L'Hermione sur la Charente

Première sortie de l'Hermione sur la Charente
En 1997, l'association Hermione-La Fayette a lancé la reconstitution d'une frégate du XVIIIe siècle. Un incroyable chantier qui dure depuis quinze ans. En 2015, le navire quittera l'arsenal de Rochefort pour rejoindre Boston où La Fayette avait débarqué en 1780.

ROCHEFORT AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL 2012

The building that we utilized as our High School is seen in the upper righthand corner. Napoleon spent his last days there before going to exile.
MJ
Janvier 2012

THE HERMIONE

THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HERMIONE

Phase 1: the dismantling of the tent
During the closed season (January 1st until February 10) of the site of the Hermione, work continues in preparation for the installation of the boat-locks and the moving of the frigate to the Napoleon III drydock in July.

Preparing the launch: the sequel ...
Phase 2 : The shoring for the launch!
2012 was a pivotal year for the Hermione! After dismantling the tent that covered the Hermione in the double drydock where she was constructed, the ship was cleared of all its scaffolding and showed itself to the visitors, adorned with its original colors.

In order to be able to set the frigate afloat, which is planned for the middle of March, the company ASSELIN carpenters have now installed the shoring for the launch. This construction serves to keep the frigate in balance while still dry, and allows the gradual introduction of water into the dry dock.

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Une hermione à l'air libre !

COMMENTS:

• Découvrez la pose du POD tribord, moteur à propulsion pesant 1,5t, installé à l'arrière de la frégate. Un compromis entre historicité et navigabilité, mais nécessaire aujourd'hui pour assurer la maniabilité du navire dans un port.
• Arrêtez de rager inutilement ! Ces POD sont OBLIGATOIRES pour naviguer avec l’Hermione, tout simplement parce qu’il est aujourd’hui totalement interdit de manœuvrer à la voile dans un port. Les POD serviront uniquement dans ce cas de figure. Des tas de concessions et de compromis ont était fait sur ce projet mais c’est toujours pour que le navire puis « vivre ». Et heureusement, sinon il n’aurait jamais pu prendre la mer. L’essentiel est bien là et c’est ce que compte.

These works will follow each other and will take approximately 1 ½ months. 
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The Rochefort American High School Students commuted from different cities and towns in France. Here are some photographs of Blaye and Bussac, France, where there was a US Army Base. Many of us lived there.  Lance Burris, President of the RAHS Association contributed many of these photographs.

We welcome your contribution to this collection of photos which are treasured by our RAHS alumni. Please send them to mjean1@gmail.com and we will post them. MJ