USS Wabash explained

Four ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Wabash, after the Wabash River of Indiana.

• The first was a screw frigate in commission from 1856 to 1874, then in use as a receiving ship until 1912.
• The second was a civilian freighter acquired for Navy use during 1918 and 1919.
• The third was an oiler in service from 1943 to 1957.
• The fourth was also an oiler, in service from 1971 to 1994.