List of ship commissionings in 1872
The list of ship commissionings in 1872 is a chronological list of ships commissioned in 1872. In cases where no official commissioning ceremony was held, the date of service entry may be used instead.
| Date | Operator | Ship | Pennant | Class and type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22 | United States Navy | USS Canonicus | Canonicus-class monitor | recommissioned [1] | |
| November 9 | United States Navy | USS Saugus | Canonicus-class monitor | recommissioned at the Philadelphia Navy Yard[2] |
References
- ^ "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships". hazegray.org. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ^ Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (2 September 2015). "Saugus I (Monitor)". www.history.navy.mil. Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 29 May 2019.