{"title":"Nautical Art","description":"\u003cspan style=\"display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: transparent; color: #000000; cursor: text; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.5px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eA selection of naval and maritime art prints from the studios of Mark Karvon.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"edmund-fitzgerald-we-are-holding-our-own","title":"Edmund Fitzgerald - \"We Are Holding Our Own\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the time of her launch in 1958, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald was the largest freighter on the Great Lakes. For 17 years the Fitzgerald hauled taconite iron ore from the mines near Duluth, MN to Detroit and other Great Lakes ports setting records for seasonal hauls six times. Big Fitz became a legend when the ship went down on Lake Superior during a winter storm on November 10, 1975. Sailing in company of the Arthur M Anderson, the Fitzgerald took on a heavy list and continued for several hours. At last check, Captain Ernest McSorley of the Fitzgerald radioed, \"We are holding our own.\" Moments later the ship went down without so much as a distress call. All 29 hands were lost. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are several theories about what caused the ship to sink so suddenly but the truth will probably never be known. One leading theory is that the ship touched bottom and began taking on water after sustaining hull damage. 2015 marked the 40th anniversary of the sinking and this print release commemorates the legendary ship and crew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mark Karvon Art Studios","offers":[{"title":"11\" x 14\" Archival Matte Paper","offer_id":14415068856387,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16\" x 24\" Archival Matte Paper","offer_id":14415068889155,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\" x 30\" Archival Matte","offer_id":14415068954691,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16\" x 24\"  Ltd Edition Canvas Print (Qty. 25)","offer_id":14415068987459,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\" x 30\"  Ltd Edition Canvas Print (Qty. 25)","offer_id":14415069020227,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/7729\/5427\/products\/EdmundFitzgeraldRework11x14Print800.jpg?v=1600025354"},{"product_id":"ss-united-states-thouroughbred","title":"SS United States - \"Thouroughbred\"","description":"Built in 1952, the SS United States is a luxury liner  which sailed the Atlantic Ocean. Designed to also be used as a troop transport in time of war, the ships top speed was kept a classified secret. Soon after she was built she proved how fast she was capturing the record for the quickest crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in both directions. Even in her retirement, the SS United States holds the Blue Riband trophy awarded to the fastest passenger ship to cross the Atlantic in regular service. Fabulously luxurious, the ship carried many famous dignitaries and celebrities in her day. A voyage on the SS United States was the trip of a lifetime. With the advent of commercial jet airliners, travel by ship fell out of favor and the ship was removed from service. Today the ship is in danger of being scrapped. There is a strong effort to preserve the ship by the SS United States Conservancy.","brand":"Mark Karvon Art Studios","offers":[{"title":"11\" x 14\" Archival Matte Paper","offer_id":14415205400643,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18\" x 24\" Archival Matte Paper","offer_id":14415205433411,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\" x 30\" Archival Matte","offer_id":14415205466179,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18\" x 24\"  Ltd Edition Canvas Print (Qty. 25)","offer_id":14415205498947,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\" x 30\"  Ltd Edition Canvas Print (Qty. 25)","offer_id":14415205531715,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/7729\/5427\/products\/SSUnitedStates18x24PrintAdjusted800.jpg?v=1656875109"},{"product_id":"uss-constitution-old-ironsides-prebles-boys","title":"USS Constitution \"Old Ironsides\" - \"Preble's Boys\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eIn the late 18th century, merchant shipping of the early United States was plagued by Barbary pirate raids. After years of trouble, the United States commissioned six frigates to be built for the new navy. The USS Constitution carried 44 guns or more. The ship was a powerful presence being well armed and armored yet was fast enough to outrun the larger ships of the line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eIn 1803, Commodore Edward Preble, with the Constitution as his flagship, led a squadron of ships in the Mediterranean Sea against the Barbary States. On September 6, near the Rock of Gibraltar, USS Constitution encountered an unknown ship in the dark. With men at general quarters, Constitution ran along side of the other ship. Preble hailed the ship but only received a hail in return. Identifying himself as the United States frigate Constitution, he received the same question again from the unknown ship. Losing his patience, Preble said: \"I am now going to hail you for the last time. If a proper answer is not returned, I will fire a shot into you.\" The unknown ship replied, \"If you give me a shot, I'll give you a broadside.