USRC Benjamin Rush
Ship of the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service
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The USRC Benjamin Rush was a United States Revenue Cutter stationed at Presque Isle, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1827 in Erie and was launched on 13 September 1828. The USRC Benjamin Rush has often been confused with the USRC Richard Rush, which was in service at the same time.[2] The ship was named for the signer of the Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Rush.
| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Name | USRC Benjamin Rush |
| Namesake | Benjamin Rush |
| Builder | John Richards[1] |
| Launched | 13 September 1828 |
| Home port | Presque Isle, Pennsylvania |
| Fate | Sold (1833) |
| General characteristics | |
| Displacement | 39 tons |
Daniel Dobbins was in command of the USRC Benjamin Rush from 1829 to 1833. Its successor was the USRC Erie.[2] The USRC Benjamin Rush was sold in 1833.
