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Schley Gives Plain Narrative Of Battle At Court
Admiral Schley testifies on July 3 actions and the loop at sea. He describes Brooklyn taking fire from four ships and fort batteries, the chase, and the final surrender of the Colon. He notes heat, coaling, and the strain on crew, with witness Ellis killed during the attack.
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Washington
Schley
Cervera
Brooklyn
Texas
Rayner
Hodgson
Cristobal Colon
Potts
Massachusetts
Cienfuegos
Yale
Philip
Santiago
Hydrographic Office
Colon
Sampson
Admiral Schley
Cabanas
Iowa
Oregon
Indiana
Gloucester
Aguidores
Cook
Vizcaya
Ellis
McCauley
Dr. Devalin
Tarquino Point
Cape Cruz
Rio Tarquino
New York
Maria Teresa
Taylor
Hale
Lemly
Admiral Sampson