Admiral David Farragut (1801–1870) was America's greatest Civil War naval commander. Starting as a midshipman at age 9, he captured New Orleans in 1862 and famously stormed Mobile Bay in 1864, crying "Damn the torpedoes!" He became the first U.S. Navy officer to achieve the ranks of vice admiral and admiral. Disclaimer: This reel is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Information presented is based on historical records. Images and visuals used are for illustrative purposes. We do n
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