This is a view from one of the upper decks of the SS United States on the starboard side. The bracket to the right of the windbreak doorway used to hold a lifeboat, hence the title. I was enthralled by the geometry of this passage of ship's architecture and the way it interacted with the sky and water. It is a shame that few people will have the opportunity to see this portion of her before she is sunk as a reef, so hopefully this painting will help more people appreciate what I find so striking about her.
 
Oil on panel
20" x 16" x 1.5"
2024