Original "Gun & Man that Fired First Shot in US & Spanish War" Photograph, 1898
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PH0276
$150.00
$150.00
Rare Photograph of “GUN & MAN THAT FIRED FIRST SHOT IN US & SPANISH WAR APRIL, 22. 7 A.M. 1898” aboard the USS Nashville. Photograph taken by “J.H. FAGER – PHOTO- NORFOLK, VA.” You can see “USS Nashville” on base of gun.
Photo on board; 4.5” x 7.5. Fine.
USS Nashville (PG-7), a gunboat, was the only ship of its class. It was the first of three ships of the United States Navy to hold the name Nashville. The Nashville (PG-7) was laid down on 9 August 1894 by Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., Newport News, VA; launched on 19 October 1895; Commander Washburn Maynard in command.
Upon commissioning, Nashville joined the North Atlantic Fleet; and, as war with Spain became imminent after the sinking of the armored cruiser Maine, she was ordered to the Caribbean. She captured four Spanish vessels from 22 April-26 July 1898, and assisted in cutting the undersea telegraph cable just off the shore of Cienfuegoes, where many of her sailors and Marines were honored with Medals of Honor. Nashville remained on duty off Cuba until the war's end.
Photo on board; 4.5” x 7.5. Fine.
USS Nashville (PG-7), a gunboat, was the only ship of its class. It was the first of three ships of the United States Navy to hold the name Nashville. The Nashville (PG-7) was laid down on 9 August 1894 by Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., Newport News, VA; launched on 19 October 1895; Commander Washburn Maynard in command.
Upon commissioning, Nashville joined the North Atlantic Fleet; and, as war with Spain became imminent after the sinking of the armored cruiser Maine, she was ordered to the Caribbean. She captured four Spanish vessels from 22 April-26 July 1898, and assisted in cutting the undersea telegraph cable just off the shore of Cienfuegoes, where many of her sailors and Marines were honored with Medals of Honor. Nashville remained on duty off Cuba until the war's end.
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