Photo #: NH 86373
"The White Squadron's Farewell Salute to the Body of John
Ericsson, New York Bay, August 23, 1890"
Engraving after the painting by Edward Moran, located at the
U.S. Naval Academy.
It depicts USS Baltimore (Cruiser # 3) departing New York
Harbor to return the remains of John Ericsson to his native Sweden.
Note the Swedish ensign flying from the ship's foremast.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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