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State Lib Qld 1 149315 Defender (ship), Australia in World War One

State Lib Qld 1 149315 Defender (ship), Australia in World War One

Defender (ship) Wood screw steamer, 185 tons, built New South Wales 1901. Owned by Westland Shipping Company. On the morning of 2 August 1918, the Defender caught fire while laying at King's Wharf, Wellington. ... More

Tonan Maru no. 2 (1937). Japanese empire during World War Two.

Tonan Maru no. 2 (1937). Japanese empire during World War Two.

Starboard quarter bow view of the Japanese whale factory vessel Tonan Maru No. 2 which was drafted into military use and then damaged by Dutch Dornier flying boats of GVT-2 from Tondano, Celebes, in the Netherl... More

Operation Pedestal, August 1942 HU43464

Operation Pedestal, August 1942 HU43464

Operation Pedestal, August 1942 13 August Italian MAS (Motor Torpedo Boat) Boat Attacks: A merchant ship abandoned and on fire after the MAS boat attacks.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A36

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A36

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The German destroyer Z 19 HERMANN KUHNE beached at Hepjangs Fjord and burning furiously during the second British naval action off Narvik.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A4386

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A4386

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The sinking of the German battleship BISMARCK: photograph of the BISMARCK on fire in the distance taken from one of the Royal Navy warships chasing.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War- Operation Torch, North Africa, November 1942 A12831

The Royal Navy during the Second World War- Operation Torch, North Afr...

The Royal Navy during the Second World War- Operation Torch, North Africa, November 1942 The landing ship infantry (large) KARANJA on fire after enemy attack in Bougie Harbour during the North African landings.

Aerial view of Iranian frigate Sahand burning after air attack Operation Praying Mantis DN-SN-89-03125

Aerial view of Iranian frigate Sahand burning after air attack Operati...

An aerial view of the Iranian frigate IS SAHAND burning after being attacked by aircraft of Carrier Air Wing 11 from the aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) in retaliation for the mining of the guided miss... More

Battle of Midway, June 1942 (23876676272)

Battle of Midway, June 1942 (23876676272)

80-G-457861: Battle of Midway, June 1942. The burning Japanese heavy cruiser Mikuma, photographed from a U.S. Navy aircraft during the afternoon of 6 June 1942, after she had been bombed by planes from USS En... More

During the invasion of Sicily, an American cargo ship is hit by a bomb from a German plane and its cargo of munitions... - NARA - 531165

During the invasion of Sicily, an American cargo ship is hit by a bomb...

General notes: English: During the Allied invasion of Sicily the SS Robert Rowan (Liberty ship K-40) explodes after being hit by a German Ju 88 bomber off of Gela, Sicily (Italy), on 11 July 1943

USS BUNKER HILL burning after a Japanese suicide attack. Near Okinawa, May 11, 1945. - NARA - 520657

USS BUNKER HILL burning after a Japanese suicide attack. Near Okinawa,...

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USS BUNKER HILL hit by two Kamikazes in 30 seconds on 11 May 1945 off Kyushu. Dead-372. Wounded-264., 1943 - 1958 - NARA - 520678

USS BUNKER HILL hit by two Kamikazes in 30 seconds on 11 May 1945 off ...

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Κωνσταντίνος Βολανάκης - Το κάψιμο της τουρκικής φρεγάτας

Κωνσταντίνος Βολανάκης - Το κάψιμο της τουρκικής φρεγάτας

Public domain image of a sailing ship, caravel, harbor, sea, naval battle, 16th-17th century maritime seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Rear-Admiral Christopher Cradock's flagship, HMS 'Good Hope', on fire before blowing up at the Battle of Coronel, 1 November 1914 RMG PW1790

Rear-Admiral Christopher Cradock's flagship, HMS 'Good Hope', on fire ...

