The USS Wasp (CV-18) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier that played a vital role in the Pacific Theater during World War II and continued serving through the Korean War. Launched in 1943, this 894-foot warship was designed to project American naval power across vast ocean distances, carrying dozens of fighter aircraft, dive bombers, and torpedo planes. The Wasp earned multiple battle stars and remained in active service for nearly three decades, representing a pinnacle of mid-century American naval engineering and naval aviation capability.
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.
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- Unframed Giclée — printed on premium 235gsm thick matte fine art paper with archival, acid-free pigment-based inks. Usually ships the next day.
- Framed Giclée — contemporary 1.5-inch wood frame in black or walnut, with a subtle textured grain.
- Stretched Canvas — hand-stretched on a hardwood frame with a deep 1.5-inch thick profile. Pigment-based inkjet print on high-quality canvas, ready to hang.
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