abstract:The first Missouri, a 10‑gun side‑wheel frigate, one of the first steam warships in the Navy, was begun at New York Navy Yard in 1840; launched 7 January 1841; and commissioned very early in 1842 Capt. John Newton in command.
At the surrender ceremony, on the battleship USSMissouri, MacArthur threw his arm around Wainwright's shoulders, said how splendid it was to see him again, then added that he was so glad he could get that Medal of Honor for Wainwright.