| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Launched | 1844 |
| Acquired | 3 June 1864 |
| Commissioned | 8 June 1864 |
| Decommissioned | circa May 1865 |
| Fate | Sold, 24 June 1865 |
| General characteristics | |
| Displacement | 60 tons |
| Length | 58 ft (18 m) |
| Beam | 13 ft (4.0 m) |
| Depth of hold | 5 ft (1.5 m) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 8 knots (15 km/h; 9.2 mph) |
| Armament |
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