USS Arctic (1855)
The first USS Arctic was a steamer in commission in the United States Navy from 1855 to 1856 and from 1858 to 1859. She also served in the United States Coast Survey as a survey ship from 1856 to 1858, and with the United States Lighthouse Board as a lightship from 1859 to 1879. Early in 1859, Arctic's propulsion machinery was removed, and she was turned over to the U.S. Lighthouse Board for duty as a lightship. After 20 years of lightship service off the coast of North Carolina, she was sold at public auction on 16 April 1879.
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USS Arctic (1855)
The first USS Arctic was a steamer in commission in the United States Navy from 1855 to 1856 and from 1858 to 1859. She also served in the United States Coast Survey as a survey ship from 1856 to 1858, and with the United States Lighthouse Board as a lightship from 1859 to 1879. Early in 1859, Arctic's propulsion machinery was removed, and she was turned over to the U.S. Lighthouse Board for duty as a lightship. After 20 years of lightship service off the coast of North Carolina, she was sold at public auction on 16 April 1879.
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1856-10-21
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3,13944e+0
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Sold 16 April 1879
Transferred toU.S. Coast Survey
Transferred toU.S. Lighthouse Boardearly 1859
Transferred toU.S. Navyearly 1858
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From U.S. Coast Survey early 1858
From U.S. Navy early 1859
From United States Navy 1856
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The Arctic. the region of the earth above 70 degrees North latitude
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Served as lightship with steam engine removed
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Steam engine, one screw
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The first USS Arctic was a ste ...... blic auction on 16 April 1879.
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USS Arctic (1855)
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USS Arctic
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