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Captain Paul W. Watson was the Commanding Officer of the USS Bonhomme Richard (CV-31) from 1 May 1952 - 15 May 1953. The ship was temporarily decommissioned in 1953 for 2 years to upgrade her to handle jet aircraft.
Upon reentering the active fleet, her hull type and number was re-designated CVA-31.
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∙ 9y agoDuring the American Revolutionary War, the American naval vessel, "Bonhomme Richard", was captained by John Paul Jones. Already an acclaimed military leader, Jones led the "Bonhomme Richard" and other vessels against a British naval force in September of 1779. The ensuing battle provided yet one more display of Jones cool bravery under fire, one more instance where he refused to stop short of victory, and one more victory itself.
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Who Brave captain of the bonhomme Richard?
John Paul Jones
Who was daring commander of the privateer Bonhomme Richard?
The commander of Bonhomme Richard was John Paul Jones.
Was Thomas Jefferson the commander of American ship Bonhomme Richard?
No the Bonhomme Richard was commanded by John Paul Jones.
Why was John Paul Jones' ship named Bonhomme Richard?
The USS Bonhomme Richard , was so named as a tribute by Jones to Benjamin Franklin, whose Poor Richard's Almanac was first published in France under the title, "Les Maximes du Bonhomme Richard".
What was the name of the book named after Bonhomme Richard's ship?
It was the other way around - the USS Bonhomme Richard was named after Benjamin Franklin's book, Poor Richard's Almanac, which was published in France under the title "Les Maximes du Bonhomme Richard".
Who Brave captain of the bonhomme Richard?
John Paul Jones
The bonhomme Richard was commanded by what man?
The USS Bonhomme Richard was so named and commanded by the "Father of the U.S. Navy", Captain John Paul Jones.
Who was the daring commander who of the privateer Bonhomme Richard?
The commander of Bonhomme Richard was John Paul Jones.
Who was daring commander of the privateer Bonhomme Richard?
The commander of Bonhomme Richard was John Paul Jones.
Was Thomas Jefferson the commander of American ship Bonhomme Richard?
No the Bonhomme Richard was commanded by John Paul Jones.
Why was John Paul Jones' ship named Bonhomme Richard?
The USS Bonhomme Richard , was so named as a tribute by Jones to Benjamin Franklin, whose Poor Richard's Almanac was first published in France under the title, "Les Maximes du Bonhomme Richard".
Who was the captain of the serapis?
Captain John Paul Jones became the captain of the Serapis after his own ship The Bonhomme Richard sank in battle with her. The previous captain of the Serapis was Captain Pearson. As an side, the HMS Serapis was unique in that it had a hull made of copper.
What was the name of the book named after Bonhomme Richard's ship?
It was the other way around - the USS Bonhomme Richard was named after Benjamin Franklin's book, Poor Richard's Almanac, which was published in France under the title "Les Maximes du Bonhomme Richard".
What was the name of the French warship that fired at the USS Bonhomme Richard by mistake?
During the historic sea battle between the HMS Serapis and the USS Bonhomme Richard, the US ship was the target of friendly fire from the French warship named the Alliance. The French captain was Pierre Landais.
What was the British convoy?
bonhomme Richard
Book for which the Bonhomme Richard was named?
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The Bonhomme Richard was a warship belonging to the Navy.?
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