USS Canonicus

USS Canonicus

Four ships of the United States Navy have been named "Canonicus" for Canonicus, a chief of the Narragansett Indians, who befriended Roger Williams, and presented him with a large tract of land for the Rhode Island colony.

* The USS|Canonicus|1863|6, was a monitor launched in 1863.

* The USS|Canonicus|1899|6, was a minelayer launched in 1899.

* The USS|Canonicus|YT-187|6, was a tug in service during World War II.

* The USS|Canonicus|ACM-12|6, was a "Chimo"-class minelayer.

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