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What problems faced Union Admiral Farragut in the Battle of Mobile Bay?
ChuckSiata
In August of 1864, Union Admiral David Farragut was faced with the task of sealing off the port of Mobile, Alabama. There were two Rebel forts Morgan and Gaines. Also was the Confederate ironclad ram, CSS Tennessee and three gunboats. Farragut also had to navigate around mines, torpedoes and sunken wood piles.
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Who led the U.S forces at the battle of new Orleans?
Andrew Jackson. Jean Laffite the pirate helped too, though.
How large was the fleet that Admiral Farragut had when he captured Mobile Alabama in 1864?
On August 5, 1864, Admiral Farragut and his fleet entered the harbor of the port city of Mobile, Alabama. Farragut had four monitor ironclads and seven wooden warships. The city was actually captured on August 23, 1864.
What famous command was issued by Admiral David Farragut at the Battle of Mobile Bay?
"Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!" A torpedoe in this case was really a naval mine.
What Union general captured the city of New Orleans?
David Glasgow Farragut. Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, but he had been in the US Navy for a great many years and did not go south when the war started. He and another Union naval commander forced the surrender of New Orleans in 1862. He receives the credit for shutting down Mobile, Alabama in August, 1864.
Where did Union Admiral Farragut look for reinforcements for his plan to capture Vicksburg in 1862?
After Union Admiral Farragut failed to force the surrender of Vicksburg in June of 1862, he came to the conclusion that the city's defenses were far greater than anyone expected. Since he had been informed that controlling the Mississippi River was more vital than capturing Mobile Alabama, Farragut wanted to take care of the river situation so that he could turn his attention back to the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Farragut did not see himself as an admiral in charge of river operations. With that said, Farragut looked to Memphis Tennessee for assistance. There a Union river flotilla could sail down river and help with the assault on Vicksburg.As can be seen, it would take several serious and unsuccessful Union campaigns to capture Vicksburg.
What admiral captured New Orleans and Mobile?
admiral David Farragut captured New Orleans and Mobile.
Why was admiral farragut famous?
Liberating New Orleans and Mobile
What battles did union admiral david farragut fight in?
New Orleans and Mobile.
What happened to the USS Tecumseh in the Battle of Mobile Bay?
The Union fleet at the Battle of Mobile Bay was Admiral David Farragut. The battle began on August 5, 1864. The USS Tecumseh was a monitor type warship and hit a torpedo and sunk during this battle.
Who led the U.S forces at the battle of new Orleans?
Andrew Jackson. Jean Laffite the pirate helped too, though.
In 1864 Union Admiral Farragut captured the Confederate port city of Alabama?
Mobile
How large was the fleet that Admiral Farragut had when he captured Mobile Alabama in 1864?
On August 5, 1864, Admiral Farragut and his fleet entered the harbor of the port city of Mobile, Alabama. Farragut had four monitor ironclads and seven wooden warships. The city was actually captured on August 23, 1864.
What famous command was issued by Admiral David Farragut at the Battle of Mobile Bay?
"Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!" A torpedoe in this case was really a naval mine.
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.
What Confederate admiral was defending Mobile Alabama in 1864?
Confederate Admiral Franklin Buchanan was charged with the defense of Mobile Alabama. After a struggle, Buchanan surrendered to Union Admiral Farragut on August 23, 1864.
What was goal of Union Admiral Farragut after he forced New Orleans to surrender?
After the fall of New Orleans in the late Spring of 1862, Admiral Farragut sought permission to assault the Alabama port of Mobile. The US Navy, however, delayed any operations towards Mobile and instead ordered Farragut to secure control of the Mississippi River from New Orleans up to Vicksburg, Mississippi.
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.
