The USS Cambridge was a wooden-hulled, steam-powered ship that served in the United States Navy during the American Civil War. Launched in 1860, it was initially used as a civilian steamer before being acquired by the Navy in 1861. The ship was armed with a variety of cannons and participated in blockades and patrols along the Atlantic coast. It also served as a training ship for naval recruits. The USS Cambridge was decommissioned in 1865 and later sold to private owners in 1869. The ship's history includes engagements in the Civil War and subsequent service as a merchant vessel.

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