USS Missouri (1841)
 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.Departing New York at the end of March 1842 on a trial run to Washington D.C. with sister ship Mississippi Missouri grounded opposite Port Tobacco Maryland 1 April and did not arrive in Washington until the 13th.