John Paul Jones - Trampled Underfoot - Milan Italy 1999

About John Paul Jones

John Paul Jones (born John Paul; July 6, 1747 – July 18, 1792) was a British-American naval officer who served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War. Often referred to as the "Father of the American Navy", Jones is regarded by several commentators as one of the greatest naval commanders in the military history of the United States. Born in Arbigland, Kirkcudbrightshire, Jones became a sailor at age 13 and served onboard several different merchantmen, including slave ship...