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The Battle of Santiago de Cuba was a decisive naval engagement that occurred on July 3, 1898 between an American fleet, led by William T. Sampson and Winfield Scott Schley, against a Spanish fleet led by Pascual Cervera y Topete, which occurred during the Spanish–American War.
Santiago campaign Battle of Santiago de Cuba William Thomas Sampson (February 9, 1840 – May 6, 1902) was a United States Navy rear admiral known for his victory in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish–American War .
Carnival of Santiago de Cuba. Carnivals, known as carnavales, charangas, or parrandas, have been vibrant public celebrations in Cuba since at least the 17th century, with the Carnaval of Santiago de Cuba holding a special place among Cubans. [1] The history of Carnival in Cuba is a complex interplay of diverse influences and interests.
Battle of Santiago de Cuba (1748), a failed attempt by the British Royal Navy to force entrance to the port of Santiago de Cuba; Battle of Santiago (1844), battle in the Dominican War of Independence. Battle of Santiago (1863), battle fought during the Dominican Restoration War. Battle of Santiago (1898), naval battle in the Spanish–American War
The primary objective of the American Fifth Army Corps' invasion of Cuba was the capture of the city of Santiago de Cuba.U.S. forces had driven back the Spaniards' first line of defense at the Battle of Las Guasimas, after which General Arsenio Linares pulled his troops back to the main line of defense against Santiago along San Juan Heights.
Santiago de Cuba Jul 1, 1898: For assisting in the rescue of the wounded while under heavy fire. Francis Kelly: Navy: Watertender: USS Merrimac, harbor of Santiago de Cuba: Jun 2, 1898: For displaying extraordinary heroism while under heavy fire from Spanish batteries. —
After the battle, Ellis was laid to rest at Camp McCalla, beside the marines who had fallen at the Battle of Guantánamo Bay. Chief Yeoman George Ellis was the only KIA (Killed In Action) of the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. [2] USS Brooklyn - Forward turret and bridge area of the forecastle where Ellis was killed (1898)
Almirante Oquendo, was an Infanta Maria Teresa-class armored cruiser of the Spanish Navy that fought at the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish–American War.She was named for Captain General Don Antonio de Oquendo (1577–1640), the victorious commander at the Battle of the Downs in 1639.