Spanish cruiser Reina Christina salvaged according to the Dutch newspaper Bataviaasch nieuwsblad dated 14 April 1903

An item dated Singapore 14th reported that Americans salvaged the Spanish battleship Reina Christina flagship of admiral Montojo which was destroyed by the American fleet commanded by admiral Dewey. On board were the remains of 80 crewmembers found and the hull of the ship was pierced by 15 grenades. The American authorities offered a funeral with military ceremony but the Spanish representative decided to sent the remains to Spain.(1)

Note

1. Part of Alfonso XII-class unprotected cruisers, building ordered on 14 October 1880, laid down at navy yard at Ferrol, Spain 2 August 1881, launched on 2 May 1886 and sunk in the Battle of Manila Bay, Philippines on 1 May 1898.