Stream of consciousness rationale: The relevant information is: He is remembered for his order at the Battle of Mobile Bay usually paraphrased as "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" in U.S. Navy tradition.
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Q: David Glasgow Farragut / frt / (also spelled Glascoe; 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 for his order at the Battle of Mobile Bay usually paraphrased as "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" in U.S. Navy tradition.

Answer this question based on the passage: who said damn the torpedoes full steam ahead?
A: David Glasgow Farragut