Battle of Manimani

When

23 Jul 1898

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

22.00° N, 79.50° W

Description

1898 battle of the Spanish-American War

Placed at the country: the source names no closer place.

The Battle of Manimani was a failed American landing attempt west of Bahia Honda, Cuba. On July 23, 1898, the U.S.S. Wanderer was disabled at the mouth of the Manimani River, after Spanish forces opened fire and shot two men. The ship eventually reached safety after Lieutenant John Heard took their position and transmitted orders to the engine room.

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