"I have not begun to fight"
Captain Preston
The phrase "I have not yet begun to fight!" was famously declared by Captain John Paul Jones, commander of the American warship Bonhomme Richard, during the naval battle against the British warship Serapis on September 23, 1779. Despite being heavily outmatched and facing defeat, Jones's defiant response exemplified his determination and fighting spirit. This moment has since become emblematic of perseverance in the face of adversity.
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The commander of a ship is the Captain.
Lt Commander
'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
'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
"I have not yet begun to fight" John Paul Jones
Captain Richard Pearson
Captain Preston
"the fight has just Begin!" John Paul Jones. Also that he didn't start to fight or the war has not begun
The 'commander', a term not normally used, of a British (not 'English'!) warship is known as the 'commanding officer' or 'captain'. In this sense, the term, 'captain', does not refer to his rank, as this may vary from lieutenant (e.g. minesweeper), lieutenant commander (e.g. conventional submarine), commander (e.g. nuclear submarine), or captain (e.g. aircraft carrier).The second in command is known as the 'First Lieutenant'. On large vessels, where the captain holds the rank of captain, the first lieutenant usually then holds the rank of commander, and is then known as 'the Commander' rather than 'First Lieutenant'.
The phrase "I have not yet begun to fight!" was famously declared by Captain John Paul Jones, commander of the American warship Bonhomme Richard, during the naval battle against the British warship Serapis on September 23, 1779. Despite being heavily outmatched and facing defeat, Jones's defiant response exemplified his determination and fighting spirit. This moment has since become emblematic of perseverance in the face of adversity.
US Naval commander Samuel P. Lee was the first Union commander to demand the surrender of Vicksburg Mississippi. This demand was made on May 18, 1862. Lee was the captain of the USS Oneida. Just prior to this the City of New Orleans was captured and Baton Rouge also fell. The Union navy then set its sights on Vicksburg.
The commander of a ship is the Captain.
Highest to Lowest # Admiral of the Fleet # Admiral # Vice-Admiral # Rear-Admiral # Commodore # Captain # Commander # Lieutenant Commander # Lieutenant # Sub-Lieutenant
The commander of a ship is the Captain.