A French replica of the 145’ long Concorde class frigate of the French Navy, famous for carrying General Lafayette to the United States in 1780 allowing him to rejoin the Americans during the American Revolutionary War.
“From the first moment I heard the name of America, I loved it; from the instant I knew it struggled for freedom, I was consumed with the desire to shed my blood for her I will count the days I got the chance to serve it, everywhere and anytime, among the happiest days of my life.” – General Lafayette

In 1778, the original L’Hermione belonged to the category of so-called “light frigates,” characterized by their speed and agility.
L’Hermione was fitted out with 26 cannons shooting 12-pound cannonballs.
She took 11 months of work for 100 carpenters, blacksmiths, drillers, caulkers and convicts.

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This image is dedicated to Pbaser, JEAN-PIERRE BIJOUARD who told me that L'Hermione would be in La Rochelle the day we arrived in town.
Unfortunately, the ship had already set sail for the USA a few hours before we arrived...