Schley Concludes Testimony On Santiago Battle
Admiral Schley continued his narrative of the Battle of Santiago in the court of inquiry while questioning details on despatch dates and Spanish fleet sightings. The proceedings paused as throat discomfort prompted an earlier adjournment and Dewey urged flexibility in schedule.
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Testimony on bombardment and reconnaissance during the Santiago campaign
Admiral Schley revisits the Cienfuegos narrative and details on the bombardment of Santiago and the Colón, the plan and execution of the reconnaissance with the Massachusetts, and the shift to coaling and battery ranges. He notes signals, ships, and the need to preserve vessels, with adjournments and remarks on suspicious land and harbor activity near Santiago.
Schley Describes Battle of July 3 in Detail
Admiral Schley recounts the July 3 action at Santiago de Cuba, from breakfast to surrender, detailing fleet maneuvers, decisions to stay with the line, close action at near range, and the Brooklyn Oregon assault that secured the Spanish vessels. He notes heavy gunfire, the Viscaya and Colon engagements, and the emotional aftermath including Admiral Cervera’s surrender and his own reflections on Navy tradition.
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Admiral Schley Recalls Battle in Historic Court Session
A crowded court heard Admiral Schley recount the July engagement against Cervera’s fleet with plain, direct details. He described Brooklyn’s near misses, denied certain phrases, and discussed the Cristobal Colon bombardment as observers cheered his departure from the room.
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