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Because he wanted to close-down one of the blockade-runners' points of entry, and allow the Union to occupy a major Southern city, in order to complete the liberation of the Mississippi.
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Captured port of New Orleans?
Captain David Farragut
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
Who was the union naval leader from Tennessee that captured new Orleans?
Admiral David Farragut.
Taken by Farragut?
New Orleans
Did David Farragut support the north or south?
David Farragut was a Union admiral. He scored many great victories for the Union like the battle of New Orleans (If you don't know what that battle is look it up) .
Who commanded the Union ships that captured New Orleans?
David G. Farragut
Who captured New Orleans in the Civil War?
Admiral Farragut
Captured port of New Orleans?
Captain David Farragut
Who was the commander of the navy at new Orleans?
Admiral David Farragut
What admiral captured New Orleans and Mobile?
admiral David Farragut captured New Orleans and Mobile.
Why was David Farragut?
David Glasgow Farragut was famous because he was a civil war hero,led battle to take New Orleans.
Who was the northern naval officer who captured new Orleans?
david farragut
Who was the commander of the US Navy at New Orleans?
Admiral David Farragut
What union commander captured new Orleans and mobile?
David Farragut
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
Why was David Glasgow Farragut?
David Glasgow Farragut was famous because he was a civil war hero,led battle to take New Orleans.
Why was David Glasgow Farragut famous?
He captured New Orleans and was victorious in the Battle of Mobile Bay.
