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 | | Badger is a burrowing mammal with short, thick legs, and long claws on the fore feet. |
 | | The first Badger, an auxiliary cruiser, was built in 1889 by John Roach and Sons, Chester, Pa., as Yumuri; purchased 19 April 1898, converted to an auxiliary cruiser at New York Navy Yard, commissioned 25 April 1898, Commander A. Snow in command; and joined the North Patrol Squadron. |
 | | Badger remained on the east coast until 26 December 1898 when she sailed to the Pacific, arriving at San Francisc o 15 April 1899. |
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