USS Maine Battleship Engraving 1898 – Spanish-American War Naval Print – Antique

Original antique engraving depicting the United States second-class battleship USS Maine, one of the most historically significant naval vessels of the late 19th century.

The USS Maine famously exploded in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898, an event that became a catalyst for the Spanish-American War and the rallying cry “Remember the Maine.”

This detailed steel engraving shows the warship in profile, capturing structural features, gun placements, and crew activity typical of naval illustration from the era.

An important collectible for:

• U.S. military history collectors
• Naval & maritime enthusiasts
• Spanish-American War memorabilia buyers
• Battleship & warship print collectors

Title: The United States Second-Class Battleship “Maine”
• Year: c. 1898
• Medium: Steel engraving
• Publication: Late 19th-century historical series
• Original antique print — not a reproduction

Ideal display piece for military office, maritime décor, or Spanish-American War collections.