AMERICAN TACTICS ON THE CUBAN COAST. THE CERVERAS SQUADRON BLOCKADED.
A SCHEME FOR ITS CAPTURE OR DESTRUCTION. "Washington, 27th May. Admiral Schloy has assured Mr. Long, Secretary to the Navy, that Admiral Cerveras's squadron is hemmed in at Santiago da Cuba. His despatch also referred to a plan for the capture or destruction of the Spanish fleet. Mr. Long has instructed the officials at Key "West to send old hulks to Santiago de Cuba, which are to be used to prevent the egress of the Spanish vessels. The insurgent forces hold the [country Jn the vicinity of Santiago. Admiral Sampson has been ordered to proceed to Havana. The battleship Oregon (10,288 tons) has been ordered to join Admiral Sampson's squadron.
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Evening Post, Volume LV, Issue 125, 28 May 1898, Page 5
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120AMERICAN TACTICS ON THE CUBAN COAST. THE CERVERAS SQUADRON BLOCKADED. Evening Post, Volume LV, Issue 125, 28 May 1898, Page 5
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