Leonidas.-Steamer converted into collier, Commissioned in United States navy May 21. 1898. Commander W. I. Moore. Served chiefly in Virginian waters. Visited Guantanamo and Santiago.

Leyden.-Iron steam tug. On North Atlantic station. Boatswain J. W. Angus commanding to May 6, 1898; Ensign W. S. Crosley then assumed command. Attacked by Spanish troops at Nipe Bay on July 21, 1898. Afterward, on same date, attacked by and engaged with Spanish vessel in vicinity. This vessel, the "Jorge Juan," was sunk by united efforts of the "Leyden," "Wasp," and Annapolis." Accompanied Puerto Rican expedition. Supported naval force in holding lighthouse at Cape San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Aug. 9, 1898.

Machias.-Gunboat. 11 officers, 140 men. Cost, $318,500. Launched Dec. 8, 1891. First commission, July 20, 1893. Commander J. F. Merry commanding to June 27, 1898; Commander W. W. Mead then assumed command. Served on the Cardenas, Matanzas, and Havana blockade. Took part in the battle at Cardenas to the extent of guarding the main channel. Was senior officer's vessel in convoying 6 troopships from Key West to Siboney. Captured or assisted in capturing 2 steamers and 3 schooners.

Mangrove.-Lighthouse tender. Commanded by Lieut.-Commander Daniel D. V. Stuart, from June 7, 1898. Served chiefly between Key West and Havana. Engaged with two Spanish gunboats, Aug. 14, 1898, off Caibarien harbor. Captured the "Panama" on April 25, 1898.

Manning.-Revenue cutter. Capt. F. M. Munger, R. C. S. Engaged Spanish forces in vicinity of Cabañas on May 12, while covering the landing of the "Gussie's" expedition. On same date engaged Spanish batteries off Moriel. Served on blockade duty off Bahia Honda. Accompanied Gen. Shafter's expedition, and was present during operations before Santiago. Served with squadron in action at Santa Cruz. On blockade duty off Cienfuegos.

Maple.-Lighthouse tender. Lieut.-Commander W. Kellogg. On blockade duty off Havana, Matanzas, Cardenas, and Gibara. Took part in firing on 4 Spanish war ships when the latter were endeavoring to leave Havana. Captured Spanish sloop on July 21, 1898. While on blockade duty at Isle of Pines engaged the enemy and sunk one vessel.

Marblehead.-Unprotected cruiser. 20 officers, 228 men. Cost, $674,000. Launched Aug. 11, 1892. First commission, April 2, 1894. Commander B. H. McCalla (promoted to captain, Aug. 10). On blockade duty at Havana. Captured Spanish steamer, containing 11 Spanish army officers, near Cienfuegos. Served with flying squadron, and took part in blockade off Santiago and attack on batteries. With the "Yankee," reconnoitered Guantanamo Bay, engaged gunboat and fought, and severed cable. Engaged in two actions off Cienfuegos, in one of which, when cable cutting, 2 men were killed and 5 wounded. After actual hostilities with Spain had ceased an officer and 12 men from the Marblehead" successfully raised the Spanish gunboat "Sandoval," which had been sunk in 23 feet of water. As soon as the occupation of Guantanamo Bay was assured the "Marblehead" opened communication with the Cuban army and conveyed supplies and arms to the Cuban army and people, and landed Cuban troops to aid the marines occupying the eastern side of the entrance to the bay. Now on North Atlantic station, under command of Capt. W. W. Mead.

Marietta. Unarmored composite gunboat. Commissioned in United States navy Sept. 1, 1897. Commander F. M. Symonds. Accompanied the "Ore

gon" from Punta Arenas, on April 17, to a point between Rio de Janeiro and Bahia. Reached Key West on June 4, 1898, after a long voyage from Sitka, Alaska, which latter place she started from on Dec. 9, 1897.

Mayflower.-Converted yacht. Commander M. R. S. Mackenzie. Joined Admiral Sampson's squadron on April 19, 1898. Three days later sent one mile ahead of the squadron as a scout. Served on the blockade of Havana almost continuously during the war. On May 8 captured a large fishing vessel. On May 15 engaged with two Spanish gunboats. On July 19 captured a British steamer attempting to run the blockade with foodstuffs, drugs, and chemicals. Carried the official dispatches concerning the sinking of the "Merrimac." Detailed to accompany the Eastern squadron to Spain. Did efficient service as a dispatch boat.

