The list of ship decommissionings in 1882 includes a chronological list of all ships decommissioned in 1882.
| Date | Operator | Ship | Pennant | Class and type | Fate and other notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 12 |  United States Navy | Nantucket | Passaic-class monitor | Placed in reserve; sold for scrap on 14 November 1900 | [1] |