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Photo # KN-10851:  USS Baltimore carries the remains of John Ericsson to his native Sweden, 1890.  Painting by Edward Moran

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John Ericsson (1803-1889) --
Monuments and Memorials


This page features views of monuments dedicated to John Ericsson and memorial activities conducted in his honor.

For other images of, and related to, John Ericsson, see:

  • John Ericsson (1803-1899).


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the "Online Library's" digital images, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."

    Click on the small photograph to prompt a larger view of the same image.

    Photo #: NH 69176

    USS Baltimore
    (Cruiser # 3)

    Leaving New York Harbor on 23 August 1890, en route to return the remains of John Ericsson to Sweden. USS Boston is in the left center, flying the Swedish ensign from her mast peak.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 76KB; 740 x 605 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 334-KN (Color)

    USS Baltimore (Cruiser # 3) -- at right

    Chromolithograph by Armstrong & Company, after a watercolor by Fred S. Cozzens, published in "Our Navy -- Its Growth and Achievements", 1897.
    It depicts Baltimore departing New York harbor to carry the remains of John Ericsson to his native Sweden, in August 1890.
    At left, flying the Swedish flag at her forepeak and firing a salute, is USS Boston.

    Collection of Captain Glenn Howell, USN, 1974.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 87KB; 740 x 490 pixels

     
    Photo #: KN-10851 (Color)

    "The White Squadron's Farewell Salute to the Body of John Ericsson, New York Bay, August 23, 1890"

    Oil on canvas, 36" by 54", by Edward Moran (1829-1901), signed and dated by the artist, 1898.
    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.

    Painting in the U.S. Naval Academy Museum Collection. Gift of Paul E. Sutro, 1940.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph.

    Online Image: 81KB; 740 x 535 pixels

    Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system as Photo # 428-KN-10851

     
    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.

    Online Image: 115KB; 740 x 525 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 49612

    John Ericsson
    (1803-1889)

    Memorial erected in West Potomac Park, near the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C. Photographed during the later 1920s, with Memorial Bridge under construction in the background.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 99KB; 740 x 610 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 49656

    John Ericsson
    (1803-1889)

    Memorial located in West Potomac Park, near the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C. Photographed circa the 1930s or later, following completion of Memorial Bridge, which is visible in the background.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 67KB; 740 x 610 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 84942

    John Ericsson Memorial


    Located in West Potomac Park, near the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C. Photographed circa the 1930s with the Potomac River in the background.

    U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

    Online Image: 92KB; 740 x 610 pixels

     

    For other images of, and related to, John Ericsson, see:

  • John Ericsson (1803-1899).


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the "Online Library's" digital images, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."


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