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Bonhomme
Richard Expedition Flagships
The USS
Bonhomme Richard, an amphibious assault ship and namesake of
Jones’ ship, and the USS John Paul Jones, an Aegis
Destroyer, have been named honorary flagships of the Ocean
Technology Foundation’s search for the remains of the
Bonhomme Richard.
Check out the Navy
News Article:
Two U.S. Navy Vessels Named Flagships
for Bonhomme Richard Expedition
USS Bonhomme
Richard LHD-6
USS John Paul Jones
DDG 53
The USS Bonhomme Richard barely fits into the picture at
over 800 feet long. (Fleet Week San Fran)
USS BHR Captain Steve Greene and Project Manager Melissa Ryan.
A view of the USS BHR's flight deck and San Francisco Bay.
The USS John Paul Jones sits dockside during Fleet Week
(November 07) in San Francisco.
USS JPJ Captain Jim Housinger and Melissa Ryan.
The "John Paul Jones suit" is worn only for special occasions on
the USS JPJ.
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