USS Sabine

Two ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Sabine, after the Sabine River along the Texas/Louisiana border.

The first Sabine was a sailing frigate started in 1822 but not completed until 1855, and in service during the American Civil War.
The second Sabine (AO-25) was a fleet oiler purchased in 1940 and on active service until 1969.

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