Rear-Admiral Christopher Cradock's flagship, HMS 'Good Hope', on fire before blowing up at the Battle of Coronel, 1 November 1914 Vice-Admiral Christopher Cradock’s flagship ‘Good Hope’ shown on fire, shortly b... More

SS Morro Castle burning at sea cph.3b15302

SS Morro Castle burning at sea cph.3b15302

SS Morro Castle burning at sea Public domain image of a passenger ship, ocean liner, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

SS Morro Castle burning cph.3b14818

SS Morro Castle burning cph.3b14818

SS Morro Castle burning at sea Public domain image of a passenger ship, ocean liner, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Brand aan boord van de Noorse tanker Artemis op de Nieuwe Waterweg, Bestanddeelnr 909-6181

Brand aan boord van de Noorse tanker Artemis op de Nieuwe Waterweg, Be...

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : Brand aan boord van de Noorse tanker "Artemis" op de Nieuwe Waterweg Datum : 7 juni 1958 Locatie : Nieuwe Wa... More

Brand aan boord van de Noorse tanker Artemis op de Nieuwe Waterweg, Bestanddeelnr 909-6182

Brand aan boord van de Noorse tanker Artemis op de Nieuwe Waterweg, Be...

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : Brand aan boord van de Noorse tanker "Artemis" op de Nieuwe Waterweg Datum : 7 juni 1958 Locatie : Nieuwe Wa... More

Brand aan boord van de Noorse tanker Artemis op de Nieuwe Waterweg, Bestanddeelnr 909-6184

Brand aan boord van de Noorse tanker Artemis op de Nieuwe Waterweg, Be...

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : Brand aan boord van de Noorse tanker "Artemis" op de Nieuwe Waterweg Datum : 7 juni 1958 Locatie : Nieuwe Wa... More

Brand aan boord van de Noorse tanker Artemis op de Nieuwe Waterweg, Bestanddeelnr 909-6185

Brand aan boord van de Noorse tanker Artemis op de Nieuwe Waterweg, Be...

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : Brand aan boord van de Noorse tanker "Artemis" op de Nieuwe Waterweg Datum : 7 juni 1958 Locatie : Nieuwe Wa... More

Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij R Rotterdam blusboten bes, Bestanddeelnr 924-2616

Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij R Rotterdam blus...

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij R Rotterdam; blusboten bestrijden vuur Datum : 11 febr... More

Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij R Rotterdam brandend schi, Bestanddeelnr 924-2614

Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij R Rotterdam bran...

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij R Rotterdam; brandend schip Datum : 11 februari 1971 L... More

Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij R Rotterdam slachtoffer w, Bestanddeelnr 924-2615

Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij R Rotterdam slac...

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij R Rotterdam; slachtoffer wordt met kraan opgehesen Dat... More

Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij RDM Rotterdam, Bestanddeelnr 924-2621

Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij RDM Rotterdam, B...

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij RDM Rotterdam Datum : 11 februari 1971 Locatie : Rotte... More

Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij RDM Rotterdam, Bestanddeelnr 924-2622

Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij RDM Rotterdam, B...

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij RDM Rotterdam Datum : 11 februari 1971 Locatie : Rotte... More

Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij RDM Rotterdam, Bestanddeelnr 924-2623

Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij RDM Rotterdam, B...

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij RDM Rotterdam Datum : 11 februari 1971 Locatie : Rotte... More

Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij RDM Rotterdam, Bestanddeelnr 924-2624

Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij RDM Rotterdam, B...

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij RDM Rotterdam Datum : 11 februari 1971 Locatie : Rotte... More

Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij Rotterdam, Bestanddeelnr 924-2617

Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij Rotterdam, Besta...

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij Rotterdam Datum : 11 februari 1971 Locatie : Rotterdam... More

Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij Rotterdam, Bestanddeelnr 924-2618

Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij Rotterdam, Besta...

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij Rotterdam Datum : 11 februari 1971 Locatie : Rotterdam... More

Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij Rotterdam, Bestanddeelnr 924-2619

Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij Rotterdam, Besta...

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij Rotterdam Datum : 11 februari 1971 Locatie : Rotterdam... More

Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij Rotterdam, Bestanddeelnr 924-2620

Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij Rotterdam, Besta...

