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freshwest

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19. We need more of the spirit of "liberty, equality, fraternity" here in the USA. Love this pic best:
Sat Apr 18, 2015, 12:44 PM
Apr 2015


But all the pictures are beautiful. What an excellent OP.

Loved the "America's BFF: Best French Friend. Ever." reference made there, too!

That is one sweet looking vessel! Oh, and the ship looks cool, too.... MADem Apr 2015 #1
Oh, you...! Surya Gayatri Apr 2015 #2
If not for the French Navy, we'd still be under the thumb of King George. nt onehandle Apr 2015 #3
We owe them a lot, but so many 'Murcans don't even know. Surya Gayatri Apr 2015 #4
And it cost France dearly ... eppur_se_muova Apr 2015 #5
Well, that's one way to look at it. malthaussen Apr 2015 #6
Elizabeth II, surely. n/t malthaussen Apr 2015 #7
No. It was the warning shots and bells that defeated the British. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2015 #8
I think he'd be dead by now. Glassunion Apr 2015 #39
Many British ship designs were based on French prototypes malthaussen Apr 2015 #9
And so it goes, even today. The French are second to none in Surya Gayatri Apr 2015 #11
Somehow, I doubt their following of tradition will extend to discipline. malthaussen Apr 2015 #10
There's a great interview with the skipper on France 24, Surya Gayatri Apr 2015 #12
He's probably right, although... malthaussen Apr 2015 #13
'Learning the ropes'...it's not just a casual expression! Surya Gayatri Apr 2015 #14
"A few concessions to modernity" malthaussen Apr 2015 #15
The below-decks stench back in the day was the stuff of legend! LOL! Surya Gayatri Apr 2015 #16
On a technical note, I wonder what they did about the cannon. malthaussen Apr 2015 #17
Modern navigation and safety equipment? Surya Gayatri Apr 2015 #18
Modern electronics would certainly inflate it, yeah. malthaussen Apr 2015 #21
Bien vu ! Good catch! Surya Gayatri Apr 2015 #23
Looking at the picture in the OP, it is too calm for those few yards of sail to be doing much. -none Apr 2015 #31
Yes, the article mentions that an engine is required due to safety regs. malthaussen Apr 2015 #32
Yeah, I shoulda read the provided link more better. -none Apr 2015 #36
Yes and also the weather treestar Apr 2015 #37
Those volunteers would not be happy going aloft in a Force 8. malthaussen Apr 2015 #38
We need more of the spirit of "liberty, equality, fraternity" here in the USA. Love this pic best: freshwest Apr 2015 #19
Glad you enjoyed it, freshwest. I had fun putting it together! Surya Gayatri Apr 2015 #20
Y'know, I believe there are females in that pic... malthaussen Apr 2015 #22
Is that "Hennessy" stamped on the bottom of the barrel? DonnaM Apr 2015 #24
It certainly is...one of the finest names in French cognac! LOL! Surya Gayatri Apr 2015 #26
Thank you :) DonnaM Apr 2015 #28
Very cool. Thanks for posting this. She is a beauty. Hiraeth Apr 2015 #25
You're welcome. I was so impressed I wanted to share her. LOL! Surya Gayatri Apr 2015 #27
War machines are often beautiful, which is irony if you like. malthaussen Apr 2015 #35
Avast, mates, we be sailin' the high seas! hifiguy Apr 2015 #29
Makes ya want to take to the bounding main! Surya Gayatri Apr 2015 #30
Left today treestar Apr 2015 #33
They have GPS of course, so somewhere we should be able to follow her in real time. Surya Gayatri Apr 2015 #34
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