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John Paul Jones, Scottish-American captain, early leader in the Continental Navy (died 1792)
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John Paul Jones
Scottish-born naval officer (1747–1792)
John Paul Jones was a Scottish-born naval officer who served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War. Often referred to as the "Father of the American Navy", Jones is regarded by several commentators as one of the greatest naval commanders in the military…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Continental Navy
American navy of the Revolutionary War period (1775–1785)
The Continental Navy was the navy of the United Colonies and United States from 1775 to 1785. It was founded on October 13, 1775 by the Continental Congress to fight against British forces and their allies as part of the American Revolutionary War. Due to the efforts of several…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)