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : Brand op logementschip mr. Jan Elshout van Marine bij Rotterdam Datum : 11 februari 1971 Locatie : Rotterdam... More

Ex-USS Alabama (BB-8) - NH 263-KN

Ex-USS Alabama (BB-8) - NH 263-KN

Ex-USS Alabama (BB-8) Showing the effect of a phosphorus bomb, while serving as a target for U.S. Army bombers in Chesapeake Bay, 27 September 1921. An Army Martin twin-engine bomber is flying overhead. Also vi... More

Large explosion aboard USS Lexington (CV-2), 8 May 1942 (80-G-16651)

Large explosion aboard USS Lexington (CV-2), 8 May 1942 (80-G-16651)

A mushroom cloud rises after a heavy explosion on board the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-2), 8 May 1942. This is probably the great explosion from the detonation of torpedo warheads stowed in th... More

USS Minneapolis (CA-36) and destroyers stand by the sinking USS Lexington (CV-2), 8 May 1942 (80-G-16668)

USS Minneapolis (CA-36) and destroyers stand by the sinking USS Lexing...

View of an explosion amidships on the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-2), 8 May 1942. This is probably the explosion at 1727 hrs that took place as the carrier's abandonment was nearing its end. Th... More

Japanese aircraft carrier Zuikaku and two destroyers under attack on 20 June 1944 (80-G-238025)

Japanese aircraft carrier Zuikaku and two destroyers under attack on 2...

Battle of the Philippine Sea: the Japanese aircraft carrier Zuikaku (center) and the destroyers Akizuki and Wakatsuki maneuvering, while under attack by U.S. Navy carrier aircraft, during the late afternoon of ... More

Japanese aircraft carrier Zuihō sinking on 24 October 1944 (80-G-272552)

Japanese aircraft carrier Zuihō sinking on 24 October 1944 (80-G-27255...

The Japanese aircraft carrier Zuihō sinking during the Battle of Cape Engano, 24 October 1944. The photo was taken by a plane from the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Franklin (CV-13).

USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) afire after being hit by Kamikazes off Okinawa, 11 May 1945 (80-G-274266)

USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) afire after being hit by Kamikazes off Okinawa...

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) afire after being hit by two "Kamikaze" suicide planes off Okinawa, 11 May 1945. Photographed from USS Bataan (CVL-29).

Japanese battleship Musashi is hit during attacks in the Sibuyan Sea, 24 October 1944 (80-G-281766)

Japanese battleship Musashi is hit during attacks in the Sibuyan Sea, ...

Battle of the Sibuyan Sea, 24 October 1944: The Japanese battleship Musashi is hit during attacks by aircraft from the U.S. Navy Task Force 38 in the Sibuyan Sea.

USS Princeton (CVL-23) burning on 24 October 1944 (80-G-287970)

USS Princeton (CVL-23) burning on 24 October 1944 (80-G-287970)

The U.S. Navy light aircraft carrier USS Princeton (CVL-23) burning soon after she was hit by a Japanese bomb while operating off the Philippines on 24 October 1944. This view, taken from the battleship USS Sou... More

Fletcher-class destroyer passes by the burning USS Intrepid (CV-11) on 16 April 1945 (80-G-328441)

Fletcher-class destroyer passes by the burning USS Intrepid (CV-11) on...

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Intrepid (CV-11) afire, after she was hit by a Kamikaze off Okinawa on 16 April 1945. A Fletcher-class destroyer steams by in the foreground.

USS Tennessee (BB-43) passes the burning USS Zellars (DD-777) off Okinawa on 12 April 1945 (80-G-328600)

USS Tennessee (BB-43) passes the burning USS Zellars (DD-777) off Okin...

The U.S. Navy battleship USS Tennessee (BB-43) passes the destroyer USS Zellars (DD-777), which was hit by Kamikaze attacks off Okinawa, 12 April 1945.

