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Out to Sea

Two blimps flying over the coast
Description: Painting, Watercolor on Paper; by Adolf Dehn; 1943; Unframed Dimensions 22H X 31W
Accession #: 88-159-CJ as a Gift of Abbott Laboratories
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Coast line and inland tidal waters pass astern as two Navy airships, caught by the artist against the setting sun, take advantage of a brisk breeze on the first leg of their coastal patrol. Armed with depth charges and with light armament in the control car, they are formidable lookouts above the ship lanes. The crews stand watch aboard ship on long cruises, always scanning the surface of the sea for suspicious craft or lights.

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  • World War II 1939-1945
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