Funeral procession for the victims of the USS Maine disaster in Havana, Cuba leading to the Spanish-American War. A detachment of sailors, United States Marines, and young boys preceding the procession. Nine hearses carry the coffins of the USS Maine victims, with the United States flag draped over each coffin. At the side of each wagon walk the pall bearers, surviving comrades, their heads bowed in bereavement. More naval officers and marines, and lastly a procession of carriages, followed by a large crowd on foot follow the hearses.
U.S. Navy ship USS Indiana (BB-1) at the Dry Tortugas islands, west of Key West, Florida in the Gulf of Mexico during the Spanish- American War. The USS Indiana is seen from a moving yacht. The USS Indiana lies at anchor taking on coal. Marines and sailors are seen on the decks. Workers hustling “King coal” into the battleship, with coal passers running back and forth on the deck.
Cuban refugees or “Reconcentrados” escaping the regime of Spanish Governor General Valeriano Weyler in Cuba. Black and Hispanic Cuban refugees stand in line and hold tin dishes and cups as they wait. A group of officers from the nearby camp and several women are seen at one side.
First Regiment, California Volunteers, boarding the Pacific Mail steamer, SS City of Peking, to serve in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. The troops board the steamer at the dock First Street between Brannan and Townsend streets in San Francisco, California. Relatives waving United States flags bid the troops goodbye in the foreground. The troops are seen climbing the gangplank with their travel kits and rifles. At least one woman in the crowd raises a handkerchief to her eyes. The troop ships SS Australia and SS City of Sydney departs San Francisco for Manila, Philippines. Troops are seen on the deck of SS Australia. Two harbor tugs escort the SS City of Sydney. The steamships depart San Francisco on May 25, 1898.
1st United States Volunteer Cavalry “Rough Riders” headed by Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt prepare for departure to Santiago, Cuba during the Spanish-American War. The soldiers move boxes towards a steamship on a dock in Tampa, Florida.
Cuban volunteers depart Tampa, Florida to participate in the Spanish-American War. The Cuban volunteers carry rifles and their bedrolls as they walk on gangway to board a ship. The first United States troops land in Cuba. View of the pier at Daiquirí, Cuba. Coal dumps and ore elevators from a mining company are seen at the end of the wharf. Soldiers lead pack mules carrying supplies and ammunitions in Santiago de Cuba. The 34th Michigan Regiment under command of Captain Dodd of Troop E, 3rd Regular Cavalry are working with picks and shovels to build a road.
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