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At the time, the site was nothing more than a cove that frequently served as a refuge for ships from the region. On 16 April, the first sod was turned; a channel was cut through the Perrey and the cove was turned into a dock.<\/p>\n

It was the birth and rapid growth of this war port that prompted his son, King Henry II, to issue the first known text relating to pilotage in Le Havre. This regulation, dated 15 July 1551, stipulated that \u2018the master of a ship, in order to avert any danger to the lives of men or to the cargo, shall be obliged, in all places where necessity and custom dictate, to take a pilot; if he fails to do so, he shall be punished each time with a fine of 50 gold reals …\u2019.<\/p>\n

In the edict of 1584, the Admiralty established the organisation of the pilotage service. It created the \u2018deep-sea pilots\u2019 and specified the composition of the jury responsible for examining candidates.<\/p>\n

In January 1629, it was decided to create hydrographic schools for pilots. 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Les pilotes, \u00ab inscrits maritimes non disponibles \u00bb, n\u2019ont plus le libre exercice de leur profession et se trouvent contraints d\u2019abandonner le large pour travailler aux abords imm\u00e9diats du port. Les 36 cotres que comptait le port sont d\u00e9sarm\u00e9s car inadapt\u00e9s au travail sur rade. Le \u00ab chacun pour soi \u00bb est abandonn\u00e9, les pilotes pratiquent dor\u00e9navant un pilotage rapproch\u00e9 et travaillent au tour de liste pour les sorties et les entr\u00e9es. Pour le service des pilotes, deux vapeurs et quelques cotres sont r\u00e9quisitionn\u00e9s par l\u2019amiraut\u00e9. En 1916, la communaut\u00e9 des pilotes de la station acquiert son premier vapeur ; l\u2019Iliona. A la sortie de la guerre, ce nouveau mode de fonctionnement perdure.<\/p>\n

A la suite de l\u2019assembl\u00e9e g\u00e9n\u00e9rale du 17 novembre 1921, le pavillon blanc dans lequel figure une ancre noire est remplac\u00e9 par un pavillon vert avec ancre blanche.<\/p>\n

Le 1er juin 1923, l\u2019Iliona est remplac\u00e9 par le vapeur Hermann du Pasquier. En 1924, le vapeur Quatre fr\u00e8res Biard vient compl\u00e9ter le mat\u00e9riel.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

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In 1914, the Great War broke out. Pilots, who were \u2018registered as unavailable seamen\u2019, were no longer free to exercise their profession and were forced to abandon the open sea to work in the immediate vicinity of the port. The 36 cutters in the port were disarmed because they were unsuitable for working on the roadstead. The \u2018every man for himself\u2019 approach was abandoned, and the pilots now practised close pilotage, working on the basis of a list for exits and entries. Two steamers and a few cutters were requisitioned by the Admiralty for the pilots’ service. In 1916, the station’s pilot community acquired its first steamer, the Iliona. When the war ended, this new way of operating continued.<\/p>\n

Following the general meeting on 17 November 1921, the white flag with a black anchor was replaced by a green flag with a white anchor.<\/p>\n

On 1 June 1923, the Iliona was replaced by the steamer Hermann du Pasquier. In 1924, the steamer Quatre fr\u00e8res Biard was added to the fleet.<\/p>\n

On 28 March 1928, the new law on maritime pilotage was adopted. It was the legal conclusion of the various reforms that had been progressively introduced in ports since the start of the First World War, and dealt in particular with compulsory pilotage and the recruitment of pilots. It harmonised the various regulations on salaries, equipment, etc. The first fruit of this new text for the people of Le Havre was the acquisition in January 1933 of the new ship Louis Brindeau to replace the old Hermann du Pasquier. In May 1936, the Havre de Gr\u00e2ce replaced the Quatre fr\u00e8res Biard.<\/p>\n

