The Oregon battleship, (1898), 1920s. Artist: Unknown

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She took part in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba, where she and the cruiser Brooklyn were the only ships fast enough to chase down the Spanish cruiser Cristobal Colon, forcing its surrender. Around this time she received the nickname Bulldog of the Navy'. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona, Tabacalera Cubana.

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License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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