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When Captain Pearson asked Jones to surrender, Jones replied, “I have not yet begun to fight!” Both sides tried to board the other’s ship but to no avail, but by 10:30 pm, Jones and the American sailors took Serapis, forcing the surrender from Captain Pearson.

Captain John Paul Jones hailing HMS Serapis during the action from the deck of the frigate Bonhomme Richard, 23 September 1779. Artwork by Paul Moran. During the action, all firing ceased and for several moments Captain Pearson of the Serapis called out, "Have you struck your colors?" "I have not yet begun to fight," replied Captain Jones, were upon the firing resumed. Serapis later struck her colors. Lithograph by Haves Lithographing Co. NHHC Photograph Collection, NH 56757-KN (Color).
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