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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

USS Maine

 The USS Maine sank on January 1898, at the time it was believed that it was sunk by the Spanish army. With the sinking of the Maine the U.S declared war on the Spanish. The war was a good boost in Americas economy and  opened the doors for bigger and better technology to come out. it also gave birth to a division of men lead the Teddy Roosevelt called the Rough Riders. The war although did come at a toll of both American and Spanish lives. With closer inspection of the Maine it was discovered that the ship sank because of her forward gunpowder magazines exploding.

The Mains forward gunpowder maginzes had exploded which caused a hudge explosion sending debris and men flying in all directions over three quarters of the ships crew parished in the explosion. Ship was completely destroyed and some of the ship still lyes in the Havana harbor. In an inquiry between George A. Converse and Marix, Marix said the following "Looking at the plan of the mains forward 10 inch and 6 inch magazines would it be possible for them to have exploded, torn the ships side on both side…"


















Source- http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/spanam/events/maineskg.htm
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