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2 unusual facts about Spanish destroyer Furor


Furor

Furor, a Spanish destroyer which fought in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish-American War.

Spanish destroyer Furor

Furor was to be the fifth ship in line during the escape, following the four armored cruisers and with Pluton behind her; while Infanta Maria Teresa sacrificed herself by attacking the fastest American ship, the armored cruiser USS Brooklyn, Furor and the others were to avoid action, put on all the speed they could, and run for the open sea.



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