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Asiatic Squadron (1898) » USS Olympia

Ship · United States · from February 5, 1895

Dewey's flagship at Manila Bay: 'You may fire when you are ready, Gridley.'

Recorded for Spanish-American War.

Engagements 2

Battle of Manila Bay May 1, 1898
Battle of Manila (1898) August 13, 1898

Movements

Moved with Asiatic Squadron (1898).

February 17, 1898 – April 24, 1898 Gathers at Hong Kong · map
April 25, 1898 – April 27, 1898 Mirs Bay · map
April 29, 1898 At sea, the South China Sea (route and date approximate) · map
April 30, 1898 Looks into Subic Bay, then enters Manila Bay at night · map
May 1, 1898 Battle of Manila Bay (Battle of Manila Bay) · map
May 2, 1898 – August 12, 1898 Blockades Manila from Cavite · map
August 13, 1898 Bombards Fort San Antonio Abad (Battle of Manila (1898)) · map

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