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Who was daring commander of the privateer Bonhomme Richard?
The commander of Bonhomme Richard was John Paul Jones.
Was Thomas Jefferson the commander of American ship Bonhomme Richard?
No the Bonhomme Richard was commanded by John Paul Jones.
Why was John Paul Jones' ship named Bonhomme Richard?
The USS Bonhomme Richard , was so named as a tribute by Jones to Benjamin Franklin, whose Poor Richard's Almanac was first published in France under the title, "Les Maximes du Bonhomme Richard".
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 was the name of the book named after Bonhomme Richard's ship?
It was the other way around - the USS Bonhomme Richard was named after Benjamin Franklin's book, Poor Richard's Almanac, which was published in France under the title "Les Maximes du Bonhomme Richard".
The bonhomme Richard was commanded by what man?
The USS Bonhomme Richard was so named and commanded by the "Father of the U.S. Navy", Captain John Paul Jones.
Who was the daring commander who of the privateer Bonhomme Richard?
The commander of Bonhomme Richard was John Paul Jones.
Who was daring commander of the privateer Bonhomme Richard?
The commander of Bonhomme Richard was John Paul Jones.
Was Thomas Jefferson the commander of American ship Bonhomme Richard?
No the Bonhomme Richard was commanded by John Paul Jones.
Why was John Paul Jones' ship named Bonhomme Richard?
The USS Bonhomme Richard , was so named as a tribute by Jones to Benjamin Franklin, whose Poor Richard's Almanac was first published in France under the title, "Les Maximes du Bonhomme Richard".
Who was the captain of the serapis?
Captain John Paul Jones became the captain of the Serapis after his own ship The Bonhomme Richard sank in battle with her. The previous captain of the Serapis was Captain Pearson. As an side, the HMS Serapis was unique in that it had a hull made of copper.
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 was the name of the book named after Bonhomme Richard's ship?
It was the other way around - the USS Bonhomme Richard was named after Benjamin Franklin's book, Poor Richard's Almanac, which was published in France under the title "Les Maximes du Bonhomme Richard".
What was the British convoy?
bonhomme Richard
Book for which the Bonhomme Richard was named?
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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.
The Bonhomme Richard was a warship belonging to the Navy.?
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