?L´Hermione? was the name of the famous frigate that marquis Lafayette sailed to America 1880. On Lafayettes initiative France sent armed forces to support George Washington and the revolution against the british colonialists. The french support was vital for the denouement of the war for freedom.
In January 1779, back from America where he had volunteered to serve the American cause, Gilbert Motier, Marquis of La Fayette, a French gentleman of 21, tried his best to obtain the official support of France.

He managed to convince King Louis XVI and his general staff to offer military and financial assistance to the troops of General Washington.

On March 21, 1780, the young major general La Fayette boarded the Hermione. He went to fight alongside the American insurgents who were struggling for their independence.

He landed in Boston after a 38 day crossing and met General Washington to announce the impending arrival of French reinforcement.

18 months later, the American insurgents, whom La Fayette had joined, won decisive victory.