David Farragut - Ciudadela, Menorca, Spain
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N 39° 59.780 E 003° 49.560
31S E 570511 N 4427676
Monument to David Glasgow Farragut Admiral of the USA Navy known in the Navy tradition for it´s phrase: "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!".
Waymark Code: WMBYKG
Location: Islas Baleares, Spain
Date Posted: 07/05/2011
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David Glasgow Farragut (July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870) was a flag officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He was the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral in the United States Navy.He is remembered in popular culture for his order at the Battle of Mobile Bay, usually paraphrased: "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" by U.S. Navy tradition.
Farragut was born in 1801 to Elizabeth Shine (b. 1765 - d. 1808), of North Carolina Scots-Irish descent, and her husband George Farragut (Jorge Farragut), a native of Minorca Spain.
In this monument da city of Ciudadla remembers Davida Farragut and it´s origins considering him an adopted son of Ciudadela.
The monument was placed at the 100th aniversary of farragut´s death.
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24/7
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-
Date dedicated: 05/30/1970
Sponsor(s): The city of Ciudadela
Relevent website: Not listed
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