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Four commissioned ships of the United States Navy have borne the name USS Louisiana in honor of the 18th state.
The first Louisiana was a a sloop that served in the War of 1812.
The second Louisiana was a sidewheel steamer that served in the American Civil War.
The third Louisiana was a Connecticut-class battleship.
The fourth ship to be given the name Louisiana was a Montana-class battleship cancelled before her keel was laid down.
The fourth ship to be commissioned Louisiana was an Ohio-class submarine.
See also CSS Louisiana.
