Hermione Voyage to Castine

History comes to life July 11-15

Inside: • Schedule of of Events • From the Captain’s Quarters • Castine & the American Revolution • Two Hermiones: A timeline • Where to Park

A special pull-out section in honor of the tall ship’s historic stop in Castine, hosted by the Castine Historical Society. A Supplement to Castine Patriot, Island Ad-Vantages, and The Weekly Packet, July 2, 2015 Page 2 HERMIONE — Voyage to Castine July 2, 2015 A word from Hermione Captain Yann Cariou Question: What is the most challenging CASTINE—His nautical ancestors were thing? young cabin boys—or mousses—who Answer: The most challenging thing is served aboard the King’s Navy in the controlling a frigate’s real replica in all con- Ancien Régime, the period in France lasting ditions (otherwise the same ship with the from the 15th to the 18th centuries. same difficulties they had before) with only Yann Cariou, himself, is a 30-year veteran 78 crew members (including 15 profes- of the French Navy, including seven years sional and 56 volunteers) instead of [more serving on tall ships. than] 200 experienced sailors on board. Press interviewed Cariou via email as he navigated the Hermione Cariou knows his naval vessel history. In along the Eastern seaboard before arriving his first Captain’s Chronicle blog posted on in Castine. He replied in English (naturally the site Lafayette’s Hermione Voyage 2015 not his first language). (michael-blocher.squarespace.com/blog), he wrote that French naval vessels like the Question: How does it feel when you Hermione were classed according to the enter a port of call? caliber weight of the cannon balls it fired, Answer: Feeling between concentra- whose sizes ranged from eight pounds tion on maneuvering the ship and some round to as large as a 24 pounder. emotion about arriving in a new Harbour, There was a cabin boy at each cannon, people waiting for us with many friendly four more to pass along gunpowder to demonstrations. each battle station, and another two to aid any of the wounded. Cariou wrote, “The Question: Has there been any unusual or best among them—those who survived unexpected reaction or comment from the dangerous seas and vicious battles—would public to L’Hermione on this voyage? be promoted to ‘topmen’; ensconced high Answer: The great and friendly wel- Yann Cariou, left, is captain and commander of the Hermione, and has been involved with up on the masts, they were a dexterous coming was unexpected, people were very the project since 2003. Photo courtesy of the Castine Historical Society elite perched amidst the highest spars and surprised with this amazing ship so big and made for sailing on high seas; this kind of Question: What is the best thing about rigging.” beautiful, the authenticity of the ship and rig, ships, the frigates, were used to discover the being captain of a reconstructed 18th On March 20, 1780, when L’Hermione the project that began 20 years ago, the sym- world by Lapérouse, Bougainville, Cook, century naval ship? embarked for America with the Marquis bolic voyage and the tight historic link, etc. etc. They were able to sail around Cape Answer: Being captain on L’Hermione de Lafayette on board, there were 37 Horn. But, she needs a great lookout and require all my life’s knowledges about sail- mousses, but with no working cannon on Question: How does L’Hermione handle vigilance because, as an efficient warship, ing on tall ships and it’s at the same time a the replica, if there is a cabin boy on board, on the high seas? Any tight moments? she is very fast, powerful and sensible. great experience and a great pleasure. his duties are likely safer—and certainly Answer: She’s a real seaworthy ship, less adventurous. A look back: Hermione sails into Penobscot with glad tidings Lafayette disembarked in and finding little to attack, Hermione’s expedi- British colors with its French flag and King of France pushed onward to New Jersey to meet with tion turned into a spy mission. returned to Boston with a new map for Washington, leaving behind Hermione in “With the help of some local knowl- French and American authorities. pledges support the hands of her commander, Lieutenant edge and aided by the frequently used The map detailed the size and dimensions MAGABAGADUCE PENINSULA— Louis-René de Latouche. tactic of flying false (i.e. British) colors, of historic Fort George for consideration of On April 27, 1780, the French frigate Meanwhile, Latouche placed his services Hermione was able to creep near enough a second attack, after the failed one of 1779. Hermione sailed into the Boston Harbor, and those of Hermione in the hands of to anchor overnight between Cape Rosier But, with the Penobscot Expedition carrying the Marquis de Lafayette—a , allowing an opportunity for and Isleboro,” according to historian Lynn disaster still fresh, General Washington young French general—and news for the colony to reassert its naval authority on Parson, writing in the most recent Castine decided against it. And Hermione sailed on General George Washington from King the coast of —whereupon Hermione Historical Society newsletter. to Philadelphia, and then to Yorktown for Louis XVI. sailed to the . With information gained from a the Battle of the Chesapeake, a successful The French king supported America’s The previous year, the British had cap- Massachusetts officer who sailed by Dyce’s naval campaign which led to the surrender struggle for independence,­ seeing an oppor- tured the Magabagaduce Peninsula at the Head in Castine, Hermione replaced the of the British forces. tunity to perhaps regain a foothold in North mouth of the river, and Massachusetts naval America as the colonies fought against forces failed in an attempt to retake it. This British control in the . That support battle forms a vivid piece of local history— Cover photo courtesy of Castine Historical Society proved integral to America’s eventual vic- the Penobscot Expedition. tory against Great Britain. Penobscot Bay Press Special Sections Editor: Anne Berleant However, this time, with Latouche Production Staff: George Eaton, Caroline Spear, James Straub

