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Originally Posted by KeithieW
a squadron of armed vessels under the nominal command of John Paul Jones, an American privateer, armed with his cannon, and a letter of marque from the fledgling government of the new United States of America.
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A PRIVATEER?! I don't think so - he was the commander of a sovereign nation's navy. Mighty parochial of you my friend...
Plus, I love that Captain Pearson lost the battle, surrendered to JP Jones, and was considered a hero!
I think we should start calling England a "colony", and if they behave well enough, maybe we'll grant them statehood.
