He Served For Russia
Later, in 1787, John Paul Jones became betrothed to Russian Empress Catherine II. After his attempt to take command of the 74-gun USS American had failed, he felt unnecessary. Pavel de Zhoves, a subject of France, was handed to him. As a rear admiral on the 24-gun flagship Vladimir, he participated in the Turkish campaign in the Dnieper-Bug Linan there. Then, there were various disputes over Jones's status in the navy. Some former British naval commanders in the Russian Navy also viewed him as a traitor, and his fellow commander Nassar-Siegen was envious of his position.
As the conflict continued, Russian Commander Prince Gregory Potemkin called John Paul Jones back to St. Petersburg with the intention of moving him to the North Sea, but that transfer never took place. He was no longer necessary. On June 8, 1788, he received the Order of St. Anne.
In 1789, John Paul Jones was detained and accused of raping Katerina Goltzwart, a 12-year-old girl. It was thought that this incident had been set up by rival officers. Count de Segur, a French representative in the Russian court, came to the conclusion that the plan against John Paul was being orchestrated by Prince de Nassau-Siegen for personal advantage. Later, John Paul acknowledged buying the girl's favors and having sex with her. In 1789, he traveled from Russia to Warsaw, Poland.
