What was the name of the naval duel Jones won?
North Channel Naval Duel
Battle of Trafalgar
Battle of the Nile
Battle of Jutland
Answer
The North Channel Naval Duel was a decisive victory for John Paul Jones during the American Revolutionary War. On September 23, 1779, Jones' ship, the Bonhomme Richard, engaged in a fierce battle with the British warship HMS Serapis. Despite the Bonhomme Richard being severely damaged, Jones refused to surrender and eventually forced the Serapis to strike its colors.
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