USS Louisiana

Last updated August 21, 2021

Five ships of the United States Navy have borne the name USS Louisiana in honor of the 18th state.

USS Louisiana (1812) was a sloop that served in the War of 1812
USS Louisiana (1861) was a propeller-driven steamer that served in the American Civil War
USS Louisiana (BB-19) was a Connecticut-classbattleship commissioned 2 June 1906 and decommissioned 20 October 1920
USS Louisiana (BB-71) was a Montana-classbattleship cancelled before her keel was laid down
USS Louisiana (SSBN-743) is an Ohio-classsubmarine currently in active service
CSS Louisiana was commissioned by the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War
USRC Louisiana (1819) was a wood hull topsail schooner that served in the United States Revenue Cutter Service from 1819 to 1824

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