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John Paul Jones, Captain in the US Navy. His ship was sinking out from under him and was out gunned by the British Man 'O War, but he ended up winning the battle and taking over the British ship.
John Paul Jones (born John Paul) was not an American by birth, he was British. He was an outlawed Scottish pirate who turned traitor and was given command of various ships by the Americans during the American War of Independence. He eventually, in the Bonhomme Richard, attacked his own native Scotland.
When losing a engagement with the British warship Serapishe uttered his famous words and eventually, against all odds, won the fight.
AnswerJohn Paul Jones
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What did John Adams say?
he said "i have not yet begun to fight"
Who said 'I have not begun to fight' two hundred and thirty two years ago?
I have not yet begun to fight! -- John Paul Jones in 1779
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
Famous words were said by John Paul Jones?
"I have not yet begun to fight"
What revolutionary war hero said i have not yet begun to fight?
John Paul Jones.
Who said''I have not yet begun to fight''?
John Paul Jones said this when asked to surrender his ship during the American Revolution.
How do you use begun in a sentence?
"I have not yet begun to fight!"
Which patrits famous words were I have not yet begun to fight?
witch patriots words were I have not yet begun to fight
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.
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.
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!
I have not yet begun to fight''?
John Paul Jones
