Introduction/ChildhoodPerhaps the most notable part of David Farragut's life was his career in the Civil War as a courageous naval officer. Additionally, he played an important role in the Battle of Louisiana, Vicksburg, and Mobile Bay. His famous phrase “To hell with torpedoes!” » Naval officers remember the courageous Farragut as he struggled to navigate torpedo-infested waters during the Battle of Mobile Bay. An officer from a young age, Farragut is what every navy desires: an intelligent, courageous and loyal commander. Farragut was born July 5, 1801 to Major Jorge Farragut. Jorge Farragut was a Spanish sailor in the United States Army during the American Revolution. Farragut was originally named James Glasgow Farragut; he was born in Tennessee. A few years after Farragut's birth, his family moved to Louisiana. While his father, Jorge, was fishing, he came across a boat in which there was an unconscious old man. Jorge cared for the old man until his death. Later, a man named David Porter claimed this man as his father. Porter was a rising star in the United States Navy. In gratitude to Jorge, Porter offered to take young Farragut to sea as a sort of naval apprentice, also known as a midshipman. Jorge was grateful and immediately accepted the offer. A young Farragut entered the navy at the age of 9. To honor his adoptive father, Farragut later changed his name from James to David. Early Naval Career A few weeks later, Farragut headed for Washington while his tutor embarked. He attended the naval academy; a year later, Porter returned and took nine-year-old Farragut to the warship Essex, anchored in Norfolk, Virginia. Farragut was the youngest midshipman on board. He showed himself to be courageous, loyal and determined, especially when he was ...... middle of paper ...... on the battlefields of war. Civil War Trust, nd Web. May 21, 2014. Hickman, Kennedy. "Admiral David G. Farragut - Civil War Admiral David Farragut - Civil War - US Navy." About.com Military History. About.com, and Web. May 21, 2014. Schneller, Robert J., Jr. Farragut: America's First Admiral. Washington, DC: Potomac, 2002. Print.Symonds, Craig L. “Damn the Torpedoes!” The Battle of Mobile Bay.” Civil War Trust: Saving the Battlefields of the American Civil War. Civil War Trust, Winter 2008. Web. May 21, 2014. Troolin, Amy. “The Battle of Mobile Bay.” The Battle of Mobile Bay: Summary and Significance. Educational and web portal. May 21, 2014. United States. National Park Service. "Farragut, Admiral David Glasglow, Gravesite --- American Latino Heritage: a travel itinerary discovering our shared heritage." National Park Service. US Department of the Interior, nd Web. May 21 2014.