Keith Reynolds (American, B. 1929) "FSS Palikir and FSS Micronesia" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Canvas.

Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.

This painting is the original painting which appeared on the Federated States of Micronesia 32c FSS Palikir and 32c FSS Micronesia Se-tenant Pair issued May 3, 1996.

Patrol boats can trace their beginnings to early harbor craft that safeguarded major ports and coastal and inland waterways around the world. The duties of these vessels have always been to enforce local, national and maritime laws, and to carry out search and rescue missions. The design of the modern patrol boat owes a great deal to the PT (patrol torpedo) boats developed during World War II. The United States entered the war with only 12 of these craft in service, but they proved their value in combat early in the war, seeing extensive action around the Philippines. These fast and maneuverable vessels, powered by three Packard V-12 engines, were capable of speeds up to 45 knots and were ideally suited to the waters surrounding the Pacific island chains. The U.S. Navy soon had the Higgins and Electric Boat Company producing PT boats as rapidly as possible, and by the Battle of Midway in June 1942, 10 of the craft were available to supplement the American surface fleet. Beginning in October 1942, patrol boats participated in increasing numbers in every naval engagement in the Solomon Islands. The most famous of those vessels was PT-109, captained by future President John F. Kennedy. Overall Size: 14 x 36 in.
Unframed.
(B15357 / B15358)

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14 x 36 in