Title

Winfield Scott Schley

Caption

Winfield Scott Schley (1839-1911) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy. In the Spanish-American War (1898), he was the acclaimed hero of the Battle at Santiago Bay. This illustration, dating to about 1905, shows Schley testifying before the Court of Inquiry, answering charges made against him regarding his conduct prior to the battle at Santiago Bay. The court found against him, but the public and the newspapers praised his conduct and regarded him the hero of the Battle.

Credit line

Photo12/Universal Images Group

Reference

UMG24A34_047

License type

Droits gérés

Available size

51,1Mo (1,9Mo) / 29,7cm x 43,2cm / 3502 x 5100 (300dpi)

Keywords

hero Winfield Scott Schley 1839 1911 rear admiral United States Navy Spanish American War 1898 acclaimed hero Battle Santiago Bay illustration dating about 1905 Schley testifying before Court Inquiry answering charges made against regarding his conduct prior battle Santiago Bay court found against but public newspapers praised his conduct regarded hero