Engraving of Union Navy Rear Admiral David Glasgow Farragut

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Engraving of Union Navy Rear Admiral David Glasgow Farragut (July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870), 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 popular culture for his order at the Battle of Mobile Bay, usually paraphrased: "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" by Navy tradition. Original engraving by John Buttre, circa 1866.

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