USRC Benjamin Rush

USRC Benjamin Rush

The USRC "Benjamin Rush" was a United States Revenue Cutter stationed at Presque Isle, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1827 in Erie and was launched on 13 September 1828. The USRC "Benjamin Rush" has often been confused with the USRC "Richard Rush", which was in service at the same time.cite web |title=Benjamin Rush, 1828 |publisher=United States Coast Guard |accessdate=2008-08-06 |url=http://www.uscg.mil/history/webcutters/BenjaminRush1828.asp] The ship was named for the signer of the Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Rush.

Daniel Dobbins was in command of the USRC "Benjamin Rush" from 1829 to 1833. Its successor was the USRC "Erie". The USRC "Benjamin Rush" was sold in 1833.

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