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Testimony in detail on the Maine disaster and wreck
A full court of inquiry transcript details the Maine disaster from Key West to Havana harbor. Capt. Sigsbee and Ensign Powelson describe exterior blast effects, hull deformation, and internal magazines while divers Morgan Olsen and Smith corroborate plate buckling and mud depth. Consul General Lee and others recount Havana interactions and observations amid lingering suspicions of external explosion.
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Washineton
Maine Court of Inquiry
Maine
Key ‘West
Havana Harbor
Sigsbee
Havana
Bigsbes
Powelson
Morgan, Olsen
Smith
Spain
Lea
Fitzhugh Lee
State Department
Palace
United States
Madrid
Lee
Havan
Consal
Bievens
Ward Line
City of Wash
Griesnau
Charlotte
Alfonso XII
le Gaspi
Griescuau
City of
Navy Department
Washington
Regla
Sigshee
Wainwright
Tattoo
Sigsbes
Sigabee
Holman
Howell
Bigsbee
Richard Wainwright
Hood
Docktown
Reglas
Army
Navy
Bay
Henry Drain
Secret Service
Wnd
Morgan
Powellson
Hustyn Powelson
Bass
Horiontal
Judge Advocate
Mr. Powelgon
Olsen
Mr. Powelson
Lalo
Tella Mea
Mr .Powelson
Gunner Olsen
Iowa
Oleen
George M. Holman