"Saint Paul" arrived off San Juan on the morning of 22 June. Shortly after midday, in the second battle of San Juan, the Spanish cruiser , emerged from the harbor and, remaining under protection of shore batteries, opened fire on "Saint Paul" at long range without success. "Isabel II" was joined shortly by the destroyer , which attempted to close "Saint Paul" to launch torpedoes. "Saint Paul" took "Terror" under heavy fire, scoring at least one direct hit which heavily damaged the destroyer. "Terror" gave up the attack and returned to port, followed by "Isabel II". "Saint Paul" was relieved by off San Juan on the 26th and made for New York to coal.