PW4644

One of John Paul Jones's most famous exploits Long Caption: This print shows one of John Paul Jones's most famous exploits. Jones undertook a series of audacious raids along the British coast. On 23 September 1779, while commanding the frigate 'Bonhomme Richard', Jones boarded and captured the British warship 'Serapis' during an attack on a Baltic convoy. The captain of the 'Serapis' was knighted for allowing the convoy to escape. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: PAF4644 Artist: Richard Paton (artist); Balth Frederic Leizel (engraver) Date: 1770-1780 Medium: coloured etching Size: 374 mm x 460 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.