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Great American Victory at Sea by Jones Captures Serapis
Commodore John Paul Jones and the Bonhomme Richard engage the British ship Serapis off Scarborough in a fierce three hour duel. Richard sinks after the battle. Alliance and Pallas suffer heavy damage. Jones’s crew, including French marines, repel British counter assaults and secure the prize. Over 150 Americans and 200+ foes killed or wounded. Jones hailed for unprecedented victory and Valor.
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U. S
Serapis
Texel
Britain
Berapia
John Paul Jones
U. S&s
Bonchomme Richard
Richard
Pallas
Alliance
Baltic
Miramborough
Scarborough
Landéais
Alonside
Modore
Mayrant
Richard Dale
Mr. Caswell
eLcot
Noese
Magrant
Dale
H. Bi. M
Richard Pearson
America
Pearson
Commodore Jones
Virginia
North Carolina
Providence
Ranger