Don't worry, DU we're coming...

[tocqueville]

Since July 1997, the Hermione-La Fayette Association has been engaged in an exciting adventure - reconstructing the Hermione frigate, the ship that, in 1780, carried La Fayette to join the American insurgents in their fight for independence.

http://www.hermione.com/anglais/index_va.htm

"If the reconstruction of an 18th century sailing vessel is part of the quest for the town's identity, it's aim is also to give France a testimony from its naval past, while at the same time act as a symbol of Franco-American fraternity through a ship that has linked its name with that of a man - La Fayette, himself a symbol of French support to the American revolution."

http://hermione.free.fr/






the ship is bound to sail to Boston in 2007

[leftstreet]

1. LOL

Good one.

[Redstone]

2. Tell them to bring plenty of cannons...

we're going to need all the help we can get, just like we did during the Revolution.

Serously, I want to go to Boston to see that boat when it's done. Also to take my son on Old Ironsides...I remember going onto it as a kid, and it was cool.

Redstone

[A Simple Game]

4. If they fly a French flag,

the Coast Guard will probably blow them out of the water.

[Rainscents]

3. Very funny...

:rofl:

[PretzelWarrior]

5. Lafayette was a foreign fighter and terrorist

[yellowdogmi]

6. How do you sign up to crew?

I want to climb into the rigging and play out my pirate fantasies. How do you sign up for that?
Thanks for sharing. Very, Very, cool. You made my day.

[tocqueville]

7. go to their site (english part)

and contact the association, they are looking for any help they can get

[TahitiNut]

8. Been there; done that. It's hard work, but worth it.

Went to Europe and back on this baby ("the white bitch") in the summer of '62.

[tocqueville]

9. the Hermione is an older ship type

I imagine it was quite tough to sail over the Atlantic at that time...