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Europe (search for this): entry jones-john-paul
ptain in the fall of 1776, he raised the first flag ever displayed on a United States ship-of-war the Alfred. He destroyed the Port Royal (N. S.) fisheries, capturing all the vessels and freight. In the summer of 1777 he sailed in the Ranger to Europe, and in February, 1778, received from a French commander the first salute ever given to the American flag by a foreign man-of-war. In April he scaled the walls of Whitehaven, in England, on the borders of the Irish Sea, and spiked thirty-eight Jones bought this plate, and sent it back to Lady Selkirk with a letter in which he expressed his regret because of the annoyance she had suffered. During the spring and summer of 1779, American cruisers were very active, both in American and European waters. At the middle of August Jones was sent out from the French port of L'Orient, with five vessels, to the coast of Scotland. His flag-ship was the Bon Homme Richard. As he was about to strike some armed British vessels in the harbor of L
Flamborough Head (United Kingdom) (search for this): entry jones-john-paul
s he was about to strike some armed British vessels in the harbor of Leith a storm arose, which drove him into the North Sea. When it ceased, he cruised along the Scottish coast, capturing many prizes and producing great alarm. Late in September, while Jones's squadron lay a few leagues north of the mouth of the Humber, he discovered the Baltic fleet of forty merchantmen (convoyed by the Serapis, a 44-gun ship, and the Countess of Scarborough, of twenty-two guns), stretching out from Flamborough Head. Jones signalled for a chase, and all but the Alliance, Captain Landais, obeyed. While the opposing war-ships were manoeuvring for advantage, night fell upon the scene. At seven o'clock in the evening of Sept. 23, 1779, one of the most desperate of recorded sea-fights began. the Bon Homme Richard and Serapis, Captain Pearson, came so close to each other that their spars and rigging became entangled, and Jones attempted to board his antagonist. A short contest with pike, pistol, and
Leith (United Kingdom) (search for this): entry jones-john-paul
nes bought this plate, and sent it back to Lady Selkirk with a letter in which he expressed his regret because of the annoyance she had suffered. During the spring and summer of 1779, American cruisers were very active, both in American and European waters. At the middle of August Jones was sent out from the French port of L'Orient, with five vessels, to the coast of Scotland. His flag-ship was the Bon Homme Richard. As he was about to strike some armed British vessels in the harbor of Leith a storm arose, which drove him into the North Sea. When it ceased, he cruised along the Scottish coast, capturing many prizes and producing great alarm. Late in September, while Jones's squadron lay a few leagues north of the mouth of the Humber, he discovered the Baltic fleet of forty merchantmen (convoyed by the Serapis, a 44-gun ship, and the Countess of Scarborough, of twenty-two guns), stretching out from Flamborough Head. Jones signalled for a chase, and all but the Alliance, Capta
France (France) (search for this): entry jones-john-paul
e North Sea. For this victory Congress gave Jones the thanks of the nation, a gold medal and a commission as commander of Jones raising the first flag ever displayed on a United States ship-of-war. the America, which ship was soon presented to France. The King of France made Jones a knight of the Order of Merit, and presented him with a gold sword. Jones entered the service of Russia as rear-admiral in 1787, and, in consequence of a victory over the Turks, was made vice-admiral and knighteFrance made Jones a knight of the Order of Merit, and presented him with a gold sword. Jones entered the service of Russia as rear-admiral in 1787, and, in consequence of a victory over the Turks, was made vice-admiral and knighted. As he was unable to obtain an independent command he resigned front the Russian service. He was appointed consul of the United States at Algiers in 1792, but he died before the commission reached him. On his death in Paris, July 18, 1792, the National Assembly decreed him a public funeral.
