Battleships hi-res stock photography and images

10/12/1941 - On this Day in History - the battleships HMS Repulse and HMS Prince of Wales were sunk by Japanese aircraft of the coast of Singapore. PA NEWS PHOTO 30/10/26 THE EMPIRE PREMIERS VISIT THE BRITISH ATLANTIC FLEET: THE BATTLE CRUISER HMS REPULSE STEAMING INTO ACTION Stock Photo

RMG4GPMB–10/12/1941 - On this Day in History - the battleships HMS Repulse and HMS Prince of Wales were sunk by Japanese aircraft of the coast of Singapore. PA NEWS PHOTO 30/10/26 THE EMPIRE PREMIERS VISIT THE BRITISH ATLANTIC FLEET: THE BATTLE CRUISER HMS REPULSE STEAMING INTO ACTION

Royal Navy Battleships in Line Stock Photo

RFDEMX4A–Royal Navy Battleships in Line

Stricken from the air. Three USA Battleships ablaze during the attack on Pearl Harbor Stock Photo

RME6MKB9–Stricken from the air. Three USA Battleships ablaze during the attack on Pearl Harbor

RMH7Y1GK–Battleships board game

Austrian battleships on manoeuvres before the war, dreadnought SMS Viribus Unitis leading the way, 1913, Adriatic sea Stock Photo

RF2AXRR5N–Austrian battleships on manoeuvres before the war, dreadnought SMS Viribus Unitis leading the way, 1913, Adriatic sea

HMS Repulse, British Battlecruiser, 1916-1941 Stock Photo

RMPXJ7D6–HMS Repulse, British Battlecruiser, 1916-1941

The U.S.S. North Carolina & Birmingham escorting the Maine to sea Stock Photo

RMC2H8PB–The U.S.S. North Carolina & Birmingham escorting the Maine to sea

RFB3XEM3–View Of Battleship Game

San Carlos fortress bombed by German battleships Early 20th century Venezuela Edouard Rousseau Collection Stock Photo

RMGG2DT6–San Carlos fortress bombed by German battleships Early 20th century Venezuela Edouard Rousseau Collection

RMMKKYX3–Eagle Over Battleships

Eagle Over Battleships, Daugherty, James H. Stock Photo

RMR4KFH6–Eagle Over Battleships, Daugherty, James H.

RMG3B0J7–SALVAGING BATTLESHIPS

German battleships in the Baltic Sea, 1911 Stock Photo

RMCPJ7WG–German battleships in the Baltic Sea, 1911

Photograph shows a collection of battleships belonging to the British Fleet. Dated 1940 Stock Photo

RMF7N9DW–Photograph shows a collection of battleships belonging to the British Fleet. Dated 1940

Battleships from a Battle Squadron of the Grand Fleet patrolling the North Sea in 1916 during World War I. Stock Photo

RMCE8FFP–Battleships from a Battle Squadron of the Grand Fleet patrolling the North Sea in 1916 during World War I.

British battleships and boats in 1910 that had been under the command of King George V. Paintings by Norman Wilkinson and Cecil Stock Photo

RMERHN4T–British battleships and boats in 1910 that had been under the command of King George V. Paintings by Norman Wilkinson and Cecil

Battleships Missouri & New Jersey guns 1907 old antique vintage print picture Stock Photo

RF2P8T2AJ–Battleships Missouri & New Jersey guns 1907 old antique vintage print picture

Union Squadron of Battleships and Ironclads, 1862 Stock Photo

RM2F61B0W–Union Squadron of Battleships and Ironclads, 1862

PEARL HARBOR ATTACK General view of the Japanese surprise attack with American battleships hit and burning in Pearl Harbor with anti aircraft fire filling the sky, during the infamous Japanese offensive on 7th December 1941. Stock Photo

RM2K1YTT2–PEARL HARBOR ATTACK General view of the Japanese surprise attack with American battleships hit and burning in Pearl Harbor with anti aircraft fire filling the sky, during the infamous Japanese offensive on 7th December 1941.

