John paul jones biography the naval hero of the revolution. Navy, and his exploits in the war of independence are legendary. The film was originally planned to be released in 2011, but was rescheduled. On the 23d of september, 1779, being below, i was roused by an unusual noise upon deck. The uss john paul jones ddg 53 is a guided missile destroyer currently in service with the united states navy and is the third of the 75 planned arleigh burkeclass of surface ships dd represents basic destroyers per us navy classifications, the g being added for its guided missile armament design.
In june of 1777, the continental congress ordered john paul jones to portsmouth, n. As an officer of the continental navy of the american revolution, john paul jones helped establish the traditions of courage and professionalism that the sailors of the united states navy today proudly maintain. The ship derives her motto from a famous john paul jones quote, i wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast, for i intend to go in harms way. The future appeared bright since he was a captain and partowner in his early twenties but when he killed a sailor in selfdefense during a mutiny at tobago, he flees and changes his name to john paul jones. By age 17, john paul, a native of scotland, is an experienced ship s navigator. He left for virginia to start over as john paul jones. John paul jones, american naval hero in the american revolution, renowned for his victory over british ships off the east coast of england on september 23, 1779. Battleship 910 movie clip shredding the john paul jones 2012.
John paul jones last cruise and final resting place the united states naval academy 1906. First called himself john paul jones in philadelphia at this time. Apr 08, 2020 on april 10, 1778, commander john paul jones and his crew of 140 men aboard the uss ranger set sail from the naval port at brest, france, and head toward the. Revolutionary war commander john paul jones sets out to raid.
The photos below were taken by me and show the john paul jones undergoing a 12month drydocking selected restricted availability at bae ship repair in san diego, calif. Younger on a merchant ship out of scotland in 1759 to his death in france in. Uss john paul jones ddg53 guided missile destroyer warship. On april 10, 1778, commander john paul jones and his crew of 140 men aboard the uss ranger set sail from the naval port at brest, france, and head toward the. Who was john paul jones john paul jones ship dk find out. The jones was a fanciful later addition for unknown reasons while he was living in america.
July 6, 1747 july 18, 1792 was the united states first wellknown naval commander in the american revolutionary war. John paul jones by john farrow john farrow, robert stack. However, the mothership deploys drones which destroy the john paul jones. John paul jones and his romantic romp through paris. Charles coburn in john paul jones 1959 robert stack in john paul jones. The film begins with a united states navy officer telling sailors the story of john paul jones. John paul jones and his romantic romp through paris after the naval hero gained acclaim in the american revolution, he met many adorers in the french city. Navy sailors aboard uss john paul jones ddg 53 successfully conducted a flight test feb.
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss john paul jones ddg 32. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Born in scotland in 1747, jones came to america as a merchant sailor. Jones then returns to his home in france to meet his final destiny. John paul jones, original name john paul, born july 6, 1747, kirkbean, kirkcudbright, scotlanddied july 18, 1792, paris, france, american naval hero in the american revolution, renowned for his victory over british ships of war off the east coast of england september 23, 1779 apprenticed at age 12 to john younger, a scottish merchant shipper, john paul sailed as a cabin boy on a ship. Uss nathan jamesuss john paul jones vs alien night.
A reconstruction of the ship and an account of the battle with h. Us navy 070208n9195k042 sailors from uss john paul jones ddg 53 begin attacking a simulated flight deck fire at the aircraft firefighting class held at naval base san diegos firefighting school. The action will pit a small fleet of naval ships against an alien force intent. He was responsible for capturing many british merchant ships during the war and also won victories against warships. He was given a congressional gold medal in 1787, and his grave in annapolis, maryland, was made a national shrine. John paul added the name jones after an incident on board his ship in nassau, when he killed a crewman. It was john paul jones that advised the russian navy to find and maintain a warm water port for their navy to sail from. Navy electronic warfare technician 3rd class kristin krueger from merrill, wis. She is named after american revolutionary war naval captain john paul jones and the second ship to be so named. Revolutionary war commander john paul jones sets out to. Missile defense agency mda, the japan ministry of defense mod, and u.
For this new and busy scene of action, his enterprising disposition and talents were admirably adapted. In 1759, at age twelve, john, from a poor scottish family, witnesses an english officer disperse townspeople playing the bagpipes, which are viewed as an instrument of war music. John paul jones brother john paul jones was the leading naval figure of the american revolution and today is considered one of the fathers of the american navy. He started his career as a sailor at the age of, with. The final resting place of john paul jones naval history blog. Jones leads the russian navy to stunning victories in the black sea, reestablishing his reputation as one of the great military minds of his day. As joness ship began to sink, the british captain demanded. Uss john paul jones ddg 53 is the third arleigh burkeclass guided missile destroyer and the first ship of the class homeported on the west coast. By age 17, john paul robert stack, a native of scotland, is an experienced ship s navigator. But his greatest moment came when he snatched victory from the jaws of defeat on september 23, 1779.
