USS Antietam (1869)

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Midshipman studying model of Antietam, 1904
History
United States
Builder
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Laid down1864
Launched1869
In service1876
Out of service1888
FateSold, 8 September 1888
General characteristics
TypeJava-class sloop-of-war
Displacement3,953 tons
Length312 ft 6 in (95.25 m) (between perpendiculars)
Beam46 ft (14 m)
Draft18 ft 3 in (5.56 m)
Propulsionsail and steam engine

USS Antietam was constructed during the final years of the

storeship and as a barracks ship
until she was disposed of in 1888.

Service history

The first

League Island, Pennsylvania from 1876 to 1888. On 8 September 1888, Antietam was sold to Mr. C. H. Gregory of Thomaston, New York
.

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