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The Spanish Vizcaya --destroyed by American fleet--on the rocks off Cuba
Filename: 917_05_019908.jpg
Size: 5100 x 5303 (6.9MB)
Date: 28th March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
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The Spanish Vizcaya --destroyed by American fleet--on the rocks off Cuba
The Spanish " Vizcaya" destroyed by American fleet- on the rocks off Cuba during the Spanish American War 1899. photographic print on stereo card : stereograph
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Media ID 9778953
© Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group
1899 American Card Cuba Destroyed Fleet Photographic Rocks Spanish Stereo Stereograph Vizcaya
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Universal Images Group (UIG) transports us back to a significant moment in history - the Spanish American War of 1899. The image captures the dramatic scene of the Spanish warship, "The Vizcaya" lying wrecked on the rocks off Cuba's coast after being destroyed by the powerful American fleet. In this stereo card photograph, every detail is brought to life, allowing us to witness firsthand the aftermath of this intense naval battle. The sheer magnitude of destruction is evident as we see the once-mighty vessel now reduced to a mere wreckage against the unforgiving rocks. The significance of this event cannot be overstated; it marked a turning point in both Spanish and American histories. It symbolized America's emergence as a global power and its determination to assert itself on an international stage. Meanwhile, for Spain, it represented not only military defeat but also signaled their decline as a colonial power. As we gaze upon this historical relic captured through photographic mastery, we are reminded of how images can transport us across time and space. This stereograph allows us to bear witness to an important chapter in Spanish history while also appreciating the artistry involved in preserving such moments for future generations
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