There was a lot to see in this subject: ropes, turrets, anchors, guns, radar. Single session paintings force choices. On the second occasion, it was apparent the ship was in continuous motion, moving approximately 20 feet or more, left to right. That would account to some extent for the varying proportions.
ABOVE: USS Cassin Young — destroyer, oil on paper, 8.75 x 10 in (22 x 25 cm), 11/01/09
USS Cassin Young — destroyer, oil on paper, 9 x 10 in (23 x 25 cm), 11/08/09
USS Cassin Young — destroyer, pencil, 4 x 4 in (10 x 10 cm), 11/01/09
USS Cassin Young — destroyer, pencil, 4 x 4 in (10 x 10 cm), 11/08/09