\" Once more, Preble demanded an answer, to which he received, \"This is His Britannic Majesty's ship Donegal, 84 guns, Sir Richard Strachan, an English commodore,\" with a command to \"Send your boat on board.\" Preble, his patience now exhausted, exclaimed, \"This is United States ship Constitution, 44 guns, Edward Preble, an American commodore, who will be damned before he sends his boat on board of any vessel.\" And then to his gun crews: \"Blow your matches, boys!\" Before the incident escalated further, a boat arrived from the other ship and a British lieutenant relayed his captain's apologies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eThe mystery ship was not actually the Donegal but in fact HMS Maidstone, a 32-gun frigate. Preble had come alongside her so quietly that the Maidstone had delayed answering with the proper hail while she readied her guns. This encounter became the start of the strong allegiance between Preble and the officers under his command. (They became known as \"Preble's boys\".) He had shown that he was willing to defy a presumed ship of the line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #212b36; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,San Francisco,Segoe UI,Roboto,Helvetica Neue,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.4; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eLaunched in 1797, the ship is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat. She saw extensive action during the war of 1812. The ship earned the nickname “Old Ironsides” when cannon balls were seen to bounce off her sides during the victorious battle against HMS Guerriere. The USS Constitution never lost a battle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eThis print depicts USS Constitution as she appeared during her 1803 Mediterranean patrol. She still retains her original Hercules figurehead and is shown in the company of USS Argus (16 guns) and USS Nautilus (12 guns). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mark Karvon Art Studios","offers":[{"title":"11\" x 14\" Archival Matte Paper","offer_id":14415368781891,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16\" x 24\" Archival Matte Paper","offer_id":14415368880195,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\" x 30\" Archival Matte","offer_id":14415368912963,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16\" x 24\"  Ltd Edition Canvas Print (Qty. 25)","offer_id":14415368978499,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\" x 30\"  Ltd Edition Canvas Print (Qty. 25)","offer_id":14415369044035,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/7729\/5427\/products\/USSConstitution311x14Print800.jpg?v=1586531306"},{"product_id":"uss-enterprise-cv-6-big-e","title":"USS Enterprise CV 6 - \"Big E\"","description":"Affectionately known as the \"Big E\" the USS Enterprise was the sixth aircraft carrier in the US Navy. Commissioned in 1938, she participated in more major actions of the war against Japan than any other ship in the US Navy. There were several times during the war when Japan claimed to have sunk the Enterprise. For this reason she also became known as \"The Galloping Ghost\". Enterprise was the most decorated American ship of the war earning 20 battle stars. Near the end of the war the ship survived two kamikaze attacks and was preparing to rejoin the fight after repairs when the war ended. Today the ship's bell survives at the US Naval Academy. The nameplate from the ship's stern is also preserved.","brand":"Mark Karvon Art Studios","offers":[{"title":"11\" x 14\" Archival Matte Paper","offer_id":14415516368963,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16\" x 24\" Archival Matte Paper","offer_id":14415516401731,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\" x 30\" Archival Matte","offer_id":14415516434499,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16\" x 24\"  Ltd Edition Canvas Print (Qty. 100)","offer_id":14415516467267,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\" x 30\"  Ltd Edition Canvas Print (Qty. 25)","offer_id":14415516500035,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/7729\/5427\/products\/CV6_Enterprise_11x14_Print_5_800.jpg?v=1538009511"},{"product_id":"los-angeles-class-submarine","title":"Los Angeles Class Submarine","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAfter 30 years of service, the Los Angeles Class fast attack submarine is still a mainstay of America's fast attack submarine fleet. My depiction is one of the earlier boats with the diving planes on the sail. Later improved boats in the class had the forward diving planes on the hull. The scene shows the sub passing over the drop-off of the continental shelf and headed for deep water.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOur option to customize this print for any Los Angeles Class boat in the fleet will make this print a unique depiction of your favorite boat.