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The list of ship decommissionings in 1870 includes a chronological list of all ships decommissioned in 1870.
| Date | Operator | Ship | Pennant | Class and type | Fate and other notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31 |  United States Navy
|
Saugus | Canonicus-class monitor | Laid up at Key West and towed to Philadelphia Navy Yard until recommissioned in 1872 |
References
- Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (2 September 2015). "Saugus I (Monitor)". www.history.navy.mil. Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
See also
| Ship events in 1870 | |
|---|---|
| Ship launches | |
| Ship commissionings | |
| Ship decommissionings | |
| Shipwrecks | |