So I’m going to do at least three posts on L’Hermione.
L’Hermione passes in front of the classic Bayonne Bridge
Escort tug James Turecamo closes in.
Notice the bow light of NY Media Boat.
Docking pilot prepares to board
The final leg to South Street Seaport Pier 15.
What is the technical name for the white sheet on James’ bow?
Incoming vessels flanked by Fort William and a Staten Island ferry
Crew takes to the rigging
I missed photos of the perfect smoke rings in the salute.
Pier 15’s design allows a large welcome party.
Can someone explain the uniforms of the two sailors, one playing the cornemuse . . . ok, bagpipes?
It seems that James‘ 92’ loa doesn’t quite work here. Can anyone identify the flag below the Stars and Stripes and above the French tricoleur?
Heaving lines finally all to the pier.
And the word for tomorrow’s post–or if I have time–later today is Hennessey.
All photos by Will Van Dorp, with many thanks to NY Media boat. Here’s the story from the NYTimes. And here’s what’s happening Saturday, July 4.
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July 2, 2015 at 10:30 am
Bonnie K. Frogma
MORE awesome shots! I’ll be heading over to see her this afternoon.
So are the sheets on the tug are actually to keep from smudging her? I wonder if they get such good treatment everywhere!
July 2, 2015 at 10:51 am
Bonnie K. Frogma
ps are those some of the sailors from Bowsprite’s boat motions post? The little pompoms on the hats!
July 2, 2015 at 1:16 pm
Allen Baker
re: Bow covers
Will..
Normally, we just called the protective gear draped over the bow a ‘bow mat’ or simply a cover.
The good ones were made of thick canvas with an ample supply of grommets around the edge for securing.
Moran has a few boats assigned to Navy work in Norfolk that are outfitted with what looks like synthetic rope fendering. No need for covers while working alongside Navy hulls.
July 2, 2015 at 4:56 pm
mageb
Marvelous stuff. Thanks so much.
July 2, 2015 at 8:30 pm
glen
we just called the canvas over the bow pudding an “apron” but there is probably a more proper name. Thanks for the great pics
July 3, 2015 at 3:11 am
Rembert
Not so far off Topic – I´m not sure – but it think, a NYMedia Boat brings the photographer to the scene.
Whatever, a project and a book, that should be interesting for all 6th borough-enthusiasts. And if you are really, really generous, the industrial heritage tour ends in a bar!
July 3, 2015 at 11:39 am
Linda Roorda
You asked the name of L’Hermione’s middle flag with red, white and blue bars. It appears to be the “Franklin Flag – The first flag with red, white and blue stripes. Believed by some to have been designed by Benjamin Franklin and flown by John Paul Jones in his engagement with the Serapis in 1779. Presented by the Virginia Society.”
July 3, 2015 at 12:45 pm
tugster
linda– thx much. have a great holiday.