Almirante Oquendo
Scuttled
| Type | Armoured cruiser |
|---|---|
| Class | Infanta María Teresa |
| War | Spanish–American War |
| Main guns | 2 × 11″ guns |
Ran aground burning just west of Santiago and was scuttled.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 2 × 28 cm (11.0 in)/35 guns
- 10 × 14 cm (5.5 in)/35 guns
- 8 × 12 pdr quick-firing guns
- 10 × 3 pdr Hotchkiss revolvers
- 8 × Nordenfeld machine guns
- 2 × Maxim machine guns
- 8 × torpedo tubes (2 submerged)
Armour
- Belt 30.5–25.4 cm (12–10 in)
- Barbettes 22.9 cm (9 in)
- Conning tower 30.5 cm (12 in)
- Deck 5.1–7.6 cm (2–3 in)
| Builder | Sociedad Astilleros del Nervión, Sestao, Spain |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 16 November 1889 |
| Launched | 3 October 1891 |
| Displacement | 6,890 tons |
| Length | 364 ft 0 in (110.95 m) |
| Speed | 20.2 knots (37.4 km/h; 23.2 mph) (forced draft) |
| Complement | 484 officers and enlisted |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
3 October 1891
Battle of Santiago de Cuba
Scuttled
3 July 1898
Ran aground burning and was scuttled