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mark Karvon Art Studios","offers":[{"title":"11\" x 14\" Archival Matte Paper","offer_id":14415755411523,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16\" x 24\" Archival Matte Paper","offer_id":14415755477059,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\" x 30\" Archival Matte","offer_id":14415755509827,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16\" x 24\"  Ltd Edition Canvas Print (Qty. 25)","offer_id":14415755542595,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\" x 30\"  Ltd Edition Canvas Print (Qty. 25)","offer_id":14415755608131,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/7729\/5427\/products\/Los_Angeles_Class_Submarine_11x14_Print_700.jpg?v=1538010287"},{"product_id":"uss-wahoo-ss238-remember-the-wahoo","title":"USS Wahoo SS238 - \"Remember The Wahoo\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAfter the devastating raid on Pearl Harbor, most of the strength of the Pacific Fleet had been decimated however, the submarine force survived unscathed. US submarines were soon out patrolling hostile waters in search of Japanese shipping. Early results were lack luster however captains learned to be more aggressive in their tactics and things soon began to change.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis new submarine warfare was largely led by the Wahoo’s second captain, Dudley “Mush” Morton. Under Morton’s leadership, the Wahoo soon became the leading submarine in terms of shipping tonnage sunk. Americans followed news of the submarine with great interest and the exploits of the Wahoo became legendary. The legend was forever cemented in US lore when, on her seventh patrol, the Wahoo failed to return home.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe loss of the Wahoo remained a mystery until 2006 when she was finally located in La Perouse Strait, on the ocean bottom, laying in about 213 feet of water. Japanese records indicated a submarine was attacked in the area with bombs from aircraft as well as depth charges from destroyers. Divers examining the wreck were able to determine it was most likely a bomb from one of the airplanes that tore a hole into the Wahoo and sunk her.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEighty men including “Mush” Morton lay at the bottom of the ocean, forever entombed in the ship they made so legendary. They made the ultimate sacrifice for all of us who enjoy freedom in this world. The Wahoo and her crew remain on “Eternal Patrol”.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mark Karvon Art Studios","offers":[{"title":"11\" x 14\" Archival Matte Paper","offer_id":14548048085059,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16\" x 24\" Archival Matte Paper","offer_id":14548048117827,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\" x 30\" Archival Matte","offer_id":14548048150595,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16\" x 24\"  Ltd Edition Canvas Print (Qty. 25)","offer_id":14548048183363,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\" x 30\"  Ltd Edition Canvas Print (Qty. 25)","offer_id":14548048216131,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/7729\/5427\/products\/USS_Wahoo_11x14_Print_700.jpg?v=1538269000"},{"product_id":"ssbn-616-uss-lafayette","title":"SSBN 616 USS Lafayette","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Lafayette Class of submarines helped form the submarine born strategic nuclear missile force from the early 1960s through the early 1990s. Along with the \"Benjamin Franklin\", \"George Washington\" and \"Ethan Allen\" classes, the type was part of 41 nuclear ballistic missile submarines which made up what was known as \"The 41 for Freedom\". The USS Lafayette initially carried 16 Polaris A2 missiles and was later upgraded to carry the Polaris A3 and Poseidon C3 missile. 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On May 24 the HMS Hood, known as the pride of the British fleet, along with the HMS Price of Wales caught up with Bismarck in the Denmark Straight. After a short exchange of fire the Hood’s armor was pierced by a shell from the Bismarck and detonated in the aft magazine. The resulting explosion broke the ship’s back and she quickly sank leaving only three survivors. The loss of the Hood was a great shock to the nation and the pursuit of the Bismarck became top priority. On May 26 the Bismarck was struck by a torpedo from a British Swordfish aircraft jamming her rudder. Having damaged their quarry, the British fleet closed in for the kill the next day. The battleships HMS King George V and HMS Rodney sighted the Bismarck and opened fire. The Bismarck was sunk in a battle lasting approximately 2 hours. The Hood was avenged.","brand":"Mark Karvon Art Studios","offers":[{"title":"11\" x 14\" Archival Matte Paper","offer_id":14549474639939,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16\" x 24\" Archival Matte Paper","offer_id":14549474672707,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\" x 30\" Archival Matte","offer_id":14549474705475,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16\" x 24\"  Ltd Edition Canvas Print (Qty. 100)","offer_id":14549474738243,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\" x 30\"  Ltd Edition Canvas Print (Qty. 100)","offer_id":14549474771011,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/7729\/5427\/products\/King_George_V_Print_11x14_800.jpg?v=1538273620"},{"product_id":"uss-north-carolina-bb-55-the-show-boat","title":"USS North Carolina BB 55 - \"The Show Boat\"","description":"The USS North Carolina (BB 55) was commissioned April 9, 1941. 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. 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In January , 2010 the lead ship of the class, USS Los Angeles, was de-commissioned from the fleet. We are pleased to offer this print to commemorate the service of \"the First and The Finest\". 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