Name/Title
HardtackEntry/Object ID
1988.01.0399Description
Hardtack biscuit from the USS WINSLOW. Made from flour, hardtack - often called 'sea biscuit' - was a staple of the daily diet of sailors in the U.S. Navy. During the Spanish-American War, some military hardtack was stamped with the phrase 'Remember the Maine.'
This biscuit came from the USS WINSLOW when the vessel stopped in Key West on its way to participate in the blockade of Cuba during the Spanish-American War.Collection
USS MAINE CollectionMade/Created
Date made
circa 1898Time Period
19th CenturyLexicon
LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
FoodCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
Good