L’Hermione Arrives in the Sixth Boro

Back in March, I posted these photos taken by Xtian Herrou.  Xtian . ..  today I return the favor.  Tomorrow too.

Pilot arrives at L’Hermione

BZH-Association of Bretons in NY greet L’Hermione

Tricoleur is hosted at the stern.

Gunners prepare the guns for the salute.

Hands hook the anchor ring for further hoisting.

 

Hands on the wheel

L’Hermione enters the Narrows and passes Fort Wadsworth

James Turecamo delivers a docking pilot just off the French Statue.

 

And I’ll pick up the story here tomorrow.  Many thanks to Bjoern Kils and the NYMedia Boat for a fun ride.  After a night of thunderstorms and rain, daybreak brought blue skies and sunshine.  All photos by Will Van Dorp.   Also, merci Lafayette!