OMAHA
Ship Name and Designation History
This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.
Keel Laid 1867 as ASTORIA - Launched 10 June 1869 Renamed OMAHA 10 August 1869 Turned over to the Marine Hospital Service, (U.S.Public Health Service) for use as a quarantine barge. Removed from service 1914, after which she was scrapped. Stricken 10 July 1914 |
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- USS Omaha Covers Page 1 (DATE RANGE)
Postmarks
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Postmark Date |
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USPO CDS w/ Cork killer |
1873-09-22 |
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Incoming mail to the USS OMAHA. At this time in her career, she was part of the South Atlantic Squadron, 1873–1879. From the Gary Weiss collection.
Other Information
NAMESAKE - Named for Omaha Nebraska.
Four ships of the US Navy have borne the name OMAHA - USS Omaha (1869 Screw Sloop), USS Omaha CL-4, USS Omaha SSN-692 and USS Omaha LCS-12.
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