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U.S.S Leonidas - Arriving with Mast of U.S.S. Maine, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing. U.S.S Leonidas - Arriving with Mast of U.S.S. Maine, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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U.S.S Leonidas - Arriving with Mast of U.S.S. Maine, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing. U.S.S Leonidas - Arriving with Mast of U.S.S. Maine, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
U.S.S Leonidas - Arriving with Mast of U.S.S. Maine, 1911. [The United States Navy warship Maine exploded and sank in Havana Harbour on February 15, 1898, contributing to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. The mast was later made into a memorial in Arlington National Cemetery, honoring those who died on board. From a crew of 355, 261 were killed]
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This evocative photograph captures the arrival of U.S.S. Leonidas at the quay in the 1910s, with the mast of the U.S.S. Maine in the background. The U.S.S. Maine was a United States Navy armored cruiser that famously exploded and sank in Havana Harbour on February 15, 1898. The incident contributed significantly to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, resulting in the deaths of 261 crew members out of a total of 355. The mast of the U.S.S. Maine was later made into a memorial in Arlington National Cemetery, honoring those who lost their lives during the tragic event. In this image, the U.S.S. Leonidas, a replacement ship for the Maine, is seen arriving at the quay with the mast of its predecessor standing tall in the background. The photograph, taken by Harris & Ewing, provides a poignant reminder of the naval history and the sacrifices made during the Spanish-American War. The image is part of the Harris & Ewing Collection, held at the Library of Congress. The collection, which includes over 40,000 glass negatives, documents various aspects of American life during the 20th century. This photograph, in particular, offers a unique perspective on the country's naval history and the role of the United States Navy in shaping the nation's foreign policy.
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