The Resume

(July 5, 1801-August 14, 1870)
First person to be promoted to Admiral in the U.S Navy (1870)
Served in U.S Naval forces during the war of 1812 (1812)
Protected merchant ships from pirates as part of Porters' Mosquito Fleet (1823-1824)
Served in the Mexican War (1845-1848)
Established and commanded the Mare Island Naval Yards in California (1854-1858)
Fought for the Union in the Civil War as Commander of the U.S.S Hartford (1861-1865)
Named as Commander of the Western Gulf Blockading Squadron (1861)
Captured New Orleans (April 28, 1862)
Captured Mobile Bay (April, 1865)

Why he might be annoying:

Until the Civil War, his career was average.
Many of his battle tactics placed both his ship and crew at risk.
He often suffered from nausea at sea and during several key battles of the Civil War requested to be tied to the masts to keep upright.

Why he might not be annoying:

Both his parents died while he was young.
He took command of his first ship at age 10.
He rose from the rank of Midshipman to become a four star Admiral.
He was known for being calm under pressure.
He was quoted as saying to a hesitant Captain during battle, 'Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead.'
His victories in the Civil War served the Union by opening the Mississippi for supplies, scaring off European involvement and providing Union soldiers on land with a morale boost.

Credit: New Zealand History X

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• City Namesakes
• Generals and Admirals
• Hall of Fame for Great Americans (Ranked: 1900)
• I am from Tennessee
• I am on a U.S. Postage Stamp [D-G]
• I was Adopted or Orphaned
• I'm Buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing Military Garb
• Look at Me, I'm Wet
• Profiles 16001-16250 (Ranked: 16230)
• Seamen
• Served in the American Civil War [1861-65]

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 17 Votes: 41.18% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 25 Votes: 44.00% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 31 Votes: 54.84% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 34 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 85 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 126 Votes: 46.83% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 125 Votes: 65.60% Annoying