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NAVAL BATTLE OF SANTIAGO The rival warships engage at close quarters Date: 3 July 1898
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NAVAL BATTLE OF SANTIAGO The rival warships engage at close quarters Date: 3 July 1898
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1898 Close Engage Quarters Rival Santiago Warships
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The Naval Battle of Santiago: A Turning Point in the Spanish-American War Date: 3 July 1898 This evocative image captures the intensity and chaos of the Naval Battle of Santiago de Cuba, a pivotal moment in the Spanish-American War. The photograph, taken on 3 July 1898, depicts the rival warships of the United States and Spain locked in fierce combat at close quarters. The Spanish fleet, anchored in the harbor of Santiago de Cuba, was under relentless attack from the US Navy's North Atlantic Squadron, led by Commodore William T. Sampson. The Spanish fleet, outnumbered and outgunned, attempted to defend their position with every weapon at their disposal. In the foreground of the photograph, the Spanish cruiser "Reina Mercedes" can be seen engulfed in smoke and flames, a testament to the intense firefight. The American cruiser "Marblehead," in the background, returns fire with equal ferocity. The Naval Battle of Santiago was a decisive victory for the United States, marking the end of Spanish naval resistance in the Caribbean. The defeat of the Spanish fleet paved the way for the eventual surrender of Santiago de Cuba and the Spanish colonies in the Americas. The battle was a turning point in the Spanish-American War, which had begun just two months earlier with the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of the sailors on both sides, who fought bravely in the face of overwhelming odds. The Naval Battle of Santiago de Cuba was a defining moment in the history of the US Navy and the Spanish-American War, and this image captures the raw emotion and drama of that historic day.
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