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Maine was a United States Navy ship that sank in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898, contributing to the outbreak of the Spanish–American War in April. U.S. newspapers, engaging in yellow journalism to boost circulation, claimed that the Spanish were responsible for the ship's destruction.
destruction of the Maine, (February 15, 1898), an incident preceding the Spanish-American War in which a mysterious explosion sank the U.S. battleship Maine in the harbour of Havana.
24 de nov. de 2009 · The USS Maine was a U.S. battleship that sank in Havana harbor in 1898, killing 260 crew members. The incident sparked the Spanish-American War and led to the U.S. acquisition of Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines.
2 de feb. de 1998 · How a mysterious explosion of the USS Maine in Havana harbour in 1898 sparked the Spanish-American War. Learn about the causes, consequences and controversies of this historical event.
15 de feb. de 2024 · En 1898, el gobierno y la opinión pública de EE. UU. culparon a España de la destrucción del Maine. Hoy muchos piensan que fue un accidente. ¿Qué papel jugó este acontecimiento en la Guerra de Cuba?
A special report based on a new study by National Geographic magazine examines the causes of the explosion that sank the battleship in Havana Harbor in 1898. It challenges the conventional wisdom of a mine attack and suggests an internal fire as the most likely scenario.
9 de ago. de 2019 · Learn how the sinking of USS Maine in 1898 contributed to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. Explore the background, investigation and aftermath of the incident that sparked public outrage and intervention in Cuba.
