Iowa Class Battleship Art

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Iowa Class Battleship Profile Drawings

This was the last class of battleship built for the U.S. Navy. The class was made up of USS Iowa BB 61, USS New Jersey BB 62, USS Missouri BB 63, and USS Wisconsin BB 64. Initially built as floating gun platforms, they underwent several refittings during their life-cycle. Armanent, electronics, and navigation systems were upgraded several times. During their final service, they had the capability of launching cruise missiles along with their might 16" guns.

Battleship Profile Drawings by George E. Bieda

We carry all of George Bieda's works of the "Modernized" Iowa Class, refitted in 1983. Several examples are shown below, including our favorite, the USS New Jersey (BB-62), in her modern configuration. Click on any of the thumbnails for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button to return here. And don't forget to select your ship and print size when ordering. Satisfaction is guaranteed!


USS Iowa BB 61	USS New Jersey BB 62	USS Wisconsin BB 64

With several refittings and upgrades, the Iowa Class Battleships served honorably for over 50 years, from World War II to the first Gulf War. Below are several examples of these dreadnaughts in their younger days. Clicking on a thumbnail will show a larger view. Then click your browser's BACK button to return here.


1945	1968	1945	1953
USS New Jersey BB 62		USS Missouri BB 63

Iowa Class Battleship Artworks by Wayne Scarpaci

Wayne Scarpaci has four works featuring the ships of this class. Thumbnail samples are shown below. You can get a larger image by clicking on the thumbnail image, then click your browser's BACK button to return here. In "Battle Division 2" Wayne portrays all four Iowa Class battleships as they sailed off the East Coast in the only time they ever operated together.


Battle Divison 2	Quiet Backwaters	Tonkin Bombline	Tropical Evening
BB-61, BB-62, BB-63, BB-64	BB-61, BB-64	BB-62	BB-64

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Preparing For The Storm

USS Sacramento (AOE-1) refuels Iowa Class battleships at sea--the USS Missouri (BB-63) and the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) in the Persian Gulf, 1991. They prepare for Operation Desert Storm, and war against Iraq to liberate Kuwait from Saddam Hussein's occupying forces.

Click on the thumbnail for a larger view, then click the BACK button on your browser to return here. Click Here to get a detailed view of Mark Churms' work. The artist's logo in the lower right is for copyright notice only, and does not appear on the print.

"Preparing for the Storm" by Mark Churms, 17" x 8", Signed & Numbered Ltd. Ed. Print with Cert. of Authenticity
Qty: Price: $150

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