Title
"USS Enterprise" Inscribed Print
Description
Print by Arthur Beaumont entitled "USS Enterprise" inscribed and presented by the artist to Captain James B. Cain in 1965. The work focuses on the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) in the foreground with the USS Long Beach (CGN-9) and USS Bainbridge (DLGN-25) in the background.
The inscription reads: 'To Captain "Jim" Cain, a superb officer & a gentleman --Arthur Beaumont, 1965.'
The inscription reads: 'To Captain "Jim" Cain, a superb officer & a gentleman --Arthur Beaumont, 1965.'
Context
Arthur Beaumont presented this inscribed and signed print of the "USS Enterprise" to Captain James B. Cain while aboard the USS Yorktown (CVS-10) on a visit in 1965. This is one of two inscribed works presented to Captain Cain by the artist.
James B. Cain was a World War II Navy Ace who also served as the twenty-first captain of the USS Yorktown (CVS-10) from June 11, 1965 to May 7, 1966.
James B. Cain was a World War II Navy Ace who also served as the twenty-first captain of the USS Yorktown (CVS-10) from June 11, 1965 to May 7, 1966.
Accession #
2000.00016
