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Who was captain of the US battleship that exploded in Havana Harbor February 1898?

Captain Charles Dwight Sigsbee, US Navy.


What battleship sank in Havana Harbor?

The USS Maine exploded and sank in Havana Harbor. It precipitated the US and Spain into the Spanish-American War.


What US ship was blown up in Havana Harbor?

In 1898 the U.S. battleship 'Maine' sank in the Havana harbor. It sank after an explosion caused by an underwater mine.


Who was the president when the battleship Maine was sunk in havana?

Mckinley.


Where was the USS Battleship Maine destroyed?

Havana, Cuba.


What happened in Havana Harbor that brought the US into war?

The battleship Maine exploded in Havana harbour which brought the US into the Spanish American War in 1898. This isn't related to Pearl Harbour, which was attacked by the Japanese in 1941.


Who was in office when the battleship Maine was sunk in havana?

President McKinley.


Where did the Battleship USS Maine blow?

In Havana Harbor on 15 February 1898.


Which happened first the US battleship Maine exploded and sank in the harbor at Havana Cuba or the US declared war on Spain?

The USS Maine sank before the US declared war on Spain.


What ship was sent to Cuba in 1898 to protect US interests?

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In president McKinley slogan what does Maine mean?

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What country did America blame for the Spanish American War?

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