The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-21

| launched in 1890 Zenon de Somodevilla Y
| Bengoechea, Marquis de la Ensenada, was
prime minister of Ferdinand VI, and died
in 1881.
Navarro, 9,342 tons. launched in 1881.
Navarro" q province in Northern Spain,
| formerly a kingdom
Nueva Espana, $50 tons, launched in 1889.
New Spain," the colonial name of Mex
| leo. Cortez gave the name to all his con-
quests.
Reina Christina, $500 tons, launched in
| 1886. queen Christine" the notorious con-
| sort of Ferdinand VII, and mother of IS
| abella II, died in 1873. The present Queen
| Regent, Christine, was known as Queen
| Christine during the life of Alfonso XII.
| In her honor the cruiser Reina Regente,
| sister ship TO the Alfonso Kill was
| named. The Reina Regente foundered
near the Straits of Gibraltar in March,
1885, with crew of 400 men. The Reina
| Christina was Admiral Montejos flagship
at Manila, until her destruction by fire.
| Reina Mercedes, 5000 tons, launched in
| 1887. Queen Mercedes" named for Maria
| de las Mercedes, daughter of the Due de
| Montpensier, and first wife of Alfonso
| XII She died in 1878
| Velasco LISP tons, launched in 1881. Don
Luis Velasco was the Spanish commander
| at Moro Castle, Havana, when it was
| captured by the British in 1852 He lost
| his life in the final engagement, but
| fought so bravely that the King declared
there should always be a ship il the Span
| ish navy called the Velasco. This order
| has been faithfully obeyed. Three earlier
viceroys of Spanish colonies in America
| bore the same name. The Velasco is now
at the Philippines. The Spanish govern
ment will have an early occasion TO build
| a new ship to assume the name.
| Torpedo unboats-Destructor, 45S tons,
| launched in 1887. Destroyer"
| Don Aware de Bazan, $50 tons, launch
ed in 1897. One of the Spanish commanders
at the battle of Lepanto. Died in 1888.
Dona Maria de Molina, $50 tons. launch
ed in 1896. Regent of CASTLE during the
minority of her son. Ferdinand ", who
reigned 1295-1912.
Filipinas, 75O tons. launched in 1892
philippines"
Galicia, 81 tons, launched in 1891. A
district in Northwestern Spain, formerly
an independent kingdom.
Marques de Mollns, 81 tons, launched
in 1891. Mariana Roca del Togores, mar
quis de Molns, historian, diplomat and
twice minister Of marine. Died 1889.
Martin Alonzo Pinzon, 81 tons, launch
ed in 1892. Part owner of the smaller yes
sells in Columbus fleet and commander of
the Pinta.
Rapidc, SO tons. launched in 1891
Rapid"
Temerario, $40 tons, launched in 1889
| Rash" Despite her name the Temera-
rio has shown commendable prudence in
remaining in the neutral waters of the
La Plata while the United States steam
ship Oregon was coming up the coast of
South America
Veloz, $50 tons, now building. Swift"
Vincente Yanez .Pinzon, 81 tons,
launched In 1891. Commanded the Nina
during the first voyage of Columbus
Brother of Martin Alozo Pjnzon.
Gunboats-Elcano 5A tons, launched in
1855. Juan Sebastian del Cano sometimes
called Elcano) was a companion of Ma
gelIan and succeeded to the command of
the fleet on the death of Magellan at the
Philippine Islands, in 1921. Elcano re-
turned to Europe by way OF the Cape or
Good Hope, being the first circumnavi-
gator of the globe His vessel, the Vic
toria. was of about 80 tons burden, and
carried a crew of about As men. The
gunboat Elcano shared in the defeat of
Manila.
Fernando ct Catolico, 500 tons, launch
ed I'm 1875 Ferdinand, the Catholic, y
whose marriage to Isabella united the
kingdoms of Aragen and CASTLE. Under
their reign America was discovered.
General Conoha, 524 tons, launched In
1888. Jose Gutierrez de la Concha, ma
tive of Buenos Ayres; captain general OF
cuba. 1882, 1S54-59. 1S74-75; prime minis
ter of Spain at the time of the overthrow
of Isabella II in 1868.
NIagelIanes. 524 tons launched in 1855
Fernando de NIagelhaens Portuguese
mariner in the service Of Carlos OF
Snain. He discovered the Straits of Ma
eelIan in 1920. but did not live to return
to Spain.
Marques del Duero, 500 tons, launched IN
1S75. Gen. Manuel de la Concha Marquis
del Duero brother of Gen. Jose Gutierrez
de Ia Concha. He was born IN Buenos
Avres in 1903, and was killed al the battle
Of Nuro. in Spain in 1874. This vessel IS
now at the Philippines.
The following eunboats each OF 300 tons
burden. were built for Cuba in 1895:
Alvarado. Two men Of this name mot
related were companions Of Cortes IN the
conquest Of Mexico Both fought FOR
Spain in Peru and other American co'ohies
early in the sixteenth century.
Herman Cortez fernando Cortez. con-
oueror Of Mexico and discoverer of Cali
fornia, died in 1871
Pizarro. francisco P!zarro, conqueror
of Peru. was murdered in 154l
Ponce de Leon Juan Ponce de Leon
CONQUERED Porto Rice in 1872, discovered
FLORIDA IN 1913, was wounded in y battle
with the indians Ia Florida IN 1871 ana d'ed
from his wounds in Cuba.
Sandovai. Gonzalo de Sandoval was one
Of the chief lieutenants Of Cortez IN the
conquest OF Mexico
Vasco Nuuez dc Balboa. DiscoVereI Of
the Pacific ocean; hehesded in 1917 for re-
bellion.
Velasquez. Diego Velasquez, conqueror
of Cuba. 1911.
The following gunboats, each OF Sl5 tons,
| b1tfff 10 PhlllDDInRg.
Quiros launched in 1895 Pedro FeInan-
des de Qulros, explorer, died at Panama
1914.
Nilalobos. Launched in 1896. Ruy Lo-
pez de Viualobos made an unsuccessful at
tempt to colonize the Philippines in 1912.
Torpedo Boat Desroyers - The follow
ing are from $50 10 400 tons each, and were