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William Thomas Sampson (February 9, 1840 – May 6, 1902) was a United States Navy rear admiral known for his victory in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish–American War . Biography. He was born in Palmyra, New York, and entered the United States Naval Academy on September 24, 1857.
William T. Sampson was a U.S. naval officer who, as head of the North Atlantic squadron, masterminded U.S. naval strategy during the Spanish-American War. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy (1861), Sampson served in the Union naval forces during the American Civil War, continued in the navy after.
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Jan 12, 2024 · William T. Sampson was the Commander of the U.S. blockading and North Atlantic squadrons during the Spanish-American War of 1898. Prior to the war, he served in a variety of assignments and rose to rank of Captain by 1890 and later became a Rear Admiral.
Learn how RAdm. William T. Sampson blockaded and bombarded the Spanish fleet at Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish-American War. Find out how he planned, executed, and won the battle of Santiago Bay in July 1898.
Rear Admiral William T. Sampson, Commander, North Atlantic Fleet, to Secretary of the Navy John D. Long. U.S. Flagship New York, 1st Rate, Off Santiago de Cuba, June 27th, 1898. Sir:-.
Feb 16, 2017 · Captain William T. Sampson, Commander, North Atlantic Station, to the Commanding Officers of Ships on the North Atlantic Station. U.S.Flagship New York, 1st Rate, Key West, Florida, April...
Jan 12, 2024 · The U.S. North Atlantic Squadron left Key West for Cuba on April 22 following the frightening news that the Spanish home fleet commanded by Admiral Pascual Cervera had left Cadiz and entered Santiago, having slipped by U.S. ships commanded by William T. Sampson and Winfield Scott Schley.
