General Lafayette

A replica of the Hermione, the 18th-century ship that brought French General Lafayette to America, sailed to Canada Saturday on the last leg of its North American journey before its voyage back to France.

More than two centuries after the Hermione transported General Lafayette to America to rally US rebels battling for independence, a replica of the French frigate arrived today to the Virginia town where British forces eventually surrendered.

A replica of the 18th century ship that took a French general on his voyage to become a hero of the American war of independence was to set sail again today, cheered off by thousands of well-wishers and President Francois Hollande.

A life-size replica of the Hermione, the French navy frigate that shipped General Lafayette to America to rally rebels fighting British troops in the US war of independence, will undertake its maiden voyage on Sunday, organisers said.

A replica of the Hermione, the 18th-century ship that brought French General Lafayette to America, sailed to Canada Saturday on the last leg of its North American journey before its voyage back to France.

More than two centuries after the Hermione transported General Lafayette to America to rally US rebels battling for independence, a replica of the French frigate arrived today to the Virginia town where British forces eventually surrendered.

A replica of the 18th century ship that took a French general on his voyage to become a hero of the American war of independence was to set sail again today, cheered off by thousands of well-wishers and President Francois Hollande.

A life-size replica of the Hermione, the French navy frigate that shipped General Lafayette to America to rally rebels fighting British troops in the US war of independence, will undertake its maiden voyage on Sunday, organisers said.