USS Bismarck Sea (CVE-95) explodes after being hit by a Kamikaze off Iwo Jima, February 1945

USS Bismarck Sea (CVE-95) explodes after being hit by a Kamikaze off I...

View of a large explosion on board the U.S. Navy escort carrier USS Bismarck Sea (CVE-95), after she was hit by a Kamikaze during the night of 21-22 February 1945, while she was taking part in the Iwo Jima oper... More

Crewmen fighting fires aboard USS Belleau Wood (CVL-24), 30 October 1944 (80-G-342020)

Crewmen fighting fires aboard USS Belleau Wood (CVL-24), 30 October 19...

The U.S. Navy light aircraft carrier USS Belleau Wood (CVL-24) burning aft after she was hit by a Kamikaze, while operating off Luzon, Philippines, on 30 October 1944. Flight deck crewmen are moving undamaged G... More

USS Santa Fe (CL-60) fighting fires aboard the burning USS Franklin (CV-13) on 19 March 1945 (80-G-373734)

USS Santa Fe (CL-60) fighting fires aboard the burning USS Franklin (C...

The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Franklin (CV-13) pictured burning in the waters off Japan after being hit during an air attack on 19 March 1945. The light cruiser USS Santa Fe (CL-60) is alongside. The photo was ... More

Japanese heavy cruiser Mikuma sinking on 6 June 1942 (80-G-414422)

Japanese heavy cruiser Mikuma sinking on 6 June 1942 (80-G-414422)

The Japanese heavy cruiser Mikuma, photographed from a USS Enterprise (CV-6) Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless during the afternoon of 6 June 1942, after she had been bombed by planes from Enterprise and USS Hornet (CV-8... More

Japanese cruiser Mikuma burning and sinking on 6 June 1942 (80-G-457861)

Japanese cruiser Mikuma burning and sinking on 6 June 1942 (80-G-45786...

The Japanese heavy cruiser Mikuma, photographed from a USS Enterprise (CV-6) Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless during the afternoon of 6 June 1942, after she had been bombed by planes from Enterprise and USS Hornet (CV-8... More

Japanese battleship Haruna under attack on 28 July 1945 (80-G-490224)

Japanese battleship Haruna under attack on 28 July 1945 (80-G-490224)

The Japanese battleship Haruna under intense attack by U.S. Navy carrier-based aircraft, near Kure, Japan, on 28 July 1945. She sustained eight bomb hits from Task Force 38's aircraft and sank at her moorings a... More

USS Independence (CVL-22) afire after the Able atomic bomb test on 1 July 1946 (80-G-627502)

USS Independence (CVL-22) afire after the Able atomic bomb test on 1 J...

The U.S. Navy light aircraft carrier USS Independence (CVL-22) afire aft, soon after the atomic bomb air burst test "Able" at Bikini on 1 July 1946. The bomb had exploded off the ship's port quarter, causing ma... More

USS Lexington (CV-2) being abandoned on 8 May 1942 (80-G-7398)

USS Lexington (CV-2) being abandoned on 8 May 1942 (80-G-7398)

A destroyer is alongside of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-2) as she is abandoned during the afternoon of 8 May 1942. Note the crewmen sliding down lines on Lexington's starboard quarter.

Amidships explosion aboard USS Lexington (CV-2), 8 May 1942 (80-G-7406)

Amidships explosion aboard USS Lexington (CV-2), 8 May 1942 (80-G-7406...

View of an explosion amidships on the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-2), while she was being abandoned during the afternoon of 8 May 1942. This may be the explosion reported to have taken place at... More

A heavy explosion on board USS Lexington (CV-2) blows an aircraft over her side, 8 May 1942 (80-G-7413)

A heavy explosion on board USS Lexington (CV-2) blows an aircraft over...

A heavy explosion on board the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-2) blows an aircraft over her side, 8 May 1942. This is probably the great explosion from the detonation of torpedo warheads stowed in... More

USS Wasp (CV-7) burning on 15 September 1942 (80-G-391481)

USS Wasp (CV-7) burning on 15 September 1942 (80-G-391481)

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Wasp (CV-7), listing and with smoke pouring from oil and gasoline fires caused by three torpedo hits in the starboard side from the Japanese submarine I-19. Her list has been ... More

Japanese battleship Yamato under attack in the East China Sea on 7 April 1945 (L42-09.06.05)

Japanese battleship Yamato under attack in the East China Sea on 7 Apr...

