# Tragedy Aboard the USS Maine

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Podcast: [Michigan History Moment](https://stenobird.com/podcast/michigan-history-moment-4814484)
Published: 2025-09-23T18:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://michigan-history-moment.captivate.fm
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Initially sent to Havana in 1895 under the pretense of protecting American interests, the USS Maine met with disaster when an explosion claimed the lives of 266 crew members. Only William Madison of Bay City would survive. Despite an investigation revealing that coal dust ultimately lead to the explosion, the incident became a rallying cry for the United States during the Spanish-American War. ___________________________ Produced by  Michigan History Magazine

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