answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Admiral David Glasgow Farragut (Damn the Torpedoes!) was the first Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, and Admiral in the U.S. Navy. He was promoted to the rank of Admiral by President Lincoln on July 25, 1866.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

Most likely it was some caveman that tried floating on a log to throw rocks at a neighboring group of cavemen.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

Alfred mahan

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Who was the first person in the navy?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What was the first navy ship named after an enlisted person?

The first ship in the navy named after an enlisted man was the USS Osmand Ingram.


Who designed the first offical flag of the US?

Francis Hopkins in 1775 for the navy. He has been recognized by Congress as the first person to make the first flag.


When did First Texas Navy happen?

First Texas Navy happened in 1835.


Where was the flag of the us made?

The first flag was made in 1775 for the navy by Francis Hopkins. Congress has recognized him as the first person to make the American flag.


Who was the first person to use sonar in the navy?

Most likely it was some unknown bosun's mate that worked in the sonar lab at the Navy Bureau of Ordinance.


Who won the first Army Navy football game?

The first Army-Navy game was played in 1890 and won by Navy 24-0.


What is a member of the US navy called?

A person in the Navy is called a sailor.


Made the first airplane for the US navy?

Glenn Curtiss made the first aircraft for the US Navy


Which nation possessed the first great navy of the mediterranean?

The Vikings possessed the first great navy of the Mediterranean.


Which came first the US navy or the US coast guard?

Not sure but I would think the NAVY


Who built first airplane for US Navy?

Glenn Curtiss built the first aircraft for the US Navy in 1910.


Where can a person find a Navy recruiter location?

If a person is interested in finding the location for a Navy recruiter then they can check out the official website for the Navy. There is a 'Find a Recruiter' link on there that allows a person to find one by using their zip code.