Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones Oliver H Perry Admiral Farragut Admir
Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones Oliver H Perry Admiral Farragut Admir
Mabel Borton Beebe
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At this, the Brooklyn stopped, and with reversed engines began to back water. Admiral Farragut signaled, and asked, What s the trouble ? " "Torpedoes, " was the reply. This was the critical moment of the battle. THE STORY OF ADMIRAL FARRAGUT. The backing of the Brooklyn caused confusion among the vessels following so closely upon each other. There was tremendous cheering and firing from the Confederates. They were sure that the victory was theirs. A signal was made to the Brooklyn to go ahead, ...but she remained motionless. What should be done? To remain there, under the guns of the fort, with the other vessels coming up behind, was out of the question. Ahead lay the dreaded line of torpedoes. Everything de pended upon prompt decision. Admiral Farragut ordered the Hartford to go ahead, * full speed. " She passed the Brooklyn, and made straight for the mines that had- sunk the Tecumseh. As they crossed the line of torpedoes, the sailors could hear them grating against the hull of the vessel.
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