L'Hermione( The Ship of Liberty) is leaving for America

Stavri · 05-05-2015, 10:43 AM

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**csa** · 05-05-2015, 11:00 AM

How exciting it would be to see this beautiful ship!

Stavri · 05-05-2015, 11:14 AM

No doubt about it, it will be a sight to behold...

From the official website:
"In April 2015, after a period of sea trials and training in 2014, the Hermione will set sail for the USA. The journey will start from the mouth of the River Charente, in Port des Barques, where Lafayette boarded on March 10th, 1780. The transatlantic crossing is expected to take 27 days in total, before making landfall at Yorktown, Virginia."

From NPR:
"The Hermione is set to arrive June 5 in Yorktown, Va., where in 1781 French and American troops won a decisive battle, captured 7,000 British soldiers, and turned the tide of the war. Lafayette's ship will sail up the East Coast this summer, stopping in ports along the way."

**monochrome** · 05-05-2015, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by csa

How exciting it would be to see this beautiful ship!

I'd like to sail it.

**boriscleto** · 05-05-2015, 01:53 PM

The French named a ship for a Harry Potter character?

Auzzie-Phoenix · 05-06-2015, 02:12 AM

They need to bring back old time sailing vessels like these.... I think it would be interesting to captain ships like these. Would probably make for an interesting job.... that or helmsman.

Glorfindelrb · 06-04-2015, 11:19 PM

It should arrive today.

**gaweidert** · 06-05-2015, 05:09 AM

Originally posted by Auzzie-Phoenix

They need to bring back old time sailing vessels like these.... I think it would be interesting to captain ships like these. Would probably make for an interesting job.... that or helmsman.

There is a reason that there are only a few of these old wooden tall ships sailing. They are incredibly expensive to maintain. The U.S.S. Constitution just went into dry dock for three years of restoration and refitting. That should make it good for another 15 to 20 years.

But they are marvels of engineering and art. The beauty of them is undeniable.

Auzzie-Phoenix · 06-05-2015, 07:52 PM

Originally posted by gaweidert

There is a reason that there are only a few of these old wooden tall ships sailing. They are incredibly expensive to maintain. The U.S.S. Constitution just went into dry dock for three years of restoration and refitting. That should make it good for another 15 to 20 years.

But they are marvels of engineering and art. The beauty of them is undeniable.

Perhaps then, we could use modern materials, and just mimic the construction/design. Perhaps fiberglass, or polymers (after being coated in UV blockers to prevent UV decay of the plastics), etc...

05-05-2015, 11:14 AM	#3
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832 Original Poster	Arrival: June 5 in Yorktown, Va No doubt about it, it will be a sight to behold... From the official website: "In April 2015, after a period of sea trials and training in 2014, the Hermione will set sail for the USA. The journey will start from the mouth of the River Charente, in Port des Barques, where Lafayette boarded on March 10th, 1780. The transatlantic crossing is expected to take 27 days in total, before making landfall at Yorktown, Virginia." From NPR: "The Hermione is set to arrive June 5 in Yorktown, Va., where in 1781 French and American troops won a decisive battle, captured 7,000 British soldiers, and turned the tide of the war. Lafayette's ship will sail up the East Coast this summer, stopping in ports along the way." Last edited by Stavri; 05-05-2015 at 11:24 AM.

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csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	How exciting it would be to see this beautiful ship!

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by csa How exciting it would be to see this beautiful ship! I'd like to sail it.

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boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	The French named a ship for a Harry Potter character?

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Auzzie-Phoenix Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,020	They need to bring back old time sailing vessels like these.... I think it would be interesting to captain ships like these. Would probably make for an interesting job.... that or helmsman.

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Glorfindelrb Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 364	It should arrive today.

06-05-2015, 05:09 AM	#8
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Originally posted by Auzzie-Phoenix They need to bring back old time sailing vessels like these.... I think it would be interesting to captain ships like these. Would probably make for an interesting job.... that or helmsman. There is a reason that there are only a few of these old wooden tall ships sailing. They are incredibly expensive to maintain. The U.S.S. Constitution just went into dry dock for three years of restoration and refitting. That should make it good for another 15 to 20 years. But they are marvels of engineering and art. The beauty of them is undeniable.

06-05-2015, 07:52 PM	#9
Auzzie-Phoenix Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,020	Originally posted by gaweidert There is a reason that there are only a few of these old wooden tall ships sailing. They are incredibly expensive to maintain. The U.S.S. Constitution just went into dry dock for three years of restoration and refitting. That should make it good for another 15 to 20 years. But they are marvels of engineering and art. The beauty of them is undeniable. Perhaps then, we could use modern materials, and just mimic the construction/design. Perhaps fiberglass, or polymers (after being coated in UV blockers to prevent UV decay of the plastics), etc...