McKinley Sends Naval Inquiry Findings on Maine Disaster
President McKinley transmits the naval court of inquiry findings to Congress detailing that the Maine was destroyed by a submarine mine near frame 18 off Havana. The report excludes crew fault, notes two explosions, and calls for prudent action by Spain while preserving U.S. friendly relations.
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Court finds Maine arrived Havana January 1898 report
The court of inquiry into the Maine wreck in Havana delivers findings from Key West Florida on March 21 1898. It states Maine arrived at buoy No 4 in Havana harbor Jan 25 1898 and that ship discipline and safety measures were excellently maintained with ammunition stored per instructions.
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