The list of ship commissionings in 1872 includes a chronological list of all ships commissioned in 1872.
| Date | Operator | Ship | Pennant | Class and type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22 |  United States Navy
|
Canonicus | Canonicus-class monitor | recommissioned [1] | |
| November 9 | United States Navy
|
Saugus | Canonicus-class monitor | recommissioned at the Philadelphia Navy Yard[2] |
 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships". hazegray.org. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ^ Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (2 September 2015). "Saugus I (Monitor)". www.history.navy.mil. Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 29 May 2019.