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title: The Battle Of Flamborough Head
author: Richard Paton
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19132/the-battle-of-flamborough-head/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2024-06-21
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# The Battle Of Flamborough Head

_Authored by Richard Paton_

## Image File

[![The Battle Of Flamborough Head](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/19132.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/19132.jpg)

## Image Caption

The action between the frigates *Bonhomme Richard* (commanded by Captain [John Paul Jones](https://www.worldhistory.org/John_Paul_Jones/)) and HMS *[Serapis](https://www.worldhistory.org/Serapis/)*, during the [Battle of Flamborough Head](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2492/battle-of-flamborough-head/), 1779. Oil on canvas by Richard Paton, 1780.

Royal Academy, London.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Paton, R. (2024, June 21). The Battle Of Flamborough Head. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19132/the-battle-of-flamborough-head/>
### Chicago
Paton, Richard. "The Battle Of Flamborough Head." *World History Encyclopedia*, June 21, 2024. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19132/the-battle-of-flamborough-head/>.
### MLA
Paton, Richard. "The Battle Of Flamborough Head." *World History Encyclopedia*, 21 Jun 2024, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19132/the-battle-of-flamborough-head/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_action_between_the_Serapis,_capt._Pearson,_the_Countess_of_Scarborough,_and_Paul_Jones%E2%80%99s_Squadron._R.Paton_-_K325.jpg) by [**Richard Paton**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_action_between_the_Serapis,_capt._Pearson,_the_Countess_of_Scarborough,_and_Paul_Jones%E2%80%99s_Squadron._R.Paton_-_K325.jpg). Submitted by [Ibolya Horváth](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/horvath.ibolya/ "User Page: Ibolya Horváth"), published on 21 June 2024. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.