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The Evening Bulletin
Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky
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The U.S. Navy Department in Washington issued orders on Aug. 23 for six warships—Detroit, Helena, Topeka, Wilmington, Castine, and Marietta—to proceed from Hampton Roads to Boston for repairs and public viewing after service off Cuba.
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Washington, Aug. 23.—Orders were issued from the navy department for a fleet of six warships to proceed from Hampton Roads to Boston. They are the Detroit, Helena, Topeka, Wilmington, Castine and Marietta. All but the Wilmington are at Hampton Roads, having just arrived from Key West, and on the arrival of the Wilmington the start will be made for Boston. It is expected that Boston will be reached the latter part of the week, affording an opportunity to the people of that city to see some of the ships that did the fighting off Cuba. The ships will undergo repairs at the Boston yards.
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Boston
Event Date
Aug. 23.
Outcome
ships to undergo repairs at boston yards; opportunity for public viewing.
Event Details
Orders issued from the navy department for a fleet of six warships—Detroit, Helena, Topeka, Wilmington, Castine, and Marietta—to proceed from Hampton Roads to Boston. All but Wilmington at Hampton Roads after arriving from Key West; departure upon Wilmington's arrival. Expected arrival in Boston latter part of the week.