Sampson & Schley Controversy (1901 Original Black & White Film)

Step back in time to 1901 with this gripping black and white film depicting a historic naval battle. Scene 1 captures Admiral Schley commanding the American Fleet in Santiago Harbor, while the Spanish fleet emerges, leading to intense gunfire exchanges. In Scene 2, witness the relentless action as gun crews operate a 13-inch gun, causing a Spanish ship to sink. Experience the tension and drama of this pivotal moment in naval history preserved in rare historical footage.

Source :
Porter, E. S. C., Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1901) Sampson-Schley controversy. United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2017604955