At our January meeting, our new member Rocky Boudreaux a photographer who shared his work in July 1989 with the replica ship and re-enacting crew commemorating the circumnavigation of the world by Captain Drake and his ship “The Golden Hinde” from Galveston Texas to Lake Charles Louisiana. Sir Francis Drake navigated the world 1577-1580 and claimed California for Queen Elizabeth I in 1579. Compatriot Boudreaux stated the trip took place in the hot July weather in the Gulf and with the ship sailing with the wind and you experienced very little breeze on deck where they would sleep at night to escape the heat.
Even with the heat, Compatriot Boudreaux stated it was an amazing trip and something he would never forget. “The Golden Hinde” is now permanently moored at St. Mary Overie Dock in Southwark, London, England and is used as an educational history tour ship.Compatriots also voted on our James Huey Chapter Americanism Poster Contest with the 39 contestants from the Cedar Creek Elementary School in Ruston. 1st place went to Madeline Boyd and 2nd place went to Andy Slocum and 3rd place went to Reid Alexander. The certificates and prizes were presented to the winners on Friday, January 31st 2025 by Ted Brode and Fred Hamilton.
Even with the heat, Compatriot Boudreaux stated it was an amazing trip and something he would never forget. “The Golden Hinde” is now permanently moored at St. Mary Overie Dock in Southwark, London, England and is used as an educational history tour ship.Compatriots also voted on our James Huey Chapter Americanism Poster Contest with the 39 contestants from the Cedar Creek Elementary School in Ruston. 1st place went to Madeline Boyd and 2nd place went to Andy Slocum and 3rd place went to Reid Alexander. The certificates and prizes were presented to the winners on Friday, January 31st 2025 by Ted Brode and Fred Hamilton.
