USA
and SOUTH
WEST FRANCE
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Hermione Frigate just one link between France and America.
The Hermione,
a 12-pounder frigate was subsequently to be involved with
the American War of |
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 Independence which had started
on or
about in 1776
between Britain and the American settlers. France, who had
made an alliance with the United States in 1778, declared war on
England and on
20 March 1780, the French general, the Marquis de La Fayette embarked
on the Hermione for one of the most important French events of the 18th
century. The landing of their regiments at Newport in July to fight
alongside the Americans settlers. His mission was to organise
with Washington the political and military aspects of this
landing.
Following his disembarkation in 1780 the frigate went on to
engage in combat against the armed English frigate the Iris
and her escort on 7 June. On 4 May 1781 a reception of the American
Congress was
held on board during which there was official announcement of the
victory of Chesapeake of 16 March 1781. On 21 July the frigate was
again engaged in battle, this time against six English vessels at
Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, at which she is recorded as having fired no
less than 509 cannonballs. French sea-power eventually played a crucial
role in the surrender of the British army at Yorktown in 1781. Although
the thirteen states of the American Union did not become sovereign
until 1783 the Hermione’s American adventures were over and
she returned to Rochefort in South West France arriving on 25 February
1782. The frigate is now under reconstruction in South west France. |
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What
Florida Villa
This is the premier website for Florida villa rentals. We have a large
selection of Florida villas to choose from. All our villas are
privately owned and of a very high standard.
http://www.whatfloridavilla.com/TravelLinks.html |
Disney
vacation villas, Orlando holiday homes
Disney vacation villas privately owned holiday homes, luxury Disney
villas and rental homes with private pools in and around Disney Orlando
Florida to rent.
http://www.disney4villas.com/resources/europe.html |
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Gold
Beach Oregon RV Parks
Turtle Rock Resort, Southern Oregon Coast RV Park at Gold Beach Oregon
- on the Ocean Front near the Rogue River. Gold Beach RV Park, Gold
Beach Vacation Rentals, Cabins and Cottages at Hunters Creek. |
New
York City
Tours http://www.newyorkpartyshuttle.com/ link not in place on the
20.10.2011
New York City's Most Comprehen sive Sightseeing Tours. Our tour guides
get off the shuttle with you and walk you through each tour attraction. |
Snowmobile,
ATV, Wave Runner, Boat Rentals in Montana
Located in Seeley Lake, Montana - Seeley Sport Rentals has the
equipment you need to enjoy Winter and Summer recreation and Fall
hunting! Snowmobiles, ATV's, WaveRunners: Pontoon, Ski &
Fishing
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North
Lodge Bed and
Breakfast
The
best Asheville, NC bed and breakfast offering affordable luxury.
Free WiFi wireless Internet. Only 1 mile from Biltmore Estate, and 5
minutes from Asheville center. Discounts and packages. Checked on the
25.10.2011 for the link from http://www.northlodge.com/ not in place
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A great
way for Americans to experience France by living and working
thier come either Volunteer in France
or join our Working
Holiday in France
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