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[email protected] sandwiches & much more! July 2, 2015 HERMIONE — Voyage to Castine Page 3 Celebrating Hermione’s historic visit to Castine and local Acadian culture Schedule of Events Tickets to tour the deck of the Hermione • 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Music & Arts Workshops Delano Auditorium, corner Battle Avenue sold out quickly after going on sale weeks Town Common, Court Street & Pleasant Street before the ship’s arrival, but a close-up look • 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Create a replica of the • 9 p.m. Movie Screening of “Les is available to everyone from where it will Hermione Demoiselles de Rochefort” be docked at the Town Dock. Help construct a large papier-mâché replica Delightful 1960s musical, featuring that will be worn in parts by participants in Catherine Deneuve and Gene Kelly. Set in Saturday, July 11 the parade marching to greet the Hermione. Rochefort, birth place of the Hermione. In With Goody-B Wiseman French with subtitles. Free popcorn. • 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Revolutionary War Town Common, Court Street Town Common, Court Street Encampment and Reenactment • 12 p.m.–2 p.m. Gus LaCasse With the 2nd Mass. Regiment & the 74th Local prodigy and classically trained vio- Highlanders Sunday, July 12 linist and traditional Acadian fiddler Fort George, Battle Avenue • 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Revolutionary War Town Common, Court Street • 10 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Castine’s Place in Encampment and Reenactment • 3 p.m.–4:45 p.m. Vive La France History, A walking tour sponsored by the With the 2nd Mass. Regiment & the 74th Featuring The MeLa Woodwind Ensemble Castine Historical Society Highlanders and Suzanne Eaton, soprano, perform- Castine Golf Course, Battle Avenue Fort George, Battle Avenue ing classics from the French repertoire. • 10 a.m.–6 p.m. “The French Frigate • 10 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Castine’s Place in Sponsored by the Castine Arts Association and the British Fort—L’Hermione and History, A walking tour sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, Magabagaduce in 1780” Castine Historical Society Classically trained violinist and fiddler and Town Common, Court Street Castine Historical Society exhibit Castine Golf Course, Battle Avenue Bay School student Gus La Casse will per- • 5 p.m.–7 p.m. Castine Historical Society Town Common, Court Street • 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Music & Arts Workshops form Acadian tunes on Saturday, July 11 and Reception Town Common, Court Street Tuesday, July 14. Photo courtesy of Gus La Casse For the special exhibition • 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Create a replica of the “The French Frigate and the Essential for the American Revolution, Hermione British Fort—L’Hermione and and Why We Should Care” Help construct a large papier-mâché replica Magabagaduce” and official Lecture by Liam Riordan, Professor of that will be worn in parts by participants in opening of the Grindle House History at University of Maine, Orono, the parade marching to greet the Hermione. Castine Historical Society, specializing in the Revolutionary era With Goody-B Wiseman Town Common, Court Street Delano Auditorium, Corner Battle Avenue Town Common, Court Street • 7:30 p.m.–9 p.m. “Frederic & Pleasant Street • 10 a.m.–6 p.m. “The French Frigate Church’s paintings of Maine” • 7 p.m.–8 p.m. “Sailing and Surviving in and the British Fort—L’Hermione and Lecture by John Wilmerding, the Weather of the 1780s” Magabagaduce in 1780” senior curator at the National Lecture by weather and news reporter Lou Castine Historical Society exhibit Gallery of Art 1977-1983, McNally of Maine Public Broadcasting Town Common, Court Street deputy director at National Network • 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Belfast Bay Fiddlers Gallery 1983-1988. Currently Delano Auditorium, Corner of Battle Community Fiddle Group Christopher Binyon Sarofim Avenue & Pleasant Street Town Common, Court Street The Grindle House, renovated and restored building of the Professor of American Art at • 4 p.m.–5 p.m. “Why the French Were Continued on next page Castine Historical Society, will be opened in a ceremony Princeton. and reception on Saturday, July 11. Photo by Anne Berleant

