In 1824 , he was placed in command of USS Ferret , which was his first command of a U.S. naval vessel .
Farragut was promoted to lieutenant in 1822 , during the operations against West Indian pirates .
In 1824 , lieutenant was placed in command of USS Ferret , which was lieutenant 's first command of a U.S. naval vessel .
Farragut was promoted to lieutenant in 1822 , during the operations against West Indian pirates .