Ship Sagas explores the lore and legends of nautical history.
In Part 2 of his story, John Paul Jones reaches legendary status when he captains a sluggish converted merchant ship into British waters and squares off against HMS Serapis. We follow his deeds and m…
John Paul Jones, the Father of the American Navy, is celebrated for his tenacity at sea at a time when the young United States had no naval prowess to speak of. Yet as an individual, he was a flawed …