Spanish cruiser Vizcaya 1898
Marker: recorded wreck position (Steam era).
Key facts
| Name | Spanish cruiser Vizcaya | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Year lost | 1898 | Wikidata P793 significant event, point-in-time qualifier |
| Era | Steam era | derived from year |
| Ship type | armored cruiser | Wikidata P31 instance of |
| Nationality / flag | Spain | Wikidata P8047 country of registry |
| Operator | Spanish Navy | Wikidata P137 operator |
| Conflict | Battle of Santiago de Cuba | Wikidata P607 conflict |
| Sea / ocean | Caribbean Sea | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Nearest coast | Cuba | Natural Earth (public domain); approx. 13 km from land |
| Position | 19.9667, -76.1333 | Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0) |
About the wreck
Vizcaya was an Infanta Maria Teresa-class armored cruiser of the Spanish Navy. Launched in 1891, she was sunk on 3 July 1898 at the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish–American War.
Location
- Recorded position: 19.9667, -76.1333 (Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: Caribbean Sea
- Nearest coast: Cuba
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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- Spanish cruiser Almirante Oquendo 1898 · 2 km
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