Battle of Cienfuegos
| Battle of Cienfuegos | |||||||
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| Part of the Spanish–American War | |||||||
The cable-cutting expedition at Cienfuegos, Bacon | |||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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.