Hermione was a frigate, a medium-sized ship, swift amd well-armed, used to escort convoys, protect combat fleets and chase pirats. The Hermione was designed in…
A reconstruction of Hermione was undertaken, using late 18th century techniques, starting in 1997. In 2015, Hermione was ready to sail again and followed…
Reconstruction of Hermions required 4000 oaks. For the curved parts, curved oaks that were 150 to 200 years old were specifically hand-picked.
Key data: 1100 tons, 45m long, 80 crew members (27 years old on average), 1 car, 17 sails, 40kg of food per day, up to 13.3 knot, 25 million euros.
Hermione in New York, 1-4 July 2015.
Photo exhibited next to the Hermione ship.
Photo exhibited next to the Hermione ship.
The original hull was made in only 4 months in 1779. The replica took 15 years and 15-25 people.
Figurehead.
The 3m lion on the Hermione was carved by Andrew Peters from England.
The 3m lion on the Hermione was carved by Andrew Peters from England.
The top part of the masts was removed for the season; masts are actually 10m taller.
