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Destruction of the U.S. battleship Maine in Havana Harbor Feby 15th, 1898. Destruction of the U.S. battleship Maine in Havana Harbor, with inserts of location of the Maine-Havana Habor, recovering the dead bodies, and head-and-shoulders portraits of Admiral Sicard and Captain Sigsbee. Date c1898. Destruction of the U.S. battleship Maine in Havana Harbor Feby 15th, 1898. Destruction of the U.S. battleship Maine in Havana Harbor, with inserts of location of the Maine-Havana Habor, recovering the dead bodies, and head-and-shoulders portraits of Admiral Sicard and Captain Sigsbee. Date c1898
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1898 Battle Ship Destruction Harbor Havana Maine 15th
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This haunting image captures the aftermath of the destruction of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898. The Maine, an American battleship, was anchored in the harbor for a scheduled visit when a mysterious explosion ripped through the ship, resulting in the deaths of 266 American sailors. The cause of the explosion remains a subject of debate, with some believing it was an internal explosion and others suggesting it was an act of sabotage by Spanish forces. The photo shows the smoldering wreckage of the Maine against the backdrop of Havana Harbor. In the foreground, sailors work to recover the bodies of their fallen comrades, their faces etched with sorrow and determination. The location of the harbor is marked in the lower left corner, adding a sense of place to the scene. Two inserts in the photo provide additional context. The first shows a map of Havana Harbor, highlighting the location of the Maine at the time of the explosion. The second insert features head-and-shoulders portraits of Admiral William T. Sampson and Captain Charles D. Sigsbee, the American military leaders who oversaw the response to the disaster. Admiral William T. Sampson was the commander of the US Naval Forces in the North Atlantic Fleet at the time of the explosion. He led the American response to the sinking of the Maine and the subsequent war with Spain. Captain Charles D. Sigsbee was the commanding officer of the Maine at the time of the explosion. He survived the disaster and went on to testify before a US Congressional committee investigating the cause of the explosion. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the human cost of the events leading up to the Spanish-American War and the complex geopolitical dynamics of the late 19th century.
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