Spanish American War 1898 Battle of Manila Bay Navy Marine Ships Roster Book

Description

Outlines the events in the campaign, the Marine and Navy units that participated, and ships present. This reference is perfect for the collector and historian alike. It outlines the events in the campaign, the Marine and Navy units and ships present. And, perhaps more significantly it lists the all of the names, both enlisted and office & both Navy and Marine, eligible for the Dewey Medal.
This reference comes printed and staple bound, and it is priced to sell.
The Battle of Manila Bay (Spanish: Batalla de Bahía de Manila), also known as the Battle of Cavite, took place on 1 May 1898, during the Spanish–American War. The American Asiatic Squadron under Commodore George Dewey engaged and destroyed the Spanish Pacific Squadron under Contraalmirante (Rear admiral) Patricio Montojo. The battle took place in Manila Bay in the Philippines, and was the first major engagement of the Spanish–American War. The battle was one of the most decisive naval battles in history and marked the end of the Spanish colonial period in Philippine history.
Engaged Vessels:
• USS Olympia, flagship, protected cruiser of 5,870 tons. Twin 8-inch guns mounted in turrets fore and aft, ten 5-inch guns and six torpedo tubes. Top speed 20 knots. She is now a museum ship at the Independence Seaport Museum, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[19]
• USS Baltimore, protected cruiser of 4,600 tons. Single 8-inch guns mounted fore and aft, two 8-inch and two 6-inch guns aiming axially and three 6-inch guns aiming on each broadside. Top speed 20 knots.
• USS Raleigh, protected cruiser of 3,200 tons. One 6-inch and two 5-inch guns aiming forward, four 5-inch guns aiming astern and two 5-inch guns aiming on each broadside. Top speed 19 knots.
• USS Boston, protected cruiser of 3,200 tons. Single 8-inch guns mounted in barbettes fore and aft with 6-inch axial firing guns mounted beside each. Four additional 6-inch guns. Top speed 13 knots.
• USS Concord, gunboat of 1,710 tons with six 6-inch guns. Top speed 17 knots.
• USS Petrel, gunboat of 867 tons with four 6-inch guns. Top speed 12 knots.
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There is a section for each ship listing all of the Marines and sailors who served on board during the battle.
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Sample of Name Listing:
USS Olympia, Flag Ship
Barnes, Edward, Coal Passer
Barrett, Richard, Corporal USMC
Barry, Edmund George, Coal Passer