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A blacksmith in Rochefort's forge works on metal parts for the oak-planked replica of Lafayette's frigate L'Hermione
Size: 5018px × 3343px
Location: Rochefort, western France
Photo credit: © Marion Kaplan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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