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USS Wabash

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Four ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Wabash, after the Wabash River of Indiana.

  • The first Wabash (1855) was a screw frigate in commission from 1856 to 1874, then in use as a receiving ship until 1912.
  • The second Wabash (ID-1824) was a civilian freighter acquired for Navy use during 1918 and 1919.
  • The third Wabash (AOG-4) was an oiler in service from 1943 to 1957.
  • The fourth Wabash (AOR-5) was also an oiler, in service from 1971 to 1994.

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    USS Wabash Wikipedia
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