USS South Carolina
Six ships of the United States Navy have been named USS South Carolina in honor of the eighth state.
The first USS South Carolina was
originally L'Indien, a frigate built in Amsterdam for American agents in France during the American Revolutionary War.
The second USS South Carolina was a
schooner built for the Revenue Cutter Service.
The third USS South Carolina was a
coastal patrol vessel.
The fourth USS South Carolina was a screw steamer that saw action in the American Civil War.
The fifth USS South Carolina (BB-26) was the lead ship of her class of battleship.
The sixth USS South Carolina (CGN-37) was a California-class nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser.
Referenced By
List of ships of the United States Navy | South Carolina | USS Nimitz | USS Nimitz (CVN-68) | USS South Carolina (BB-26)
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