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How old was David Farragut when the US Civil War began?
He was born in 1801, so that makes him 60 years old at the start of the war in 1861. He died in 1870.
Who was the union naval commander during civil war?
David Glasgow Farragher was the first admiral in the United States Navy. He is famous for the quote, 'Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead.' He served as a Union officer in the American Civil War, and is best known for the Battle of Mobile Bay.
Who was the union commander at the battle of New Orleans?
Andrew jacksonAnswer:Andrew Jackson was the commander during the War of 1812. During the War Between the States Captain David Glasgow Farragut was the commander who captured New Orleans for the Union.
Who commanded the Union ships that captured New Orleans?
David G. Farragut
Who was the Northern Admiral who captured New Orleans?
In the American Civil War, Flag Officer David G. Farragut commanded the Union naval forces which, in April of 1862, captured New Orleans. Before the war's end, due to many successful operations in service of the Union, Farragut was promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral. Shortly after the war, he was once again promoted to the rank of Admiral.
Why david g farragut was considered a hero in the north?
David G. Farragut implemented Winfield Scott's Anaconda Plan when he stopped the South from controlling the major waterways, such as the Mississippi River.
What was the anaconda plan and who was david g. Farragut?
It was an outline strategy for subduing the seceding states in the US civil war.Faaragut was instrumental in forcing New Orleans to surrender.
What Northern admiral captured New Orleans?
In April of 1862, it was the Union flag officer David G. Farragut (1801-1870) who led naval forces to victory in the capture of New Orleans. Soon promoted to "Rear Admiral" for his accomplishments, Farragut went on to further success in the Civil War and beyond, becoming the first American naval officer to achieve the rank of Admiral.
Union commander who seized new Orleans baton rouge and natchez?
David Farragut, commander of Union Naval Fleet, winner of battle of New Orleans and helped control Mississippi River
How old was the youngest captain of a ship?
Admiral David G. Farragut assumed a command of a ship at the age of 12.
Who led the U.S forces at the battle of new Orleans?
Andrew Jackson. Jean Laffite the pirate helped too, though.
When did Flag Officers David Farragut and David Porter capture New Orleans?
Flag Officers David G. Farragut and David Porter ran their fleet past Forts Jackson and St. Philip on April 24, 1862, and captured New Orleans the following day. The city surrendered without a fight after its forts fell.
