Story
This warship was built in 1883 by U.S. Navy Shipyard (Mare Island CA).
Historical Notes
In 1894 this vessel visited ports in the Northwest and patrolling so the image is judged to be from this period.
Owners & Masters
Mohican stood out to assist the short lived Bering Sea Squadron in anti-poaching operations by protecting the sealing plants and fisheries from trouble Mohican remained in northern waters until October 19, 1892. Sold out of service March 04, 1922. Mohican decommissioned at Cavite on October 21, 1921 and was sold March 4, 1922 to A. E. Haley of Manila Philippines for breaking up.
Masters
Commander Benjamin F. Day USN (1883); Commander H. L. Johnson USN (1892);
Armament
1 × 8 in (200 mm) gun
8 × 9 in (230 mm) guns
1 × 60-pounder gun
References
- en.wikipedia.org ↗
- www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 12/04/2024)
