answersLogoWhite

0

The Serapis surrendered to John Paul jones

User Avatar

Brandy Mayert

Lvl 10
3y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What Patriot sailor gained fame when he captured the British warship Serapis in 1779?

john paul Jones


Why did john paul Jones want a fast ship?

because he had surrendered in a war that has not begun because he had an old warship that caused him to lose the war


Did John Paul Jones won the sea battle against the British warship Serapis?

Yes


John Paul Jones defeated what British ship in the North Sea in 1779?

The Serapis surrendered to John Paul jones


Why did john paul Jones say you have not yet begun to fight?

John Paul Jones said that because he wanted to show his independence and to show that he would not give up. He said this when he was at battle with a british ship and his ship was badly damaged. the british captin yelled out if he surrendered, and john said this famous quote. I have not yet begun to fight!


Why was John Paul Johns a hero to Americans?

Because he capture the powerful British warship Serapis


Who surrendered to john paul Jones?

serapis


What are the Famous words from john paul Jones?

"I have not yet begun to fight" as his ship was sinking in a duel with a British warship.


Who was an American naval commander who became famous for his hard-fought victory over a more heavily armed British warship?

John Paul Jones


What was John Paul Jones warship called?

John Paul Jones' warship was called Bonhomme Richard. Jones served as a Captain in the Continental Navy and as a Rear Admiral in the Imperial Russian Navy.


What was john paul Jones greatest victory at sea?

John Paul Jones greatest victory at sea took place in September 1779. He was commander of the Bonhomme Richard when the British surrendered and he took over their ship, the Serapis.


What was John Paul Jones contribution during the war and why was it important?

John Paul Jones successfully led the warship Ranger in the capture of the British ship Drake. This was one of the only significant victories of the Continental Naval and led to the establishment of the United States Navy.