September 4, 2026: Summer Americana - Day Four
Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc. info@jeffreysevans.com
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| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
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| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
USS FINBACK (SSN-670), NUCLEAR SUBMARINE ARTICLES, LOT OF TWO, comprising a fiberglass safety hard hat worn on the Sturgeon-class nuclear attack submarine by its sixth commanding officer Capt. David Michael Heath, with decal and painted identification to the front; and a circa 1960 watercolor cartoon of three Navy officers and a sea trunk with stowaway woman, titled "Navy Reg' Does'nt Say Anywhere, Sir, That a Honeymoon is an Exception to "No Women on Board." The trunk labeled "D. M. Heath" for David Michael Heath, signed "W. G. Heath" to the right edge for his father, William Gordon Heath (1910-1975). Second half 20th century. Cartoon: 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" OA.
Catalogue Note: Capt. David Michael Heath (1938-2026) graduated from the Naval Academy's Class of 1960 and began his 30-year Navy career. He assumed command of the Finback on October 4, 1975, serving in that position until March 1, 1980. During that time, the Finback participated in major Cold War deployments, including in the Mediterranean Sea, with the U.S. Sixth Fleet. Afterward, he became the Commanding Officer of the Naval Automation Regional Data Center in Norfolk and concluded his final tour with two years in London as Head of Naval Activities, United Kingdom. His service was recognized with numerous honors, including the Legion of Merit and two Meritorious Service medals.
The hard hat is free of structural damage and shows expected wear and loss to the decal and paint; the cartoon displays a center-fold crease and two tape stains.
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