An old illustration showing a scene on board a battleship at the naval battle of Tsushima (aka Battle of Tsushima Strait or Naval Battle of the Sea of Japan ). On 8 February, 1904, destroyers of the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the Russian Far East Fleet anchored in Port Arthur, so starting the Russo-Japanese war. It was the first decisive sea battle fought by modern steel battleships and the first to use wireless telegraphy (radio communications). Stock Photo

RM2DJB104–An old illustration showing a scene on board a battleship at the naval battle of Tsushima (aka Battle of Tsushima Strait or Naval Battle of the Sea of Japan ). On 8 February, 1904, destroyers of the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the Russian Far East Fleet anchored in Port Arthur, so starting the Russo-Japanese war. It was the first decisive sea battle fought by modern steel battleships and the first to use wireless telegraphy (radio communications).

Line of Battleships, Hudson River, New York, USA, circa 1909 Stock Photo

RMFB7G4H–Line of Battleships, Hudson River, New York, USA, circa 1909

Humorous pictures showing damaged Chinese battleships receiving first aid and Chinese men running with sails (as from Chinese junks) on their backs and carrying rifles, Woodcut, 1895 Stock Photo

RME6JD9J–Humorous pictures showing damaged Chinese battleships receiving first aid and Chinese men running with sails (as from Chinese junks) on their backs and carrying rifles, Woodcut, 1895

HMS Revenge of the Royal Sovereign-class of battleships. From British Warships, published 1940. Stock Photo

RM2DDG7MX–HMS Revenge of the Royal Sovereign-class of battleships. From British Warships, published 1940.

The “Barham” battleship (HMS Barham) is at the head of the British battleships. 1940 The battleship “Barham” belonged to the famous series of battlesh Stock Photo

RM2D5JNE8–The “Barham” battleship (HMS Barham) is at the head of the British battleships. 1940 The battleship “Barham” belonged to the famous series of battlesh

HMS Ajax was the last of the four ships of the King George V-class battleships to be laid down . 16 December 1921 Stock Photo

RM2BWAPYJ–HMS Ajax was the last of the four ships of the King George V-class battleships to be laid down . 16 December 1921

Battleships & Cruisers Head for Luzon Stock Photo

RMMBGRRC–Battleships & Cruisers Head for Luzon

Antique c1900 photograph, Navy battleships with beachgoers in the foreground. Location unknown, USA. SOURCE: ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH Stock Photo

RMW9JP90–Antique c1900 photograph, Navy battleships with beachgoers in the foreground. Location unknown, USA. SOURCE: ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH

Photograph of the IJN Yamato the lead ship of the Yamato class of battleships that served with the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. Dated 1941 Stock Photo

RMP67TM4–Photograph of the IJN Yamato the lead ship of the Yamato class of battleships that served with the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. Dated 1941

Fleet of American Battleships at Sea Stock Photo

RMMKR14Y–Fleet of American Battleships at Sea

RMRREH1K–Fleet of American Battleships at Sea.

British battleships at sea, WW1 Stock Photo

RMDRHMK8–British battleships at sea, WW1

German battleships during the battle at Dogger Bank, 1915 Stock Photo

RMCPM6FR–German battleships during the battle at Dogger Bank, 1915

Photograph of Battleships guarding the North African invasion Armada. Dated 1942 Stock Photo

RMF7NBJD–Photograph of Battleships guarding the North African invasion Armada. Dated 1942

Sea battle between battleships and torpedo boats in the 19th century. From La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, published 1892. Stock Photo

RMRKX8AP–Sea battle between battleships and torpedo boats in the 19th century. From La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, published 1892.

