In July 1866 he became the U.S. Navy's first full admiral
He was the son of Commodore David Porter, USN (17801843), a hero of the ... 
Porter was one of the first U.S. Navy officers to bear the rank of admiral; prior to ... 
Porter was promoted to Vice-Admiral in July 1866, and to Admiral on October... [DOC] [TLE] Damn the Torpedoes!