- USS Metacomet
USS "Metacomet" may refer to:
*USS|Metacomet|1854, was acquired by the US Navy in 1858 and renamed "Pulaski"
*USS|Metacomet|1863, was a wooden side-wheel steamer, launched 7 March 1863 and sold in 1865
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USS Metacomet (1863) — The second USS Metacomet was a wooden side wheel steamer in the United States Navy during the mid 1800s. The ship was named for Metacomet, a war chief of the Wampanoag Indians. Metacomet was launched 7 March 1863 by Thomas Stack, Brooklyn, New… … Wikipedia
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Metacomet — King Phillip Metacomet (ca. 1639 – August 12, 1676), also known as King Philip or Metacom, or occasionally Pometacom, was a war chief or sachem of the Wampanoag Indians and their leader in King Philip s War … Wikipedia
USS Pulaski (1861) — USS Pulaski Banderas … Wikipedia Español
USS Pulaski (1854) — USS Pulaski (1854), a 401 tonne/395 long ton (burden) side wheel steamship, was in service with the United States Navy. She was named for Kazimierz Pułaski. Named Metacomet when built for commercial owners in 1854, she served as USS Pulaski from… … Wikipedia
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USS Richmond (1860) — The USS Richmond was a wooden steam sloop in the United States Navy during the American Civil War.ervice in the Caribbean Richmond was launched on 26 January 1860 by the Norfolk Navy Yard; sponsored by a Miss Robb. Richmond , commanded by Captain … Wikipedia