Battleships in British navy at the start of World War I - from painting by C.E.Turner. Top image: 'Queen Elizabeth' and her Stock Photo

RMERHFM1–Battleships in British navy at the start of World War I - from painting by C.E.Turner. Top image: 'Queen Elizabeth' and her

Naval Review: the gun-boats passing the line-of-battleships. Portsmouth 1856 Stock Photo

RFWR8A68–Naval Review: the gun-boats passing the line-of-battleships. Portsmouth 1856

Digital improved reproduction, SMS Tegetthoff, His Majesty's Ship Tegetthoff, was the second of four Tegetthoff-class dreadnought battleships built for the Austro-Hungarian Navy, Austria, Gepanzertes Ã¶sterreichisches Kasemattschiff Tegetthoff, Schlachtschiff der Tegetthoff-Klasse der k.u.k. Kriegsmarine, Ã–sterreich, original print from the 19th century Stock Photo

RFR6RDWC–Digital improved reproduction, SMS Tegetthoff, His Majesty's Ship Tegetthoff, was the second of four Tegetthoff-class dreadnought battleships built for the Austro-Hungarian Navy, Austria, Gepanzertes Ã¶sterreichisches Kasemattschiff Tegetthoff, Schlachtschiff der Tegetthoff-Klasse der k.u.k. Kriegsmarine, Ã–sterreich, original print from the 19th century

World War II Propaganda Recruitment Recruiting (1940s). British Naval Poster 'Help Britain Finish the Job.' Battleships part the seas as escort aircraft soars above on this WWII WW2 poster, meant to inspire potential recruits to join the fight and 'Help Britain Finish the War.' Stock Photo

RM2C59DMW–World War II Propaganda Recruitment Recruiting (1940s). British Naval Poster 'Help Britain Finish the Job.' Battleships part the seas as escort aircraft soars above on this WWII WW2 poster, meant to inspire potential recruits to join the fight and 'Help Britain Finish the War.'

RMBNBP26–Battleships

RMC4XXHJ–USS Wisconsin battleship

Pearl Harbor - Aerial photograph from 2500 feet altitude, looking southward, showing the U.S. Fleet moored in the harbor on 3 May 1940. This was soon after the conclusion of Fleet Problem XXI and four days before word was received that the Fleet was to be retained in Hawaiian waters. There are eight battleships and the carrier Yorktown (CV-5) tied up by Ford Island, in the center of the harbor. Two more battleships and many cruisers, destroyers and other Navy ships also present, most of them moored in groups in East Loch, in the foreground. A few of the destroyers are wearing experimental dark Stock Photo

RM2AFG2BY–Pearl Harbor - Aerial photograph from 2500 feet altitude, looking southward, showing the U.S. Fleet moored in the harbor on 3 May 1940. This was soon after the conclusion of Fleet Problem XXI and four days before word was received that the Fleet was to be retained in Hawaiian waters. There are eight battleships and the carrier Yorktown (CV-5) tied up by Ford Island, in the center of the harbor. Two more battleships and many cruisers, destroyers and other Navy ships also present, most of them moored in groups in East Loch, in the foreground. A few of the destroyers are wearing experimental dark

RMCEE60Y–Battleships from a Battle Squadron of the Grand Fleet patrolling the North Sea in 1916 during World War I.

Vintage Spanish postcard of Battleships 'Spain' and 'Alfonso XIII'. Spain. 1910s Stock Photo

RM2HN3R4E–Vintage Spanish postcard of Battleships 'Spain' and 'Alfonso XIII'. Spain. 1910s

Germany ' s latest battleships , ' Admiral Scheer ' put into service . Hitler refers to ' glorious victory ' of Jutland . 14 November 1934 Stock Photo

RM2BW3CAM–Germany ' s latest battleships , ' Admiral Scheer ' put into service . Hitler refers to ' glorious victory ' of Jutland . 14 November 1934

Battleships Connecticut & Mayflower Stock Photo

RMC2JE4F–Battleships Connecticut & Mayflower

Battleship, probably American, Battleships, American, 1900 Stock Photo

RMEDPAXB–Battleship, probably American, Battleships, American, 1900

Colour lithograph print shows the Monitor and the Merrimack firing at each other during battle, with other battleships in the background, one sinking on the left. Dated 1862 Stock Photo

