A Little Story about a Big Battle
Filey Promenade, The Beach, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 9LD
The Battle of Flamborough Head has gone down in American folklore as "that" battle in which the father of the US Navy, John Paul Jones exclaimed, "Surrender? I have not yet begun to fight!".
The Americans have always claimed they won the battle despite the sinking of their ship, the Bohomme Richard. The Franco-American squadron did capture the two Royal Navy escort ships - HMS Serapis and Countess of Scarborough. However, it isn't that simple or clear-cut. The Royal Navy captains, Richard Pearson and Thomas Piercy, achieved their mission and saved the convoy of over 40 supply ships destined to naval shipyards up and down the coast. It was "just a normal day at the office" for captains in the Royal Navy.
Come and listen to an entertaining "Little Story about a Big Battle" and find out why both sides claim victory!
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 21 September:
- Performance times at 11.30am & 1.30pm
Location & directions
Filey Promenade, The Beach, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 9LD
- Directions:
- Located near the Yorkshire Water Building, next to Miniature Golf
- Contact on day:
- Kim Hodgson
- Telephone number:
- +447713550521
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
This event is part of the 246th Anniversary Festival organised by Yorkshire Coast 1779 which is raising awareness of this historic battle as we get closer to marking the 250th Anniversary in 2029.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 30
- Est. tour duration:
- 30 hour(s)
