L'HERMIONE Visits Castine, Maine

[@toddbarker3774]

I really love those old sailing ships. Beautiful ship.

[@Nairuulagch]

Nice presentation thank you!

[@davidjacobson9463]

There were also other varieties of cannon projectiles used for different purposes. Some were canisters of "grapeshot" for antipersonnel mechanisms. Another was a canister of "linked chains to shot" again fired in a canister. When this was fired, the "multiple shot-chain projectiles" separated from the canister, spreading out in all kinds of directions. These were a bit like the Spanish "bolo" used in the past against an individual. The ship's lines from the deck upward were the ficus of these types of shot. When wizzing through the air connected together, the chains/shot would slice lines/stays on the vessel, creating a loss of strength/support of the ship's masts. The masts would then tumble down off the vessel (dragged sometimes in the water, hanging over the side of the vessel, slowing the vessel's progress). Vessels without functional masts are essentially "dead in the water." Upon surrender, a hull was frequently dragged into the winner's harbor, then refitted with new masts/stays + other rigging. These "rebuilt" vessels were then used by the "winning party's Navy" as their own newly acquire vessel. It was NOT always the goal in a naval engagement to "sink" an opponent's vessel! Hulls are/were difficult plus time consuming to build. So acquiring an opponent's vessel in the referenced manner served to boost the "moral " plus "naval might" of a naval engagement's "victor" in a sea battle. TY!

[@chippledon1]

Ships like these will always impress!

[@davidjacobson9463]

Very impressive! Imagining the overall "sailing vessels" of old, preindustrial revolution with its' use of "oil" generated fuels! TY!

[@jonwilson496]

Wonderful! Thanks, Tom, for a rich introduction. Thanks, Truman, for some great footage.

[@LoriJablon]

I am in awe....Thank you!

[@mickli4216]

Many thanks for this, WoodenBoat, it's perfect!

[@matthieubollea2216]

She makes you want to go with her on a journey that never ends.

[@megaman692]

Thank you for posting, very inspiring. The craftsmanship and practicality comes together with much understanding of what lies ahead.............Thank you

[@bo2web]

The fastest war ship in its time ! Concorde class 12-pounder frigate (26 canons)

[@francinesicard464]

Lafayette had said of his ship "it flies like a bird"!

[@francinesicard464]

The original ship of this type was built primarily for speed. Lafayette once said: she flies like a bird.

[@samueldorrance3720]

Alas, did not see L'Hermione at any ports of call; but this wonderful video is the next best thing! Bon voyage, L'Hermione!

[@mencken8]

We are nothing as we stand today except history.

[@philippecopin867]

bravo pour votre reportage c est superbe!!!

[@TheGel69]

lot of good infos thanks a bunch

[@greghatten]

Well done. Very very cool.

[@fonkyman]

man she looks gorgeous int he fog i wish i could see that ship

[@duanium]

I would love to see a replica of the USS Enterprise built to the original specifications as laid down. The Enterprise was a frigate during the War of 1812. And then the name was applied to other ships down through our history to the present day. I think it is time to consider honoring the name USS Enterprise by recreating the original.

[@Juicexlx]

Merci! Lots of technical info on this video

[@billbogg3857]

I understand she has canvas sails. I would have thought that they might have compromised here as modern sail cloth has so many advantages without much loss of authenticity. Does anyone know if this is the case ?

[@sebastiangonzalezortega3693]

Creo que es el navío que descubrió la paella valenciana.

[@clio2rsminicup]

One people don't like it? O_o An English-roastbeef passing by there I suppose. ^^

[@gekiryudojo]

We enjoyed the French war for 100 years war he was 100 years war because we enjoyed beating them for 100 years! And then Lord Nelson a man with one arm literally beat them single-handedly!

[@robertgreen6027]

@@gekiryudojo Yes he did! HOOZAH!

[@bradick75]

@@gekiryudojo I think you should reread your history lessons about the 100 Years War. No offense. 😉

[@PL-bl8ux]

@@gekiryudojo the French won the hundred years war, learn proper history, but if you do, dont be suprised if you find out who the regional trouble maker was

[@jadawin10]

@@gekiryudojoDo you really think the English won the Hundred Years War ? 😂

[@mrsandman3611]

i wish this ship could visit the HMS Victory one day

[@awilk418]

Out of curiosity, did L'Hermione visit the USS Constitution when it came? That would have been an incredible sight: two beautiful frigates side by side.

[@thibaudduhamel2581]

When the Hermione came to the US, the USS Constitution was unfortunately in drydock for maintenance. I hope next time the Hermione crosses the Atlantic, they can sail together!

[@Kref3]

Why are the canons always run out in all videos and pictures I see of her? And why do I see no port hole hatches? Having the sides open like this if the ship runs under sails with some list would be quite dangerous I assume. Did the original ship not have hatches to close the side?

[@jjcooks7401]

I did a little inside every time someone calls one of these ships a “pirate ship”

[@Thatonellama63]

Totally a hit and run ship

[@jeffhallel8211]

Excellent. Ditch the tinky piano music please.

[@ezragonzalez8936]

As beautiful and impressive as she is she is only a 6th rate ship by Royal Navy standards! 1st rate need at least 100 guns!

[@Montcalm1000]

It is also a 6th rank ship in the French Royal Navy. an example of a French 1st rank vessel are the 118 cannon "Commerce de Marseille" class vessels from the same period.