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The list of ship decommissionings in 1886 includes a chronological list of all ships decommissioned in 1886.
| Operator | Ship | Flag | Class and type | Fate | Other notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 October |  United States Navy | Shenandoah | Screw sloop | Sold, 30 July 1887 | [1] | |
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