USS Emerald (1864)
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The first USS Emerald was steam yacht that served in a non-commissioned status as a ferry boat at the Portsmouth Navy Yard at Kittery, Maine, from 1864 to 1883.
For other ships with the same name, see USS Emerald.
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United States | |
Name | USS Emerald |
Namesake | The emerald, a green gem stone |
Cost | $10,000 ($255,559.41 in 2020) [1][2] |
Acquired | August 3, 1863 [3] |
In service | 1864 |
Out of service | 1883 |
General characteristics | |
Type | Ferry boat |
Propulsion | Steam engine |
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