Massachusetts.-First-class battle ship. 32 officers, 441 men. Cost, $3,020,000. Launched June 10, 1893. First commission, June 10, 1896. Capt. F.J. Higginson. Ordered to Hampton Roads, March 17, 1898. Left Key West, May 19, and assisted in blockade of Cienfuegos from May 22 to May 24. Took part in firing at Spanish war ships off Santiago harbor on May 29, then assisted in blockade. More firing on May 31. Engaged with shore batteries off Santiago, June 16. Participated in bombardment of Santiago, July 2. With four other vessels convoyed Puerto Rican expedition, leaving Guantanamo July 21.

McKee.-Torpedo boat. Cost $45,000. Launched March 5, 1898. First commission, May 16, 1898. Lieut. C. M. Knepper. Served chiefly at Southern points.

McLane.-Revenue cutter. First-Lieut. W. E. Reynolds, R. C. S. Assigned by Admiral Sampson, at beginning of war, to protect the submarine cable between the naval base at Key West and the mainland. Continued in this service until Aug. 26, 1898. Merrimac.-Commander J. W. Miller. Commissioned in United States navy April 11, 1898. Served as a collier with North Atlantic squadron. Sunk in the channel at Santiago harbor by Assistant-Naval-Constructor Hobson and a volunteer crew of six men on June 3, 1898.

Miantonomoh. - Double - turreted monitor. 13 officers, 136 men. Launched Dec. 5, 1876. First commission, Oct. 27, 1891. Capt. M. L. Johnson. Served chiefly in Southern waters and on Cuban blockade. On the fall of Santiago was ordered to Puerto Rico, accompanying other vessels of the fleet on the expedition.

Minneapolis.-Protected cruiser. 30 officers, 447 men. Cost, $2,690,000. Launched Aug. 12, 1893. First commission, Dec. 13, 1894. Served in flying squadron. Capt. T. F. Jewell. Ordered to patrol eastern coast United States, April 23, 1898. Placed on watch to discover Cervera's fleet, May 13. Proceeded to Venezuelan coast, May 15, thence to Santiago on May 19. Afterward in Southern waters.

Montgomery.-Unprotected cruiser. 20 officers, 237 men. Cost, $612,500. Launched Dec. 5, 1891. First commission, June 21, 1894. Commander G. A. Converse. Sent to Havana to replace the "Maine," March, 1898. Attended upon the Court of Inquiry, On April 26 convoyed the transport "Panther," having on board marines comprising the "First Battalion of Occupation" for Cuba. Served on Havana blockade from May 1 to May 3. Proceeded with fleets in search of Cervera, acting as scout and dispatch vessel. On May 12 took part in engagement with land batteries at San Juan, Puerto Rico. Served on several searching expeditions. Flagship of Commodore J. C. Watson from May 23 to June 4. Convoyed the monitors to Puerto Rico. Towed the "Amphitrite" from Cardenas to Port Nipe, and the

"Puritan" from Cape Haitien to San Juan. On Aug. 4. with the "Puritan," captured the lighthouse at Cape San Juan. Co-operated with the army at Ponce from Aug. 6 to Aug. 10. Recovered torpepedoes from the wrecks of Cervera's fleet on Aug. 26. From Aug. 31 to Sept. 21 acted as convoy to the monitors from Puerto Rico to Hampton Roads. Morrill.-Revenue cutter. Capt. H. D. Smith, R. C. S. Served chiefly between Key West and Havana, and between Port Tampa and St. Petersburg, Fla.

Morris-Torpedo boat. Cost, $85,000. First commission, May 11, 1898. Lieut. C. E. Fox. Served in Southern waters. Now out of commission. Nashville.-Light-draught gunboat. 11 officers, 165 men. Cost, $280,000. Launched Oct. 19, 1895. First commission, Aug. 19, 1897. Commander Washburn Maynard. On April 22, 1898, captured a Spanish steamer. Served on blockade duty off Port Mariel and Cienfuegos. On April 29 captured a Spanish steamer with 10 officers and 10 men of the Spanish army. Took part in engagements with Spanish troops at Cienfuegos while cutting cables. On this occasion 2 officers and 5 men were wounded. Afterward served on blockade duty at Havana and other points. On July 26 captured 2 Spanish schooners. Now serving on North Atlantic station. Newark.-Protected cruiser. 34 officers, 350 men, Cost, $1,248,000. Launched March 19, 1890. First commission Feb. 2, 1891. Capt. A. S. Barker commanding to Aug. 6, 1898; Capt. C. F. Goodrich reported from that date to close of war. Assigned to Eastern squadron June 27, 1898. One hour before the peace proctocol was signed the "Newark' began a bombardment of Manzanillo. Four other vessels were engaged and much damage was done before news was received that hostilities had been suspended.

