USS Marblehead
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Three ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Marblehead after the port of Marblehead, Massachusetts.
- Marblehead, launched in 1861, was a gunboat that served in the American Civil War, sold in 1868.
- Marblehead (C-11), launched in 1892, was a Montgomery-class unarmored cruiser. She served in the Spanish-American War and was sold in 1921.
- Marblehead (CL-12), launched in 1923, was an Omaha-class scout cruiser. She served in World War II, was severely damaged at the battle of Makassar Strait on 4 February 1942. She was repaired and continued in service until scrapped in 1947.
