Sinking of the USS Maine

February 15, 1898 · Havana Harbor

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The American battleship Maine exploded and sank in Havana harbour, killing 261 sailors. US newspapers blamed Spain, and war followed two months later.

Key people

Charles Dwight Sigsbee participant, Captain of the Maine

Participants

United States
Spain