In June 1937, the pilots gave up the boatage business.<\/p>\n

On the eve of the Second World War, the station looked to the future with confidence: traffic was good, the workforce of 48 pilots corresponded to requirements and the recent boats were well adapted to the demands of the service. This favourable situation was disrupted by the war and the debacle of June 1940. The station’s economy was threatened, the workforce was reduced by 50% at the end of hostilities (due to death, illness, retirement, mobilisation), the equipment had all but disappeared (the Havre de Gr\u00e2ce and the Louis Brindeau, which had initially been requisitioned, left France and were found badly damaged at the end of the war), and the pilots’ salaries and pensions were no longer paid due to a lack of revenue until May 1941. Although subject to the Vichy government, the station avoided collaboration. In 1950, the station was awarded the Croix de Guerre 1939-1945.<\/p>\n

The liberation of 1944 marked a new beginning. Despite difficult working conditions, the pilots put themselves at the disposal of the Allies and contributed to the rebirth of the port.<\/p>\n

The Havre de Gr\u00e2ce I returned to service in 1947. It was quickly followed by the Louis Brindeau. However, the Havre de Gr\u00e2ce I was replaced in 1958 by the new ship Fran\u00e7oise de Gr\u00e2ce. She remained at the station until 1968, when she was replaced by the Havre de Gr\u00e2ce III. The Louis Brindeau was also withdrawn from service the same year.<\/p>\n

In 1969, the decree of 19 May 1969 put an end to the old practice of the pilot of choice. This had been a bone of contention, as it was contrary to the collective spirit and general interest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”3%” bottom_padding=”6%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding_phone=”10%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”0px” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”center” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”4047″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In From Bottom” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”lazy-load” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” display_title=”1″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

SA-316 Alouette III F-BPPH Helicopter – Le Havre F\u00e9camp Pilot Station<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner right_padding_desktop=”15%” right_padding_tablet=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”30px” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][split_line_heading animation_type=”line-reveal-by-space” font_style=”h1″ font_size_max=”50px” line_reveal_by_space_text_effect=”default” stagger_animation=”true” mobile_disable_animation=”true” content_alignment=”default” mobile_content_alignment=”inherit” link_target=”_self” text_content=”1976: The integration of F\u00e9camp and the inauguration of the Port of Antifer” font_size=”3vw” font_line_height=”1.3″ text_direction=”default”][\/split_line_heading][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]In March 1976, following the commissioning of the new oil port at Antifer, the station acquired its first helicopter to take pilots on board.<\/p>\n

In 1976, the Le Havre and F\u00e9camp stations decided to become one. In 1985, the pilot boat Havre de gr\u00e2ce I was withdrawn from service; from then on, the pilots used only launches and the helicopter. In 1986, the station moved to the Quai de la Marine. In March 2004, the manoeuvring simulator was brought into service.<\/p>\n

In September 2005, the station was hit by a tragic helicopter accident. The helicopter’s air pilot and a marine pilot died in the accident.<\/p>\n

Always manoeuvring larger ships, the Le Havre pilots served the largest container ship currently in service, the EUGEN MAERSK, on 19 February 2008. Her dimensions are impressive: 397.70 metres long, 56.40 metres wide and 16.00 metres draught when fully loaded, with a speed of 26 knots at sea.<\/p>\n

In 2015, the Station acquired a smaller launch, the Hirondelle de la Manche. The ambition of our station is to continue to make constant progress in the field of consumption savings, in favour of environmental protection.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

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Bibliography<\/p>\n

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  • Le Havre-F\u00e9camp Pilot Station Archives<\/li>\n
  • Book \u00bb Les pilotes maritimes fran\u00e7ais \u2013 Cent ans de m\u00e9tier \u00a0\u00bb de Marie Fran\u00e7oise Pochulu \u2013 Edition des Falaises.<\/em><\/li>\n
  • Book \u00bb Les pilotes du Havre \u2013 1806 \/ 1914\u2033 de Claudie Reinhart \u00ab\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n
  • Book \u00bb Les pilotes du Havre \u2013 1914 \/ 1945\u2033 de Julien Richard \u00ab\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n
  • Book \u00bb Pilotes \u2013 Les hirondelles de la Manche \u2013 Pilotes du Havre \u00a0\u00bb de Pierre Henri Marin<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”3052″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”skip-lazy-load” max_width=”none” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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