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David Glasgow Farragut (; also spelled Glascoe; July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870) was a flag officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He was the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral in the United States Navy. He is remembered in U.S. Navy tradition for his bold order at the Battle of Mobile Bay, usually abbreviated to "Damn the torpedoes ... full speed ahead."

Farragut was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and raised by naval officer David Porter after the death of his mother. When he was 11 years old, Farragut served in the War of 1812 under the command of his adoptive father. He received his first command in 1823 at age 22, and went on to participate in anti-piracy operations in the Caribbean Sea. He then served in the Mexican–American War under the command of Matthew C. Perry, participating in the blockade of Tuxpan. After the war, he oversaw the construction of the Mare Island Navy Yard (now Mare Island Naval Shipyard), which was the first U.S. Navy base established on the Pacific Ocean.

Farragut resided in Norfolk, Virginia, prior to the Civil War, but he was a Southern Unionist who strongly opposed Southern secession and remained loyal to the Union after the outbreak of the Civil War. He was assigned command of an attack on the important Confederate port city of New Orleans, defeating the Confederates at the Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip. He captured New Orleans in April 1862. He was promoted to rear admiral after the battle and helped extend Union control up along the Mississippi River, participating in the siege of Port Hudson. He then led a successful attack on Mobile Bay, home to the last major Confederate port on the Gulf of Mexico.……

Early life

James Glasgow Farragut was born in 1801 to George Farragut (born Jordi Farragut Mesquida, 1755–1817), a Spanish Balearic merchant captain from the Mediterranean island of Menorca, and his wife Elizabeth (née Shine, 1765–1808), of North Carolina Scotch-Irish American descent, at Lowe's Ferry on the Holston River in Tennessee.……

Career

Farragut's naval career began as a midshipman when he was nine years old, and continued for 60 years until his death at the age of 69. This included service in several wars, most notably during the American Civil War, where he gained fame for winning several decisive naval battles.

War of 1812

Farragut's naval career began when he was added to the U.S.……

West Indies

In 1823, Farragut was placed in command of USS Ferret, which was his first command of a U.S.……

Death

Farragut died from a heart attack at the age of 69 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, while on vacation in the late summer of 1870. He had served almost sixty years in the navy. He is interred at Woodlawn Cemetery, in The Bronx, New York City. His gravesite is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as is Woodlawn Cemetery itself.

Personal life

Farragut married Susan Caroline Marchant on September 2, 1824, following an initial cruise as acting lieutenant commanding USS Ferret. She died on December 27, 1840, after 11 years of ill health. Farragut was noted for his kindly treatment of his wife during her illness.……

Timeline of service

Spring 1810, added to U.S. Navy rolls as boy seaman

December 17, 1810, appointed midshipman at age nine.

1812, assigned to the frigate USS Essex.

1815–1817, served in the Mediterranean Sea aboard the ship of the line USS Independence and the frigate USS Macedonian.

1818, studied ashore for nine months at Tunis.

1819, served as a lieutenant on the schooner USS Shark.

Legacy

Campbell's Station, Tennessee, was only a few miles from Admiral Farragut's birthplace, and it was renamed Farragut, Tennessee, in his honor. Farragut Square in Washington, D.C., is named in his honor. A statue of him named Admiral David G. Farragut is in the center of Farragut Square. Washington Metro stations Farragut West and Farragut North also share his name.……