City.
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[THUMBNAIL] September 12 - Hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) sails from Baltimore en route to New York City. The hospital ship is seen here in her layberth, shortly before getting underway.
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[THUMBNAIL] September 12 - USS George Washington (CVN 73) operates off New York City. The carrier was operating off the Virginia coast when terrorists struck Washington and New York, and immediately steamed north to the New York area. She is carrying out the unexpected role of providing air defense to the city, while standing by to assist in rescue and recovery operations if necessary.
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