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The Hermione

The replica of the French navy frigate Hermione, which played a key role in the American Revolution, set sail from France on its maiden voyage to the United States on April 18.

The replica of the French navy frigate Hermione, which played a key role in the American Revolution, set sail from France on its maiden voyage to the United States on April 18.

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June 4, 2015 12:27 PM PT

The Hermione

A portrait of French Gen. Gilbert du Motier, the Marquis de Lafayette, hangs in a gallery at the New York Historical Society in New York City.

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Cups of the sailors on the Hermione hang on pegs in the tall ship’s kitchen.

(Francois Mori / Associated Press)

The Hermione

The sailing ropes of the Hermione, a tall ship replica of the ship that brought Gen. Lafayette to America during the American Revolution.

(Francois Mori / Associated Press)

The Hermione

Sailors train to sail the Hermione, which has three masts and is 213 feet long. There are 72 men and women on the ship.

(Francois Mori / Associated Press)

The Hermione

The waters at La Rochelle in southwest France reflect the three masts of the Hermione.

(Francois Mori / Associated Press)

The Hermione

The 213-foot-long frigate Hermione sailed from La Rochelle, France, to the United States. The journey re-creates one made by Gen. LaFayette who came to help the Americans during the American Revolution.

(Francois Mori / Associated Press)

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