1899 BROOKLYN US Armored Navy Cruiser Ship Sailors on Deck Spanish American War

Description: 1899 BROOKLYN US Armored Navy Cruiser Ship Sailors on Deck Strohmeyer & Wyman Stereoview “Starboard Gangway and Crane – looking forward – U.S. Armored Cruiser “Brooklyn” Strohmeyer + Wyman, Publishers, New York, NY Early in the life of this cruiser which was build around 1893 to 1896. During 1899, the time of the photo, the ship’s activities were: During the Spanish–American War, the Flying Squadron arrived at Cienfuegos, Cuba on 21 May and established the blockade of that port. On 26 May, the Squadron arrived at Santiago de Cuba, where the Spanish fleet was being held behind the protection of the forts. Brooklyn was a key vessel in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba on 3 July, in which the Spanish Fleet was destroyed. Although she was struck 20 times by whole shot, Brooklyn suffered only one man wounded (Fireman J. Bevins) and one man killed (Chief Yeoman George Henry Ellis). Brooklyn returned to Tompkinsville, New York on 20 August; cruised along the Atlantic coast and in Caribbean waters; participated in the Spanish–American War Victory Celebration at New York on 5 October; and in the Dewey Celebration at New York in September 1899. She left Hampton Roads on 16 October and sailed via the Suez Canal to Manila, Philippine Islands, where she arrived on 16 December. Sold by Underwood & Underwood Condition: Very good condition ~ please review the photos. Look at my feedback and bid with confidence! ~ I combine shipping ~ Thanks for looking! 6839 Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 10.35 USD

Location: Clinton, Washington

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