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To: Hostage

Remember the Battle of Flamburough Head. John Paul Jones, on the Bonhomme Richard, finally beat the Serapis into submission. But in doing so, he had damaged his own ship beyond repair. So he transferred his flag to the enemy vessel, and sailed on into History.

“Don’t give up the ship”, indeed...


22 posted on 10/23/2013 4:39:17 AM PDT by Haiku Guy (Gun Control Haiku: Say "Registration" / And they call you paranoid / So say "Privacy")
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To: Haiku Guy

I will remember that. Good historical note. Thank you.


23 posted on 10/23/2013 4:45:41 AM PDT by Hostage (Be Breitbart!)
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