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Return to Naval Historical Center homepageAdmiral
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Admiral, a small steamer, was employed as a picket boat in the Mississippi River in the vicinity of New Madrid, Mo. She was captured by Flag Officer Foote's naval forces on 7 April 1862. Valued at $10,000 she was taken into the Union Army.