Hermione returns from historic voyage after making history of its own

The return Atlantic crossing was a rough one, with the ocean baring its teeth to greet Hermione from Saint-Pierre et Miquelon, the last land before Brest, as a depression became a hurricane.
It would be the ultimate test for this French frigate from another age.
At its height, the mainly amateur crew had to climb seven-metre waves, with the reconstructed 18th century frigate hitting speeds of over 13 knots, more than 24 kilometres an hour for the 1,200 ton craft.
"The night of August 6 was …
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[@francinesicard464]

From what I heard last, the final cost were up to EUR 40 millions.

[@richardwebster4762]

Obviously, those eighteenth century French naval architects knew what they were doing.

[@johjoh9270]

That's an interesting pathing 1:00 😅

[@guywren4801]

Just as lubberly a crew as the original and her two sisters.

[@sebastienleblanc2708]

Guerre guerre vente vent

[@user-il7eq9mx7w]

Велика шана повага мореплавству.приємно що почали часто транслювати ці чудові відео.безмежна краса по морю пливуть пароплави і скрізь Божествена краса.

[@107jester]

why cant the person giving commentary pronounce the name of the ship correctly?

[@fablucia]

Because it's the french pronunciation. Rather fitting for a french ship.

[@User-xp4kl]

Well it isn't an american ship but a french ship. Its pronounced correctly