List of ship commissionings in 1859
The list of ship commissionings in 1859 is a chronological list of all ships commissioned in 1859. In cases where no official commissioning ceremony was held, the date of service entry may be used instead.
| Operator | Ship | Class and type | Pennant | Other notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 October | Spanish Navy | Virgen de Covadonga | Screw schooner | – | [1] |
| 29 November | United States Navy | USS Mohican | Steam sloop-of-war | – | [2] |
| Unknown date | Spanish Navy | Princesa de Asturias | Screw frigate | – | Commissioned on either 1 November[3] or 14 December |
| Unknown date | Spanish Navy | Reina Blanca | Petronila-class screw frigate | – |
Citations
- ^ "Covadonga, Virgen de". todoavante.es (in Spanish). 9 April 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ Silverstone, p. 22
- ^ "Princesa de Asturias (1859)". todoavante.es (in Spanish). 11 April 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
Bibliography
- Silverstone, Paul H. (2006). Civil War Navies 1855–1883. The U.S. Navy Warship Series. New York: Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-97870-5.