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}} | USS Jean Sands (1863) was a steamer acquired by the Union Navy during the American Civil War. She was used by the Union Navy as a tugboat and salvage vessel in support of the Union Navy. Service career Jean Sands was built at Brooklyn, New York, in 1863 and was purchased by the Navy at New York City from T. F. Rowland 18 October 1864. She was stationed at the Norfolk Navy Yard where she served as a tug and salvage vessel. Jean Sands was sold 16 May 1892. See also - United States Navy
- American Civil War
References {{DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/j2/jean_sands.htm}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Jean Sands}} 6 : Ships built in Brooklyn|1863 ships|Ships of the Union Navy|Steamships of the United States Navy|Tugs of the United States Navy|Unique rescue and salvage ships of the United States Navy |