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The southerner who commanded Union ships during the capture of the Mississippi River was Admiral David Farragut. Originally from Tennessee, Farragut played a crucial role in the Union's naval strategy during the Civil War, notably leading the successful assault on New Orleans in 1862 and later the capture of Vicksburg. His leadership and tactics were instrumental in securing control of the Mississippi River for the Union.

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