Father of the Navy

The is the crypt of John Paul Jones, son of Scotland, immigrant to the US and father of the American Navy, serving during the Revolutionary War.

Located on the grounds of the US Naval Academy, underneath the chapel, his remains came home during the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt (after an extended search, he was found in Paris). It was quite ornate, as you can see.

Now I am caught up. Yay. Thanks for visiting and enduring my natteringly boring historical offerings of recent days.

[Beverly Parks]

Wow, nice capture of this!

[KWind]

Very fancy!! Nice image.

[Marnie]

This must be an amazing place to see, so many interesting things and historical items/places.

[Maggiemae]

Not boring at all! i have heard of this chap but not known too much about him. Great lighting in this very decorative crypt!

[Diana]

A stunning image.

[Dawn]

So cool

[Lou Ann]

How beautiful! Very elegant and fitting for this highly esteemed sailor! Fav.

[Joan Robillard]

Interesting story

[Jane Anderson]

I never knew any of this about his burial and this wonderful display. That was someone's exciting find, I am sure. History is not boring with mysteries like this to solve (said the retired history teacher).

[gloria jones]

Great photo and narrative

[Bob Zwolinsky]

How are you managing to get these pictures with no people in them?

[Kas]

Stunning crypt. Gorgeous marbles, giving such a great sense of grandness and importance.

[Kathy]

What an interesting piece of history.

[Rosie Kerr]

@bob65 Tourist season is past and it's the middle of the week. My hubby knows how to duck and cover. 😊