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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1898
Page
3
A dramatic report recalls Lieut Hobson and a six man crew risking all to sink the collier Merrimac at the mouth of Santiago harbor. Amid heavy fire from Morro and batteries, the ship sank after exploding her bulkhead, while Ensign Powell with a launch evacuated crew and escaped to safety aboard the Cristobal Colon.
The New York, Massachusetts, Texas and Marblehead neared Morro Castle within three miles while heavy fire from the fleet continued. Gunnery lagged, Spaniards grew tired, and they avoided risky shots that might draw Admiral Sampson into the fight.
A summary of the Merrimac's purchase and costly role as a naval cork in the Santiago de Cuba harbor during the war with Spain. It cost the government 842000 dollars, with experts suggesting value as high as 242000 dollars less. The vessel had been rejected by a national board as unsuitable and was once a Norwegian tramp steamer later rebuilt by T Hogan & Sons.
Washington officials expect an exchange of prisoners with Spain for Naval Constructor Hobson and his seven men who aided the sinking of the Merrimac. British consul general Gullen will aid Havana talks with Gen Blanco while Admiral Sampson negotiates with Admiral Cervera. Spanish prisoners at Atlanta may be exchanged for Americans held at Santiago with transfers via Key West under a flag of truce.
Washington dispatch released details of the June 3 sinking of the Merrimac in the Santiago channel. Naval Constructor Hobson and seven men carried out the operation, earning recognition from Spanish Admiral Cervera in a flag of truce. Two Spaniards were slightly wounded. they and six others are prisoners of war. An exchange proposal to Atlanta prisoners was requested.
Roll of honor lists the Merrimac crew with Lieut Richmond Hobson from Alabama and Daniel Montague of Brooklyn among others. George Charette from Lowell J T Murphy and Oscar Dinigen with unknown residence are named. John Phillips of Boston John Kelley from Glasgow and H Plausen a coxswain on the New York who stowed away on the Merrimac are cited.
Washington reports Naval Constructor Richmond Pearson Hobson commanded the Merrimac in its daring entrance to Santiago Bay. The feat shifts views on constructors at sea, with Hobson praised for courage and skill. Born in Alabama, he rose from Naval Academy appointment by Hilary Herbert to lead post graduate construction courses and direct fleet work, earning acclaim abroad for his papers and projects.
Port au Prince reports from Santiago de Cuba indicate only 17 ships in sight all day, three mining vessels believed to have departed for provisions and munitions. The Haytien steamer Nouvelle Valdrogue reached Cape Haytien and Mole St. Nicholas noted the US troop ship Resolute awaiting instructions under convoy.
Havana reports the Autonomist government will halt shipments of sugar to American ports while permitting transit to neutral ports via blockade runners. The council ordered coal mining near Guanaguay placed at Admiral Manterola’s disposal, with a credit to promote zone cultivation. More than 20,000 volunteers have been enrolled as General Blanco reviews troops.
At Mole St Nicholas Haiti, a brief naval engagement occurred near Jean Rabel between three Spanish and four American vessels. The American ships reportedly withdrew. one Spanish warship entered Jean Rabel for water. Names of American ships not confirmed, likely scout craft. details remain scarce.
Kingston Jamaica dispatch reports a vessel from Santiago de Cuba says Americans sank the Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Terror on Friday night. The note suggests confusion with the sister destroyer Furor and notes possible misidentification in Port Antonio despatches.
Vim battles Maltox in a storied matchup showcasing vigor and energy. The rivalry highlights intense play, bold moves, and lasting fan interest across communities.
Madrid transcripts announce that at 3 am a Spanish force including Fort Morro Reina Mercedes and torpedo boats repelled an American cruiser attempt at Santiago de Cuba. The Merrimac was sunk, another large cruiser repelled, and 20 American ships faced the harbor. The Queen Regent ordered congratulations to the defenders. Admiral Cervera aided survivors, and Madrid officials claim the harbor remains impregnable.
Promotes Matrox as a cure for liver ills biliousness indigestion and headache. Claims ease of taking and operating with a dosage of 25.
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