British monarchs visit naval ships during World War 1. King George V of Britain and Prince of Wales board U.S. Navy battleship USS New York (BB-34) in North Sea prior to the ship sailing to accept the surrender of the High Seas Fleet following the armistice. U.S. Navy sailors present honor guard on the deck of the ship. British monarchs, Navy commanders and admirals stand and talk to each other at the deck of ship. Left to right are British Admiral Sir David Beatty, U.S. Navy Admiral Hugh Rodman, King George V, U.S. Navy Admiral William S. Sims, and the Prince of Wales. The British monarchs greet a line of U.S. Navy officers.
Many Pollywogs in the large pools on the deck of USS Enterprise during crossing the line ceremonies. Shellbacks bringing in the pool. Shellbacks dressed as pirates. Looking down over the large box used at the garbage trough. Shellback climbs in as the Shellbacks rub the garbage over the Pollywog. Man then leaves the wooden trough. Pollywogs being dumped into the pool. Shellbacks slapping the Pollywogs on the backside as they move along on their hands and knees. Some of the new Shellbacks wringing out their undershirt. Many of the new Shellbacks on the flight deck, talking and laughing over the whole matter. Many are dressed as pirates, many of the Pollywogs who are now full fledged Shellbacks. Standing around on flight deck, some of the Pollywogs trying to clean themselves up.
American ships at sea as the Navy makes preparations for participation in the first World War. Smoke rises from the smokestack of a ship. Sailors on a ship.
Flight deck of USS Midway (CVB-41) during Operation Sandy at Atlantic Sea. Captured German V2 rocket in firing position. Rocket is fired and takes off. Rocket in flight. Rocket comes down and drops into water. Officers look over railing of ship. Radar moves on the ship.
Marine gunner Sergeant works at a hydraulic platform on USS Midway during Operation Sandy in the Atlantic Sea. Crew members sit on the deck. Crewmen tow German V-2 rocket on Meiller Wagon, across flight deck.
Navy Helicopter lands at flight deck on USS Midway during Operation Sandy in the Atlantic Sea. Lieutenant Stein climbs out of the helicopter. Planes parked on the flight deck. Lieutenant Stein gets into the flight gear. Helicopter ready to take off. Radio antenna lowered, along catwalk of USS Midway. Helicopter takes off. Helicopter in flight.
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