It is with a great sadness that we have just learned Jean Thomas's death.

At the same time carpenter and historian, Jean Thomas, cabinetmaker of trade, become draughtsman model maker, occupied an eminent place in the design and the implementation of the reconstruction of the Hermione replica.

The "model of shipyard" on the scale 1/18, which he realized as during the 18th century, on the shipyard, was for the carpenters as for the visitors, a reference mark determining of the Hermione's shipyard.

Jean Thomas attached his name to the great collective adventure of Hermione of which it was one of the most outstanding personalities.
In this painful moment, we wish, to testify our emotion and our recognition and address our more sincere condolences to his family.


Benedict Donnelly, president of the Hermione La Fayette Association.

All members of the board of directors.

All team of the Hermione La Fayette Association.