Hermione in the news again.

[csadn]

Last I heard her masts are still sticking out of the water, as the owners have yet contracted to have them cut down. Otherwise, she is now marked by the Coast Guard as a navigation hazard where she set down in the soft bottom keel down! The U. S. Navy sent divers out to check on her current condition a few months ago, but they haven't released any info on what they found out.

_Raise The _Bounty_!_ >;)

[John Paul]

I believe the consortium of the owners are still looking into how much it will cost, and who might be able to raise her again!

Not sure how much time the Coast Guard, or whoever has authority, will give them to reach a decision and begin the task! It would be a darn shame to loose her!

[DeRuyter]

Frankly she was built as a movie prop in the 1960s and as was noted in the USCG report, not in good shape despite recent overhauls. She was never built to last and was only saved from a fiery end in the movie by Marlin Brando. Given that the owners were also cited in the report for negligent management of the ship I certainly wouldn't put much stock in any plans they have now.

Still having said that, sad to lose any tall ship, and in this case lives....

[John Paul]

Frankly she was built as a movie prop in the 1960s and as was noted in the USCG report, not in good shape despite recent overhauls. She was never built to last and was only saved from a fiery end in the movie by Marlin Brando. Given that the owners were also cited in the report for negligent management of the ship I certainly wouldn't put much stock in any plans they have now.

Still having said that, sad to lose any tall ship, and in this case lives....

Sad but true Eric!! Still it would be great if they choose to raise her put her ship shape and ready to sail again!!

[John Paul]

Well, according to the latest update we only have one more week till "Hermione" arrives in Yorktown!!

Can't wait to see come up the York river under sail!!

[Bligh]

I'm rearing to go too. Eileen and I now have our mighty Dollars, and have done a dry run on the packing.
Rob.

[TexaS]

Happy travels!

I hope you will have great fun over there.

[Nightmoss]

Have fun and do take photos you can share here?

[Bligh]

Have fun and do take photos you can share here?

Thanks shipmates.
Got a new camera mainly just for this reason.
Bligh.

[Naharaht]

Have a safe journey, Rob and Eileen, and we look forward to your reports.

[DeRuyter]

I'll have to wait until she comes up the Delaware river to Philadelphia on June 25.

In the meantime I'll be traveling in the other direction for an event on June 18th, something about a minor skirmish that happened near a small town in Belgium....

[Nightmoss]

I'll have to wait until she comes up the Delaware river to Philadelphia on June 25.

In the meantime I'll be traveling in the other direction for an event on June 18th, something about a minor skirmish that happened near a small town in Belgium....

Not your Waterloo I trust?

[TexaS]

I would have been there if not for an overbooking by the organizers. They had a maximum of 5000 but let many more book. Then they had to limit the participants and us Scandinavians were cut almost all, but some managed to talk them into participate anyway. I wasn't so lucky.

[Bligh]

I know that Christoph my friend from Northampton will be there. I don't know his handle on Sails.
Rob.

[Popsical]

Safe journey Rob, i look forward to your pictures of the spectacle.

[John Paul]

I'm rearing to go too. Eileen and I now have our mighty Dollars, and have done a dry run on the packing.
Rob.

"Mighty Dollars"!! I nearly drowned myself drinking from my water bottle when I read that!!!

I'm switching to beer to clear the bubbles out of my nose now!!!

Hope to see you there, Rob!! I'll be looking for your hat!!

[John Paul]

I too will have my camera, and my Hermione model in hand for contrast photos!!

[TexaS]

I too will have my camera, and my Hermione model in hand for contrast photos!!

YEY! Comparison shots! Big and small one. I bursting with anticipation of all photos!

[Comte de Brueys]

Have a look at this Aerodrome thread, guys.

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sho...hing-Different!

A French comrade posted privat pictures of the ancient dry dock with the French Hermione in it.

[John Paul]

I recognized some names of local guys in that posting who attend and run WW I WoW games at our local shows!!

The pictures of the ship are really great! I haven't seen the ones in the drydock before!!

[DeRuyter]

I would have been there if not for an overbooking by the organizers. They had a maximum of 5000 but let many more book. Then they had to limit the participants and us Scandinavians were cut almost all, but some managed to talk them into participate anyway. I wasn't so lucky.

Setting a limit on reenactors for this event just seems so wrong!

[csadn]

Setting a limit on reenactors for this event just seems so wrong!

I suspect it's a question of "how much room do we have".

[DeRuyter]

I suspect it's a question of "how much room do we have".

True, also perhaps more cynically it is how much of an area can we contain the paying spectators in whilst limiting the viewing for non-paying spectators! I only managed to get a seat in the grandstand for the first reenactment so I will be sure to look for vantage points with my handy binos on the second day!

[John Paul]

Sadly, the local weather here in Virginia is not looking real good unless you like standing out in the rain! There's a 30% of thunderstorms for most of the day increasing to more then 50% by late afternoon!

Ah, but the weather for Friday and Saturday should be ideal!!!

[Mark Kaiser]

Sadly, the local weather here in Virginia is not looking real good unless you like standing out in the rain! There's a 30% of thunderstorms for most of the day increasing to more then 50% by late afternoon!

Ah, but the weather for Friday and Saturday should be ideal!!!

Ha! Don't feel bad Paul it's still 40 degrees here in NE Michigan. Break out the Aleve.

[John Paul]

Mark,

I take it there is still some ice in the upper lakes as yet too!

[Mark Kaiser]

Mark,

I take it there is still some ice in the upper lakes as yet too!

No, long past ice out. But the water temp would suggest there is. Skin turn blue in about 1 minute. The ice in the bay did get 8 foot thick this winter, so it probably will be swimmable by late July or August, depending on the weather.

