Fishing Vessel PATRIOT Painting by James Williamson

Fishing Vessel PATRIOT

by James Williamson

Canvas Print

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Framed Print

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Art Print

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Poster

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Metal Print

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Acrylic Print

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Wood Print

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Tapestry

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Throw Pillow

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Fleece Blanket

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Duvet Cover

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Shower Curtain

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Bath Towel

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Ornament

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Jigsaw Puzzle

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Tote Bag

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Weekender Tote Bag

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Zip Pouch

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Portable Battery Charger

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Yoga Mat

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Greeting Card

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Spiral Notebook

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Sticker

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iPhone Case

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Beach Towel

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Round Beach Towel

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Weekender Tote Bag

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Coffee Mug

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Men's Clothing

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Women's Clothing

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Youth Clothing

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Toddler Clothing

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Baby Clothing

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Title

Fishing Vessel PATRIOT

Artist

James Williamson

Medium

Painting - Pen And Ink Watercolor

Description

Fishing Vessel PATRIOT built in Bellingham, Washington in 1982.
Pen and ink, watercolor painting by artist James Williamson.

Artist James Williamson, ASMA
Signature Member of the American Society of Marine Artists

Fishing VESSEL patriot is a 58-foot limit seiner built by Uniflite Commercial Division Bellingham, Washington in 1982. The vessel was built for Steven Streitz.
Artwork created for Uniflite Bellingham, Washington 1982 by artist James Williamson. Black and White rendering of the vessel. ‘A historical image’

Uniflite (United Boat Builders) was started in Bellingham, WA by Art Nordtvedt in October of 1957, with the first boat an all fiberglass 17′ outboard.

In January of 1959, the plant and office moved into the old plywood plant in Fairhaven (in Bellingham). This became Uniflite’s permanent home. In 1980, a fire almost totally destroyed the Uniflite plant in Bellingham. However, since they had molds in Swansboro they were able to continue production of their boats. In 1984, Uniflite was acquired by Chris Craft for $10 per share. Chris Craft built many of the same boats under the Chris Craft label. Unfortunately, Chris Craft stopped production in 1989.

A salt spray adventure cast off the lines and set your compass.
Fishing vessel ‘PATRIOT’ representing the fisherman’s life in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska waters. The tang of the salt spray, the cry of the gulls, the sixth sense of knowing where to find the fish, working the seas bravely. Swapping yarns and feeling alive, Argh! That’s the life lads. A rugged life, spray flying, nerves straining. We depend on these fishing boats and their crews to harvest the bounty of the sea.

There were fortunes made, most of them lost in the following season, there were big seasons, tremendous runs. One thing is for sure - the pure risk of the business. A fisherman builds a boat and she will fill his life with adventure, glamour and heroics. The fishing boat. Argh! Think of her lads. A bone in her teeth, knifing through heavy swells on the North Pacific.
A salt water man, gambling that this year will be the big one. The tang of the salt spray, the roar of the wind, the smell of salt water in the air, the cry of gulls, eyes wide on the tossing deck. One more season, one more chance to experience the fisherman’s life.
Vessel Service: Commercial Fishing Vessel
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted, Fishery, Registry
Hull material: FRP (Fiberglass)
Hailing Port: Juneau Alaska
Call Sign: WBQ3491
Year Built: 1982
Length: 50 feet Hull Depth: 10 feet Hull Breadth: 18 feet
Gross Tonnage: 75 Net Tonnage: 57