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Moving arrival in New York
The Hermione arrived in New York City on July 1 for the American Fourth of July holiday. She reached her dock at Pier 15 South Street Seaport Museum in the Big Apple in absolute silence. Dressed for the occasion in their period costumes, the men and women of the crew enjoyed this highly symbolic arrival. Before reaching its anchorage, the frigate sailed through the New York bay: Verrazano Bridge, Statue of Liberty and Manhattan.
Sailors' songs, followed by a welcome aboard ceremony, welcomed the boat and crew.
A stopover rich in activities
During the first days of their stopover, Yann Cariou and his crew participated in many ceremonies and requests. A few hours after their arrival, the ship's sailors were able to visit the French Consulate. While the Hermione attracted the curious, in large numbers, for visits.
On Friday, July 3, Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister of Defense and co-chairman of the national committee, came to greet Yann Cariou and his crew. It was his first visit on board the Hermione. He took advantage of his presence on board to award the Legion of Honor medals to the American veterans who came to liberate France during the Second World War. Also present was Ségolène Royal, Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy.
A big parade for the National Day
In commemoration of the Declaration of Independence of July 4, 1776, the Hermione took part in a large naval parade on the Hudson River. At 10:30 a.m. (local time), the frigate joined all the ships on the New York river to celebrate the American independence.
As the guest of honor, it was she who opened the ball, passing in front of the Statue of Liberty at noon (local time). This was followed by some American schooners and more than 150 boats.
Benedict Donnelly, president of the Hermione-La Fayette Association, spoke at the event. "This image of the Hermione in New York in front of the Statue of Liberty, we had been waiting for more than twenty years. It was even more beautiful than we had imagined. Each of us, in New York and in France, lived these moments intensely. I have immense gratitude for all those who helped us to be in New York today."
The Hermione left the "Big Apple" on Sunday, July 5, to reach Greenport.
