First Battle of Cárdenas 1898
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 8 May 1898 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1898 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Cuba | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Spanish–American War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Spain under the Restoration, United States | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 23.0355, -81.2075 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
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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