Hermione

FRIGATE HERMIONE

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Hermione
Hermione, La Rochelle

 

Hermione. La Rochelle

 

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Hermione, La Rochelle. The ensign flying from the stern of the ship carries, I believe, all the names of the people who contributed to the project

 

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Hermione departing for Rochefort

 

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Crowds turn out to see her leave

 

Hermione on route to Île-d’Aix

 

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Hermione, on route to Île-d’Aix and an evening of son et lumiere before her voyage to America

 

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Hermione, Île-d’Aix

 

Hermione
Hermione, an evening of son et lumiere, Île-d’Aix.

 

Hermione
Hermione, an evening of son et lumiere, Île-d’Aix.

 

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Hermione and Mutin, Escale a Toulon 2018

ABOUT THE SHIP
The original Hermione was built according to the plans of the engineer Chevillard Aîné. One of a group of 4 light frigates built in Rochefort along with the Courageuse, the Concorde and the Fée. Characterized by their speed and agility, the ship was fitted with 26 cannons shooting 12-pound cannon balls, hence its name “frigate of 12”.
The replica pictured above was built in Rochefort and launched on the 6th July 2012

SPECIFICATIONS
LOA:  66m
LOW: 44m
Beam: 11.24m
Height: 54m
Draught: 5.78m
Sail Area: 2100sqm

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More about the Hermione
CARVING THE LION FIGUREHEAD FOR HERMIONE

Richard Sibley

Photographer with a passion for photographing tall ships and traditional sailing boats

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