USS Iris (1863) — was a steamer acquired by the Union Navy during the American Civil War. She was used by the Navy to patrol navigable waterways of the Confederacy to prevent the South from trading with other countries. Iris was built as Willet Rowe at Brooklyn,… … Wikipedia
USS Iris (1847) — The first USS Iris was a wooden steamship in the United States Navy during the Mexican American War.Propelled by radial paddle wheels, Iris was built at New York in 1847 and purchased there by the Navy in the same year. She commissioned at New… … Wikipedia
Iris — typically refers to:* Iris (mythology), in Greek mythology, a messenger god and the personification of rainbows * Iris (color), an ambiguous color ranging from blue violet to violet, from the flower of the same nameIris may also refer to:In… … Wikipedia
USS Shiloh (1865) — USS Shiloh , a single turreted, twin screw monitor, was awarded for the construction on 24 June 1863 to George C. Bestor of Peoria, IL; and her keel was laid down later that year at the yard of Charles W. McCordat of St. Louis, MO. However, while … Wikipedia
USS Geranium (1863) — was a steamship acquired by the Union Navy during the American Civil War for the purpose of using her as a tugboat in support of Union ships on the blockade of Southern waterways. However, in addition to her tug duties, she also served as a… … Wikipedia
USS Hancock (1776) — The second Hancock was one of the first 13 frigates of the Continental Navy authorized by resolution of the Continental Congress of British North America, 13 December 1775. She was named for John Hancock.As Hancock Hancock was built at… … Wikipedia
USS Hancock — Several ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Hancock or USS John Hancock , in honor of patriot and statesman John Hancock. *USS|Hancock|1775 was the former schooner Speedwell , one of a small flotilla hired in October 1775. She was … Wikipedia
USS Trumbull (1776) — The second Trumbull one of the 13 frigates authorized by the Continental Congress on 13 December 1775 was probably laid down in March or April 1776 at Chatham, Connecticut, by John Cotton and was launched on 5 September 1776.Troubled LaunchAfter… … Wikipedia
USS Oklahoma City (CLG-5) — External links* [http://www.ussokcity.com/ CLG5 CG5 CL91 SSN723 Web Page: USS Oklahoma City] * [http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh usn/usnsh o/cl91.htm Photos of the USS Oklahoma City from archives of the US Navy Historical Center] *… … Wikipedia
USS Defiant — Seriendaten Deutscher Titel: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Originaltitel: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Produktionsland: USA … Deutsch Wikipedia
