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USS Rhode Island (1860)
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The first USS Rhode Island was a side-wheel steamer in the United States Navy, commissioned in 1861.
The only known photo of the USS Rhode Island, taken in 1866.
The only known photo of the USS Rhode Island, taken in 1866.
Engraving of Monitor sinking
Engraving of Monitor sinking
Stephen Decatur Trenchard
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Stephen Decatur Trenchard was a rear admiral in the United States Navy. He was present at the Battle of Taku Forts in 1859, and commanded the supply ship and gunboat Rhode Island throughout the American Civil War, seeing action at both Battles of Fort Fisher. He later commanded the North Atlantic Squadron.
Rhode Island rescues the crew of the Monitor on December 30–31, 1862. Line engraving published in Harper's Weekly, 1863.
Rhode Island rescues the crew of the Monitor on December 30–31, 1862. Line engraving published in Harper's Weekly, 1863.