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The artist says:
"USS ALBACORE (AGSS 569) - an American research sbmarine - now located in a museum in Portsmouth New Hampshire USA.
The drawing was inspired because I was stationed on it in the early 60's. Albacore was the first modern cigar-shaped submarine, it held the world's underwater speed record for many years. It carried no weapons, and was 205 only feet long. At one time it had five rudders (an X shaped stern with four rudders and a rudder on the after end of the sail) and no bow/fairwater planes which made her EXTREMELY maneuverable. Extreme angles were the norm for this Ferrari of the seas. Today she rests in all her glory in a specially constructed "cradle" for all to enjoy."
These note cards are executed by a retired submariner using only dots to create a one-of-a-kind tribute to the Silent Service of the United States Navy.
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These cards with envelopes come in PACKAGES OF TEN. Net proceeds support the Arizona Silent Service Memorial Foundation which seeks to establish a permanent submarine memorial in the “front yard” of the state capitol in Phoenix, Arizona.
This monument will honor all submariners. Please visit their website at www.arizonasilentservicememorial.org |
