List of ship commissionings in 1872
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The list of ship commissionings in 1872 is a chronological list of ships commissioned in 1872. In cases where no official commissioning ceremony was held, the date of service entry may be used instead.
| Date | Operator | Ship | Pennant | Class and type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22 |  United States Navy |
USS Canonicus | Canonicus-class monitor | recommissioned [1] | |
| November 9 | United States Navy |
USS Saugus | Canonicus-class monitor | recommissioned at the Philadelphia Navy Yard[2] |