Asiatic Squadron
U.S. Navy squadron positioned in East Asia (1868–1902) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Asiatic Squadron was a squadron of United States Navy warships stationed in East Asia during the latter half of the 19th century. It was created in 1868 when the East India Squadron was disbanded. Vessels of the squadron were primarily involved in matters relating to American commerce with China and Japan, though it participated in several conflicts over 34 years of service until becoming the Asiatic Fleet in 1902.
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Asiatic Squadron | |
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Active | 1868–1902 |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Naval squadron |
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