Battle of Santiago de Cuba

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The Battle of Santiago de Cuba, fought off the naval port of that name on the north coast of Cuba was one of two main naval actions of the Spanish-American War.

A Spanish squadron seeking to escape the American blockade was annihilated in a running battle along the coast.

United States Navy Gunnery at Santiago de Cuba
Calibre (ins) Rounds Fired Hits Per Cent
13 47 0 0
12 39 2 5
8 219 10 5.5
6 271 17 2
5 473
4 251 13 5
6 pdr 6,553 76 1

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