Naval History and Naval Vessels

Memorable Engagement of the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard
Ferdinando Perrot
The hard fought action between John Paul Jones of the Bon Homme Richard and Pearson of the Serapis on September 23, 1779 remains one of the most famous in all American Naval history. LP3287

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