The first Bonhomme Richard, a frigate built in France for the French East India Company, was placed at the disposal of John Paul Jones in 1779 by the French King.
The second Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) was an Essex-class[?] aircraft carrier that saw action at the end of World War II, throughout the Korean War, and through the Vietnam War.
The third Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship currently homeported in San Diego, California.
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