The ship sailed from Jacksonville with 27 or 28 men and a cargo of supplies and ammunition for the Cuban rebels.

The US sold the latest weapons to Spain, but not to the Cuban rebels.

In 1867, Read was second officer aboard a ship involved in an effort to help Cuban rebels overthrow the Spanish government of the island.

He learned after the firing ceased that the men he exchanged shots with were Cuban rebels.

Dory meanwhile has been captured by the Cuban rebels who wish to execute him for having previously sold them useless ammunition.

Cuban rebels fought alongside American troops during the major battles.

used by Cuban rebels in the 19th century to launch mounted charges against the Spanish infantry.

A privately owned ship, the Virginius, was used to run guns, ammunition, and vital supplies to the Cuban rebels.

There are cricket players and Rastas, Cuban rebels and lobster fishermen.

Once there, they made contact with the Cuban rebels, who were headed by the Maceo brothers, and started fighting against Spanish troops.