Belesarius Posted November 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 USS Hornet Quad Bofors 40 mount in action, 1945 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belesarius Posted November 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 USS Maryland BB46 hit by a Kamikaze attack 29 November 1944, off Leyte. BB46 doing speed trials post refit 1944. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priory_of_Sion Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Naval Academy's football helmets are pretty cool. Each different helmet corresponds with a different position. Linebacker: Cruiser- Provides anti-air defense and packs the biggest punch of Naval surface ships representative of the linebackers on the Navy football team Defensive Back: Destroyer- Known for significant fire power, speed, and anti-missile defense as are Navy's defensive backs Wide Receiver: Submarine- Predominantly utilized as blockers, wide receivers play a key role in driving the Navy rush attack, taking on a stealth-like persona as they blend into the rhythm of the offense but bring significant fire power when called upon, just like a Naval submarine Lineman: Amphibious Assault Ships- Just as a lineman's job is the create a hole for a running back or linebacker, these ships are utilized to establish the "beach head" that enables the invading force to gain access and ultimately accomplish their objective Quarterback: Aircraft Carrier- The QB of the Naval Fleet, the aircraft carrier is the ultimate decision maker; the "quick strike" weapon of the Naval fleet Running Back: Littoral Combat Ship- Like running backs, these fast and nimble ships can navigate through both crowded shallow and deep waters Kicker/Special Teams: Minesweeper- Much like the specific task of the Navy special teams, this small ship has a unique mission of identifying and eliminating mines Eh, I guess these explanations work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belesarius Posted December 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Splash! MV Greenland launching. LoooSeR, Jeeps_Guns_Tanks, Tied and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobotMinisterofTrueKorea Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I feel obligated to point out I really love pre WWI Naval vessels. Sturgeon and Donward 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturgeon Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I totes agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belesarius Posted December 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 USS Zumwalt , out of dry dock, heading for Sea Trials. Sturgeon and RobotMinisterofTrueKorea 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobotMinisterofTrueKorea Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 USS Wisconsin moored alongside the hulk of USS Oklahoma following the latter vessel's salvage. Belesarius 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belesarius Posted December 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Not a photo, but the Zumwalt finished first 7 days of sea trials. Only incident of note is the rescue of a medical casualty aboard a fishing boat. Not all that exciting, but not inauspicious start to her career. http://www.navytimes.com/story/military/tech/2015/12/14/stealthy-destroyer-back-at-bath-iron-works/77310000/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeps_Guns_Tanks Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 USS Hornet Quad Bofors 40 mount in action, 1945 I got married on that ship. Belesarius 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostCosmonaut Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Appears to be pictures of a new Chinese carrier under construction; RobotMinisterofTrueKorea, Sturgeon and Belesarius 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belesarius Posted December 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Fast Patrol Craft PCF-38 on Cai Ngay Canal 1970. U.S. Navy River Patrol Boat (PBR) of River Patrol Force 116 moves at high speed down the Saigon River, Republic of Vietnam, November 1967. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belesarius Posted December 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 USS Mississippi underway in Puget Sound, July 1944.Photo # NH 104835 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belesarius Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Infographic of USSR Navy at end of cold war vs Russian Navy today. HellmuthBecker, Lord_James, Collimatrix and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoooSeR Posted December 26, 2015 Report Share Posted December 26, 2015 Kill all humans, long live robots Toxn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belesarius Posted December 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Project 22800 Corvette. 8 VLS Kalibr Cruise Missiles, a 76mm gun and a 30mm air defense system. "Two new Project 22800 guided missile corvettes were laid down for the Russian Navy by the Pella Shipyard in St. Petersburg on December 24th, TASS reported from the shipyard on Thursday." Another artist impression of the ship: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeps_Guns_Tanks Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Infographic of USSR Navy at end of cold war vs Russian Navy today. Nice, have they done one for the US Navy for the same time periods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeps_Guns_Tanks Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 I found this sorting through pics on my HD. RobotMinisterofTrueKorea, Belesarius and LoooSeR 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khand-e Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Found in C:\LostCosmonaut\Photos\Porn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cm_kruger Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 "Royal Navy flees in embarrassment." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belesarius Posted January 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 USS Indiana BB-1 1898 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priory_of_Sion Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 USS Hampton LoooSeR and Belesarius 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belesarius Posted January 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 USS New Jersey. BB-16, Hampton Roads, 1907 RobotMinisterofTrueKorea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobotMinisterofTrueKorea Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 USS Minneapolis (CA-36) painted to resemble a DD-421 class vessel. Note large fake windows, false raised quarterdeck, and false raft attached to the side. Also worth noting: The New Orleans-class is easily one of the nicest looking heavy cruisers in history. Donward, Jeeps_Guns_Tanks and Belesarius 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeps_Guns_Tanks Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 bigger versions https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5k30qNybbcZMlk0cUxHanMwSkE https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5k30qNybbcZUkxXM2oycDhUM1k Belesarius and RobotMinisterofTrueKorea 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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