L'orient (France) (search for this): entry jones-john-paul
anded the plate. The frightened Lady Selkirk surrendered it with her own hands. When the prizes of the Ranger Gold medal presented to John Paul Jones. were sold Jones bought this plate, and sent it back to Lady Selkirk with a letter in which he expressed his regret because of the annoyance she had suffered. During the spring and summer of 1779, American cruisers were very active, both in American and European waters. At the middle of August Jones was sent out from the French port of L'Orient, with five vessels, to the coast of Scotland. His flag-ship was the Bon Homme Richard. As he was about to strike some armed British vessels in the harbor of Leith a storm arose, which drove him into the North Sea. When it ceased, he cruised along the Scottish coast, capturing many prizes and producing great alarm. Late in September, while Jones's squadron lay a few leagues north of the mouth of the Humber, he discovered the Baltic fleet of forty merchantmen (convoyed by the Serapis, a
England (United Kingdom) (search for this): entry jones-john-paul
bold and skilful sea-rover, gathering up many prizes. Made captain in the fall of 1776, he raised the first flag ever displayed on a United States ship-of-war the Alfred. He destroyed the Port Royal (N. S.) fisheries, capturing all the vessels and freight. In the summer of 1777 he sailed in the Ranger to Europe, and in February, 1778, received from a French commander the first salute ever given to the American flag by a foreign man-of-war. In April he scaled the walls of Whitehaven, in England, on the borders of the Irish Sea, and spiked thirty-eight cannon. In 1779, while cruising up and down the east coast of Scotland, between the Solway and the Clyde, he tried to capture the Earl of Selkirk, in order to secure a notable prisoner for exchange. He had been an early friend of Jones's father. His seat was at the mouth of the Dee. John Paul Jones. Jones anchored his vessel, the Ranger, in the Solway at noon, and with a few men, in a single boat, he went to a wooded promont
United States (United States) (search for this): entry jones-john-paul
pe around his neck! （Jones had been declared a pirate by the British government.) The battle ceased, after raging three hours. The vessels were disengaged, and the Richard soon went to the bottom of the North Sea. For this victory Congress gave Jones the thanks of the nation, a gold medal and a commission as commander of Jones raising the first flag ever displayed on a United States ship-of-war. the America, which ship was soon presented to France. The King of France made Jones a knight of the Order of Merit, and presented him with a gold sword. Jones entered the service of Russia as rear-admiral in 1787, and, in consequence of a victory over the Turks, was made vice-admiral and knighted. As he was unable to obtain an independent command he resigned front the Russian service. He was appointed consul of the United States at Algiers in 1792, but he died before the commission reached him. On his death in Paris, July 18, 1792, the National Assembly decreed him a public funera
Department de Ville de Paris (France) (search for this): entry jones-john-paul
pe around his neck! （Jones had been declared a pirate by the British government.) The battle ceased, after raging three hours. The vessels were disengaged, and the Richard soon went to the bottom of the North Sea. For this victory Congress gave Jones the thanks of the nation, a gold medal and a commission as commander of Jones raising the first flag ever displayed on a United States ship-of-war. the America, which ship was soon presented to France. The King of France made Jones a knight of the Order of Merit, and presented him with a gold sword. Jones entered the service of Russia as rear-admiral in 1787, and, in consequence of a victory over the Turks, was made vice-admiral and knighted. As he was unable to obtain an independent command he resigned front the Russian service. He was appointed consul of the United States at Algiers in 1792, but he died before the commission reached him. On his death in Paris, July 18, 1792, the National Assembly decreed him a public funera
North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): entry jones-john-paul
Jones, John Paul 1747- Naval officer; born in Kirkbean, Scotland. July 6, 1747. Before he was eighteen years old he commanded a vessel that traded with the West Indies. Jones came to Virginia in 1773, inheriting the estate of his brother, who died there. Offering his services to Congress, he was made first lieutenant in the navy in December, 1775, when, out of gratitude to General Jones, of North Carolina, he assumed his name. Before that he was John Paul. He was a bold and skilful sea-rover, gathering up many prizes. Made captain in the fall of 1776, he raised the first flag ever displayed on a United States ship-of-war the Alfred. He destroyed the Port Royal (N. S.) fisheries, capturing all the vessels and freight. In the summer of 1777 he sailed in the Ranger to Europe, and in February, 1778, received from a French commander the first salute ever given to the American flag by a foreign man-of-war. In April he scaled the walls of Whitehaven, in England, on the borders
Whitehaven (United Kingdom) (search for this): entry jones-john-paul
ul. He was a bold and skilful sea-rover, gathering up many prizes. Made captain in the fall of 1776, he raised the first flag ever displayed on a United States ship-of-war the Alfred. He destroyed the Port Royal (N. S.) fisheries, capturing all the vessels and freight. In the summer of 1777 he sailed in the Ranger to Europe, and in February, 1778, received from a French commander the first salute ever given to the American flag by a foreign man-of-war. In April he scaled the walls of Whitehaven, in England, on the borders of the Irish Sea, and spiked thirty-eight cannon. In 1779, while cruising up and down the east coast of Scotland, between the Solway and the Clyde, he tried to capture the Earl of Selkirk, in order to secure a notable prisoner for exchange. He had been an early friend of Jones's father. His seat was at the mouth of the Dee. John Paul Jones. Jones anchored his vessel, the Ranger, in the Solway at noon, and with a few men, in a single boat, he went to a w
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