Gorgon I (gunboat)
In Greek mythology one of three snake-haired sisters, whose terrifying appearance turned the beholder to stone. The second Gorgon is a British name retained.
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The gunboat Naubuc (q.v.) was renamed Gorgon 15 June 1869 while laid up at League Island, Pa.
Published: Mon Jul 13 12:36:02 EDT 2015