U S S Constellation in Sepia
by Bill Swartwout
Title
U S S Constellation in Sepia
Artist
Bill Swartwout
Medium
Photograph - Color Photographs
Description
A "Sepia" rendition of this National Historic Landmark, the USS Constellation, which lies at her permanent berth at Constellation Dock, Pier 1, Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. This view, of her starboard side, shows gun ports and two of her cannons, which were the more "modern" shell-firing guns, making her a rather formidable "sloop of war."
The USS Constellation was the last all-sail-vessel to have been built by the U.S. Navy. She was in service, in a variety of roles, during the Civil War and World Wars I and II. She served our country for 100 years from her commissioning in 1855 to her final decommissioning in 1955.
If you have visited Baltimore you have certainly seen this vessel. You may have even done the self-guided tour of the ship - which is a fascinating experience. It's always better to be here in person - to actually walk the decks and feel the ship move under your feet. But, if you can't actually be here, you can purchase a sepia print such as this to enjoy in your own home. Where will you display it?
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November 18th, 2014
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Comments (2)
John S
Awesome Awesome Shot ! Love the Sepia !
Bill Swartwout replied:
Thank you, John. There was very little color in the hull shot to begin with so I presented it both ways. I, too, like the sepia rendition.