Battle of Cienfuegos

The Battle of Cienfuegos, also known as the Raid on Cienfuegos, was an engagement of the Spanish–American War, intended by the United States Navy to tighten its blockade of Cuba.

Battle of Cienfuegos
Part of the Spanish–American War

The cable-cutting expedition at Cienfuegos, Bacon
DateMay 11, 1898
Location
Result Spanish victory
Belligerents
Spain  United States
Commanders and leaders
Francisco Cróquer Bowman McCalla
Cameron Winslow
Strength
Unknown 1 unprotected cruiser
1 gunboat
1 revenue cutter
2 steam launches
Casualties and losses
None 2 killed
15 wounded
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