USS Oregon

Three ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Oregon, in honor of the Oregon Territory or the 33rd state.

  • The first Oregon was a brig purchased in 1841 to support the U.S. Exploring Expedition and in commission until 1845.
  • A never-launched monitor previously named Quinsigamond and Hercules was also called Oregon before she was broken up in the ways.
  • The third Oregon (BB-3) was a battleship that saw action in the Spanish-American War and was in commission from 1896 to 1919.
Confederate States Navy

One ship of the Confederate States Navy also bore the name Oregon. See CSS Oregon.

See also
  • USS Oregon City
  • USS Oregonian
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