USS Oregon

Three ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Oregon, in honor of the Oregon Territory or the 33rd state.


 * The first USS Oregon (1841) was a brig purchased in 1841 to support the U.S. Exploring Expedition and in commission until 1845.
 * A never-launched monitor previously named USS Quinsigamond (1864) and Hercules was also called Oregon before she was broken up in the ways.
 * The third USS Oregon (BB-3) was a battleship that saw action in the Spanish-American War and was in commission from 1896 to 1919.

One ship of the Confederate States Navy also bore the name Oregon. See CSS Oregon.
 * Confederate States Navy


 * See also
 * USS Oregon City
 * USS Oregonian