USS Cheyenne (1898)

USS Cheyenne (1898)

USS "Cheyenne", a converted tug, was launched in 1885 by Sam Paegnall, Charleston, South Carolina; acquired 8 July 1898 as S.S. "Bristol" and renamed "Cheyenne"; outfitted at Charleston Navy Yard; commissioned 30 July 1898, Lieutenant G. H. Swan in command; and reported to the Auxiliary Naval Force.

"Cheyenne" sailed from Charleston 30 July 1898 and proceeded to Key West, for duty off the Florida coast blockade until 18 August, when she cleared for Port Royal, South Carolina, arriving 21 August. The tug was decommissioned there 29 August 1898 and sold 14 November 1900.

References

*DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/c7/cheyenne-i.htm


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