RMR243BP–Colour lithograph print shows the Monitor and the Merrimack firing at each other during battle, with other battleships in the background, one sinking on the left. Dated 1862

A late 19th century American Puck Magazine illustration of Britannia and Columbia shaking hands from the bows of British and American battleships; dark clouds behind Britannia are labelled 'Eastern Question' and behind Columbia are the dark clouds of war labeled 'Spanish-American War'. Another evocation of the Special Relationship between the USA and Great Britain. Stock Photo

RM2HTCMX4–A late 19th century American Puck Magazine illustration of Britannia and Columbia shaking hands from the bows of British and American battleships; dark clouds behind Britannia are labelled 'Eastern Question' and behind Columbia are the dark clouds of war labeled 'Spanish-American War'. Another evocation of the Special Relationship between the USA and Great Britain.

RM2EAK4N1–Austrian battleships on manoeuvres before the war, dreadnought SMS Viribus Unitis leading the way, 1913, Adriatic sea

RMDRHMMB–British battleships at sea, WW1

View to the bay of Port Arthur, today's Lüshunkou, where russian battleships were sunk by the Japanese. Stock Photo

RM2B2B7XN–View to the bay of Port Arthur, today's Lüshunkou, where russian battleships were sunk by the Japanese.

Photograph of battleships West Virginia and Tennessee burning after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. Dated 1941 Stock Photo

RMEC7PHT–Photograph of battleships West Virginia and Tennessee burning after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. Dated 1941

Lyman H. Howe's New Marvels in Moving Pictures. An 1898 poster with a fanciful display of American battleships engaged in the Spanish-American war and a portrait of Howe at the top left. Lyman Hakes Howe, 1856 - 1923, American entertainment entrepreneur and innovator. He was making aerial films by 1911 and - with the use of a phonograph - is credited with being the first film-maker to marry sound effects to his movies. Stock Photo

RM2GFCPG5–Lyman H. Howe's New Marvels in Moving Pictures. An 1898 poster with a fanciful display of American battleships engaged in the Spanish-American war and a portrait of Howe at the top left. Lyman Hakes Howe, 1856 - 1923, American entertainment entrepreneur and innovator. He was making aerial films by 1911 and - with the use of a phonograph - is credited with being the first film-maker to marry sound effects to his movies.

Battleships in British navy at the start of World War II - from painting by C.E.Turner. Ships from l-r: Battleship 'Nelson' , Stock Photo

RMERGT3M–Battleships in British navy at the start of World War II - from painting by C.E.Turner. Ships from l-r: Battleship 'Nelson' ,

DREADNOUGHTS: Battleships South Carolina (US) Dreadnought (UK), old print 1907 Stock Photo

RFG55Y33–DREADNOUGHTS: Battleships South Carolina (US) Dreadnought (UK), old print 1907

Engraved drawing of the modern battleships maneuvering, from the book 'The Royal Navy' by Henry Lawrence Swinburne and Norman Wilkinson, 1907. Courtesy Internet Archive. () Stock Photo

RMW4PEC5–Engraved drawing of the modern battleships maneuvering, from the book 'The Royal Navy' by Henry Lawrence Swinburne and Norman Wilkinson, 1907. Courtesy Internet Archive. ()

PEARL HARBOR ATTACK Aftermath of a Japanese sneak attack on these three stricken U.S. battleships; from left to right: USS West Virginia (severely damaged), USS Tennessee (damaged), and the USS Arizona (sunk) Pearl Harbor (Oahu, Honolulu county, Hawaii, United States, North and Central America) harbor Date 7 December 1941 Stock Photo

RM2K1YTY0–PEARL HARBOR ATTACK Aftermath of a Japanese sneak attack on these three stricken U.S. battleships; from left to right: USS West Virginia (severely damaged), USS Tennessee (damaged), and the USS Arizona (sunk) Pearl Harbor (Oahu, Honolulu county, Hawaii, United States, North and Central America) harbor Date 7 December 1941

RMBKR284–Battleships in the Sea

SMS Weissenburg - the first ocean-going battleships of the Imperial German Navy. Illustration of the 19th century. Germany. White background. Stock Photo

RF2K2Y188–SMS Weissenburg - the first ocean-going battleships of the Imperial German Navy. Illustration of the 19th century. Germany. White background.

