The countess of scarborough was captured by the frigate pallas, commanded by the french and used by the continential navy, after a two hour battle. Along with serapis, the countess of scarborough was brought to holland as a prize from the victory, then to dunkirk where she was sold. Her fate remains unknown. Pallas was returned to france after the revolutionary war was over. John paul jones bidding goodbye to his victorious ship, continental navy frigate bonhomme richard. Artwork by percy moran. Courtesy of the navy art collection, nh 48784.
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