First Battle of Cárdenas
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The First Battle of Cárdenas was a naval action fought in May 1898 during the Spanish–American War. A force of three Spanish vessels attempted to lift the blockade of Cárdenas but were repulsed and sent back into harbor by two United States Navy warships.
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First Battle of Cárdenas | |||||||
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Part of the Spanish–American War | |||||||
USS Machias, circa 7 August 1901 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States | Spain | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
John Bernadou | Antonio Rendón | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
1 gunboat 1 torpedo boat |
2 gunboats 1 armed tug | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
None |
2 gunboats damaged 1 armed tug damaged |
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