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Q: What was the British ships that was captured by John Paul Jones?
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Who captured the British Serapis?

John Paul Jones


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

john paul Jones


Did John Paul Jones raided two British war ships in 1778?

yes


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

John Paul Jones


Was the serapis boat the colonist or the British?

The Serapis was a british war ship that was eventually captured by John Paul Jones and his army of rebels


How many ships did john paul Jones destroy?

I do not know all of them, but I do know one:The HMS Drake, the first British warship ever to have been captured by the new American Colonies during the American Revolution.Hope this helps!


Who was the daring sea captain that made many raids on British merchant ships disrupting British trade and supplies?

John Paul Jones


Which military leader captured a British ship off the coast of England?

John Paul Jones was the military leader that helped capture a British ship off the coast of England. John Paul Jones was aboard the Ranger when it came upon the HMS Drake. After a series of cannon fire, the HMS Drake was captured.


Who was the Naval officer who patrolled the Atlantic Ocean harassing the British ships supplying the British troops?

John Paul Jones patrolled the Atlantic Ocean.


How did John Paul Jones become hero to American Patriots?

He defeated the British warship Serapis


What position was John Paul Jones during the revolutionary war?

John paul Jones was on the Bonhomme Richard when he came upon a British ship called the Serapis. The two ships began to fight.Even though he was outnumbered he would not give up. When the British asked if he was going to surrender he said "I have not yet begun to fight!" He ended up winnign but shortly after the battle both ships sank. Luckily, John Paul Jones mades it home


How did John Paul Jones help America gain their independence?

John Paul Jones raided British shipping in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. He intercepted ships, commandeered them and sold them off. The money made was used for the war effort.