Remembering the USS Maine Through Its Artifacts-- Part 1

From the Feb. 15, 2015, Naval History Blog "Navy and America Remembers the Maine Through Artifacts" by Tim Comerford.

One of the more famous warships in American history.  Its sinking on 15 February 1898, led to the Spanish-American War.  In 1912, the ship was raised for further examination to determine the cause of the explosion and later the remains scuttle in deep water off Havana.

But, thankfully, many parts of the ship are scattered throughout the United States.

Here is a partial listing:

Willard Park, Washington Navy Yard: 6-inch, 30 caliber gun.

Arlington National Cemetery: Ship's mainmast and anchor.

Naval History and Heritage Command, Washington, D.C.: 6-inch deck gun, spare propeller and bronze windlass.

More to Come.  --Cooter