New Orleans.-Protected cruiser. 24 officers, 383 men. Launched Dec. 4, 1896. Date of purchase, March 16, 1898. First commission, March 18, 1898. Capt. W. M. Folger. In flying squadron from May 9 to May 24, 1898. Was present at landing of Gen. Shafter's troops at Daiquiri, and shelled the vicinity before the landing was made. Engaged at Santiago, May 31, in ascertaining strength and location of batteries. With Commodore Schley's squadron. Newport.-Gunboat. 11 officers, 124 men. Cost, $229,400. Launched Dec. 5, 1896. First commission, Oct. 5, 1897. Commander B. F. Tilley. Served on Cuban blockades off Mariel, Cabañas, and Havana. Accompanied third expedition to the Philip pines, having Gen. Merritt on board. Reached Manila July 25.

New York.-Armored cruiser. 40 officers, 516 men. Cost, $2,985,000. Launched Dec. 2, 1891. First commissioned Aug. 1, 1893. Capt. F. E. Chadwick. On March 26, 1898, when Rear-Admiral Sampson assumed command, the "New York" was at Key West with the rest of the squadron, and remained there until April 22, when the whole force proceeded to the blockade of Cuban ports. Was engaged in action against the batteries at Matanzas and at the bombardment of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Was blockading off Santiago from June 1; in action against the batteries, June 6, June 16, and July 2: shelled Spanish position at Aguadores, July 1; present at the battle of Santiago, July 3; bombarded Santiago several times during the siege after that date, and remained in service in the vicinity after the surrender on July 16 until Aug. 12, 1898. Niagara.-Special class. Commissioned in United States navy April 18, 1898. Commander E. S. Prime. Served as distilling ship with North Atlantic squadron.

Oneida.-Converted yacht. 2 officers, 22 men. First commission in United States navy, April 30,

1898. Lieut. W. G. Miller. Served in Southern waters, then between Key West and Havana. Oregon.-First-class battle ship. 32 officers, 441 men. Cost, $3,180,000. Launched Oct. 26, 1893. First commission, July 15, 1896. Capt. C. E. Clark commanding to Aug. 6, 1898; Capt. A. S. Barker from that date to close of war. Arrived at Key West, May 26, 1898, from a long cruise, which began on March 19, at San Francisco. Left Key West, May 28, for blockade duty, arriving at Santiago on June 1. On June 6 took part in general bombardment of the outer fortifications of Santiago. Performed reconnoissance duty at Guantanamo, landing marines for the purpose. On June 16 again took part in bombardment. On July 1 shelled the city of Santiago from the eastward of the harbor entrance. On July 2 took part in general bombardment. On July 3 participated in destruction of Cervera's fleet, taking part in the chase and capture of the “Cristobal_Colon." Assigned for duty with the Eastern squadron, and became flagship. Osceola.-Converted tug. Lieut. J. L. Purcell. Served with blockading squadron at Havana. Convoyed the steamer "Florida " and aided in landing expedition on Cuban coast. Served on blockade duty off Santiago. Engaged 6 shore batteries at Manzanillo, July 1, with the "Scorpion." On July 18, with 5 other vessels, engaged the enemy at Manzanillo for three and a half hours, destroying 3 transports, 1 armed pontoon, and 5 gunboats. Took part in other engagements on July 22, July 26, and Aug. 12.

Panther.-Auxiliary cruiser. 13 officers, 185 men. First commission in United States navy, April 22, 1898. Commander G. C. Reiter. On May 24 landed marines at Cuba, and towed the "Amphitrite" to join blockading squadron. Performed scout duty during May. Landed parties of marines successfully. Aided in protecting marine encampment. On Aug. 27 started from Santiago with part of the Ninth Massachusetts, Volunteer Infantry, and landed them at Montauk Point.

