The Backstory This stunning image of the ship American Sailor was shot in Port Hueneme, California at the end of World War II.The story, however, starts with a man named Captain Herman Henry Kiehne, who had the most unfortunate encounter at sea in 1915.
What happened to the ship and the captain is truly remarkable.
Frame Size:27”x40” Image Size:23” x 35” Circa 1948 Conserved Image Limited Edition, 1 of 150 Hand Signed and Numbered, COA included Modern Frame, UV Protectant Acrylic Glazing Premium Mat Stock with Archival Inks Story in Leather Folio
Artist’s Commentary This is one of those amazing images that leads to a story and a person that have both been forgotten. You will be stunned when you read the fate of Captain Kiehne.
