USS Tennessee (1865) was a steam screw frigate of the United States Navy. The ship was launched in 1865 and served in various capacities, including as a flagship for the European Squadron. It participated in various operations, such as the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American War. The USS Tennessee also played a role in the protection of American interests in the Caribbean and South America. The ship was decommissioned in 1906 and subsequently used as a training ship for the United States Naval Academy. It was eventually sold for scrap in 1919. The USS Tennessee had a long and storied career, serving the United States Navy for over four decades before being retired.

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