USS Oregon after the Battle of Santiago
The USS Oregon right after the Battle of Santiago,
July 3, 1898. She flies the US flag from the masthead and the
flagstaff. The crew has set up a quarterdeck awning just in front
of the flagstaff.
Above: The USS Oregon after the Battle of Santiago
de Cuba. The crew of the ship has gathered on deck for a well
deserved breath of fresh air. Note the appearance of the ship.
Five months of hard duty and combat have taken its toll on the
ship.
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