Father Of the American Navy
During an American Revolutionary War discussion here, the phrase 'father of the American navy' was used, and my wee Scottish lass and I have had a running disagreement over who deserves this titled reference. Is it Captain John Paul Jones or his former commander Captain John Barry? I have Googled but have not found any agreement.
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- Not John Paul Jones Warthog 16/November/04
- Not John Paul Jones but John Barry Smokey Stover 16/November/04
- Not John Paul Jones but John Barry TheFallen 16/November/04
- Not John Paul Jones but John Barry Brian from Shawnee 16/November/04
- Not John Paul Jones but John Barry TheFallen 16/November/04
- Not John Paul Jones but John Barry Smokey Stover 16/November/04