USS Montgomery (C-9)
The fourth USS Montgomery (C-9) was a protected cruiser in the United States Navy during the Spanish-American War. She was named for Montgomery, Alabama.
Montgomery was launched 5 December 1891 by Columbian Iron Works, Baltimore, Maryland; sponsored by Miss Sophia Smith; and commissioned at Norfolk Navy Yard 21 June 1894, Commander Charles W. Davis in command.
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“Be known to us in breaking bread,
But do not then depart;
Saviour, abide with us, and spread
Thy table in our heart.”
—James Montgomery (1771–1854)