Captain Sigsbee - 1898 was released on:
USA: April 1898
Captain Charles Dwight Sigsbee, US Navy.
No, he survived the explosion. He died in 1923.
Badly
The battleship Maine exploded in Havana harbor on February 15, 1898. The commander of the USS Maine at the time was Charles Sigsbee. This event triggered the onset of the Spanish-American War, although it certainly wasn't the main cause of the conflict.
Captain Charles D. Sigsbee was the commanding officer of the USS Maine when it sank in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898. He reported that the ship was destroyed by an external explosion, which he believed was caused by a mine, leading to widespread speculation and public outrage that contributed to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. Sigsbee's testimony and reports were pivotal in shaping public perception of the incident, though the exact cause of the explosion remains debated to this day.
Captain Charles Sigsbee, commanding officer of the USS Maine, reacted with shock and disbelief to the explosion that occurred on February 15, 1898. He quickly took charge of the situation, organizing rescue efforts and assessing the damage. Despite the chaos, Sigsbee maintained his composure, documenting the incident and later providing a detailed report. His leadership during the crisis was crucial in managing the aftermath of the disaster.
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Coasting - 1898 was released on: USA: February 1898
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