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April 1, 1923
Laredo Weekly Times
Laredo, Webb County, Texas
What is this article about?
Spanish War Veterans petition to preserve the Olympia, Dewey's flagship from Manila Bay, as a memorial instead of scrapping it; ship deteriorating in Philadelphia Navy Yard.
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Philadelphia, Pa., March 28.—A petition is being prepared by the Association of Spanish War Veterans to be forwarded to Washington in an effort to have the name of the Olympia, flagship of the American fleet at the battle of Manila Bay, removed from the list of vessels to be scrapped.
If the gallant ship can be preserved, the Spanish War Veterans plan to refit it as a memorial to shelter the trophies awarded to Admiral Dewey, the ship, and the members of the crew after the Spanish flotilla was defeated.
The Olympia is fast rotting and rusting away in the lagoon at the Philadelphia navy yard. So antiquated now is the famous battle cruiser that one shot from a modern dreadnought would send her to the bottom.
If the gallant ship can be preserved, the Spanish War Veterans plan to refit it as a memorial to shelter the trophies awarded to Admiral Dewey, the ship, and the members of the crew after the Spanish flotilla was defeated.
The Olympia is fast rotting and rusting away in the lagoon at the Philadelphia navy yard. So antiquated now is the famous battle cruiser that one shot from a modern dreadnought would send her to the bottom.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Olympia Ship
Spanish War Veterans
Manila Bay Battle
Admiral Dewey
Ship Preservation
What entities or persons were involved?
Admiral Dewey
Association Of Spanish War Veterans
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
Story Details
Key Persons
Admiral Dewey
Association Of Spanish War Veterans
Location
Philadelphia Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
Event Date
March 28
Story Details
Association of Spanish War Veterans prepares petition to save Olympia, flagship at Manila Bay battle, from scrapping; plan to refit as memorial for Dewey and crew trophies; ship rotting in Philadelphia navy yard.