The Japanese battleship Yamato under attack by U.S. Navy carrier aircraft in the East China Sea on 7 April 1945, as a bomb explodes off its port side. The fire in the area of the aft 155mm turret can be clearly seen.

USS Lexington (CV-2) burning and sinking on 8 May 1942 (NH 51382)

USS Lexington (CV-2) burning and sinking on 8 May 1942 (NH 51382)

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-2), burning and sinking after her crew abandoned ship during the Battle of the Coral Sea, 8 May 1942. Note the planes parked aft, where the fires have not yet reached.

Japanese aircraft carrier Hiryu adrift and burning on 5 June 1942 (NH 73065)

Japanese aircraft carrier Hiryu adrift and burning on 5 June 1942 (NH ...

The burning Japanese aircraft carrier Hiryu, photographed by a Yokosuka B4Y aircraft from the carrier Hosho shortly after sunrise on 5 June 1942. Hiryu sank a few hours later. Flight deck torn out by the bomb d... More

Cruisers and destroyers stand by the sinking USS Lexington (CV-2), 8 May 1942 (NH 76561)

Cruisers and destroyers stand by the sinking USS Lexington (CV-2), 8 M...

View of an explosion amidships on the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-2), 8 May 1942. This is probably the explosion at 1727 hrs that took place as the carrier's abandonment was nearing its end. Th... More

USS Lexington (CV-2) burning on 8 May 1942, as she was being abandoned (NH 76562) (2)

USS Lexington (CV-2) burning on 8 May 1942, as she was being abandoned...

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-2) burning on 8 May 1942, as she was being abandoned. The ships standing by include three cruisers and several destroyers. The ship in the right distance is the ... More

StateLibQld 1 105728 Reliance (ship)

StateLibQld 1 105728 Reliance (ship)

Reliance on fire at Iquique, Chile in 1907. (Description supplied with photograph).Reliance was a four-masted iron ship built in 1884 by W.H. Potter & Sons, Liverpool. Dimensions: 95,57×12,87×7,53 [314'0"×42'3"... More

Burning Japanese warship off Truk 1944

Burning Japanese warship off Truk 1944

A burning Japanese warship off Truk Lagoon, as seen from a plane from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CV-6).

Flight deck of USS Yorktown (CV-5) after damage at Midway 1942

Flight deck of USS Yorktown (CV-5) after damage at Midway 1942

Black smoke pours from the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-5), at circa 1400 hrs on 4 June 1942, after she suffered hits from Japanese dive bombers during the Battle of Midway. Note the sailor in th... More

Japanese aircraft carrier Hiryu burning on 5 June 1942 (NH 73064)

Japanese aircraft carrier Hiryu burning on 5 June 1942 (NH 73064)

The burning Japanese aircraft carrier Hiryu, photographed by a Yokosuka B4Y aircraft from the carrier Hosho shortly after sunrise on 5 June 1942. Hiryu sank a few hours later. Note collapsed flight deck at righ... More

Japanese Aircraft Carrier Zuiho

Japanese Aircraft Carrier Zuiho

The Japanese carrier Zuiho pictured during the Battle of Cape Engano. Note the battle damage to her flight deck. This photograph was shot by a U.S. Navy Grumman TBM Avenger from Torpedo Squadron VT-20 from the ... More

Japanese destroyer sinking in Ormoc Bay 1944

Japanese destroyer sinking in Ormoc Bay 1944

A Japanese destroyer burns and sinks off Leyte, Philippine Islands after being attacked by U.S. carrier planes, 11 November 1944. The destroyers Hamanami, Naganami, Shimakaze and Wakatsuki were sunk on that day... More

