Bonhomme Richard (1765)
| Material | Propulsion | Country | Year Launched |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood | Wind, Sail | France, United States | 1765 |
| Length (feet) | Displacement (tons) |
|---|---|
| 145 | 700 |
The 14-year old merchant ship converted to a 42-gun ship the French provided the Continental navy in 1779; commanded by Captain John Paul Jones; defeated and captured the 44-gun HMS Serapis on August 14, 1779, before sinking herself.
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Robert A. McCaugheyImages
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Peter Richards