A Battleship's turrets in action, circa 1887 Stock Photo

RMJ34WE6–A Battleship's turrets in action, circa 1887

Three Battleships After Pearl Harbor Bombing Stock Photo

RMD0NXB3–Three Battleships After Pearl Harbor Bombing

American battleships Alabama (USS Alabama), foreground and South Dakota (USS South Dakota) follow the Marshall Islands. Stock Photo

RM2AE3CX9–American battleships Alabama (USS Alabama), foreground and South Dakota (USS South Dakota) follow the Marshall Islands.

HMS Ajax was the last of the four ships of the King George V-class battleships to be laid down . She was decommisioned as part of the Washington Naval Treaty Stock Photo

RM2BWATCH–HMS Ajax was the last of the four ships of the King George V-class battleships to be laid down . She was decommisioned as part of the Washington Naval Treaty

RF2E38FB7–SMS Weissenburg - the first ocean-going battleships of the Imperial German Navy. Illustration of the 19th century. Germany. White background.

U.S. battleship, Battleships, American, 1900 Stock Photo

RMEDP93G–U.S. battleship, Battleships, American, 1900

RFCWT6JD–Brazilian battleships

19th Century Pre-dreadnought British battleships at sea. Built between the mid- to late- 1880s and 1905, they replaced the ironclad battleships of the 1870s and 1880s. Built from steel, protected by case-hardened steel armour, and powered by coal-fired triple-expansion steam engines, pre-dreadnought battleships carried a main battery of very heavy guns in fully-enclosed rotating turrets supported by one or more secondary batteries of lighter weapons. Stock Photo

RM2ARWF28–19th Century Pre-dreadnought British battleships at sea. Built between the mid- to late- 1880s and 1905, they replaced the ironclad battleships of the 1870s and 1880s. Built from steel, protected by case-hardened steel armour, and powered by coal-fired triple-expansion steam engines, pre-dreadnought battleships carried a main battery of very heavy guns in fully-enclosed rotating turrets supported by one or more secondary batteries of lighter weapons.

AUSTRALIA - CIRCA 2011: A used postage stamp from Australia, depicting an image of HMAS Australia I, one of three battleships built for the defence of Stock Photo

RMT369P7–AUSTRALIA - CIRCA 2011: A used postage stamp from Australia, depicting an image of HMAS Australia I, one of three battleships built for the defence of

RMDRHMWR–British battleships at sea, WW1

Burning battleships in Pearl Harbor on 12/07/1941 Stock Photo

RMFD6K3Y–Burning battleships in Pearl Harbor on 12/07/1941

Battleships of the First Battle Squadron in line, HMS Royal Sovereign (nearest camera), HMS Resolution and HMS Revenge were the last battleships to be built for the British Fleet for the First World War Stock Photo

RM2K08CW8–Battleships of the First Battle Squadron in line, HMS Royal Sovereign (nearest camera), HMS Resolution and HMS Revenge were the last battleships to be built for the British Fleet for the First World War

USS Oregon (BB-3) was the third and final member of the Indiana class of pre-dreadnought battleships built for the United States Navy in the 1890s. The Battle of Santiago de Cuba July 3, 1898 Stock Photo

RF2WXYT0G–USS Oregon (BB-3) was the third and final member of the Indiana class of pre-dreadnought battleships built for the United States Navy in the 1890s. The Battle of Santiago de Cuba July 3, 1898

Battleships in British navy at the start of World War I - from painting by C.E.Turner. Ships from l-r: T.B.D 'Viking', Stock Photo

RMERGT3K–Battleships in British navy at the start of World War I - from painting by C.E.Turner. Ships from l-r: T.B.D 'Viking',

