Jones took the Serapis after his ship sank and sailed to a friendly port in Europe. Anyone know the fate of the Serapis and did it have any further role in the war?
Wikipedia says it was transferred back to France and wrecked in 1781 off Madagascar.
Interesting bit about Jones’ “Serapis Flag” as described by Franklin - a description which saved Jones from British charges of charges of piracy when he arrived in port ...
https://blog.usaflagco.com/serapis-flag/