Spanish cruiser Almirante Cervera ended on 1965-08-31.
Spanish destroyer Almirante Ferrándiz ended in 1936.
Spanish cruiser Aragon ended in -189#.
Spanish cruiser Alfonso XII ended in 1900.
Spanish cruiser Canarias ended on 1975-12-17.
Spanish cruiser Emperador Carlos V ended in 1922.
ARA Almirante Storni ended on 1971-08-17.
Chilean ironclad Almirante Cochrane ended in 1933.
Chilean battleship Almirante Latorre ended in 1958-10.
Chilean destroyer Almirante Condell ended on 1945-12-19.
The naval battle between Admiral William Sampson and Admiral Pascual Cervera during the Spanish-American War in 1898 was crucial for the U.S. victory. The confrontation at Santiago de Cuba resulted in the destruction of Cervera's fleet, effectively crippling Spanish naval power in the Caribbean. This victory not only secured U.S. control over Cuba but also marked a significant shift in naval warfare and U.S. military strategy, showcasing the emergence of the United States as a global naval power. The battle ultimately contributed to the end of Spanish colonial rule in the Americas.
Ottoman cruiser Hamidiye ended in 1947.
The Russian cruiser Azov was decommissioned in 1998.