Narragansett (Screw sloop)

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U.S. Navy vessel, 2nd class screw sloop; built at the Boston Navy Yard; launched and commissioned in 1859.

From the description of Log/journal, 1859 Nov. 14-1861 Aug. 11. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70972444

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referencedIn Preble, George Henry, 1816-1885. George Henry Preble's orders showing his continuous sea service for six years viz Sept. 12 1859 to Sept. 11 1865. Navy Department Library, Naval History & Heritage Command
referencedIn Cook, Frederic H. Journal, 1858-1863. The Filson Historical Society
creatorOf Narragansett (Screw sloop). Log/journal, 1859 Nov. 14-1861 Aug. 11. Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library
referencedIn Taussig, Edward David, 1847-1921. Papers, 1870-1921. Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library
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associatedWith Cook, Frederic H. person
associatedWith Fitch, Henry W., b. 1833. person
associatedWith Preble, George Henry, 1816-1885. person
associatedWith Taussig, Edward David, 1847-1921. person
associatedWith United States. Navy. Pacific Squadron. corporateBody
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Pisco (Peru)
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
Callao (Callao, Peru)
Magellan, Strait of (Chile and Argentina)
Valparaíso (Chile)
Acapulco (Mexico)
Paita (Peru)
Atlantic Ocean
Santa Catarina Island (Brazil)
United States
Norfolk (Va.)
Guayaquil (Ecuador)
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Active 1861

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