Lot 318
Farragut, David G (1801- 1870) The first U.S. Naval officer to hold the rank of full admiral. Son of a Revolutionary War naval lieutenant, he was adopted by naval officer David Porter, a friend of his father's, in 1808 after the death of his mother. He went to sea at the age of nine and served in the War of 1812 under Capt. David Porter. At the age of twelve, he was wounded and captured by the British at Valparaiso Bay, Chile. His long and distinguished career lasted for 60 years. His order at the battle of Mobile Bay, where he won a major victory, is still remembered; it has been paraphrased to "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!"
Carte de visite signed twice, "D.G. Farragut" on the lower mount, and "D.G. Farragut Vice Admiral" on the verso, 3¾ x 2½ in. A three-quarter, seated photo with imprint of J. Gurney & Son, Broadway, N.Y. on verso. Mount slightly trimmed at upper and lower edges; slight soiling and a couple of diagonal creases. After Farragut's victory in the Battle of Mobile Bay (Aug. 5, 1864), President Lincoln promoted Farragut to vice admiral on December 21, 1864. He was promoted to full admiral on July 25, 1866, so this photograph was taken within those two dates.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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