Aspire Auctions
September 2003 Fine Art and Antiques Auction
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| 228. Charles Keck (American, 1875-1951)
This bronze plaque is a memorial of the sinking of the battleship U.S.S. Maine. The U.S.S. The Maine was sent to Havana in January 1898. On Feb. 15, 1898 she sank when her forward gunpowder magazines exploded. Three-quarters of the crew died in the explosion. Measures apprx 13" x 17-1/2". 525/750 Sold $1,811.25 back to catalog |
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