Name/Title
Arthur Beaumont Presents one of his Paintings to Captain Cain and The USS YorktownDescription
This photograph shows Arthur Beaumont presenting Captain Cain his painting entitled "Nuclear Age". This painting shows the USS Bainbridge (DLGN-25), USS Long Beach (CGN-9), and USS Enterprise (CVN-65) in formation together. These ships represented the next generation of the US Navy as all three vessels were nuclear-powered.Context
Arthur Beaumont was a US Naval reservist and artist best known for his watercolor depictions of ships.
James B. Cain was a World War II Navy Ace who served as the twenty-first captain of the USS Yorktown (CVS-10) from June 11, 1965 to May 7, 1966.Collection
Collection of Captain James B. CainAcquisition
Accession
2024.37Source or Donor
James Bernice "Jim" CainAcquisition Method
Found in CollectionInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Back of photographTranscription
Painting Presentation
L --> R
Capt Walker ops Car Div 3
Author Beaumont
Troy Ziglar - President BH Navy League
Capt Cain Chief of StaffUpdate Date
07/24/2024