Built At Pittsburgh in 1862
Cricket, a stern-wheel steamer, was built at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; purchased 18 November 1862 at Cairo, Illinois, and commissioned 19 January 1863, Acting Master A. R. Langhorne in command.
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