The USRC Apache was a United States Revenue Cutter Service (USRCS) ship that served as a revenue cutter and naval vessel. Built in 1859, the ship was initially known as the USS Robert McClelland before being renamed Apache in 1869. The vessel was armed with a variety of weapons, including large cannons and Gatling guns, and was used for law enforcement, search and rescue missions, and other duties along the East Coast of the United States. The USRC Apache played a significant role in the Civil War, capturing blockade runners and aiding in the Union's efforts to maintain control of Southern ports. After the war, the ship continued to serve in various capacities, including as a training ship for the Revenue Cutter Service School of Instruction in 1891. The USRC Apache was ultimately decommissioned in 1898 and sold for scrap in 1900. The ship's legacy lives on through its contributions to maritime law enforcement and its participation in key historical events such as the Civil War.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.