USS Wolverine

Last updated December 28, 2021

Two ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Wolverine. The name refers either to the mammal itself or the Wolverine State, a nickname for the state of Michigan.

USS Wolverine (IX-31), a sidewheel steamer in commission from 1844 to 1912, originally named USS Michigan, renamed Wolverine on 17 June 1905 and reclassified as unclassified miscellaneous vessel IX-31 on 17 July 1920
USS Wolverine (IX-64), a training aircraft carrier in commission from 1942 to 1945

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