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Photo # NH 103681:  Heavy seas break over HMS Vanguard's bow during Operation Mainbrace, September 1952

Online Library of Selected Images:
-- SHIPS of the BRITISH NAVY --

HMS Vanguard (Battleship, 1946-1960) --
On Board Views


This page features all the views we have taken on board the British battleship Vanguard.

For other pictures concerning this ship, see:

  • HMS Vanguard (Battleship, 1946-1960).


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the digital images presented here, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."

    Click on the small photograph to prompt a larger view of the same image.

    Photo #: NH 103679

    HMS Vanguard
    (British Battleship, 1946)

    Crew members hauling up the life boat by hand, during Operation "Mainbrace", 12 September 1952.
    Note the 40mm single gun mount in the left center background.
    Photographed by Blanchette.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 92KB; 740 x 610 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 103680

    HMS Vanguard
    (British Battleship, 1946)

    The ship's Royal Marine detachment stand at attention on the quarterdeck, during the flag raising ceremony, 12 September 1952. To the rear is the Royal Marine Band. Vanguard was about to put to sea with the fleet to begin the NATO exercise Operation "Mainbrace".
    Photographed by Blanchette.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 83KB; 740 x 625 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 103681

    HMS Vanguard
    (British Battleship, 1946)

    Heavy seas break over the ship's bow during NATO exercise Operation "Mainbrace", 19 September 1952. At the time, Vanguard was making about 30 knots during a "speed run".
    Photographed by Blanchette.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 94KB; 740 x 620 pixels

     

    For other pictures concerning this ship, see:

  • HMS Vanguard (Battleship, 1946-1960).


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the digital images presented here, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."


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