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Peoria.-Auxiliary gunboat. Commissioned in United States navy May 15, 1898. Lieut. T. W. Ryan. Convoyed an expedition sent to Cuba on the Florida" and "Fanita." Took part in attack on Spaniards when expedition was landed at Tunas. Expedition subsequently re-embarked, and was landed at Palo Alto.

Piscataqua.-Converted tug. Commissioned in United States navy June 18, 1898. Lieut.-Commander N. E. Niles. Served on blockade and other duty off Cuban coast, including Havana, Mariel, Cabañas, and Bahia Honda.

Pompey.-Steamer converted into collier. Commissioned in United States navy May 26, 1898. On duty in Southern waters, and off Havana, Cardenas, and Isle of Pines, Cuba. Commander J, W. Miller.

Porter.-Torpedo boat. 4 officers, 28 men. Cost, $144,000. Launched Sept. 9, 1896. First commission, Feb. 20, 1897. Lieut. J. C. Fremont. Covered the landing of marines from the transport "Panther" at Guantanamo Bay on June 10, 1898, with six other vessels.

Prairie.-Auxiliary cruiser. 18 officers, 267 men. First commission in United States navy, April 14, 1898. Commander C. J. Train. With the "Cas tine," destroyed large four-masted steamer when the latter was attempting to run the blockade at Mariel on July 5, 1898. On same date, with the "Hawk" and "Castine," sunk a gunboat and shelled the shore batteries. On duty off Havana and Gibara, also at Guantanamo, San Juan, and Ponce, Puerto Rico, and Santiago, Cuba. At Ponce pulled the "Massachusetts" and "Manitoba," loaded with men and horses, off a shifting sand bar. Afterward released the steam collier "Saturn" from a similar

predicament in the same locality. Conveyed part of the Seventh Colorado Regiment to Montauk. Princeton.-Gunboat. 11 officers, 124 men. Cost, $230,000. Launched June 3, 1897. First commission, May 27, 1898. Commander C. H. West. On blockade duty along Cuban coast, and engaged on the coasts of British Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico, searching for Cuban blockade runners.

Potomac.-Converted tug. Lieut. G. P. Blow. On duty principally at wrecks of "Maria Teresa' and "Cristobal Colon," also in Guantanamo Bay and at Santiago.

208 men.

Puritan.-Double-turreted monitor. 22 officers, Launched Dec. 6, 1882. First commission, Dec. 10, 1896. Capt. P. F. Harrington commanding to June 18, 1898; Capt. Fred Rodgers from that date to close of war. Took part in the first action of the war, bombarding and silencing the forts at Matanzas, in company with the "New York" and "Cincinnati." Took part in naval expedition under Admiral Sampson, on May 4, along the northern coast of Cuba. Captured a Spanish schooner and sloop at Cape San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Aug. 2.

Resolute.-Special class. Commissioned in United States navy May 11, 1898. Commander J. G. Eaton. Received prisoners from the "Cristobal Colon" at Santiago. Took part in action off Manzanillo, Aug. 12. When hostilities were suspended conveyed marine force north.

Rodgers-Torpedo boat. 4 officers, 20 men. Cost, $97,500. Launched Nov. 10, 1896. First commission, April 2, 1898. Lieut. J. L. Jayne. On duty principally in Guantanamo Bay and off Santiago.

San Francisco.-Protected cruiser. 33 officers, 350 men. Cost, $1,428,000. Launched Oct. 26, 1889. First commission, Nov. 15, 1890. Capt. R. P. Leary. During May and June served on Massachusetts coast. Established blockade from Nuevitas to Nipe.in rear of the Spanish forces at Santiago early in July. Fired at by the eastern forts, Havana, on Aug. 12, the same date on which the peace protocol was signed. About 20 shots were fired at her at a 2 miles' range. Was struck once by a fragment from a 10- or 12-inch shell, which burst on the water astern.

Saturn.-Steamer converted into collier. Commissioned in United States navy April 11, 1898. Commander S. W. Very commanding to June 4, 1898; Commander G. A. Bicknell from that date to close of war. Served with flying squadron and afterward under Admiral Sampson, then on duty at Puerto Rico. Did much effective service as a collier, and in emergent cases where other vessels needed assistance.

Scindia.-Steamer converted into collier. Commissioned in United States navy May 21, 1898. Commander E. W. Watson. Served at Guantanamo and in Southern waters. Assigned to Eastern squadron.

