Collier is an historical term used to describe a
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* SS "River Clyde"
* USS "Merrimac"
* SS "Ulysses"
* USS "Cyclops"
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Collier (ship) — For other uses, see Collier (disambiguation). The collier USS Merrimac (1898) Collier is a historical term used to describe a bulk cargo ship designed to carry coal, especially for naval use by coal fired warships. In the late 18th century a… … Wikipedia
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