BonHomme Richard

Year: 1779 AD
Category: Modern
Vessel Type: Warship
Scale: 1/16 inch = 1 foot
Overall Length: 221 feet

On September 23rd 1779, Captain John Paul Jones engaged the British ship HMS Serapis off the coast of England with this ship. After a long battle where the two ships were lashed together, the Americans were victorious. The BonHomme Richard sank shortly after the battle and the Americans sailed away in the British ship they had captured. John Paul Jones is considered to be the Father of the American Navy. The story of the ship and especially of the course of the battle are fascinating. The carver suggests the book John Paul Jones and the BonHomme Richard by Jean Boudriot, translated by David Roberts. This book is very accurate, well illustrated, brief, and is a great read.

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1775 State Route 39
Sugarcreek, Ohio 44681

(330) 852-6096

We are open in January on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 to 4. We will be open on Martin Luther King Day 10 to 4. Please note the following:

1) Our hilltop receives the worst of wintertime weather and so we do close at a moment's notice when our parking lot becomes dangerous. Please feel free to call if you have concerns about your visit. 330-852-6096.

2) Our carver will very likely be here Monday thru Saturday so if you are here early in the week you are likely to find us open but this is his relaxed time of the year and he may or may not be here early in the week. If you are planning a visit just call us and we will be here for you with weather permitting.

From April 1 through October 31 we are open Monday thru Saturday 10 till 5. We are always closed on Sundays. We are closed on Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day.

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