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Scorpion.-Converted yacht. 8 officers, 103 men. First commission in United States navy, April 11, 1898. Lieut.-Commander Adolph Marix. Served with flying squadron. On June 9 narrowly escaped engagement with the British war ship"Talnear Nuevitas, mistaking the latter for a Spanish ship. With the "Osceola," entered Manzanillo harbor on July 1, and engaged 4 gunboats, another vessel, 5 shore batteries, and troops in vicinity. Aided in capturing a number of vessels during Cape Cruz blockade. Took part in engagement at Manzanillo, destroying 4 gunboats, July 18. Sioux.-Converted tug. Commissioned in United States navy April 9, 1898. Ensign W. R. Gherardi. Siren.-Converted yacht. 5 officers, 37 men. First commissioned in United States navy June 24,

1898. Lieut. J. M. Robinson. Served on Havana blockade. On Aug. 1 cut out the Norwegian steamer "Franklin," a blockade runner, from under the guns of a Spanish cruiser, and took her to Key West as a prize. The captured vessel was convoyed by 3 Spanish gunboats, but they left her and proceeded out of gunshot range as the "Siren" approached. On Aug. 7, with the "Viking," captured a blockade runner.

Solace. Special class. Ambulance ship. Commissioned in United States navy April 14, 1898. Commander A. Dunlap. Served between Cuban points and United States. Carried sick and wounded from Cienfuegos, Guantanamo Bay, Santiago (including Spaniards), Puerto Rico, and Key West to United States hospitals.

Southery.-Steamer converted into collier. Commissioned in United States navy April 30, 1898. Commander Walton Goodwin. Served in Cuban waters, including Guantanamo Bay and Santiago. Also at Hayti.

Sterling.-Steamer converted into collier. Commissioned in United States navy April 16, 1898. Commander R. E. Impey. Served in Southern waters, then with flying squadron when searching for Cervera. At Santiago and Puerto Rico.

Stranger.-Converted yacht. 8 officers, 49 men. First commission in United States navy, June 30, 1898. Lieut. G. L. Dyer. Served in Cuban waters. Supply.-Special class. Supply ship. On special service under Lieut.-Commander W. W. Kimball. Suwanee.-Lighthouse tender. Lieut.-Commander D. Delehanty. Convoyed the "Gussie" on Cuban expedition in May. Lieut. Victor Blue, of this vessel, with an armed boat's crew, captured 2 schooner yachts at Cayo Frances on May 31. Aided in shelling a fort in Guantanamo Bay on June 15. Supported position held by marines in same locality. Aided in covering landing of Gen. Shafter's troops at Daiquiri, June 22. Participated in shelling of fortifications at Aguadores on July 2. Took part in bombardment of Manzanillo on Aug. 12.

Sylvia.-Converted yacht. 5 officers, 31 men. First commission in United States navy, June 29, 1898. Lieut. G. H. Peters. Served in southern waters and off Havana. Now out of commission. Talbot.-Torpedo boat. Cost, $39,000. Launched Nov. 14, 1897. First commission, April 4, 1898. On North Atlantic station. Lieut. W. R. Shoemaker commanding from July 10, 1898, to close of war. Served at Key West and Piedras Cay, Cuba.

Tecumseh.-Converted tug. Lieut. G. R. Evans. Served between Key West and Havana.

Terror.-Double-turreted monitor. 26 officers, 151 men. Launched March 24, 1883. First commission, April 15, 1896. Capt. Nicoll Ludlow. Participated in engagement off San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 12, 1898. Served at Cardenas, off Havana, and at Guanica and Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Texas.-Second-class battle ship. 30 officers, 359 men. Cost, $2,500,000. Launched June 28, 1892. First commission, Aug. 15, 1895. Capt. J. W. Philip. Served in flying squadron. Landed 40 marines at Guantanamo with 2 Colt automatic guns to support force of marines already on shore. On June 15 aided in shelling a fort in Guantanamo Bay. Engaged a battery at Daiquiri on June 22 to cover landing of Gen. Shafter's army. Served on Santiago blockade. Took part in destruction of Cervera's fleet. In the official report of part taken by the "Texas" in chase and destruction of Cervera's fleet, Capt. Philip says: "As the leader, bearing the admiral's flag, appeared in the entrance she opened fire, which was, at 9.40, returned by the 'Texas' at a range of 4,200 yards while closing in. The ship leading was of the Vizcaya' class and the flag ship. Four ships came out, evidently the Vizcaya,'