Infanta Isabel (Cruiser, 1885-1926)

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Infanta Isabel, lead ship of a class of six 1160-ton cruisers, was built at Cadiz, Spain, in 1885. During the Spanish-American War, she was stationed at Havana, Cuba, and returned to Spain after that conflict. Infanta Isabel was disposed of circa 1926.

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Infanta Isabel (Cruiser, 1885-1926)

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