SHIP ARRIVES Tuesday, July 14

SHIP DEPARTS ursday, July 16, 6 am

FEATURING: Music and dance, parade of ships accompanying Hermione up Penobscot Bay, historical and maritime lectures, local artists and Maine made products, delicious food and drink, historical reenactments, exhibit related to the rst Hermione voyage, Bastille day celebration and reworks! explore Castine July 11–15 For information visit: CASTINEHISTORICALSOCIETYHERMIONE.ORG Page 4 HERMIONE — Voyage to Castine July 2, 2015 Monday, July 13 • 12 p.m.–12:45 p.m. Acadian Storytelling Castine Golf Course, With Don Cyr, president of the Association Battle Avenue • 10 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Castine’s Place in Culturelle et Historique du Mont-Carmel, • 10 a.m.–6 p.m. “The History, A walking tour sponsored by the expert in Acadian history and culture, French Frigate and Castine Historical Society author of An Acadian Odyssey the British Fort— Castine Golf Course, Battle Avenue Unitarian Universalist Congregation Parish L’Hermione and • 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Music & Arts Workshops House, Town Common, Court Street Magabagaduce in Town Common, Court Street • 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. T-Acadie 1780” • 10 a.m.–6 p.m. “The French Frigate Acadian Trio with music and dance will be Castine Historical and the British Fort—L’Hermione and calling dances to get everyone moving Society exhibit Magabagaduce in 1780” Town Dock Town Common, Court Castine Historical Society exhibit • 2 p.m.–4 p.m. Parade of Boats Street Town Common, Court Street To accompany the arrival of Hermione • 11 a.m.–11:15 a.m. • 1 p.m.–2 p.m. “The Marquis: Lafayette Town Dock Gus La Casse Revisited” • 3 p.m.–3:45 p.m. Gus LaCasse and Jim Local prodigy and clas- Reading and book signing with Lafayette Pendergast sically trained violinist biography author Laura Auricchio Local prodigy and classically trained vio- and traditional Acadian Delano Auditorium, Corner Battle Avenue linist and traditional Acadian fiddler Gus fiddler & Pleasant Street LaCasse, and guitarist Jim Pendergast, Town Dock • 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Acadian Storytelling Nashville recording artist and producer, • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. With Don Cyr, president of the Association play hard driving Cape Breton and Acadian “The Marquis de Culturelle et Historique du Mont-Carmel, Trad Lafayette and General expert in Acadian history and culture, Town Dock Washington” author of An Acadian Odyssey, art teacher Lecture by Curt at Maine School of Math and Science Viebranz, President Unitarian Universalist Congregation Parish • 4 p.m. Hermione arrives at of Mount Vernon, House, Town Common, Court Street the Castine Town Dock on the relationship • 4 p.m.–5 p.m. “Timing Is Everything- (time approximate) between the Marquis de Weather, Climate and the Course of Lafayette and General Civilization” Welcome Parade • 6 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Washington Lecture by Paul Mayewski, Director of With Castine Fife and Drum, Castine Town Town Common, Court Climate Change Institute, University of Band and bagpiper Will MacArthur Street Maine, Orono Castine Town Common to the Town Dock • 11 a.m.–3 p.m. George Delano Auditorium, Corner of Battle • 6:30 p.m. Welcome Ceremony Washington Visits Avenue and Pleasant Street Featuring the Navy Band Northeast, and Castine’s Waterfront special guests and speakers, including Engage America’s first Tuesday, July 14 Bastille Day Hermione captain Yann Cariou Hermione sails the Atlantic Ocean. president, “George Town Dock Photo courtesy of France Latreille Assocation Hermione • 10 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Castine’s Place in Washington,” in excit- • 7 p.m.–7:50 p.m. Oakum String Band History, A walking tour sponsored by the derived directly from the source. ing discourse. Learn Local Acadian and Folk String Band, with Castine Historical Society Town Dock firsthand the critical role his dear friend, caller John MacIntyre Castine Golf Course, Battle Avenue • 9 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Fireworks! Marquis de Lafayette, and our French allies Town Dock • 10 a.m.–6 p.m. “The French Frigate Town Dock played in his army’s triumph over the most Acadian Aces and the British Fort—L’Hermione and • 8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. powerful fighting force in the world. Maine’s own Sylvain’s Acadian Aces keep Magabagaduce in 1780” Wednesday, July 15 Town Dock the Cajun flame alive in old Acadie with an Castine Historical Society exhibit • 11:15 a.m.–12 p.m. Bien Sur energetic brand of raw, rootsy Cajun music • 10 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Castine’s Place in Town Common, Court Street History, A walking tour sponsored by the Traditional Quebecois tunes on fiddle and Castine Historical Society guitar. Town Dock Ste-Croix Island CED Welcomes the “Congratulations to Hermione!” As “French Connection” I am an alumnus of Lafayette College (PA) where we learned Hermoine to Castine that at age 29 Gilbert du Motier (aka Marquis de Lafayette) was wounded at the battle of Brandywine (PA). I am an alumnus of Laval University (Quebec) where we learned that the French arrived in North America (1604) at St Croix island. See my 1/4 page ad (page 6) in this Supplement. Richard Gay (aka Guay) www.st-andrews-ca.com

