Rear Admiral Alden, born in Portland, Me., March 31st, 1810, died in San Francisco, Cal., February 6th, 1877. He was appointed midshipman in 1828, and in that capacity accompanied the Wilkes Exploring Expedition around the world in...

David Glasgow Farragut (July 5, 1801 - August 14, 1870) was a flag officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He was the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral of the Navy. He is remembered in popular culture...

This site from the Arlington National Cemetery provides some biographical information about Hyman George Rickover, United States Navy Admiral, along with pictures of his meeting President Carter and his headstone.

This site from the Arlington National Cemetery provides some biographical information about Hyman George Rickover, United States Navy Admiral, along with pictures of his meeting President Carter and his headstone.

A detail map of southern Lake Champlain near Fort Crown Point on the last day of the Battle of Valcour Island (October 11-13, 1776) between the British and American navies. The map shows areas of interest regarding the battles between...

A detail map of central Lake Champlain near Plattsburgh showing the Battle of Valcour Island (October 11-13, 1776) between the British and American navies. The map is keyed to show (A) the American fleet under Arnold, (B) 21 gun-boats,...

A map from 1920 of Japan, showing the islands of Yesso (Hokkaido), Hondo (Honshu), Shikoku, and Kiushu (Kyushu), the capital city (Tokyo) and other major cities, treaty ports, railroads, proposed railroads, submarine cables,...

A map from 1920 of Japan, showing the islands of Yesso (Hokkaido), Hondo (Honshu), Shikoku, and Kiushu (Kyushu), the capital city (Tokyo) and other major cities, treaty ports, railroads, proposed railroads, submarine cables,...

A map from 1920 of Japan, showing the islands of Yesso (Hokkaido), Hondo (Honshu), Shikoku, and Kiushu (Kyushu), the capital city (Tokyo) and other major cities, treaty ports, railroads, proposed railroads, submarine cables,...

A map of the Mississippi River from New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain to the mouth on the Gulf of Mexico. The map shows the location of Forts Jackson and St. Philip, two Confederate forts essential to the protection of New Orleans,...

A map of Fort Jackson and Fort St. Philip, two Confederate forts on the Mississippi River in Louisiana. The map shows the fortifications, batteries, and the chain barrier across the Mississippi. These forts were essential to the...

Auditorium Building, Navy Pier (Chicago)

The Lone Sailor, US Navy Memorial (Washington)

Ferris Wheel, Navy Pier (Chicago)

One of two surviving United States Navy South Dakota-class battleships, Massachusetts saw action in World War II, winning 11 battle stars. She is on display at Battleship Cove.

US Navy Submarine which sank 16 Japanese vessels during World War II. Now a Museum Ship.

The original US Naval Observatory, current home of the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery; closed to the public.

This 1750s house was built for George Tate, a British Royal Navy agent in charge of procuring ship masts. It is the only pre-Revolutionary house in the Portland area that is open to the public.

The only surviving United States Navy Gearing-class destroyer, this vessel is named for Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. (the brother of future President John F. Kennedy) who was killed in action during World War II.

Constructed in 1854; sloop-of-war, or corvette; second United States Navy ship to carry this famous name.

John Glover (1732-97) had this simple frame house built in 1762, and occupied until 1782. Glover, a wealthy Marblehead merchant, was an important military figure in the American Revolutionary War, leading the Marblehead Regiment early in...

Fort Morgan was completed in 1834 and was used by Confederate forces during the Battle of Mobile Bay. This battle resulted in the Union Navy's Admiral David Farragut taking Mobile Bay and sealing off the Port of Mobile to Confederate...

A very comprehensive account on the German battleship Bismarck which sank the H.M.S. Hood and then was destroyed days later by the British Navy. Includes specifications, history, crew member biographies, and pictures.

Called also navis aperta, a ship which had no deck but was merely covered with planks in the front and hinder part, as is represented in the following cut. The ships which had decks were called cataphracti. At the time of the Trojan war...