The sinking of the U.S.S Maine

On the evening of February 15th, 1898, a large explosive sound came from the bay. as people looked out, they saw the u.s.s Maine was ablaze. After the fire was out, divers went to investigate the wreckage. Thought there was little evidence, newspapers and public officials had blamed Spain, since the U.S was trying to help the Cuban rebels get independence from Spain. One of the U.S. Navy leading ordinance expert claimed during a interview that the