USS Benicia (1868)
USS ''Benicia'' was a screw sloop in the United States Navy during the late 19th century. She was named for Benicia, California. ''Benicia'' was launched 18 August 1868 by Portsmouth Navy Yard as ''Algoma''; renamed ''Benicia'' 15 May 1869; and commissioned 1 December 1869, Commander S. Nicholson in command. Between March 1870 and August 1872 ''Benicia'' served on the Asiatic Station and took part in Rear Admiral John Rodgers (naval officer, Civil War), John Rodgers' expedition to Korea (16 May—11 June 1871). During this period Ordinary Seaman John Andrews (Medal of Honor), John Andrews, Chief Quartermaster Patrick H. Grace and two United States Marine Corps Private (rank)#United States, Privates, Michael McNamara (Medal of Honor), Michael McNamara and James Dougherty (Medal of Honor), James Dougherty, were awarded the Medal of Honor. Following repairs at Mare Island Navy Yard, ''Benicia'' joined the North Pacific Squadron 6 December 1872. She cruised in Mexico, Mexican, Cent ...
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USS Benicia
USS ''Benicia'' may refer to one of two ships in the United States Navy named for Benicia, California: * , a screw sloop launched in 1868 and decommissioned in 1875. * , a gunboat used as a test bed for guided missiles; transferred to South Korea and then scrapped in 1998. Sources

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