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USS Iowa Drawings


Welcome to the William Dexter Drawings Gallery


These are pictures that were drawn by William Dexter, while stationed on the USS Iowa in 1945. The drawings are both a humorous view of a sailor’s life, as well as amazingly detailed renderings of the ship itself. Some of his work even appeared in the ships newsletter, with a cartoon strip, called Walt the Salt.


Bill Dexter pursued a mechanical engineering career after the short stay in the Navy. His drawing ability and mechanical knowhow made him a natural, and leading expert in his field. He married Lois Liscum, his favorite drawing subject.

Bill Dexter passed away in 1996, survived by his wife, daugthers Gail and Linda and son Robert.

Questions or comments can be sent to Robert Dexter at rdexter@integrity.com.

These drawings are for private use only. Thank you to lutheransonline.com for hosting this web site. Simply click on the drawing to see a larger version. Please enjoy.


Aerial view of the USS Iowa A view of the USS Iowa from the bow A crew member relaxing with a vision of a loved one on his mind
A breifing is being conducted to instruct or train the crew A portrait of a sailor Another portrait of a sailor
A view of the USS Iowa pounding through the waves A drawing of the ship's mascot, a beaver No body likes going to the dentist
Being trained in fire fighting is important when out at sea A sailor's uniform must look sharp Bill and his girlfriend, Lois
Heading back to the USS Iowa after some time off Handling ammunitions is hard and dangerous Getting mail from home is a high point
The military way of shaking hands A view of the USS Iowa guns Boot camp is often an overwhelming experience for a recruit
All of a sailor's worldly possessions are kept in easy reach Parade rest is a position in military drill where one has a chance to relax Sailors are trained in the art of shooting
The Navy beleives in lots of injections Lois was to become Mrs Dexter, after Bill got out of the Navy On board communications is done via sound powered equipment
I have no ideal what a ACPO is, but this is what they look like The daily chore of washing clothes A patriotic image of a sailor in front of the US flag
One of the seaplanes being launched from the Iowa The view of the seaplane that was stored on board Facing the gas with or without the gasmasks
This is a drawing of the 30 foot cruiser that Bill bought in 1971 Official Navy photo of William Dexter
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