{"title":"Original Artwork","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne-of-a-kind original works by military artist Craig Tinder. Original artwork is released only occasionally, and availability is extremely limited. Some works may be exhibited or on loan and available to reserve for acquisition following their display period.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"uss-kitty-hawk-cv-63-original-oil-painting-with-relic-includes-hull-steel-from-cv-63-copy","title":"“USS Kitty Hawk CV-63 — Original Oil Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fragment of internal hull steel from the USS \u003ci\u003eKitty Hawk\u003c\/i\u003e (CV-63) represents a unique piece of naval history. Recovered from the aft, central section of the ship's double-bottom area, this specific piece was provided to Aces In Action by the ship-breaking contractor responsible for scrapping the USS \u003ci\u003eKitty Hawk\u003c\/i\u003e in Brownsville, Texas. Measuring 1\/2 inch thick, the steel was removed in December 2024, offering a tangible connection to one of the most significant aircraft carriers in U.S. Navy history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/0864\/6196\/files\/USS_Kitty_Hawk_7_480x480.jpg?v=1736313167\"\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection of Double Bottom Hull Steel (amidship) of the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) being dismantled in Brownsville, Texas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eKitty Hawk\u003c\/i\u003e was designed with a double-bottom hull, a critical feature for large naval vessels such as aircraft carriers. A double-bottom hull consists of two layers of steel plating on the bottom of the ship, separated by a narrow space that enhances the vessel's structural integrity and resilience. This design was particularly important for warships like the \u003ci\u003eKitty Hawk\u003c\/i\u003e, as it provided an additional layer of protection against underwater threats such as torpedoes, mines, and accidental collisions. While the outer steel layer served as the primary defense against external impacts, the inner layer added a secondary barrier, reducing the risk of breaches that could compromise buoyancy or internal compartments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/0864\/6196\/files\/USS_Kitty_Hawk_8_480x480.jpg?v=1736313167\"\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlate of Hull Steel from the USS Kitty Hawk CV-63\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engineering approach not only improved the survivability of the ship but also allowed for safer storage of fuel, ballast, and other critical materials within the space between the two layers. In combat scenarios, the double-bottom hull design was a key feature that contributed to the ship's ability to sustain damage while continuing to operate effectively. Despite the extra protection it offered, the hull maintained a single, solid outer structure to ensure hydrodynamic efficiency, a critical factor for a vessel as large and mission-critical as an aircraft carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/0864\/6196\/files\/USS_Kitty_Hawk_11_480x480.jpg?v=1736313167\"\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClose-up of torch cut marks in removal of the relic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USS \u003ci\u003eKitty Hawk\u003c\/i\u003e served the U.S. Navy for nearly 50 years, and her double-bottom hull was a testament to the innovative naval engineering of the era. This fragment not only embodies the strength and durability of the ship but also highlights the advancements in shipbuilding that made aircraft carriers such as the \u003ci\u003eKitty Hawk\u003c\/i\u003e vital assets in projecting naval power across the globe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis art piece is an officially licensed product of the U.S. Department of the Navy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/0864\/6196\/files\/USS_Kitty_Hawk_9_480x480.jpg?v=1736313167\"\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlate of Hull Steel of USS Kitty Hawk CV-63\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/0864\/6196\/files\/USS_Kitty_Hawk_10_480x480.jpg?v=1736313167\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlate of Hull Steel of USS Kitty Hawk CV-63\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/0864\/6196\/files\/USS_Kitty_Hawk_13_480x480.jpg?v=1736313167\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelic Ingots and Steel Metal Shavings of the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Aces In Action","offers":[{"title":"ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING - 36\"x24\" Canvas WITH RELIC - Framed","offer_id":42159114158167,"sku":"AIA-USSKITTY-CV63-A-OG-36X24-CNV-F","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/0864\/6196\/files\/1-USS_Kitty_Hawk_Original.jpg?v=1790093425"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/0864\/6196\/collections\/Craig3.jpg?v=1790094488","url":"https:\/\/acesinaction.com\/collections\/original-artwork.oembed","provider":"Aces In Action","version":"1.0","type":"link"}