The White Squadron's Farewell Salute to the Body of John Ericsson, New York Bay, August 23, 1890, Edward Moran
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. Object Type: painting. Date: Event: 23 August 1890, Date of painting: 1898. Dimensions: 36" by 54". Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: U.S. Naval Academy Museum Collection. The White Squadron's Farewell Salute to the Body of John Ericsson, New York Bay, August 23, 1890