USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -engagement between Bonhomme Richard and Serapis, (Sept. 23, 1779), in the American Revolution, notable American naval victory, won off the east coast of England by Captain John Paul Jones.

Detailed explanation-2: -During the American Revolution, the U.S. ship Bonhomme Richard, commanded by John Paul Jones, wins a hard-fought engagement against the British ships of war Serapis and Countess of Scarborough, off the eastern coast of England.

Detailed explanation-3: -He quitted the slave traffic in disgust calling it an ‘abominable trade’ and was given free passage home on the ‘John’ of Kirkcudbright, a new ship. During the voyage the captain Samuel McAdam and the mate died of fever. Paul took command as the only qualified officer and brought the ship safely back home.

Detailed explanation-4: -John Paul Jones, original name John Paul, (born July 6, 1747, Kirkbean, Kirkcudbright, Scotland-died July 18, 1792, Paris, France), American naval hero in the American Revolution, renowned for his victory over British ships of war off the east coast of England (September 23, 1779).

Detailed explanation-5: -Aboard his flagship, Bonhomme Richard, Jones led his small squadron in the capture of seven merchantmen off the Scottish coast.