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Historical Society. Hosted by the Mount Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15 Vernon Ladies’ Association Host: Signs and volunteer parking attendants will point toward available parking at Maine Town Dock Castine Historical Society Maritime Academy, courtesy of the academy, and on public streets and lots. • 3:45 p.m.–4:30 p.m. From Away Email: Shuttle buses will stop at designated pick-up and drop-off points throughout the day Downeast [email protected] to transport visitors around town. Historic songs of the American Revolution, Website: For disabled parking, with the appropriate vehicle placard, traffic attendants will with five voices, fiddle, octave mandolin, castinehistoricalsocietyhermione.org guide to the designated drop-off and pick-up area right near the town dock. recorder, guitar and lumberjack Town Dock Shuttle Service Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15

Free shuttle service from the Bucksport High School and Middle School and Castine Town Dock. Signs and parking attendants will guide vehicles to available shuttle parking. The event hosts request visitors carpool to allow for the most efficient use of the school parking lot, use of which was donated by the Bucksport School Department. Bucksport High School is located at 102 Broadway, Bucksport. Bucksport Middle School is located at 100 Miles Lane, Bucksport.

Shuttle Schedule Times subject to change, check castinehistoricalsocietyhermione.org/visit/parking on morning of events to assure accuracy.

Departing Bucksport schools for Castine: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m.

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“Le Nécessaire,” Offi cer’s Field Vanity, ca. 1785, presented to General Henry Knox by Marquis de Lafayette.