Japanese destroyer sinking Nov 1944

Japanese destroyer sinking Nov 1944

A Japanese destroyer Wakatsuki burns off Leyte, Philippine Islands after being attacked by U.S. carrier planes, 11 November 1944. 350 U.S. Navy aircraft sank the destroyers Hamanami, Naganami, Shimakaze, and Wa... More

Japanese light cruiser Katori burning off Truk in February 1944

Japanese light cruiser Katori burning off Truk in February 1944

The Japanese light cruiser Katori burning off Truk Lagoon, as seen from U.S. Navy Grumman TBF Avenger of Torpedo Squadron Six (VT-6) from USS Intrepid (CV-11) on 17 February 1944. The destroyer Maikaze is in t... More

Japanese light cruiser Katori burning off Truk, Feb. 1944

Japanese light cruiser Katori burning off Truk, Feb. 1944

The Japanese light cruiser Katori burning off Truk, after having been damaged by U.S. Navy aircraft. It was later sunk by gunfire from USS New Orleans (CA-32), USS Minneapolis (CA-36), and torpedoes from USS Ra... More

Second kamikaze hits USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) 11 May 1945

Second kamikaze hits USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) 11 May 1945

A second Japanese kamikaze, an Mitsubishi A6M Zero piloted by Ensign Kiyoshi Ogawa, hits the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) amidships, circa 1005 hrs, 11 May 1945.

Shoho under attack. Japanese empire during World War Two.

Shoho under attack. Japanese empire during World War Two.

The Japanese light carrier Shoho under attack by U.S. Navy planes on 7 May 1942 during the Battle of the Coral Sea. Note the Douglas TBD Devastator in lower center/left and two or three other U.S. Navy aircraft... More

Sinking of the USS Yorktown (CV-5) 02

Sinking of the USS Yorktown (CV-5) 02

The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-5) damaged the Battle of Midway, 4 June 1942. The Yorktown lists heavily to the port side with smoke billowing from her funnel after an attack by Japanese aircraft dur... More

USS Bunker Hill CV-17 Pasadena CL-65 1945

USS Bunker Hill CV-17 Pasadena CL-65 1945

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) burning on 11 May 1945. The Cleveland-class cruiser USS Pasadena (CL-65) is visible on the right.

USS Charles S. Sperry (DD-697) alongside of USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) on 11 May 1945 (NNAM.1983.046.010.144)

USS Charles S. Sperry (DD-697) alongside of USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) on...

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) on fire after being hit by two Kamikazes on 11 May 1945. The Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer USS Charles S. Sperry (DD-697) is alongside fighting fires, ba... More

USS Enterprise (CV-6) hit by kamikaze 1945

USS Enterprise (CV-6) hit by kamikaze 1945

The forward elevator of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CV-6) is blown circa 120 m into the air after a kamikaze hit on 14 May 1945.

USS Franklin (CV-13) burning and listing in March 1945

USS Franklin (CV-13) burning and listing in March 1945

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Franklin (CV-13) burning and listing after being hit by two bombs off Japan on 19 March 1945.

USS Franklin (CV-13) burning in 1945

USS Franklin (CV-13) burning in 1945

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Franklin (CV-13) burning after being hit by two bombs off Japan on 19 March 1945.

USS Gambier Bay (CVE-73) under fire at Samar 1944

USS Gambier Bay (CVE-73) under fire at Samar 1944

The U.S. Navy escort carrier USS Gambier Bay (CVE-73) is straddled by fire from Japanese surface ships during the Battle off Samar.

USS Intrepid (CV-11) listing 1945

USS Intrepid (CV-11) listing 1945

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Intrepid (CV-11) pictured in the Pacific after being hit by kamikaze aircraft, 16 April 1945.

USS Lexington (CV-2) hit and burning during the Battle of the Coral Sea, 8 May 1942 (80-G-7414)

USS Lexington (CV-2) hit and burning during the Battle of the Coral Se...

