Painted on the last plate of steel of the last ship built in Brooklyn Naval Yard. I inherited it from my Grandfather who was the painter of the item, who was also a master ship fitter for the vessel.
Category
Militaria
Medium
steel-painted
Distinguishing marks
octopus with all shop names, #'s, and symbols painted on arms,
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
17 3/4 inches diameter
Date Period
@1966
Weight
@8 lbs
History
painted on the last plate of steel of the last ship built in Brooklyn Naval Yard. Inherited it from Grandfather and painter of item, who was a master ship fitter for the vessel.