Sketches From Outside the Engine Room

Sketch of the Yorktown's flightdeck.

Sketch of the Yorktown's flightdeck.

Name/Title

Sketches From Outside the Engine Room

Description

This series of sketches shows what life was like aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10). These sketches capture the quiet day to day moments both aboard the ship and the moments of relaxation while on liberty.

Context

From the collection of Stephen Fitch, who was part of the inaugural crew and a plankowner of the USS Yorktown (CV-10). Stephen Fitch was a Lt. Commander in the Engineering Department on the USS Yorktown (CV-10). An artist at heart, Fitch would draw both small cartoons and comics as well as detailed schematics of engine compartments and staterooms. Fitch is also the artist behind the squadron emblems on the flight deck killboards.

Collection

Stephen Fitch Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2018.6

Source or Donor

Richard G. Fitch

Acquisition Method

Gift

Update Date

February 21, 2025