Oct 18, 2018 born john paul on july 6, 1747, at kirkcudbright, scotland, john paul jones was the son of a gardener. Born on the arbigland estate in kirkbean, kirkcudbright, scotland on july 6, 1747, as john paul, he became a member of st. Uss john paul jones fires on an alien ship duration. The film john paul jones is a 1959 us film about the american revolutionary war naval hero. Going to sea at age, he first served aboard the merchant ship friendship which operated out of whitehaven. John paul jones was born john paul on july 6, 1747 in the stewartry of kirkcudbright in scotland. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Robert stack stars in this seafaring historical epic as john paul jones, the first great hero of the american navy. In 1773, nine years later, he is master of a ship in the west indies, but after an incident that results in the governor of tobago advising him to leave, john paul adds. Uss john paul jones was one of the three ships, along with uss sampson and jds myoko, sent to investigate the regent landing.
The socalled true story of john paul jones appeared in film in 1959 as american battleships were poised to enter foreign waters during the cold war. He made many friends and enemieswho accused him of piracyamong americas political elites, and his actions in british waters during the revolution earned him an international reputation which persists to this day. I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast. John paul jones entered the shipyard on september 12. The movie spans the time when the 12 year old john paul was apprenticed to mr. However, the third ship is making evasive movements that make it impossible to predict its course. John paul jones was the best commanders in the continental navy. In december jones is first to raise grand union liberty flag not the stars and stripes and is the firstever to be commissioned as lieutenant in the continental navy in december. The film was directed by peter berg and released by universal pictures. After the aliens used their pulse cannon, the destroyer was tasked to. John paul jones and his romantic romp through paris history. In 1773, nine years later, he is master of a ship in the west indies, but after an incident that results in the governor of tobago advising him to leave, john paul adds the surname jones and goes to. This induced me to go upon deck, when i found the men were swaying up the royal yards, preparatory to making sail for a large fleet under our lee. Uss nathan jamesuss john paul jones vs alien night youtube.
So much historical information delivered in the most wonderful way. There is an odd scene when jones has his first officer toss a catoninetails out of the rangers aft window. The battleship, john paul jones, is destroyed by two alien shredder. John paul jones 1959 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The career of revolutionary war naval hero from his youth in scotland through his service to catherine the great of russia. An observer aboard captain john paul joness ship describes his most famous battle. At dawn, they lure the remaining warship eastwards as alex and nagata shoot out its bridge windows, blinding its crew and allowing john paul jones to destroy it. Fifty years after the discovery of his remains, the july 1955 issue of proceedings printed a an. With robert stack, marisa pavan, charles coburn, erin obrien.
John paul jones was a revolutionary war hero known as the father of the u. John paul jones also features a rousing score by the great film composer max steiner. Look for a very young mia farrow, daughter of the director john farrow, in her feature film debut. Uss john paul jones association public group facebook. In 1779, jones led his ship the bonhomme richard in a fatal battle with the enemy flagship serapis. May 02, 2019 the uss john paul jones ddg 53 is a guided missile destroyer currently in service with the united states navy and is the third of the 75 planned arleigh burkeclass of surface ships dd represents basic destroyers per us navy classifications, the g being added for its guided missile armament design. Apr 21, 2015 john paul jones and his romantic romp through paris after the naval hero gained acclaim in the american revolution, he met many adorers in the french city.
Hopper also falls in love with admiral shanes daughter, samantha, and wants to marry her, but is afraid of asking her fathers permission, as he doesnt like hopper. The ship is currently part of destroyer squadron 23, and administratively reports to. Progressing through the merchant ranks, he sailed on both trading vessels and slavers. This group is for all present and past crew members of the uss john paul jones.
On a large navy frigate, an officer tells new seamen about the legacy of the man who commanded the first ship to carry the u. John paul jones ddg 53 was the arleigh burkeclass destroyer on which alex hopper serves as tactical action officer, later commanding the ship after the captain and executive officer are killed. Battleship is a 2012 american military science fiction war film loosely inspired by the classic board game. John paul jones in battle, 1779 eyewitness to history. Almost a full century ago, the body of john paul jones, recently discovered in a parisian cemetery, reached its final resting place in an ornate crypt on the campus of the u. While originally a loyal soldier of the kings army, jones in time becomes a fervent supporter of the american revolutionaries, and he volunteers to lead the colonists ragtag fleet to impressive victories against the british navy. John paul jones 1959 cast and crew the scottishborn u.
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