Originally named "Duc de Duras", this ship was loaned by the French Crown to the newborn American Continental Navy, to be placed under the command of John Paul Jones; she was renamed "Bonhomme Richard", in honor of Benjamin Franklin. During her cruise against the British, at the Battle of Flamborough Head, the Bonhomme Richard met her fate by gloriously fighting against the British frigate HMS Serapis. Even if his ship was severely damaged. John Paul Jones won the battle, but in the end lost his ship, which sank after the battle. This ship package can also be used to represent another version of the "Bonhomme Richard 1779" with an alternative and possible armament.