USS Maine Foremast at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The USS Maine Foremast memorial at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, commemorates the battleship USS Maine, whose explosion in 1898 led to the Spanish-American War. The foremast is preserved as a historic artifact and memorial on Turner Joy Road within the academy grounds. It serves as a reminder of the ship's role in American naval history and the sacrifices of its crew.