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What Patriot sailor gained fame when he captured the British warship Serapis in 1779?
john paul Jones
How is the quote you have not yet begun to fight connected to the Revolutionary War?
In 1779, while in command of the American vessel "Bon Homme Richard", Captain John Paul Jones engaged the British frigate HMS Serapis in the "Battle of Flamborough Head". While maneuvering to grapple the Serapis and board her, the British captain taunted Jones "Will you yield?", the Bon Homme Richard having been severely damaged. Jones replied "I have not yet BEGUN to fight!" After a prolonged battle, the Americans prevailed and the captain of the Serapis surrendered. The American crew was forced to abandon the sinking Bon Homme Richard, and sailed the Serapis to (neutral) Holland for repairs.
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 is the battle of serapis important?
The Battle of Serapis was important, because it was a big part of the American Revolution. Once John Paul Jones won this battle, the British were embarrassed because they were defeated. The British, at the time, had the most powerful navy and were overpowered by soldiers who didn't have nearly that much training. Also, this battle inspired the Americans, because it showed that the British could be defeated and now they just had to defeat them on land to win the Revolutionary War
In 1779 who was elected to represent Virginia as member of congress under the articules of confederation?
James Madison had benn elected to represent Virgina in 1779
What American who sank the serapis in 1779?
John Paul Jones
John Paul Jones defeated the British ship the in the North Sea in 1779.?
Serapis
Who was the American sea captain who defeated the britiish warship serapis off the coast of France in 1779?
really?
What British ship was destroyed in 1779?
The Serapis
British ship was destroyed in 1779?
The Serapis
Who sank the serapis?
There were five ships named "Serapis", none were ever sunk in battle. HMS Serapis (Frigate) Launched 1779, and captured a few month later by the Continental Navy, and then sold to France. Sank of the coast of Madigascar due to an accidental fire. HMS Serapis (Frigate) Launched in 1782, converted to a store ship in 1795 and sold to a civilian merchant in 1826 HMS Serapis (Iron Screw Troopship) Launched 1866, served until 1894 when it was scrapped. HMS Serapis (Destroyer) Launched in 1918 and sold to Argentina in 1934 HMS Serapis (Destroyer) Launched 1943 and sold to Netherlands in 1945
John Paul Jones defeated what British ship in the North Sea in 1779?
The Serapis surrendered to John Paul jones
John Paul Jones defeated the British ship in what the North Sea in 1779?
Serapis
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.
Which ship was defeated by the Bonhommie Richard?
The ship defeated by the Bonhommie Richard was ship Serapis 1779 _1747-1792.
What Patriot sailor gained fame when he captured the British warship Serapis in 1779?
john paul Jones
What date was the war of bonhomme Richard vs serapis?
The Battle of Flamborough Head, at which John Paul Jones' ship Bonhomme Richard defeated the British 44-gun escort HMS Serapis, took place on September 23, 1779.
