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US Coast Guard High Endurance Cutters
"National Security Cutter Bertholf and HC-144A Sea Sentry" by
William RaVell III
The
original for this print was commissioned by an art collector. This work depicts
the latest additions to the Coast Guard sea and air fleets. USCGC Bertholf WMSL
750 is the first of the Legend Class cutters built under the Coast Guard's Deep
Water Program. She is capable of meeting all maritime and national security
needs. She is 418 feet long, can sustain a speed of 29 knots and has a range of
12000 miles. This class of ship has the latest in technological equipment and
weaponry. The HC-144A Ocean Sentry flying above BERTHOLF is one of twelve
aircraft that are replacing the aging fleet of HU-25 Falcon Jets. This state of
the art aircraft can remain airborne in excess of nine hours. To see a
larger image, click on the thumbnail, then click your browser's BACK button to
return here.
Prints are produced on
heavy-weight, acid-free, archival stock to ensure many years of enjoyment.
Sizes shown are actual image sizes. Prints also include a one inch border
to facilitate matting and framing.
Hamilton Class High Endurance Cutter Profile Drawings by George Bieda
Our
ship profile artist, George Bieda, makes every effort to configure his drawings
as historically accurate as
possible. Shown
here on the left is the USCGC Hamilton (WHEC-715), the lead ship in its class,
as she appeared when commissioned in 1967. Note the Hedgehogs and torpedo
tubes. The accuracy of this drawing was improved with input from
Plankowners, notably Allan "Butch" Farrell, whom we thank for his contributions.
On the left is the
USCGC Midgett (WHEC 726) as she appears currently. Click on either thumbnail image for a better
view, then click your browser's BACK button to return here. All of
George's works are incredibly detailed, and satisfaction is guaranteed!
Remember to select a specific ship,
print size, and any framing options when ordering!
Casco Class High Endurance Cutter Profile Drawings by George
Bieda
Shown here are two examples of Casco Class High Endurance
Cutters. On the left is USCGC Casco as she appeared in from 1966 - 1969,
while on the left is USCGC Unimak WAVP 379 in 1962, prior to the Coast Guard's
change in ship designations. Click on the
thumbnail image for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button
to return here. Be sure to select a specific ship and print options when
ordering!
USCGC
Owasco WPG/WHEC 39 served in commission from 1945 to 1973.The first few
years of her life were spent under U.S. Navy control. At the end of WWII, she
were stripped of heavy war time armament, released from U. S. Navy service and
returned to Coast Guard jurisdiction and tasked with law enforcement, weather
station patrols, rescues and drug interdiction. OWASCO was assigned to combat
duty in Vietnam, and saw action while participating in Operation Market Time,
the blockade of the Vietnam Coast. In this portrayal by William RaVell III, she
is shown plowing through rough seas in the North Atlantic. The original
painting,upon which this print is based, was purchased by a private art
collector.
Click on the thumbnail
image for a larger view, then click your browser’s BACK button to return
here.
Owasco Class High Endurance Cutter Profile Drawings by George Bieda
Here
is a sample image of USCGC Owasco WHEC 39 as she appeared in the 1963 - 1965
time frame. By supplying us with the "Years Served Aboard" information,
our artist will configure the drawing to match that time frame as closely as
possible. Each of the 13 ships in this class can be selected in the
drop-down box in the order form. Don't forget to add up to 3 lines of
personalization to make your drawing truly unique. Click on the thumbnail image
for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button to return here.
Be sure to select a ship and print options when ordering!
Secretary Class High Endurance Cutter Profile Drawings by George Bieda
Shown
here is the USCGC Bibb WHEC 31, the first ship of the Secretary Class,
as she appeared in 1983 near the end of her 50 years of service. Our
artist can portray this ships at any time in their service lives. Click on the
thumbnail image for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button
to return here. Be sure to select a ship and print size when ordering!
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