David Farragut was one of the longest-serving U.S. naval officers. He served as the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral of the ‘United States Navy.’ He is best remembered for his services to the ‘Union’ and his victory at the Battle of Mobile Bay during the American Civil War. Farragut’s order during the battle, usually paraphrased as "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead," became quite famous in the ‘U.S. Navy’ tradition. Farragut served during the War of 1812 under his foster father, naval officer David Porter, and received his first command in 1824. He participated in the ‘West Indies Anti-Piracy Operations’ of the U.S. and in the Mexican–American War before supervising the construction of the ‘Mare Island Naval Shipyard.’ Farragut was against the Southern secession and staunchly supported the ‘Union’ after the Civil War broke out. He was made the rear admiral of the navy after he secured a ‘Union’ victory at the Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip and captured New Orleans. He participated in the Siege of Port Hudson, the last ‘Union’ engagement in recapturing the Mississippi River during the American Civil War. Farragut then ensured a ‘Union’ victory at the Battle of Mobile Bay and was promoted to the position of vice admiral. He became an admiral after the Civil War.