Sigsbee, Charles Dwight, 1845-1923

Dates:
Birth 1845-01-16
Death 1923-07-13
Birth 1845-01-16
Death 1923-07-13
Gender:
Male
Americans,
English

Biographical notes:

Charles Dwight Sigsbee (January 16, 1845 – July 13, 1923) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy. In his earlier career he was a pioneering oceanographer and hydrographer. He is best remembered as the captain of USS Maine, which exploded in Havana harbor, Cuba, in 1898. The explosion set off the events that led up to the start of the Spanish–American War.

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Subjects:

  • Havana (Cuba)
  • Naval history
  • Navies
  • United States. Navy
  • Spanish

Occupations:

  • Admirals
  • Captains (military officers)
  • Hydrographers
  • Naval officers
  • Oceanographers

Places:

  • NY, US
  • NY, US
  • Shipping--Portugal--Fayal Island (as recorded)
  • Maryland--Annapolis (as recorded)

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