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What happened to the Bonhomme Richard after the battle with the Serapis?

John Paul Jones famous ship the Bonhomme Richard was lost during the Battle of Flamborough Head, the battle in which Jones defeated the HMS Serapis.Once it was apparent the battle was lost, the Serapis' Captain Richard Pearson surrendered his vessel to Jones. Jones transferred his flag and crew to the Serapis and took command from there.At that point, the Bonhomme Richard was sinking; efforts to save the ship overnight by pumping and repairs proved fruitless. Jones ordered all supplies and wounded off of the ship, and the Richard sank the next day.


What was the name of the French warship that fired at the USS Bonhomme Richard by mistake?

During the historic sea battle between the HMS Serapis and the USS Bonhomme Richard, the US ship was the target of friendly fire from the French warship named the Alliance. The French captain was Pierre Landais.


What is the Bonhomme Richard?

A US Naval assault carrier home based out of San Diego, CA


Who was the captain in 1953 Of the Bonhomme Richard?

Captain Paul W. Watson was the Commanding Officer of the USS Bonhomme Richard (CV-31) from 1 May 1952 - 15 May 1953. The ship was temporarily decommissioned in 1953 for 2 years to upgrade her to handle jet aircraft.Upon reentering the active fleet, her hull type and number was re-designated CVA-31.


Which was the last royal house of the Middle Ages?

I would say the house of York, which ended when Richard II was killed during the battle of Bosworth (1485) against Henry Tudor.

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What happened to the Bonhomme Richard after the battle with the Serapis?

John Paul Jones famous ship the Bonhomme Richard was lost during the Battle of Flamborough Head, the battle in which Jones defeated the HMS Serapis.Once it was apparent the battle was lost, the Serapis' Captain Richard Pearson surrendered his vessel to Jones. Jones transferred his flag and crew to the Serapis and took command from there.At that point, the Bonhomme Richard was sinking; efforts to save the ship overnight by pumping and repairs proved fruitless. Jones ordered all supplies and wounded off of the ship, and the Richard sank the next day.


What was the name of the French warship that fired at the USS Bonhomme Richard by mistake?

During the historic sea battle between the HMS Serapis and the USS Bonhomme Richard, the US ship was the target of friendly fire from the French warship named the Alliance. The French captain was Pierre Landais.


During the engagement between the continental navy ship bonhomme richard and the hms serapis showed his indomitable will against seemingly hopeless odds he announced you have no?

John Paul Jones


What is the Bonhomme Richard?

A US Naval assault carrier home based out of San Diego, CA


Who won the battle of bohommehichard?

On September 23, 1779 one of the fiercest battles of the Revolutionary War took place off the coast of Flamborough Head, England between Bonhomme Richard and H.M.S. Serapis. Bonhomme Richard was captained by John Paul Jones who is often considered the father of the United States Navy. The battle between the two ships took place at point-blank range and lasted almost three and a half hours. John Paul Jones emerged from the battle victorious and captured Serapis as his prize. Thirty-six hours after taking command of Serapis, John Paul Jones watched his beloved Bonhomme Richard sink into the North Sea. It was during this battle that John Paul Jones' legendary words, "I have not yet begun to fight!" were recorded in American history.


Who was the captain in 1953 Of the Bonhomme Richard?

Captain Paul W. Watson was the Commanding Officer of the USS Bonhomme Richard (CV-31) from 1 May 1952 - 15 May 1953. The ship was temporarily decommissioned in 1953 for 2 years to upgrade her to handle jet aircraft.Upon reentering the active fleet, her hull type and number was re-designated CVA-31.


Who betrayed Richard III during the Battle of Bosworth?

Sir William Stanleybetrayed Richard III during the Battle of Bosworth.


When did John Paul Jones say his famous quote?

John Paul Jones said his famous quote "I have not yet begun to fight" during the Battle of Flamborough Head on September 23, 1779, aboard the ship Bonhomme Richard.


What was the name of the naval commander who said while fighting aboard his ship bonhomme Richard you have not yet begun to fight during the American revolutionary war?

John Paul Jones


What was John Paul Jones famous quote?

John Paul Jones is famous for saying, "I have not yet begun to fight!" during a naval battle between the American ship Bonhomme Richard and the British ship HMS Serapis in 1779. This quote signifies his determination and fighting spirit in the face of adversity.


Which was the last royal house of the Middle Ages?

I would say the house of York, which ended when Richard II was killed during the battle of Bosworth (1485) against Henry Tudor.


What battle did Saladin give his horse to Richard the lionheart during the third crusade?

The Battle of Jaffa. Saladin saw Richard fighting on foot and sent a horse as a replacement for his that was killed by arrows.