The USS Benjamin Franklin (SSBN-640) is an Ohio-class nuclear ballistic missile submarine that served as a cornerstone of America's strategic deterrent throughout the Cold War and beyond. Commissioned in 1868, this formidable vessel was designed to remain submerged for months at a time, carrying Trident missiles as an invisible guardian of national security. The Benjamin Franklin represents the pinnacle of submarine engineering and the crucial role these silent ships played in maintaining global peace through naval strength.
Cutler West drafts each vessel as a meticulous technical blueprint, tracing hull and superstructure in clean line work. It is maritime engineering presented as draftsmanship, a considered piece for an office, study, or anyone drawn to ships and the sea.
Available Formats
- Unframed Giclée — printed on premium 235gsm matte fine art paper with archival, acid-free pigment inks. Ships next day, ready for your own framing.
- Framed Giclée — set in a 1½-inch solid wood frame with ornate gold corner embellishments, a detail borrowed from antique drafting-room prints. Available in Vintage Black or Bourbon. Arrives ready to hang.
- Stretched Canvas — hand-stretched over a hardwood frame with a 1½-inch deep profile. Pigment inks on heavyweight canvas, finished and ready to hang.
Every order ships in protective packaging suitable for gifting, with no pricing enclosed. A ready-to-hang piece for the enthusiast who is difficult to shop for.
A Gift That Lands
A go-to gift for the veteran — Father's Day, birthdays, Christmas, graduations, retirements, anniversaries, housewarmings, or any special occasion that calls for something better than a gift card. Ships in protective packaging with no pricing enclosed, ready to hang the moment it is opened.
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