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USS Minnesota (frigate)

USS Minnesota, a sailing/steam frigate, was launched in 1855 at the Washington Navy Yard and commissioned eighteen months later. She was decommissioned some five years later, then, at the outbreak of the American Civil War, returned to service as the flagship of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron.

During the first day of the Battle of Hampton Roads, Minnesota ran aground, and the following battle badly damaged her and inflicted many casualties. On the second day of the battle, Monitor engaged Virginia, allowing tugs to free Minnesota on the morning of 10 March.

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USS Minnesota (frigate)
herkynav2002@yahoo.com - April 3rd, 2006
My great uncle, Daniel McBride, was said to be stationed on the Union USS Minnesota during the Civil War. Where would I find a list of the Union sailors who served on the frigate USS Minnesota during the US Civil War? Dan Pyne
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