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-2) hit and burning, during the later part of the Japanese air attack on 8 May 1942 during the Battle of the Coral Sea. Note the anti-aircraft bursts in the vicin... More

USS Princeton (CVL-23) 1944 10 24 1523explosion

USS Princeton (CVL-23) 1944 10 24 1523explosion

Torpedoes aboard the U.S. Navy light aircraft carrier USS Princeton (CVL-23) explode on 24 October 1944, after she was bombed by a Japanese aircraft during the Battle for Leyte Gulf. The light cruiser USS Reno ... More

USS Princeton (CVL-23) underway afire with USS Reno (CL-96) in October 1944

USS Princeton (CVL-23) underway afire with USS Reno (CL-96) in October...

The U.S. Navy light aircraft carrier USS Princeton (CVL-23) underway and afire after a bomb hit on 24 October 1944. The light cruiser USS Reno (CL-96) is visible on the right.

USS Reno (CL-96) and USS Morrison (DD-560) near the burning USS Princeton (CVL-23) in October 1944

USS Reno (CL-96) and USS Morrison (DD-560) near the burning USS Prince...

The U.S. Navy light aircraft carrier USS Princeton (CVL-23) afire after a bomb hit on 24 October 1944. The light cruiser USS Reno (CL-96) and the destroyer USS Morrison (DD-560) are closing to aid the carrier.

USS Suwannee (CVE-27) hit by Kamikaze Oct 1944

USS Suwannee (CVE-27) hit by Kamikaze Oct 1944

A Kamikaze hits the U.S. Navy escort carrier USS Suwannee (CVE-27) in the waters off the Philippines on 26 October 1944. The photo was taken from the USS Sangamon (CVE-26).

Italian battleship Roma (1940) exploding

Italian battleship Roma (1940) exploding

The Italian battleship Roma explodes after being hit by a German Fritz X radio-controlled bomb.

MC Agip Abruzzo in fire, Italy

MC Agip Abruzzo in fire, Italy

The MC Agip Abruzzo on fire Français : Le MC Agip Abruzzo en feu Italiano: Il MC Agip Abruzzo a fuoco

Reliance (ship, 1884) - SLV H27568-175

Reliance (ship, 1884) - SLV H27568-175

The British four-mast barque „Reliance“. The ship burns with a Salpeter cargo near Iquique (Chile) in 1907. The hull has been repaired and was still under way until 1924.

Reliance (ship, 1884)- SLV H92.330-148

Reliance (ship, 1884)- SLV H92.330-148

The British four-mast baruqe „Reliance“. The ship burns with a Salpeter cargo near Iquique (Chile) in 1907. The hull has been repaired and was still under way until 1924.

Ebenezer Landells - Ship Lord Ashbourne on fire - Landells-The-Lord-Ashburton

Ebenezer Landells - Ship Lord Ashbourne on fire - Landells-The-Lord-As...

Offered for sale by Abbott and Holder in late May 2020, when it was described as "‘Ship Lord Ashbourne (?Ashburton) on fire / towed into the River by the Steamer / Charleston South Carolina’ ‘Clear blue sky / s... More

127 mm twin turret burning aboard USS Franklin (CV-13) on 19 March 1945

127 mm twin turret burning aboard USS Franklin (CV-13) on 19 March 194...

View of the after 5"/38 twin gun mount of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Franklin (CV-13) burning, as her crew tried to control fires on 19 March 1945. The carrier had been hit by a Japanese air attack whil... More

USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) burning colour 1945

USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) burning colour 1945

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) burning on 11 May 1945. The Cleveland-class cruiser USS Pasadena (CL-65) is visible on the left.

USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) burning on 11 May 1945 (colour)

USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) burning on 11 May 1945 (colour)

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) burning on 11 May 1945. The Cleveland-class cruiser USS Pasadena (CL-65) is visible on the left.

