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Lashed to the shrouds. Farragut passing the forts at Mobile
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Lashed to the shrouds. Farragut passing the forts at Mobile
Lashed to the shrouds. Farragut passing the forts at Mobile, in his flagship Hartford. Adm. David Farragut lashed to upper mast, holding spyglass; during Battle of Mobil Bay, Jan. 1864. Date c1870, c1871. Note: Damage to lower part of image
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Farragut Flagship Forts Hartford Lashed Mobile Passing Sailor Shrouds
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Lashed to the Shrouds: Adm. David Farragut Passing the Forts at Mobile Bay This photograph captures a pivotal moment in American military history, as Admiral David Farragut and his flagship, the USS Hartford, navigate the treacherous waters of Mobile Bay during the Battle of Mobile Bay on August 5, 1864. The image, taken around 1870-1871, depicts Farragut lashed to the upper mast of his vessel, intently observing the enemy forts through a spyglass. The Battle of Mobile Bay was a decisive victory for the Union forces, marking the end of the Confederate Navy's presence in the Gulf of Mexico. Farragut's daring maneuver, in which he led his fleet through the narrow entrance of Mobile Bay, defying the Confederate artillery, proved to be a turning point in the war. The photograph's title, "Lashed to the Shrouds," refers to the safety ropes or lines that sailors use to secure themselves to the rigging of a ship. In this instance, Farragut's decision to secure himself in such a way demonstrates his determination to remain focused on the task at hand, despite the inherent danger. The damage to the lower part of the image does not detract from the overall impact of the photograph, which provides a unique glimpse into the past, offering a visual representation of the courage and tenacity displayed by Farragut and his crew during this significant moment in American history.
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