I think the mystery frigate is just a case of history written by non-nautical types. How many times is Serapis referred to as a frigate when folks write about her engagement with John Paul Jones? Hmmm, she had 50 guns too...
I think the mystery frigate is just a case of history written by non-nautical types. How many times is Serapis referred to as a frigate when folks write about her engagement with John Paul Jones? Hmmm, she had 50 guns too...
I suspected that was the case Dobbs, but it is always good to get a second opinion when you get conflicting statements.
I think we can say that Clinton is correct in his characteristics and Captain for his ship.
Thanks.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
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