USS Hero

Last updated December 31, 2021

USS Hero may refer to the following ships of the United States Navy:

USS Hero (1861), was purchased by the US Navy in August 1861 and sunk as part of the Stone Fleet in November 1861
USS Hero (1864), was purchased by the US Navy on 11 July 1864 and renamed Mocassin on 25 July
USS Hero (1869), was originally the light draft monitor Casco, renamed Hero on 15 June 1869

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