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Original - American Revolutionary War captain John Paul Jones, contemporary engraving after his victory at the Battle of Flamborough Head in 1779.
Reason
The most successful US Navy captain of the American Revolution, and the only one daring enough to raid British home waters. From a high resolution etching made during Jones's lifetime after his victory at the Battle of Flamborough Head. Restored version of File:John Paul Jones.jpg.
Articles this image appears in
Battle of Flamborough Head, John Paul Jones
Creator
Carl Guttenberg engraver. From a drawing by C. J. Notté.
I've attempted to circle some of the stuff in white

Not promoted --SpencerT♦C 17:09, 7 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]