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The General Henry Knox Museum 30 High Street • Thomaston, ME • 04861 www.knoxmuseum.org • 207-354-8062 St. Andrews, Land for Sale above St. Croix Island Historic Park. This date, 26 June, in 1604 St. Croix Island became the first French settlement in North America. En français: l’Île Ste-Croix marque le site du premier éstablissement français en Amérique du Nord. St. Andrews, NB 50 acres (20 hectares) wooded hills with elevations 100 meters, over- looking Passamaquoddy Bay to the south, St. Croix River with St. Croix Island historic park, and USA to the west. The St. Croix Island settlement was led by Pierre Du Gua de Monts (aka Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Mons), along with Samuel de Champlain, and Mathieu de Costa (a.k.a. d’Acosta), the first recorded black man to set foot in North America. Congratulations to the A quote from The Canadian Encyclopedia (Encyclopedie Canadienne): “Le 26 juin corre- Castine Historical Society on spond à l’anniversaire d’un événement capital, quoique méconnu de l’histoire du Canada. En ce jour de 1604, une centaine d’hommes naviguaient à bord de cinq vaisseaux français bringing this historic sont entrés dans le Baie de Passamaquoddy, située à l’embouchure de la rivière Sainte- re-enactment to Castine Croix, qui divise les territoires actuels du Nouveau-Brunswick et du Maine. Par la suite, ils se sont éstablis sur un îlot qu’ils ont baptisé île Sainte-Croix. Ainsi a débuté la colonisation – job well done! permanente de l’Amérique du Nord par les Français.” (www.encyclopediecanadienne.ca) Translation: “June 26 is the anniversary of a momentous, yet little-known event in Canadi- an history. On this day in 1604, about 100 men sailed five French ships into Passamaquod- dy Bay—at the mouth of the St. Croix River that divides what is now and BLUE HILL (207) 374-2871 Maine—and established, on a small island which they named Île Ste.-Croix, the beginnings DEER ISLE (207) 348-6144 of permanent French settlement in North America.” (www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca) An Anchor to Wind ward Tel: 207-460-9612. For more photos and prices, see: www.st-andrews-ca.com. Since 1919 July 2, 2015 HERMIONE — Voyage to Castine Page 7 March 10, 1780 August 2, 1776 Hermione sails for America carrying the Marquis Declaration of Independence signed aŒer de Lafaye e to bring news of King Louis’ support Hermione Congress approved the text on July 4. to General George Washington.

April 19, 1775 1778 April 27, 1780 Fighting breaks out between Massachuse s Construction begins on Hermione on the Hermione arrives in the port of Boston, militia units and British regulars at Lexington Charente River in Rochefort, France on Massachuse s, helmed by Captain La Touche. July 21, 1781 the order of King Louis XIV. and Concord to begin the Revolutionary War. AŒer sailing north to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, July 11, 1780 May, 1780 Hermione and sister ship Astree engage British Hermione connects with the arriving French naval fleet in Hermione sails north to troops near Louisbourg. With damage on both Newport, Rhode Island, begins coastal patrols and handles Penobscot Bay for reconnaissance sides, full victory eludes them. communications, and munitions, arms and provisions transport. at Magabagaduce.

