Mvc-447x.jpg (35947 bytes) Nipmuc in a bottle by Gene Conlon.  Dollar bill shows the small scale of Gene's handy work.
Mvc-448x.jpg (38332 bytes) Close-up of the starboard side of Gene's Nipmuc.
Mvc-449x.jpg (33745 bytes) Close up of the detail of the bottle stopper bearing the words "USS Nipmuc ATF 157" with a nice Turk's head knot.
Mvc-452x.jpg (35775 bytes) Another view of Gene's excellent model.
Mvc-454x.jpg (158187 bytes) More of Gene Conlon's handy work.  This is a hand carved small treasure box showing the detailed carving of a fouled Navy type anchor and ropework surrounding the frame.
Mvc-455x.jpg (135953 bytes) A side view of Gene's carving depicting an ATF profile, an ocean, and a lighthouse.  The remainder of the box is also intricately carved.
 

NAFTS, National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors