​USS Oscar Austin
(DDG-79)
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Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyer
Watercolor Print on
​Nautical Chart by
​Adam Koltz
The USS Oscar Austin is named for Private First Class Oscar P. Austin, USMC, a recipient of the Medal of Honor, whose mother, Mildred Austin, was the matron of honor at the commissioning.

In 2010 the Oscar Austin located and provided assistance to two Iranian mariners who were spotted floating in a life raft in the Arabian Gulf, approximately 1,000 yards outside of Iranian territorial waters. The destroyer remained on scene until the mariners were picked up by an Iranian Coast Guard search and rescue vessel.
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​Museum quality Giclee printed on Hahnemuhle William Turner 310gsm heavy 100% cotton fiber, acid-free, pH neutral archival paper. Produced with the highest quality materials to last up to 200 years in normal room light conditions.
Museum Quality Giclée Print of Watercolor Painting by Adam Koltz of Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer on U.S.G.S. Nautical Chart of her home port at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.
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A wonderful addition to your den or library.
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.