The list of ship decommissionings in 1882 is a chronological list of ships decommissioned in 1882. In cases where no official decommissioning ceremony was held, the date of withdrawal from service may be used instead. For ships lost at sea, see list of shipwrecks in 1882 instead.
| Date | Operator | Ship | Pennant | Class and type | Fate and other notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 12 |  United States Navy | USS Nantucket | Passaic-class monitor | Placed in reserve; sold for scrap on 14 November 1900 | [1] |