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STEPHEN PLATT, an American naval officer; born in Albany, N. Y., Jan. 23, 1823; joined the navy in 1840; promoted lieutenant-commander in 1862; had charge of various vessels in blockading fleets during the Civil War; participated in the action at Elizabeth City and Newbern, N. C., captured the "Princess Royal" and won distinction in other operations. He was retired with the rank of rear-admiral in 1885. He died in Washington, D. C., Feb. 4, 1890.