USS Maine Bell - USS Maine Mast Memorial
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
Title
USS Maine Bell - USS Maine Mast Memorial
Artist
Susan Rissi Tregoning
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This bell broke in half during the explosion that sank the USS Maine while anchored in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898.
The bell is now attached to the receiving vault door of the USS Maine Mast Memorial. The memorial overlooks and honors the remains of the 260 sailors who died in the explosion, which marked the beginning of the Spanish American War.
The USS Maine Mast Memorial is in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
Speical Features:
ABC Group - B is for Bell 3.7.22
Copyright 2020 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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March 28th, 2020
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