engagement between Bonhomme Richard and Serapis: Facts & Related Content

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Facts

Date September 23, 1779
Location Atlantic OceanNorth Sea
Participants United KingdomUnited States
Context American Revolution

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Key People

John Paul Jones
John Paul Jones
United States naval officer
Richard Dale, detail from a portrait by an unknown artist.
Richard Dale
United States naval officer

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