Port Tampa Collection

The Spanish-American War (engraving)
1063513 The Spanish-American War (engraving) by Macpherson, Douglas (1871-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War)

Shafters Army embarking at Port Tampa for Santiago (b / w photo)
3622764 Shafters Army embarking at Port Tampa for Santiago (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pease on a Trencher--Officers Mess, 9th U. S. Cavalry, Port Tampa
LLM459886 Pease on a Trencher--Officers Mess, 9th U. S. Cavalry, Port Tampa by Redwood, Allen Carter (1844-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pease on a Trencher--Officers Mess, 9th U. S)

The Spanish-American War, the American Mobilisation at Tampa, Scenes of Camp Life (litho)
1615714 The Spanish-American War, the American Mobilisation at Tampa, Scenes of Camp Life (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War)

Prisoners Released, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
Prisoners Released, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Troopships at Port Tampa, Florida, USA, preparing to leave for Cuba

Rio Grande Backing Out, Spanish-American War, 12 June 1898, (1899). Creator
" Rio Grande" Backing Out, Spanish-American War, 12 June 1898, (1899). American soldiers leaving Port Tampa, Florida, USA, on their way to Cuba

At the Dock, June 10th, Spanish-American War, 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
At the Dock, June 10th, Spanish-American War, 1898, (1899). Ships in the harbour at Port Tampa, Florida, USA. They were taking American troops to Cuba

The Last Photograph of Sergeant Willie Tiffany, Spanish-American War
The Last Photograph of Sergeant " Willie" Tiffany, Spanish-American War, 12 June 1898, (1899)....Tiffany, Going Abroad the " Matteawan", Sunday Afternoon, June 12th

The Cherokee : in the Bay, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Creator
The " Cherokee" : in the Bay, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). US troopship taking soldiers to Cuba from Port Tampa, Florida, USA

Matteawan Docking, Afternoon of June 9th, Spanish-American War, 1898, (1899)
" Matteawan" Docking, Afternoon of June 9th, Spanish-American War, 1898, (1899). American soldiers aboard a troopship at Port Tampa, Florida, USA

Arrival at Port Tampa, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
Arrival at Port Tampa, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). General William Rufus Shafter (1835-1906) and his aide-de-camp Lieutenant John Miley (1862-1899) of the US Army at Port Tampa, Florida

13th Infantry after Drill, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
13th Infantry after Drill, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). American troops at Port Tampa, Florida, USA, waiting to leave for Cuba: one of the companies just after the semi-daily exercise

16th Infantry Embarking, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
16th Infantry Embarking, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). US Army soldiers going on board a ship at Port Tampa, Florida, USA

Troopships at Port Tampa, Florida, USA, Spanish-American War, 10 June 1898, (1899). Ships preparing to leave for Cuba. The mules

Rough Riders, Spanish-American War, 12 June 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
Rough Riders, Spanish-American War, 12 June 1898, (1899). Soldiers of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, known as the Rough Riders, preparing to leave for Cuba from Port Tampa, Florida, USA

13th Infantry at Breakfast, Spanish-American War, 11 June 1898, (1899). Creator: Burr McIntosh
13th Infantry at Breakfast, Spanish-American War, 11 June 1898, (1899). American troops at Port Tampa, Florida, USA, waiting to leave for Cuba

Last Time the Caprons, Father and Son, Met, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Ships in the harbour at Port Tampa, Florida, USA

Sergeant Borrowe and the Dynamite Gun, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Creator
Sergeant Borrowe and the Dynamite Gun, Spanish-American War, June 1898, (1899). Sergeant Hallett Borrowe (1864-1921) with heavy ammunition mounted on a railway wagon, Port Tampa, Florida, USA

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"Port Tampa: A Glimpse into the Spanish-American War" Step back in time and witness the historic events that unfolded at Port Tampa during the Spanish-American War. Through captivating engravings, black and white photographs, and lithographs, we delve into a pivotal chapter of American history. Embarking at Port Tampa for Santiago, General Shafter's Army sets sail towards destiny. The bittersweet scene captures both anticipation and trepidation as soldiers prepare to face an unknown enemy. In "Pease on a Trencher, " officers from the 9th U. S. Cavalry gather at Port Tampa's Officers Mess. Amidst camaraderie and shared meals, they find solace before heading off to battle. The mobilization of troops is vividly depicted in scenes of camp life. From bustling activities to moments of respite, these lithographs portray the resilience and determination that defined this era. Witnessing humanity amidst conflict, "Prisoners Released" showcases compassion prevailing over animosity. As tensions ease after hostilities cease, former enemies find common ground in their shared experiences. "The Last Photograph of Sergeant Willie Tiffany" serves as a poignant reminder of sacrifice made during war. This haunting image immortalizes bravery while evoking emotions that transcend time itself. Ships like "Rio Grande Backing Out" symbolize departure from familiar shores towards uncharted territories. These vessels carried hope for victory but also harbored fearsome uncertainties within their hulls. "At the Dock, " June 10th captures a moment frozen in history—an amalgamation of excitement and anxiety etched upon faces bidding farewell or eagerly awaiting loved ones' return from war-torn lands. "The Cherokee: In the Bay" stands tall against turbulent waters—a testament to strength amid adversity—symbolizing America's unwavering resolve during this tumultuous period. As Matteawan docks on an afternoon in June 1898, it brings with it a sense of relief and anticipation.