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Commodore Jones Battles Serapis in Fierce Sea Duel
Report from Commodore Jones's squadron recounts the engagement between the Bonhomme Richard and HMS Serapis off Flamborough Head on October 3 1779. A brutal three hour close action left heavy casualties on both sides with Jones ultimately securing victory and the Serapis prize. The Alliance and Pallas are criticized for poor conduct and cowardice during the fight.
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U. S
Serapis
Texel
Britain
T Serapis
John Paul Jones
U. 8
Bonhomme Richard
Richard
Palins
Alliance
Floret
Jamborough Headland
Pallas
Scarborough
Lamals
Paul Jones
Flamborough Headland
Mayrant
Richard Dale
Mr. Caswell
Hix Hower
Aou
Atarms
Han
Mont
Fle
Dale
H. E. M.S. Serapis
Richard Pearson
America
Pearson
Commodore Jones
Virginia
North Carolina
Providence
Ranger
Drake
Thos
Commodore
Cyrus Townsend