Episode
Biography: John Paul Jones: Captain of the High Seas
Overview
The exploits of the Continental Navy's greatest captain, John Paul Jones (1747-92), are recalled. The Scot's boast, “I have not yet begun to fight!” became an inspiration to future generations of American sailors. Included: involvement in the American Revolution; the famous 1779 battle between Jones' Bonhomme Richard and HMS Serapis.
Details
- Series
- Biography
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 20
- Air date
- 1996-09-05
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
John Paul Jones: Captain of the High Seas is Episode 20 in Season 5 of Biography. It aired on 1996-09-05. The runtime is 60 min.
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