Geoff Hunt Limited Edition Print - Launching Day, USS America

Description: Launching Day, USS America Artist: Geoff HuntDimensions: 24" x 18 1/2"Image Size: 19 3/4" x 13 1/4"Edition: 700 This is a is new, signed and numbered print by the artist. It has been stored flat in acid free sleeve, out of direct sunlight, and has never been framed. We have been an authorized dealer for Geoff Hunt for over 25 years and have over 80+ prints in our inventory or available to us directly from the artist. Our agreement with the artist specifies we list all of his prints at full retail price. Please let us know if you have any questions. About This Print:The first United States battleship: Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 5 November 1782. In November 1776 the Continental Congress ordered the construction of three 74-gun ships. This class of war ship was the state-of-the-art naval weapon of the late eighteenth century, and one of the most complex engineering constructions of its day - a remarkably ambitious project for the fledgling nation. The three would be the biggest ships so far built in North America. Moreover, they were to be larger than their contemporaries in either the British or French navies, and "no pains will be spared to make ? so good a ship as can be built in America." Due to the circumstances of the war, only one of these impressive units, the America, was completed. She was constructed at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, overseen and launched by her captain-designate John Paul Jones. The great new ship fell victim to politics and, even before completion, was given to America's ally France. The launching itself, into the relatively narrow Piscataqua River, was difficult - the citizens of Portsmouth must have wondered if the 182-foot ship would finish up in their parlors - but was accomplished with the same skill and flair that had marked the rest of this outstanding achievement of Continental shipbuilding. Artist's Biography:From 1966 - 1970, Geoff Hunt studied graphic design at Kingston and Epsom Schools of Art. After two years in advertising, he became a freelance artist and designer. He was art editor of the Warship Journal from 1977 - 1979, and typographer/designer on many books on marine subjects. Now dedicated to painting full-time, he is a member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists. Geoff Hunt's work is found in the Royal Naval Museum, Royal Submarine Museum, Scrimshaw Gallery and private collections worldwide. Sailing has been an ongoing passion, which contributes to the accurate portrayals for which Mr. Hunt has become known. He is best recognized for painting the covers of the Patrick O'Brian novels, described by the NY Times as "The best historical novels ever written." Mr. Hunt, when not on the water or in the library reading old log books, can be found in England with his wife and two sons. Payment:Orders within the state of California will 8.5% sales tax upon sale. Payment must be received within 72 hours of winning bid. We accept PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover. Multiple orders can be combined with no additional shipping. Shipping:We guarantee your item will arrive in mint condition. This item ships via UPS insured for FREE in the United States and expedited shipping is available upon request on all items. Import duties, taxes, and other charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. About The Gallery:Scrimshaw Gallery is home to the most complete selection of nautical art, scrimshaw, paintings and prints, knives, sculptures and other collectibles. Scrimshaw Gallery represents many of the leading maritime artists working today. Also, Scrimshaw Gallery has the largest collection of contemporary scrimshaw done by the finest artists working in the U.S. We are dedicated to bringing fine art to the experienced collector as well as introducing the fine art of collecting to the novice collector.

Price: 150 USD

Location: Sausalito, California

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