New Battleships 'Idaho' and 'Mississippi,' now building for United states Navy. Displacement, 13,000 tons. Speed, 17 knots. Coa… Stock Photo

RFKXDJBW–New Battleships 'Idaho' and 'Mississippi,' now building for United states Navy. Displacement, 13,000 tons. Speed, 17 knots. Coa…

Roman Marble Relief of Roman Battleships or Ships & Roman Soldiers 200-30 BC (Pompeii Italy) Stock Photo

RM2A7TDT5–Roman Marble Relief of Roman Battleships or Ships & Roman Soldiers 200-30 BC (Pompeii Italy)

WW2 Tirpitz was the second of two Bismarck-class battleships built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine prior to and during the Second World War Dubbed ‘the beast’ by Winston Churchill, Tirpitz posed a major threat to allied shipping in the Atlantic and Artic convoys to the northern Soviet Union. He declared her destruction ‘of utmost importance’. Sunk by Royal Air Force bombers on 12 November 1944 to the dismay of Adolf Hitler. Stock Photo

RM2PYXJKC–WW2 Tirpitz was the second of two Bismarck-class battleships built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine prior to and during the Second World War Dubbed ‘the beast’ by Winston Churchill, Tirpitz posed a major threat to allied shipping in the Atlantic and Artic convoys to the northern Soviet Union. He declared her destruction ‘of utmost importance’. Sunk by Royal Air Force bombers on 12 November 1944 to the dismay of Adolf Hitler.

The 'Monitor' and the 'Merrimac' Battleships Stock Photo

RMBMWYCM–The 'Monitor' and the 'Merrimac' Battleships

SMS Brandenburg (1891) - the lead ship of the Brandenburg-class pre-dreadnought battleships, built for the German Kaiserliche Marine (Imperial Navy). Illustration of the 19th century. Germany. White background. Stock Photo

RF2K2Y18N–SMS Brandenburg (1891) - the lead ship of the Brandenburg-class pre-dreadnought battleships, built for the German Kaiserliche Marine (Imperial Navy). Illustration of the 19th century. Germany. White background.

HMS Benbow with sister battleships deploying into line during World War I Stock Photo

RM2H09AYX–HMS Benbow with sister battleships deploying into line during World War I

1942 front page Daily Mail Allied Battleships arrive in Singapore and Russian Army recapture Mojaisk Stock Photo

RMTXJCDR–1942 front page Daily Mail Allied Battleships arrive in Singapore and Russian Army recapture Mojaisk

British battleships at sea during the First World War, including HMS Agincourt, a dreadnought, in the foreground. Date: 1914-1918 Stock Photo

RM2RAAF4F–British battleships at sea during the First World War, including HMS Agincourt, a dreadnought, in the foreground. Date: 1914-1918

HMS Orion was the last of the four ships of the King George V-class battleships to be laid down . She was decommisioned as part of the Washington Naval Treaty Stock Photo

RM2BWATB8–HMS Orion was the last of the four ships of the King George V-class battleships to be laid down . She was decommisioned as part of the Washington Naval Treaty

RF2E38FEK–SMS Brandenburg (1891) - the lead ship of the Brandenburg-class pre-dreadnought battleships, built for the German Kaiserliche Marine (Imperial Navy). Illustration of the 19th century. Germany. White background.

U.S.S. Virginia, Virginia (Battleship), Battleships, American, 1907 Stock Photo

RMEDPAX8–U.S.S. Virginia, Virginia (Battleship), Battleships, American, 1907

Inspired by The Imperial Fleet Destroying Chinese Battleships at Pungdo, Fuen'an Tsunechika, Japanese, active late 19th century, Meiji period, 1868–1912, Inoue Mohei, Japanese, active late 19th century, 1894, Triptych of color lithographic prints, Made in Tokyo, Japan, Asia, Prints, triptych as, Reimagined by Artotop. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light ray radiance. Photography inspired by surrealism and futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture Stock Photo

