Back in the late 90's I came into the possesion of a faded black and white print at work. This is one of two vehicles our facilty engineers maintained, including the technical manuals I drew for. After getting permission to play with it, I started tinting with colored pencils during lunch break as a welcome split from computer linework illustrating. Six years after leaving this facility, I received a scanned image of the artwork above in my email box and did a little polishing via Photoshop. (Thanks Don) Another thankyou goes to a vehicle crew member who sent me a name correction along with some background history of the original black and white lithograph that's now underneath the colors.
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Anonymous Guest 08 Jan 2012
I too hold one of the original limited edition lithographs (39/100)done by Mr. Witkolf (sp) Looks good in color.R/Dave Ankrom (2-Boat '72-'76}Anonymous Guest 08 Jan 2012
Very nice. I too hold a limited edition copy (39/100) of the original. It was done from a photo by a guy named Witkolt(sp) who was a friend of one of the crew. Looks good in color. R/ Dave Ankrom (2-Boat) 1972-1976Anonymous Guest 17 Jan 2011
Andy - I need to talk to you. Please call me at 619-301-6221. Thanks, Rich BarkerAnonymous Guest 03 Dec 2010
I was stationed at Naval Station North Island in Coronado, Ca in bldg.497 Submarine Rescue Unit where these two boats were assigned 82-85. Well Done piece Andrew. Thanks for helping maintain the memories. SKC(SS), USN, Ret.Emily Reed 25 Aug 2006
Wow, how unique and awesome!