A TALE OF TWO SAILORS: Captain Richard Wainwright, Coal Passer Gil Veno and the USS Gloucester
In July, 1898 the USS GLOUCESTER was the most famous vessel in the world. Its commander, Richard Wainwright, who never said much, acted to avenge the MAINE, his old ship, with innovation and daring. He turned a blind eye to limiting orders and led the American charge at sea with all guns blazing at the […]