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John Paul Jones is a Navy Officer of the Continental Navy. One of the first. He was a Privateer gone Navy. He raided numerous ships and even attacked in British waters, where massive British ships of the line set out everyday for America.
He's one of the first naval officers in the United States. He was very sucessful in raiding but he also had a few lowpoints, like a failed raid on a dockyard in Ireland.
His ship was saluted by one of the french ships of the line near the end of the war. (Firing a broadside in dedication towards another ship)
John Paul Jones was born in Scotland as John Paul and outlawed for piracy. He offered his services to the enemy in the American War of Independence and was given several ships to fight the British. Eventually, on the Bonhomme Richard with a small fleet he attacked his native Scotland. During a naval engagement with the British warship Serapis he said "I've not yet begun to fight" when in danger of sinking yet still managed to win. He later joined the Russian Navy of Catherine the Great.
He defeated the greatest navy of that time. Therefore he gave American Patriots hope that the British could be defeated.
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∙ 13y agoInscription in the marble floor in the front of Jone's sarcophagus:JOHN PAUL JONES, 1747-1792; U.S. NAVY, 1775-1783. HE GAVE OUR NAVY ITS EARLIEST TRADITIONS OF HEROISM AND VICTORY. ERECTED BY THE CONGRESS, A.D. 1912.
John Paul Jones was a Scottish-American naval officer who has been called the Father of the United States Navy. Against overwhelming odds, he boldly engaged the superior British fleet during the Revolutionary War and often won by audacity, courage, and tactical skill. His famous quote ("I have not yet begun to fight") is still used today.
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American who sank the serapis in 1779?
John Paul Jones
Did John Paul Jones have a job?
John Paul Jones was a sailor for the Navy and was instrumental in naval battles during the American Revolution. The military was his career.
Which man is credited for bravely fighting the English navy during the american revolution?
Captain John Paul Jones is the man credited for bravely fighting the English Navy during the American Revolution. He is known as the father of the United States Navy today.
What was the name of John Paul Jones' famous ship?
In his career, Captain John Paul Jones commanded the ships John, Betsy, Providence, Alfred, Ranger, Bonhomme Richard,and Vladimir.
What Patriot sailor gained fame when he captured the British warship Serapis in 1779?
john paul Jones
Who is the father of the US Navy?
John Paul Jones is considered to be the "Father of the American Navy." Rear Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan is probably the "Father of Modern Navies." Admiral Hyman G. Rickover is the "Father of the Nuclear Navy."
Who was American's naval hero?
John Paul Jones
American naval hero?
John Paul Jones
Where did John Paul Jones fight?
American Revolution
What is John Paul Jones full name?
It was John Paul, then he added Jones when he was older.
American who sank the serapis in 1779?
John Paul Jones
What American who sank the serapis in 1779?
John Paul Jones
What was John Paul Jones Political Views?
american side
Who was known as the Father of the American Navy.?
John Paul Jones
Who was the greatest American naval hero of the American revolution?
John Paul Jones!
Did John Paul Jones have a job?
John Paul Jones was a sailor for the Navy and was instrumental in naval battles during the American Revolution. The military was his career.
Who said''I have not yet begun to fight''?
John Paul Jones said this when asked to surrender his ship during the American Revolution.
