Wreck Of The "Vizcaya" (1898 Original Black & White Film)

Experience a piece of history with this compelling black and white film from 1898, capturing the aftermath of the Spanish-American War. Watch as the Spanish armored cruiser Vizcaya, once the pride of Spain, lies in ruins on the beach after being destroyed by the U.S. Navy. This poignant footage showcases the devastating impact of the battle, with the destruction evident throughout the ship. Contrasted with earlier scenes of the Vizcaya in New York Harbor, this film offers a stark portrayal of the cost of war.

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American Mutoscope Company, American Mutoscope And Biograph Company, Paper Print Collection, Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection & Niver. (1898) Wreck of the "Vizcaya". United States: American Mutoscope Company. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/98500519