USS Hopper
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Watercolor Print on
Nautical Chart by Adam Koltz |
USS Hopper (DDG-70) is an Arleigh Burke- class guided missile destroyer of the United States Navy, named for the pioneering computer scientist Rear Admiral "Amazing" Grace Hopper.
In January 2008, while searching for a missing sailor in the Arabian Sea, Hopper was involved in an incident with five Iranian Revolutionary Guard gunboats, who approached her at high speed and in a threatening manner, coming as close as 200 yards. Hopper received a radio transmission saying, "I am coming to you. You will explode after a few minutes." As she prepared to fire, the Iranians abruptly turned away after dropping white boxes into the water in front of the ship. Hopper did not investigate the boxes. |
Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyer Watercolor Print on U.S.G.S. Nautical Chart of Pearl Harbor.
$125.00 Shipping $895 ALL WATERMARKS WILL BE REMOVED PRIOR TO HIGH RESOLUTION MUSEUM-QUALITY PRINT-MAKING
Museum quality giclée printed on Hahnemuhle William Turner 310gsm heavy 100% cotton fiber, acid-free, pH neutral archival paper. 17" x 23" (including 2" borders) with an image size of 13" x 19."
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Marine artist and 20 year veteran Adam Koltz has served aboard several classes of navy ships and merchant vessels. Adam's attention to detail stems from his intimate knowledge of ships and his passion for accuracy. His understanding of the interaction of ships with the natural forces of wind and water gives his images life and vitality. Adam uses pen and ink as well as watercolor, and depicts the vessel on a chart with historical or current significance. Adam's prints make special gifts for Departing COs, Promotions, Retirements, Spouses and Special Friends.
