Rear Adm. David Farragut’s command, “Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!” during the Battle of Mobile Bay is one of the most famous lines in American naval history; however, that’s not the only interesting fact about naval combat during the Civil War. Watch the video below to learn more about Civil War navies! | American Battlefield Trust
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Rear Adm. David Farragut’s command, “Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!” during the Battle of Mobile Bay is one of the most famous lines in American naval history; however, that’s not the only interesting fact about naval combat during the Civil War. Watch the video below to learn more about Civil War navies! | American Battlefield Trust
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Farragut’s Bold Move: Conquering the Confederate Navy David Farragut, a Union admiral during the American Civil War, is best known for his audacious naval strategies, particularly in his campaign against the Confederate Navy. In April 1862, he led a daring attack on New Orleans, a vital Confederate port, which significantly impacted the South's ability to supply its forces. Farragut's fleet navigated the treacherous waters of the Mississippi River, overcoming formidable obstacles, including fort
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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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USS Franklin (1864-1915) was the flagship of Admiral David Farragut on the European Station from 1867 to 1868. Farragut, hero of the Battles of New Orleans and Mobile Bay, was the guest of honor for a dizzying array of balls and receptions. Franklin, in turn, festooned with flags, hosted fetes of her own - with waltzing on the gun deck. On July 14th, 1868, she was visited by the Prince of Wales and Duke of Edinburgh at Southampton. Franklin's mission was to strengthen relationships with European
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