The HMS Bonhomme Richard was a famous warship of the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War. Launched in 1765, it was originally a French merchant ship named Duc de Duras before being captured by the Americans. The ship is best known for its role in the 1779 naval battle against the British ship HMS Serapis, where Captain John Paul Jones famously declared, "I have not yet begun to fight!" The HMS Bonhomme Richard was a 42-gun frigate, designed for speed and maneuverability. It played a crucial role in the fight for American independence, symbolizing the struggle against British naval power. Unfortunately, the ship was eventually lost in 1792 after being damaged beyond repair.