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Spanish Destroyer Plutón
''Plutón'' was a of the Spanish Navy that fought at the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish–American War. Technical characteristics ''Plutón'' was built in the United Kingdom. Her keel was laid by Thomson (shipbuilder), Thomson on 12 February 1897; the company changed its name to Clydebank Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. in April 1897 and completed her under this name on 4 November 1897. She had three funnels. In the parlance of the day, she was a "torpedo boat destroyer", designed to protect larger ships against torpedo boat attack, but also carrying torpedoes with which to attack larger ships herself. Operational history As tensions between Spain and the United States grew in early 1898, ''Plutón'' was part of the Spanish Navy's 1st Squadron, commanded by Vice Admiral Pascual Cervera y Topete. The squadron was ordered to concentrate at São Vicente, Cape Verde, São Vicente in Portugal's Cape Verde Islands. Accordingly, ''Plutón'', in company with Cervera's flag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Spain (1785-1873 And 1875-1931)
The flag of Spain (), as it is defined in the Spanish Constitution of 1978, Constitution of 1978, consists of three horizontal stripes: red, yellow and red, the yellow stripe being twice the height of each red stripe. Traditionally, the middle colour was called by the archaic term (Reseda luteola, weld, a natural dye); hence the flag's nickname (the red–weld). The middle stripe often bears the coat of arms of Spain. The origin of the current flag of Spain is the naval ensign of 1785, , by Decrée of Charles III of Spain, where it is also referred as ''national flag''. It was chosen by Charles III himself from 12 different flags designed by Antonio Valdés y Bazán. All proposed flags were presented in a drawing, which is in the Naval Museum of Madrid. The flag remained marine-focused for most of the next 50 years and flew over coastal fortresses, marine barracks and other naval property. During the Peninsular War, the flag could also be found on marine regiments fighting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
