Notable ships sunk at this battle include the Cristina and the Ulloa.
"Camara's Flying Relief Column" is the name given to a large military force that set out to reverse the outcome of this battle, but failed to complete its journey. Prior to this battle, the winning force took up a position in Subic Bay, while the losers retreated to Bacoor Bay. The winning force launched its attack at midnight by navigating a channel previously thought unnavigable at night. Notable ships sunk at this battle include the Cristina and the Ulloa. The decisive moment in this battle was the destruction of the shore battery The winning commander spent this battle on board his flagship, the USS Olympia and started this battle by saying "You may fire when ready". For ten points, name this opening battle of the Spanish-American War, when Admiral Dewey captured the capital of the Philippines.
"Camara's Flying Relief Column" is the name given to a large military force that set out to reverse the outcome of this battle, but failed to complete its journey.
Battle of {Manila} Bay