A solid internet search of over 1,000 references to John Paul Jones proves that the "Father of the American Navy" has been eclipsed by his namesake in the rock band Led Zeppelin. But we found our local hero all the same. When not hanging out in Portsmouth, NH, JPJ was a true "citizen of the world." Now you can explore his world. SeacoastNH.com offers our list of favorite JPJ-related sites on the World Wide Web. To set sail, just click below. If you have more, send them along via "Talk to Us". Bon voyage! JDR
JOHN PAUL JONES LINKS
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Official Tomb at Annapolis 
The USS John Paul Jones Web Site
Paul Jones
Statue in Philadelphia
Image of JPJ in back of
Philadelphia Art Museum. There is also a complete tour of all statues of
famous Americans in the city of Brotherly Love. Intriguing, now
databased.
(scroll down and look under "Individuals")
JPJ Maritime History
Extracts from MY CAMPAIGN by JPJ
Other Famous Scots
Alfred's Canon to be Restored
Founder of the American Navy
Historic Whitehaven
Continental Navy of Mass
Story of the Bonhomme Richard
USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53)
Short History of JPJ
Bust of JPJ
Sons of the American Revolution
Proof That JPJ Was A Mason
Military Notes on JPJ's 250th Birthday
The John Paul Jones Web Site
John Paul Jones House Museum
The War Ship Alfred
The (Original) Bonhomme Richard
John Paul Jones Cottage Museum
Raising the Serapis Flag
Pictures of Early American Sailing Ships from 1747
MORE MARITIME HISTORY LINKS
Boat Links
Traditional Boats & Tall Ships Magazine
Shining Sea Foundation
US Navy Core Values
Naval Historical Center
Historical Marine Society
Naval History Magazine
Maritime History From British Links
Portsmouth's Historic Ships
Maritime History on the Internet
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Official site of COMNAVSURFPAC with ships of
US Naval Surface Force, Pacific Fleet. Includes
pictures of ship, coat of arms, history, characteristics.
Official Navy biography is a concise starting
place for background for children's reports.
Large image of Houdon bust at Navel War College
John Paul Jones Chapter
Primary source material from Scotland Mason's Lodge
shows Paul Jones signed up in 1770 (scroll down to JPJ pic)
Published by the Department of the Navy -- National Historical Center, Washington, DC.
Hey that's us! Our history theme site is a solid starting point for your exploration. Look for essays on The Ranger, JPJ's Life, his time in Portsmouth, NH, gallery of JPJ portraits and more.
Tour the Purcell boarding house (1756) in Portsmouth, NH where JPJ stayed during the building of the Ranger and the America. Join the Portsmouth Historical Society with on-line registration form.
A year before arriving in NH, JPJ was Captain of the captured ship Alfred. The whole history is here on this SchoonerMan site.
John Paul Jones defeated the HMS Serapis in 1779, Named in honor Benjamin Franklin the Revolutionary War ship captured or sank forty British fighting ships, earning the nickname 'The Lucky Sloop'. A Schooner Man site.
Birthplace of JPJ in Arbigdale, Scotland where the young naval hero was son of a gardener. The organization is currently on a fundraising drive.
A picture of the US flag raised by JPJ when the Bonhomme sank HMS Serapis.
Huge JPEG pictures of early ships including JPJ's Alfred and Bonhomme Richard. Also Philadelphia and Constitution. From National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC. Organized by commission date.
Includes "The Mother of All Maritime Links", some Literary links, encouragement for boatwrights and info on the Old Steam Navy
The Maritime History Virtual Archives
Build your own clipper ship! Ambitious Boston-based group plans to construct an authentic cliper ship. Need money. Tell them we sent you.
The official US Navy web site mentions JPJ in the opening remarks of its statement of values. Gone, but not forgotten.
Official US government web site from Washington DC Navy Yard. See section on Early Naval History for JPJ.
A little past JPJ's time, this group re-enacts life in the British Royal Navy life in the era of the Napoleonic Wars, c.1793-1815. HMS is a voluntary organization affiliated to the Napoleonic Association.
Check out contents of current and past issues.
More links
England this time, not NH. An intriguing sites leading to info on the Royal Naval Museum, HMS Victory and Warrior, and the amazing story of the Mary Rose, discovered after 437 years underwater.
Easy to use guide.
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