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Who was the captain of the bohnhomme Richard who declared you have not yet begun to fight?
Captain John Paul Jones
What naval hero during the Revolutionary War said I have not yet begun to fight?
John Paul Jones (1747 - 1792) was a naval fighter in the American Revolutionary War. During his engagement with Serapis, he was asked by the British Captain if he wanted to surrender. Jones gave the legendary reply: "I have not yet begun to fight!"
What fighting words is john paul Jones famous for saying when asked if he was ready to surrender?
He said " I have not yet begun to fight" those are his famous words
John Paul Jones said what famous words?
"I have not yet begun to fight". Captain John Paul Jones said this during the famous battle between Bonhomme Richard and Serapis on 23 September 1779. It seems that some of Jones's men cried for surrender, but not John Paul Jones! Captain Richard Pearson of Serapis asked Jones if he had surrendered. Jones uttered the immortal words: "I have not yet begun to fight!" So, at least, Lt. Richard Dale later recalled.
What did John Paul Jones say and when?
John Paul Jones's most famous phrase is "I have not yet begun to fight!" He said this to Captain Pearson of the H.M.S. Serapis during the Battle of Flamborough Head in 1779.
American captain hero during the revolution?
John Paul Jones was a famous captain in the US Navy during the Revolutionary War. He was famous for the statement, "I have not yet begun to fight."
Was john Paul Jones a captain?
Yes
What response did commander john paul Jones give to the British captain of the Serapis when asked whether he wished to surrender during a long fierce battle at sea?
"the fight has just Begin!" John Paul Jones. Also that he didn't start to fight or the war has not begun
Why was I have not yet begun to fight said?
When Captain Richard Pearson of the Serapis asked Jones, "Have you struck? Do you call for Quarter?", in other words, was John Paul Jones prepared to give up the fight and surrender his ship, Jones, according to most accounts, replied, "I have not yet begun to fight." There is, however, some doubt if these were the actual words spoken by Jones.
Who won the rampage and john Jones fight?
Jones won with a 4th round submission. He (Jones) dominated the entire fight.
What response did this commander give to the british captain of the serapis when asked whether he wished to surrender during a long fierce battle at sea?
'I have not begun to fight' was the response by John Paul Jones to the British captain of the Serapis. Jones lived from July 6, 1747 to 1792
What response did this commander give to the British captain of the Serapis when asked whether he wished to surrender during a long fierce battle of sea?
'I have not begun to fight' was the response by John Paul Jones to the British captain of the Serapis. Jones lived from July 6, 1747 to 1792
