USS Philadelphia (Cruiser # 4, C-4, later IX-24), 1890-1927

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USS Philadelphia, a 4324-ton protected cruiser built at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was commissioned in July 1890. She served in the Atlantic until 1893, then joined the Pacific Station, remaining there to the end of her Navy career. In 1898, she represented the United States at ceremonies marking the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands and was involved in combat operations in Samoa the following year.

Philadelphia became a stationary receiving ship at Puget Sound Navy Yard in 1904, serving in this and related roles until struck from the Navy List in November 1926. She had been redesignated IX-24 in 1920 and was sold in 1927.

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USS Philadelphia (Cruiser # 4, C-4, later IX-24), 1890-1927

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