USS Marblehead

Last updated November 21, 2022

Three ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Marblehead after the port of Marblehead, Massachusetts.

USS Marblehead (1861), launched in 1861, was a gunboat that served in the American Civil War and was sold in 1868.
USS Marblehead (C-11), launched in 1892, was a Montgomery-class cruiser. She served in the Spanish–American War and was sold in 1921.
USS Marblehead (CL-12), launched in 1923, was an Omaha-class light cruiser. She served in World War II until scrapped in 1947.

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