July 4, 2000

The USCGC Willow was in position in

New York harbor in the early morning hours to

be a viewing platform for dignitaries and a few

select COGAP artists. We had front row seats opposite the Statue of Liberty.

Of all the research photos I took of the tall ships sailing by, none were as impressive to me as one of the first photos I took that day. This painting, from that photo, is of our approach to the WIllow on a small Coast Guard Auxiliary boat. What a powerful and impressive sight.

GIft of the artist to the USCG

COGAP Collection 2001

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