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Boys on board the training ship HMS Impregnable at Plymouth, 1906 (b / w photo)
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Boys on board the training ship HMS Impregnable at Plymouth, 1906 (b / w photo)
3244704 Boys on board the training ship HMS Impregnable at Plymouth, 1906 (b/w photo) by Crockett, Henry (1874-1926); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK; eNational Museum of the Royal Navy; English, out of copyright
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© National Museum of the Royal Navy / Bridgeman Images
Balancing Cadet Cadets Climbing Deck Group Portrait Mast Plymouth Rigging Royal Naval Training Uniformed
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This photograph captures a moment frozen in time aboard the training ship HMS Impregnable at Plymouth in 1906. The image, taken by Henry Crockett, showcases a group of young boys who are embarking on their journey to become part of the prestigious Royal Navy. The deck is crowded with these aspiring sailors, dressed smartly in their British naval uniforms. They stand tall and proud, displaying an air of determination mixed with youthful exuberance. Some can be seen climbing up the rigging and balancing precariously on the mast, showcasing their agility and fearlessness. The atmosphere onboard is palpable as these cadets prepare themselves for a life filled with discipline, adventure, and service to their country. Their expressions reveal a mix of excitement and apprehension as they embark on this noble path. Surrounded by the vastness of the sea, this photograph encapsulates both the grandeur and challenges that await these young boys as they navigate through their training. It serves as a poignant reminder of an era when children were called upon to serve alongside adults in defense of their nation. Preserved within the archives of the National Museum of the Royal Navy in Portsmouth, Hampshire, this historic image offers us a glimpse into an important chapter in British military history.
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