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Pr obably the most famous quote in U.S. naval history is that attributed to Rear Admiral David Glasgow Farragut during the Battle of Mobile Bay. There has certainly never been a greater U.S. naval hero. This is evident given the tributes bestowed on him during his lifetime and after his death.
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The album Damn the Torpedoes by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers is named after David Farragut's famous quote. The album MDFMK by MDFMK contains a song entitled "Damn the Torpedoes". In the comedy film Galaxy Quest, Tim Allen's character says "Never give up! Never surrender! Damn the resonance cannons! Full speed ahead!"
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As Farragut passed the Brooklyn, Alden called across to him to point out the torpedoes in the water dead ahead. To which Farragut purportedly replied, “Damn the torpedoes!” The phrase has gained immortality in the 150 years since, but, in fact, Farragut had little choice at this point but to go ahead. He could not stop under the guns of ...
27. Apr. 2023 · The enduring memory of the Navy at Mobile Bay is Adm. Farragut’s order, “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!” But if submarines weren’t exactly a common thing in 1864, what did he mean by that? The answer starts with his order to sail through the minefield.
17. März 2016 · The Battle of Mobile Bay was a naval battle of the American Civil War in 1864, where Union Admiral David Farragut ran his ships through a minefield to capture the Confederate forts. He is reported to have said "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" as he did so. Learn more about the history and significance of this famous quote.
became famous in paraphrase, as "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" The battle was marked by Farragut's seemingly-rash but successful run through a minefield that had just claimed one of his ironclad monitors, enabling his fleet to get beyond the range of the shore-based guns.
The phrase “damn the torpedoes” originated during the American Civil War when Admiral David Farragut gave orders to his fleet to proceed full speed ahead despite the presence of underwater mines or torpedoes. The literal meaning of this phrase is to ignore obstacles or dangers and continue with one’s plans regardless of potential consequences.
