"Maine blown up in Havana harbor at nine-forty tonight and destroyed. Many wounded and doubtless more killed or drowned. Wounded and others on board Spanish Man-of-War and Ward Line steamer. Send Light House tenders from Key West for crew and the few pieces of equipment above water. No one has clothing other than that upon him. Public opinion should be suspended until further report…"
The USS Maine.
Captain Charles A. Bartlett (1868-1945)
Navy Captain Charles Dwight Sigsbee (January 16, 1845 - July 13, 1923), was the Commanding Officer of the USS Maine (ACR-1), when it exploded an sank in Havana Harbor. Sigsbee survived the sinking and went on to retire as a Rear Admiral. The Destroyer USS Sigsbee (DD-502) was named in his honor.
The most famous is the USS Maine (ACR-1) that was sunk near Havana; its captain at the time was Captain Charles Sigsbee.
Captain Charles D. Sigsbee
Captain Charles Sigsbee was commanding when she was sunk.
The USS Maine.
Charles Daniel - sea captain - died in 1661.
The grave of Captain Charles Sturt is in the Cheltenham cemetery in the United Kingdom.
Charles D. Sigsbee, ...
Captain Charles A. Bartlett (1868-1945)
Captain Charles D. Sigsbee, the commanding officer of the USS Maine, was deeply shocked and devastated by the explosion that destroyed the ship in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898. He immediately took charge of the situation, organizing rescue efforts for the survivors and assessing the damage. Sigsbee later communicated his belief that the explosion was caused by an external mine, a conclusion that fueled tensions between the United States and Spain, ultimately leading to the Spanish-American War. Despite the chaos, he remained focused on his duties and the welfare of his crew.
Navy Captain Charles Dwight Sigsbee (January 16, 1845 - July 13, 1923), was the Commanding Officer of the USS Maine (ACR-1), when it exploded an sank in Havana Harbor. Sigsbee survived the sinking and went on to retire as a Rear Admiral. The Destroyer USS Sigsbee (DD-502) was named in his honor.
The most famous is the USS Maine (ACR-1) that was sunk near Havana; its captain at the time was Captain Charles Sigsbee.
he was cool!!
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.
Charles Herbert Lightoller was the second in the commanding officers aboard the Titanic. He boarded the ship just two weeks before she left port. Charles Herbert Lightoller served as the first commanding officer during the sea trials before the real sailing began. He survived the devastation caused by the Titanic s crash with an iceberg.