Name/Title
"Skipper of the Fightin'est Ship" PrintDescription
A caricature of Captain James "Jocko" Clark is seen in Navy whites, saluting towards the left of the page.Context
Captain Jocko Clark served as the first commanding officer aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10) from April 1943 to February of 1944. Artist John Furlow created a series of caricatures during his time as radarman on the USS Yorktown (CV-10). Furlow completed a number of portraits of the Captain. He became a graphic artist after the war and notably designed Duke University's Blue Devil.Acquisition
Accession
2023.47Source or Donor
Martin F. HayesAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
John Allen FurlowRole
ArtistDate made
circa 1942 - circa 1945Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
Bottom right corner of printTranscription
John Furlow
USNRLanguage
EnglishType
InscriptionLocation
Bottom right corner of printTranscription
Captain
"JOCKO"
CLARK
SKIPPER OF THE
FIGHTIN'EST SHIP IN
THE NAVY......THE
U.S.S. YORKTOWN!!!!Language
EnglishUpdate Date
May 13, 2024