sep 23, 1779 - Bonhomme Richard vs. HMS Serapis
Description:
The U.S. battleship the Bonhomme Richard was getting the worst of its battle with the British vessel HMS Serapis off Flamborough Head, England, when the American commander, John Paul Jones, refused to surrender, proclaiming, “I have not yet begun to fight!” Jones ultimately triumphed, but he lost his ship in the process.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 23, 1779
Now
~ 245 years ago