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Naval Battle of Santiago de Cuba

When: July 3, 1898
Where: Harbor mouth off Santiago de Cuba
Part of: Spanish–American War campaign of summer 1898: Cuba, Puerto Rico and Manila

The U.S. Navy destroyed the Spanish Caribbean Squadron on July 3, 1898, following a sortie from Santiago harbor.

Rear Admiral William T. Sampson led the U.S. squadron. Spanish Admiral Pascual Cervera y Topete led the fleet out of the harbor. Governor-General Ramón Blanco y Erenas wanted a sortie for the honor of the arms. The battle resulted in the destruction of the Spanish fleet.

Sources

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