Three ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Oregon and one is planned, 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.
The fourth Oregon (SSN-793) will be a Virginia-class submarine.
Confederate States Navy
One ship of the Confederate States Navy also bore the name Oregon. See CSS Oregon.
See also
SS Oregon
USS Oregon City
USS Oregonian
SS Beaver State