USS Mississinewa (AO-59) sinking at Ulithi in November 1944

USS Mississinewa (AO-59) sinking at Ulithi in November 1944

The U.S. Navy fleet oiler USS Patuxent (AO-44) on fire as a result of an internal explosion in the paint locker on the foc'sle while off Iwo Jima, 17 February 1945 two days prior to the invasion on 19 February ... More

COLLONIE during the battle (26767528673)

COLLONIE during the battle (26767528673)

Able Seaman Arthur Thomas Wood was born 21 April 1921 at Berry in New South Wales, and joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1938 at the age of 17. After training at HMAS CEREBUS he joined HMAS SYDNEY in early 1... More

COLLONIE during the battle (26766564564)

COLLONIE during the battle (26766564564)

Able Seaman Arthur Thomas Wood was born 21 April 1921 at Berry in New South Wales, and joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1938 at the age of 17. After training at HMAS CEREBUS he joined HMAS SYDNEY in early 1... More

COLLONIE sinking (26766561304) - Australian navy photo

COLLONIE sinking (26766561304) - Australian navy photo

Able Seaman Arthur Thomas Wood was born 21 April 1921 at Berry in New South Wales, and joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1938 at the age of 17. After training at HMAS CEREBUS he joined HMAS SYDNEY in early 1... More

COLLONIE after the battle (26766563764)

COLLONIE after the battle (26766563764)

Able Seaman Arthur Thomas Wood was born 21 April 1921 at Berry in New South Wales, and joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1938 at the age of 17. After training at HMAS CEREBUS he joined HMAS SYDNEY in early 1... More

COLLONIE sinking (26766562214) - Australian navy photo

COLLONIE sinking (26766562214) - Australian navy photo

Able Seaman Arthur Thomas Wood was born 21 April 1921 at Berry in New South Wales, and joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1938 at the age of 17. After training at HMAS CEREBUS he joined HMAS SYDNEY in early 1... More

HMAS SYDNEY (II) in a sea battle with an Italian destroyer in November 1940 (26767534583)

HMAS SYDNEY (II) in a sea battle with an Italian destroyer in November...

Able Seaman Arthur Thomas Wood was born 21 April 1921 at Berry in New South Wales, and joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1938 at the age of 17. After training at HMAS CEREBUS he joined HMAS SYDNEY in early 1... More

HMAS SYDNEY (II) in a sea battle with an Italian destroyer in November 1940 (26767537803)

HMAS SYDNEY (II) in a sea battle with an Italian destroyer in November...

Able Seaman Arthur Thomas Wood was born 21 April 1921 at Berry in New South Wales, and joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1938 at the age of 17. After training at HMAS CEREBUS he joined HMAS SYDNEY in early 1... More

HMAS SYDNEY (II) in a sea battle with an Italian destroyer in November 1940 (27098437170)

HMAS SYDNEY (II) in a sea battle with an Italian destroyer in November...

Able Seaman Arthur Thomas Wood was born 21 April 1921 at Berry in New South Wales, and joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1938 at the age of 17. After training at HMAS CEREBUS he joined HMAS SYDNEY in early 1... More

HMAS SYDNEY (II) in a sea battle with an Italian destroyer in November 1940 (26767538533)

HMAS SYDNEY (II) in a sea battle with an Italian destroyer in November...

Able Seaman Arthur Thomas Wood was born 21 April 1921 at Berry in New South Wales, and joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1938 at the age of 17. After training at HMAS CEREBUS he joined HMAS SYDNEY in early 1... More

HMAS SYDNEY (II) in a sea battle with an Italian destroyer in November 1940 (26767536023)

HMAS SYDNEY (II) in a sea battle with an Italian destroyer in November...

Able Seaman Arthur Thomas Wood was born 21 April 1921 at Berry in New South Wales, and joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1938 at the age of 17. After training at HMAS CEREBUS he joined HMAS SYDNEY in early 1... More

HMAS SYDNEY (II) in a sea battle with an Italian destroyer in November 1940 (27374095395)

HMAS SYDNEY (II) in a sea battle with an Italian destroyer in November...

Able Seaman Arthur Thomas Wood was born 21 April 1921 at Berry in New South Wales, and joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1938 at the age of 17. After training at HMAS CEREBUS he joined HMAS SYDNEY in early 1... More

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