W.T. SAMPSON,
Rear-Admiral, U.S.N.

U.S. FLAGSHIP "NEW YORK,"
September 3, 1898.




CONTENTS

CHAPTER
AUTHOR'S FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
PREFACE
I. IN WHICH THE "YANKEE" GOES INTO COMMISSION
II. IN WHICH WE GET UNDER WAY AT LAST
III. IN WHICH THE "YANKEE" CRUISES FOR PRIZES
IV. WE GET ORDERS TO GO SOUTH
V. A WILD GOOSE CHASE
VI. WE BECOME COAL HEATERS
VII. WE ENTER THE "THEATRE OF WAR"
VIII. WE JOIN SAMPSON'S FLEET
IX. CLEAR SHIP FOR ACTION
X. WE BOMBARD SANTIAGO DE CUBA
XI. A PERILOUS MOMENT
XII. IN SEARCH OF ADVENTURE
XIII. A NARROW ESCAPE
XIV. WE ENGAGE IN A SEA FIGHT
XV. COALING IN THE TROPICS