RF2HK5K5C–Inspired by The Imperial Fleet Destroying Chinese Battleships at Pungdo, Fuen'an Tsunechika, Japanese, active late 19th century, Meiji period, 1868–1912, Inoue Mohei, Japanese, active late 19th century, 1894, Triptych of color lithographic prints, Made in Tokyo, Japan, Asia, Prints, triptych as, Reimagined by Artotop. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light ray radiance. Photography inspired by surrealism and futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture

A late 19th century American Puck Magazine illustration of John Bull sitting on a strong fortress representing England, with a telescope in one hand and strings attached to battleships in the other; on the edge of the continent are four figures representing 'Germany' (William II), 'Austria' (Franz Joseph I), 'Italy' (Umberto I) and 'France' (Felix Faure) wondering what John Bull is doing. In the background, a battle rages between the United States and Spain around the island of Cuba. Stock Photo

RM2HTCT8K–A late 19th century American Puck Magazine illustration of John Bull sitting on a strong fortress representing England, with a telescope in one hand and strings attached to battleships in the other; on the edge of the continent are four figures representing 'Germany' (William II), 'Austria' (Franz Joseph I), 'Italy' (Umberto I) and 'France' (Felix Faure) wondering what John Bull is doing. In the background, a battle rages between the United States and Spain around the island of Cuba.

RMPXJ7D4–HMS Repulse, British Battlecruiser, 1916-1941

Battleships undertake target practise. Stock Photo

RM2M99NDC–Battleships undertake target practise.

Towing away of English battleships in Zeebrugge, 1918 Stock Photo

RME003EM–Towing away of English battleships in Zeebrugge, 1918

The Queen Elizabeth-class battleships were a group of five super-dreadnoughts built for the Royal Navy during the 1910s. These battleships were superior in firepower, protection and speed to their Royal Navy predecessors of the Iron Duke class as well as preceding German classes such as the Konig class Stock Photo

RM2K08CTJ–The Queen Elizabeth-class battleships were a group of five super-dreadnoughts built for the Royal Navy during the 1910s. These battleships were superior in firepower, protection and speed to their Royal Navy predecessors of the Iron Duke class as well as preceding German classes such as the Konig class

RM2F67WHF–Battleships Game

Color photograph, showing a US flag, flying from the deck of a ship, with several battleships and a hazy coastline in the background, photographed in Vietnam during the Vietnam War, 1968. () Stock Photo

RMMA9A38–Color photograph, showing a US flag, flying from the deck of a ship, with several battleships and a hazy coastline in the background, photographed in Vietnam during the Vietnam War, 1968. ()

Battleships ' South Carolina' and 'Michigan.' a new type now building. Displacement, 16.000 tons. Speed, 18½ knots, Maximum coa… Stock Photo

RFKXDHHC–Battleships ' South Carolina' and 'Michigan.' a new type now building. Displacement, 16.000 tons. Speed, 18½ knots, Maximum coa…

RMKXA48J–Navy Day October 27, 1945

Tirpitz Battleship WW2 Nazi Germany Kriegsmarine the second of two Bismarck-class battleships built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine (navy) prior to and during the Second World War. Named after Grand Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz, the architect of the Kaiserliche Marine (Imperial Navy), the ship was laid down at the Kriegsmarinewerft Wilhelmshaven in November 1936 and her hull was launched two and a half years later. Work was completed in February 1941, when she was commissioned into the German fleet. Sunk by Royal Air Force Lancaster bombers on 12th November 1944 Stock Photo

RM2EATDTA–Tirpitz Battleship WW2 Nazi Germany Kriegsmarine the second of two Bismarck-class battleships built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine (navy) prior to and during the Second World War. Named after Grand Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz, the architect of the Kaiserliche Marine (Imperial Navy), the ship was laid down at the Kriegsmarinewerft Wilhelmshaven in November 1936 and her hull was launched two and a half years later. Work was completed in February 1941, when she was commissioned into the German fleet. Sunk by Royal Air Force Lancaster bombers on 12th November 1944