The U.S. Navy Fleet in Key West Harbor as seen from West Martello.
TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / October 31, 1873
1873 The Virginius, flying the American Flag, was captured by the Spanish off the southern coast of Cuba. The ship was carrying weapons and men for the Cuban rebels fighting the Spanish control of the Island. The Virginius was taken to Santiago, Cuba where the captain and crew were executed which almost led to was between the United States and Spain. The American Fleet was ordered to Key West to protect the country.
[livemarket market_name="KONK Life LiveMarket" limit=3 category=“” show_signup=0 show_more=0] 1873 The Virginius, flying the American Flag, was captured by the Spanish off the southern coast of Cuba. The ship was carrying weapons and men for the Cuban rebels fighting the Spanish control of the Island. The Virginius was taken to Santiago, Cuba where the captain and crew were executed which almost led to was between the United States and Spain. The American Fleet was ordered to Key West to protect the country.
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