Bonhomme Richard
Sunk
Continental Navy and state navies
| Type | Frigate |
|---|---|
| Guns | 42 |
| War | American War of Independence |
Old French East Indiaman (Duc de Duras) given to John Paul Jones and named for Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard. Wrecked by Serapis's guns at Flamborough Head, she sank two days later.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 28 × 12-pound smoothbore
- 6 × 18-pound smoothbore
- 8 × 9-pound smoothbore
| Builder | French Indies Company |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 1765 |
| Launched | 1766 |
| Length | 152 ft (46 m) |
| Complement | 380 officers and enlisted |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
1766
23 September 1779
Sank on 25 September