Benjamin Drummond - The First Patient

USS Squando

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Benjamin Drummond served aboard the USS Squando from July 26, 1865 to May 26, 1866. During this period the ship was patrolling Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. The original copy of this photograph is held by the Naval Historical Center at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC.

The USS Squando was a single-turrent "light-draft" monitor powered by two steam engines, and had a crew of approximately 60 men. For more information refer to the Dictionary of American Fighting Ships

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Last updated December 24, 2007