| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Acquired | 4 July 1861 |
| In service | 1861 |
| Out of service | 1861 |
| Fate | scrapped, 1861 |
| General characteristics | |
| Displacement | 94 tons |
| Propulsion | sail |
| Armament | one 12-pounder howitzer |
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