Battle of the Serapis

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_Paul_Jones
gptkbp:aftermath increased naval engagements
gptkbp:casualties heavy on both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Continental_Navy
gptkb:starship
gptkbp:commander gptkb:John_Paul_Jones
gptkb:Captain_Richard_Pearson
gptkbp:crew approximately 300 men
gptkbp:cultural_references depicted in literature
gptkbp:date September 23, 1779
gptkbp:duration approximately 3 hours
gptkbp:famous_person became a naval hero
known for audacity
gptkbp:famous_quote " I have not yet begun to fight!"
gptkbp:fighting_style aggressive tactics
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied in military academies
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
gptkbp:historical_documentation detailed in naval records
gptkbp:historical_event various accounts exist
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced public opinion
influenced future naval warfare
gptkbp:historical_significance pivotal moment in naval history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Serapis
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in held annually
commemorated in various locations
gptkbp:legacy remains a symbol of American resilience
inspired future naval leaders
gptkbp:location near Flamborough Head, England
gptkbp:military_strategy boarding enemy ships
focused on blockades
focused on surprise attacks
changed perceptions of naval power
increased during the war
part of a series of engagements
gptkbp:military_technology introduced new naval strategies
gptkbp:narrative_style varied interpretations exist.
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:HMS_Serapis
gptkb:USS_Bonhomme_Richard
gptkb:HMS_Countess_of_Scarborough
cannon fire effectiveness
HMS Serapis captured
gptkbp:outcome American victory
gptkbp:significance boosted American morale
gptkbp:sister_ship gptkb:USS_Alliance
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:starship
gptkbp:strategic_importance disrupted British supply lines
to weaken British naval dominance
gptkbp:tactics close-quarters combat
to disrupt British operations
to maintain control of the seas
gptkbp:weather_conditions stormy seas