#0217 Cobalt blue glass "Remember The Maine" ship-shaped candy dish Flaws 7.5”

Some chips on both lid and base rims

The USS Maine was a United States Navy ship that exploded and sank in Havana Harbor, Cuba, on February 15, 1898. The cause of the explosion remains a subject of historical debate, but at the time, it was widely attributed to a Spanish mine, fueling public outrage and contributing to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. The slogan "Remember the Maine, to Hell with Spain!" became a rallying cry for American intervention.

This glass ship is a commemorative item produced to remember the USS Maine incident. Such souvenirs were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially following significant historical events. This particular piece, made of cobalt blue pressed glass, likely served as a candy dish or trinket box, serving both a functional and memorial purpose for those who wished to commemorate the event and express patriotic sentiment.