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'''USS ''Benicia''''' was a screw [[sloop]] in the [[United States Navy]] during the late 19th century. She was named for [[Benicia, California]]. |
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''Benicia'' was launched 18 August 1868 by [[Portsmouth Navy Yard]] as [[Algoma]]; renamed ''Benicia'' 15 May 1869; and commissioned 1 December 1869, Commander S. Nicholson in command. |
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Between March 1870 and August 1872 ''Benicia'' served on the [[Asiatic Station]] and took part in Rear Admiral [[John Rodgers (naval officer, Civil War)|John Rodgers]]' expedition to [[Korea]] (16 May-11 June 1871). During this period Ordinary Seaman [[John Andrews (Medal of Honor)|John Andrews]], Chief Quartermaster [[Patrick H. Grace]] and Private [[Michael McNamara (Medal of Honor)|Michael McNamara]], USMC, were awarded the [[Medal of Honor]]. |
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Following repairs at [[Mare Island Navy Yard]], ''Benicia'' joined the [[North Pacific Squadron]] 6 December 1872. She cruised in [[Mexico|Mexican]], [[Central America]]n, and [[Hawaii]]an waters and arrived at [[San Francisco, California]] on 29 November 1874 carrying [[Kalākaua|King Kalākaua]] of Hawaii and his suite. |
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''Benicia'' made a cruise to [[Alaska]] (11 May-21 July 1875) and was decommissioned at [[Mare Island]] 29 November 1875. ''Benicia'' was sold 3 May 1884. |
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Captain of the Mizzen Top [[Albert Weisbogel]] also received the Medal of Honor (his first award) for service on ''Benicia'', in 1874. |
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==References== |
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*{{DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/b5/benicia-i.htm}} |
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*[http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-b/benicia.htm US Navy Historical Center of USS Benica photographs] |
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[[Category:United States Navy sloops|Benicia]] |
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Revision as of 22:57, 12 October 2008
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| Launched | 18 August 1868 |
| Commissioned | 1 December 1869 |
| Decommissioned | 29 November 1875 |
| Fate | sold 3 May 1884 |
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| Displacement | 2400 tons |
| Length | 250 ft 6 in (76.35 m) |
| Beam | 38 ft (12 m) |
| Draught | 18 ft (5.5 m) |
| Speed | 11.5 kts |
| Complement | 291 officers and enlisted |
| Armament | 1 11" S. B., 10 9" S. B., 1 60-pdr. R., 2 20-pdr. BLR. |
USS Benicia was a screw sloop in the United States Navy during the late 19th century. She was named for Benicia, California.
Benicia was launched 18 August 1868 by Portsmouth Navy Yard as Algoma; renamed Benicia 15 May 1869; and commissioned 1 December 1869, Commander S. Nicholson in command.
Between March 1870 and August 1872 Benicia served on the Asiatic Station and took part in Rear Admiral John Rodgers' expedition to Korea (16 May-11 June 1871). During this period Ordinary Seaman John Andrews, Chief Quartermaster Patrick H. Grace and Private Michael McNamara, USMC, were awarded the Medal of Honor.
Following repairs at Mare Island Navy Yard, Benicia joined the North Pacific Squadron 6 December 1872. She cruised in Mexican, Central American, and Hawaiian waters and arrived at San Francisco, California on 29 November 1874 carrying King Kalākaua of Hawaii and his suite.
Benicia made a cruise to Alaska (11 May-21 July 1875) and was decommissioned at Mare Island 29 November 1875. Benicia was sold 3 May 1884.
Captain of the Mizzen Top Albert Weisbogel also received the Medal of Honor (his first award) for service on Benicia, in 1874.
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This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
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