USS Jean Sands was a steamer acquired by the Union Navy during the American Civil War. She was used by the Union Navy as a tugboat and salvage vessel in support of the Union Navy.

History
United States
Orderedas Peter B. Van Houten
Laid downdate unknown
Launched1863
Acquired18 October 1864
In service1864 (est.)
Out of service1892 (est.)
Stricken1892 (est.)
HomeportNorfolk Navy Yard
FateSold, 16 May 1892
General characteristics
Displacement139 tons
Length102 ft (31 m)
Beam22 ft 8 in (6.91 m)
Depth of hold6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Propulsion
Speednot known
Complementnot known
Armamentnone

Service career

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Jean Sands was built at Brooklyn, New York, in 1863 and was purchased by the Navy at New York City from T. F. Rowland 18 October 1864. She was stationed at the Norfolk Navy Yard where she served as a tug and salvage vessel. Jean Sands was sold 16 May 1892.

References

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  This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.