Destruction of Admirals Cervera's Fleet at Santiago De Cuba on July 3rd, 1898. Framed chromolithograph signed Kanthus Smith 1898. Ornate wood and gesso frame measures 32"x 40". Print size approx. 19 1/2" x 27 1/2" with small tear and deterioration at top left corner. Xanthus Smith 1839- 1929. Small oval of W.S. Schely top right corner. Schley commanded the flying squadron at Hampton Roads July 3, 1898. His flying ship was The Brookline. Wood frame and backing is intact with some chipping around the gesso but mostly intact. Overall a great piece.
