Admiral David Glasgow Farragut was born east of the present ... His most famous moment came on Aug. 5, 1864, during the Battle of Mobile Bay. From his position on the USS Hartford, he commanded ...

John Quarstein talked about the Battle of Mobile Bay in August 1864, and the roles played by Union Rear Admiral David Farragut and the Confederate… read more John Quarstein talked about the ...

The details of the glorious news from Admiral FARRAGUT's fleet ... and passed the forts at the entrance of Mobile Bay. At first it was intended that operations should commence on the 4th, but ...

The command to enter battle was part of a re-enactment ceremony as Farragut's crew watched a cannon fire from Fort Morgan in Mobile Bay. The re-enactment also involved a U.S. Coast Guard C-130 fly ...

FAIRHOPE, Alabama -- The 150th anniversary of the Battle of Mobile Bay and Siege of ... and also a close-up of U.S. Admiral David Farragut as he led his men into battle. Now, almost two decades ...

The following was received at the Navy Department this morning: FLAGSHIP HARTFORD, WEST GULF BLOCKADING SQUADRON, MOBILE BAY ... D.G. FARRAGUT, Rear Admiral, Commanding W.G.B, Squadron.

Museum volunteer, Bill Rhodes, will be speaking about the early life of Admiral Farragut ... especially for the Battle of Mobile Bay. Sunday’s talk will be an opportunity to learn more about ...

A 24-foot-long American flag believed to have been flown on shipboard during the Battle of Mobile Bay in Alabama by the USS Brooklyn is now on display at the former Grand Army of the Republic ...

The USS Farragut last visited Mobile for the 2011 Mardi Gras season. The USS Farragut is the fifth US Navy ship named for Admiral David Farragut, who is remembered for his rallying cry of "Damn ...

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