USS MAINE (ACR-1)

HISTORY OF USS MAINE (ACR-1)

Maine was a United States Navy ship that sank in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898, contributing to the outbreak of the Spanish–American War in April. U.S. newspapers, engaging in yellow journalism to boost circulation, claimed that the Spanish were responsible for the ship’s destruction. The phrase, “Remember the Maine! To hell with Spain!” became a rallying cry for action. Although the Maine explosion was not a direct cause, it served as a catalyst that accelerated the events leading up to the war.

Maine is described as an armored cruiser or second-class battleship, depending on the source. Commissioned in 1895, she was the first U.S. Navy ship to be named after the state of Maine. Maine and its contemporary the battleship Texas were both represented as an advance in American warship design, reflecting the latest European naval developments.

Both ships had two-gun turrets staggered en échelon, and full sailing masts were omitted due to the increased reliability of steam engines. Due to a protracted 9-year construction period, Maine and Texas were obsolete by the time of completion. Far more advanced vessels were either in service or nearing completion that year. Maine was sent to Havana Harbor to protect U.S. interests during the Cuban War of Independence.

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USS MAINE (ACR-1)

Boat specifications: 

CODE	SIZE		PACKING VOLUME
BT2409P	80L x 16W x 35H (cm)	31.49L x 6.29W x 13.77H (inch)	0.11 m³

(Note: The above prices do not include VAT and shipping costs)

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USS MAINE (ACR-1)

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Over 70 years of establishment and development, manufacturing wooden boat models has become a traditional profession of the Vietnamese craft village. Gia Nhien Company is one of the companies exporting handicrafts. Gia Nhien has a wealth of experience in hand-crafting. Currently, our company produces wooden boat models with many diverse models. We check every detail and color thoroughly before reaching the customer.

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Dimensions	80 × 16 × 35 cm