September 1781 February & March, 1781 June 7, 1780 Hermione takes part with the French fleet in Hermione acts as scout and handles Hermione ba les the HMS Iris off eastern Long Island, the decisive ba le at Yorktown, blockading communications among the fleets in with no conclusive victor. HMS Iris flees; Hermione, with The hull of the Hermione, constructed in and turning back British ships. the first ba le of the Virginia Capes. sail and mast damage, does not pursue. drydock in Rochefort, France. 1796 Photo courtesy of the Castine Historical Society September 3, 1783 John Adams elected President, Treaty of Paris signed, bringing the with Thomas Jefferson serving as Revolutionary War to an official end. Vice President. Plank by plank: 2012 With the planing recreating the February 2, 1782 of the hull Hermione sets sail for home, 1793 1997 complete, historic 18th reaching her home port in AŒer serving as far afield as India, Hermione ends Construction begins on Hermione aŒer four Hermione is Charente in 23 days. her life aŒer going aground near Brest, France. years of planning and laying out of the launched into the century frigate construction site in Rochefort, France. waters of the River CASTINE—The original Hermione built July 14, 2015 2013 Charente — Hermione arrives in Castine on Bastille Day, the French in 1779 took less than a year to build. By April 18, 2015 With masting and rigging in place, where Lafaye e National Day commemorating the storming of the contrast, construction of the Hermione Hermione sets sail from Hermione is nearly complete. Captain Yann boarded in Bastille in 1789 and the start of the French Revolution. replica began in 1997 and the ship began its River Charente for America. Cariou is appointed as commander. 1780—and floats seaworthiness trials in 2014. for the first time, with an audience Built in dry dock beside the Corderie of 65,000. Royale at Rochefort, France, the 21st century Hermione used a few modern August 2015 June 5, 2015 September 7, 2014 touches in its construction. Glue was used Hermione is scheduled to Hermione arrives in Yorktown, Virginia, and continues Seaworthiness trials begin with Hermione in the Atlantic to fasten sections of the mast rather than return to France. up the Eastern seaboard, with stops at 11 major ports, Ocean. AŒer engine failure and replacement in La Rochelle, metal hoops, for less water penetration, and including New York City over Independence Day. Hermione continues for two months at sea. planks were bolted, not pegged, to avoid movement during the construction process. The cannons are non-functional and the to North America: a timeline sails synthetic. The modern Hermione also has state-of-the-art navigation and electron- ics, and generators for lighting and other Timeline: Hermione dates from Castine modern needs. Historical Society’s Summer 2015 Newsletter But when viewed sailing through the and Hermione2015.com. Background photo Atlantic Ocean, the Hermione looks every Hermione Fun Facts courtesy of Loic Balliard. Penobscot Bay Press part the 18th century French navy frigate. timeline graphic by George Eaton. Height: 185 feet Rope: 15 miles Overall Length: 153 feet Water displacement: 1,166 tons The Compass Rose Crew: 242 Welcome Hermione! Weight: 1,260 tons BookstoRe Beam: 36 feet, 11 inches Materials: Oak: 40,965 feet Castine Golf Club 3 Main Street, Masts: Three main, each 184 feet Conifer: 7,240 feet is open to the public! CASTINE, ME 04421 Pulleys: 1,000 Iron: 77,426 pounds 207-659-6301 / 326-8434 Sail area: 35,682 feet, historical, Lead: 7,743 pounds • Private lessons with PGA Open 10 am- 4:30 p.m. M & W thru Sat. 23,680 feet, usual Tar: 2,218 pounds Professional Noah Tapley Oakum: 6,651 pounds Guns: 26 on gun deck, 8 upper deck • Private lessons with USPTA CARDS. . . POSTCARDS. . . COOKIES Hemp: 33,279 pounds Professional Jitka Gavdunova . . . SOUPS. . .CASTINE ITEMS Sandwiches and drinks . . .and . . . OF COURSE: BOOKS Books of the sea available Saturday, 11-2 [esp. re Maine and Seafaring] penbaypress.me Call 207-326-8844 for more information Look for special sales July 11-18 Penobscot Books 200 Battle Ave., Castine A division of Penobscot Bay Press

25th Annual Wilson Museum Blue Hill Invites You Pops Concert to watch the July 3rd Hermione 32 Years of Lending Music sail into and out of Worldwide Castine Harbor Summer Music Sale 10-3 July 14 & 16, 2015 Welcome Hermoine! 5 Music Library Lane• Blue Hill Bring a chair or Join us at the Wilson Museum 374-5454 blanket for www.bagaducemusic.org shoreside viewing. Wednesdays & Sundays 2-5PM Limited sunporch “Sassacus” (Pequot Chief c. 1637) for Belaying Pin Demos. Height 30” Bronze Edition: 25 SRO also available. 79 Main Street, Blue Hill 862 Castine Road, Castine, Maine 04421 207-461-5307 www.judhartmanngallery.com 207-951-5086 “Music makes all the difference…” Page 8 HERMIONE — Voyage to Castine July 2, 2015

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