Howard Koslow: John Paul Jones

Artist: Howard Koslow
1924 -
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1984
Image Size: 12 by 13.75 inches
Overall Size: 18 by 20.625 inches
Medium: Acrylic on Cold Press Illustration Board

John Paul Jones presented himself before the Continental Congress in 1775, offering his services in a navy he knew did not exist. Thus, when a makeshift fleet first set sail to defend a new nation, Jones was appointed its captain. As such, he plundered British ships from Newfoundland to the West Indies, returning again and again with the prizes of his wrath. By 1777, he was given command of the Ranger, one of the first American naval vessels built for war. In it, he sailed for Europe, staging such brazen attacks that they might have been considered foolhardy had they not been so successful. Having captured several English merchant ships, raided a coastal town, and defeated the 20-gun sloop Drake, Jones became known as the Yankee "pirate." And he had rightfully earned a reputation for fearless attacks, skillful naval maneuvers and determination to win against the odds. But it was in 1779, as he commanded the Bonhomme Richard that Jones won his greatest triumph: over the Serapis. In a grueling three-hour battle that raged off Flamborough Head, Yorkshire on September 23, Jones pitted all of his skill as a seaman against his worthy opponent the British Captain Pearson. When faced with Pearson's superior power and crew, and offered the chance to surrender, Jones uttered his now-famous reply, "I have not yet begun to fight!" And fight he did until the Serapis was won.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® America's Greatest Military Heroes "John Paul Jones" Commemorative Proofcard postmarked July 6, 1984.

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