Velasco (Cruiser, 1881-1898)

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Velasco, a 1152-ton cruiser built at Blackwall, England, was launched in 1881. Stationed in the Philippines at the beginning of the Spanish-American War, she was sunk on 1 May 1898 during Battle of Manila Bay.

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