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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1898
Page
4
The Vizcaya and Cristobal Colon engage near Santiago as American ships Oregon Brooklyn New York and battleships press the Spanish line. The Vizcaya explodes near Aracerradoros while the Cristobal Colon runs aground after a pursuit ending with heavy fires and explosions aboard.
Commodore Schley reports on the North Atlantic Fleet engagement at Santiago de Cuba. He details the movement of the Spanish squadron led by Admiral Cervera, the destruction of the Vizcaya and Oquendo, the pursuit of the Colon and Infanta Maria Teresa, and the valor of his ships and officers including Brooklyn Oregon Texas Portland and the crew under Captain Vans and Captain Clark. He commends Lieutenants Agents McCauley and Wally, and notes casualties and captures with a focus on the decisive actions that secured victory for the American squadron on July 3 1898.
The report details the July 3 engagement at Santiago de Cuba where Commodore Schley’s squadron attacked Spanish ships. It describes explosive exchanges, torpedo boat actions, vessel beached and captured, and the Oregon and Iowa's pivotal roles in subduing Vizcaya Oquendo and Maria Teresa, with prize crews and eventual scuttling.
A formal bound will be quickly transmitted to the Navy Department in Washington DC. The message is signed by W T Savrzox, chief of the United States Navy and commander in chief of the North Atlantic fleet, addressing the Secretary of the Navy.
Water now flooded the compartment due to an opened valve. Enclosed is a list of officers and crew who participated in the combat of July 1898. The report lauds Captain D Cluck of the Quincy for splendid conduct, speed, and effectiveness. Commodore U 4 Navy, Command Jog Second Squadron, North Atlantic Fleet to the Commander-in-Chief.
On the morning of July 3 the leading vessel of the Spanish squadron was sighted coming out of the harbor. Signal enemy six ships coming out was immediately hoisted and attracted attention. The vessel held the usual blockading position at the time.
An officer notes a battle where 32 were wounded and several Avedean bodies were honored. The ship took two large projectiles in the hull but suffered no serious damage. The account lauds American seamen, praising discipline while the flag remained raised and extending congratulations on a complete fleet victory.
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