[csadn]

Sadly, the local weather here in Virginia is not looking real good unless you like standing out in the rain! There's a 30% of thunderstorms for most of the day increasing to more then 50% by late afternoon!

"We're re-enacting Hardcore!" >:)

<- hums a few bars of Michael Longcor's "Fourth Pennsic War"

[John Paul]

Thinking of the rain as an unexpected resupply of Fresh Water!!

Or at least a free shower to end the week on!!!!

[Naharaht]

The Hermione has arrived safely at Yorktown in the United States.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-33033850

[Loki 13]

Nice cant wait to see it.

[Comte de Brueys]

Have a look here for some closeups of the Hermione at the Aerodrome:

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sho...ay-at-Yorktown

Rob (Bligh) met Rich (Richard M. Schwab) there and you can see them on the frigate and with US reenactors.

[John Paul]

Sadly, my plans for the weekend were blown completely out of the water!!!

I'm not happy!!!!

[Nightmoss]

Sorry to hear the bad news, Paul. The photos look great so I can understand your unhappiness.

[John Paul]

Just one of those times when despite my best laid plan the planets and stars were aligned with another purpose in mind!

Fortunately, good sense keeps me from saying how I really feel about that purpose!!!

[7eat51]

I'm sorry to hear of your inability to attend, Paul.

Looks like Rob and Eileen are getting an eye-full on this trip - planes, ships, and land troops. Very cool.

[John Paul]

I'm sorry to hear of your inability to attend, Paul.

Looks like Rob and Eileen are getting an eye-full on this trip - planes, ships, and land troops. Very cool.

It was just one of those weekends where I felt like I was cursed with nothing but bad luck!!

Fortunately some of our gang made it up there and got some extra photos for me, and they also met and chatted with Rob and Eileen! So I was there in spirit at least!!

I understand my two buds who played Lafayette and Washington sort of stole the show a bit, which was nice to hear about anyway!!

It's good to have friends in sort of high places you might say!!

[Bligh]

This may be what you have been waiting for. A compilation of the photos taken by Mrs Bligh and myself.

The Arrival.


Can you see her yet mon General?



Let me use my 1000x Zeiss binoculars.




I see something in the mist mon amie.


Yes it is the Hermione.


The welcome from a Fire Boat.













Hermione gives a gun salute.






The shore batteries resdponde.





Bligh.

[Bligh]

The Docking.


Hermione sails up the roadstead.


Coming about.


Maneuvering toward the jetty.


Coming alongside.


Making fast.


Take up the slack on those Hawsers men.



All made fast Sir.



Well done lads.



Ready the Block and tackle.


Sway out the companion ladder.


Steady lads.

Bligh.

[Bligh]

The Welcome.


The Fife and Drum band arrive.










The Band march onto the dockside to welcome the Marquis De Lafayette.


Can you see the Marquis mon General?




Non! but I can see General Washington.




The Naval Band arrive.


The colours arrive and the two National anthems are played.


The three Amigos!

Bligh.

[Bligh]

All Aboard who are going aboard.


Up the companion ladder.

On deck at last.


Rigging galore.


The binnacle box.


Two old sea mates caught by the binnacles.



Those thieving English have nicked one of my guns already.



Give em enough rope.

How much do you mean Cap'n.


Are that's more like it.
Get it ashore sharply now lads.


A ship's bell.


A larger ship's bell.


If I pretend to be a waxworks,
I can give em all a fright when i move.


Cathead?


And the same to you Englishman.




I'm sure we had a Barrel of Grog aboard.

It was not me honest sir.
That English man again.


Well I never saw him Captain.


Fool ! I said find the Captain.


No I did not see him either.


Is this enough rope then sir?


Enough of this! Get these people ashore.




O.K. We are going.




Next group.




A last look around.

Well I did not bring it all this way for nothing.


A fond Farewell to the Hermione.
See you in Brest.
Kyte.

[Popsical]

Wonderful photos Rob! It looks like you had a very unique and fun experience. Thanks for sharing with us.

[Gunner]

Can't thank you enough for the excellent clear pictures Rob. Almost like being there.

[Loki 13]

Awesome pictures , it looks like you had a great time. The next time you use the Hermione in battle you will say " I was on that ship". Or you will always look at it differently. I can't wait for the Hermione to get to N.Y.C. So I can see it and board it.

[Naharaht]

Really great photographs, Rob! Thank you for sharing them.

[Nightmoss]

Thank you so much for taking the pictures and posting on the Anchorage! They are spectacular. It must have been an event to remember.

[John Paul]

Thank you, Rob!! Really sorry I had to miss the show, especially when it's a once in a life time one!!

Oh well, hoping for better days ahead!

[DeRuyter]

Here are some more L'Hermione photos from her visit to Philadelphia. I saw her at anchor off Wilmington DE the day before but she was anchor far away for decent photos. I did see other ships sailing up the river though. I went for the parade of sail on Thursday June 25 and there was a fairly large crowd on hand. The rain held off long enough for me to get on board. They also had a very well done shore display with the history of the ship and Lafayette's adventures in the US. I also learned how to properly pronounce the name and it is not like in Harry Potter!

You can see the rest of my L'Hermione and tall ships photos here:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/256769...57654788764850










Note Climber on futtock shrouds


Captain

[Bligh]

Thank yo for adding these wonderful photos to mine Eric.
It certainly brings back the memories of Yorktown.
Let's hope that some more members add to the collection as she makes her way up the Eastern seaboard.
Rob.

[Nightmoss]

Thanks for the latest series of fantastic photos, Eric. Some stunning shots indeed!

As for the pronunciation of the ship's name this should be close I think?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVVpsR8XynA

I can't recall when or where, but someone was kind enough to share the correct pronunciation with me. Not like Harry Potter at all.