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Published: 2018-04-08 23:08:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 13011; Favourites: 398; Downloads: 166
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The USS North Carolina (BB 55) was commissioned April 9, 1940. During her shakedown period she steamed into and out of New York Harbor so many times she earned the nickname "The Show Boat". She more than earned that nickname during her service in World War 2. The North Carolina participated in every major naval offensive in the Pacific Theater carrying out 9 shore bombardments, sinking an enemy troop ship, shooting down 24 enemy aircraft and survived being torpedoed. Earning 15 battle stars, USS North Carolina was the most decorated American battleship of the war. The ship survives today as a museum in Wilmington, North Carolina. As always, prints are available in several different sizes and media through my website, www.markkarvon.net.Related content
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My mother took me to see here.I am n.c, born and live.She took me to see this ship.I was about 9 years old when my mother took me to see her.I was impressed on how big the ship is.And her main guns which could do some big time damage.I am pround of the people who ffought on her.
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You do awesome art work. I took a tour of the USS New Jersey once. Amazing ships.
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Thank you. Yes they are.
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BATTLESHIPS BRING IN THE BIG GUNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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A wonderfully realized piece and a fitting tribute!
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I have visited this ship in Wilmington!
Really big war-machine! I was amazed...
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She is impressive close-up.
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She is impressive inside! Especially machine room.
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You're not Robert Taylor, butΒ that looks darned nice. I'm going to check out your website.Β
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Mark I was just aboard her Last Fall, Impressive vessel and equally impressive painting, I commend you my friend!
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Thank you Jim.
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I've been aboard her when I visited Wilmington, NC over ten years ago. She's a magnificent ship!
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The sistership USS Washington earned her share of victories too. Shame she wasn't kept at a museum also.
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Outstanding piece of work!Β I just went by her yesterday.. I plan to stop over there on my way home end of the week.
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Thank you very much.
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Another lovely shot of a beautiful and stately warrior.
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It's not really a "shot". It is a painting. Thanks.
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I'm sorry, I perhaps should have said 'capture,' but the photographic quality to me was praiseworthy.
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I've had the honor of touring it many times. It is indeed a beautiful and awesome inspiring ship. You did it justice here for sure.
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I have been aboard several times also. Thank you.
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Β Dang Mark! That is incredible! Any Plans to the Iowas or the Yamato or Bismark?Β
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Thanks Paul. Iowas for sure. One day Bismark. Not so interested in Yamato.
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Battle wagons! Gotta love em. Great work Mark.
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