From which navy was the cruiser "Reina Mercedes" captured by the USA in 1898?
Cruiser A cruiser is a type of warship. The term has been in use for several hundred years, and has had different meanings throughout this period. During the Age of Sail, the term "cruising" referred to certain kinds of missions – independent scouting, commerce protection, or raiding – fulfilled by a frigate or sloop, which were the "cruising warships" of a fleet. Modern cruisers are generally the largest ships in a fleet after aircraft carriers, and can usually perform several roles.
USS Siboney (ID-2999) USS "Siboney" (ID-2999) was a ship transport for the United States Navy during World War I. She was the sister ship of  but neither was part of a ship class. Launched as SS "Oriente, she was soon renamed after Siboney, Cuba, a landing site of United States forces during the Spanish–American War. After her navy service ended, she was SS "Siboney for the Ward Line and American Export Lines. During World War II she served the U.S. Army as transport USAT "Siboney and as hospital ship USAHS "Charles A. Stafford.