Battle of Manimani

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Battle of Manimani
Part of the Spanish–American War
Province of Pinar del Rio in Cuba
Date July 23, 1898 Location Mantua Pinar del Río, Cuba Result Spanish victory
Belligerents
Spain	United States Cuban rebels
Commanders and leaders
Unknown	John Heard
Strength
1,000	262
Casualties and losses
4 wounded	70 - 97 killed 60 wounded

The Battle of Manimani was a failed American landing attempt west of Bahia Honda, Cuba. On July 23, 1898, the U.S.S. Wanderer was disabled at the mouth of the Manimani River, after Spanish forces opened fire and shot two men.^[1] The ship eventually reached safety after Lieutenant John Heard took their position and transmitted orders to the engine room.^[1]

It was one of the final engagements of the Spanish–American War in Cuba.