Seamanship Collection

Boys Swimming, Training Ship Mercury, River Hamble, Hants
Boys from the Training Ship Mercury swimming nude in the River Hamble. The Mercury, established in 1885 by the London philanthropist Charles Hoare

Compass Drill, Training Ship Arethusa, Greenhithe, Kent
A group of boys aboard the Training Ship Arethusa receiving compass instruction. The ship received boys aged 13-16 from a variety of poor backgrounds, including the workhouse

Knotting Class, Training Ship Arethusa, Greenhithe, Kent
A group of boys aboard the Training Ship Arethusa receiving knotting and splicing instruction. The ship received boys aged 13-16 from a variety of poor backgrounds, including the workhouse

Training Ship Mercury and boys racing crew, River Hamble
The racing crew of the training ship Mercury with the ship itself in the background. The Mercury, established in 1885 by Charles Hoare, was originally based at Binstead, Isle of Wight

Training Ship Mercury, River Hamble, Hampshire
The Training Ship Mercury was established in 1885 by the London philanthropist Charles Hoare. The ship, a barque previously named Illova, was originally moored at Binstead on the Isle of Wight

Training Ship Exmouth
The Training Ship Exmouth, operated from 1876 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board on the River Thames off Grays, Essex. In 1903

Training Ship Warspite, Greenhithe, Kent
The Training Ship Warspite at anchor on the River Thames at Greenhithe, Kent. The Warspite, established by the Marine Society in 1876, was originally moored at Woolwich

Training Ship Cornwall, Purfleet, Essex
The Training Ship Cornwall was established on the River Thames at Purfleet, Essex, in 1859 by the School Ship Society as a boys reformatory establishment

Training Ship Southampton, Hull, Yorkshire
The Southampton Industrial Training Ship was established on the Humber, at Hull, in 1868. Boys aged 11-15, placed there by magistrates, were trained in seamanship

Training Ship Formidable, Portishead, Bristol
The Training Ship Formidable, moored in the Bristol Channel at Portishead, was established in 1869 as an Industrial Training establishment

1867 Tory Seamanship
The Abandoned! or Tory Seamanship The Constitution lies wrecked and adrift. A comment on Disraelis Reform Act, which extended the franchise. Date: 1867

Training Ship Mars, Woodhaven, Fife, Scotland
The Training Ship Mars, moored off Woodhaven on the River Tay at Fife, Scotland, was founded in 1869 as an Industrial Training establishment

Boys performing seamanship display, Feltham Industrial School, London, 1908
Boys performing seamanship display, Feltham Industrial School, Feltham, London, 1908. Seamanship training: boys standing on the masts and rigging of an old sailing ship with part of the hull removed

Royal Marines at 6 Gun, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Royal Marines at 6 Gun, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Chief Shipwright, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Chief Shipwright, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Writer, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Writer, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Diver, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Diver, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Physical & Recreational Training Instructor, (2nd Class), 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Physical & Recreational Training Instructor, (2nd Class), 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Engine-Room Artificer, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Engine-Room Artificer, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Stoker, (1st Class), 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Stoker, (1st Class), 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Stoker Petty Officer, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Stoker Petty Officer, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Chief Mechanician, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Chief Mechanician, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Electrical Artificer, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Electrical Artificer, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Ordnance Artificer, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Ordnance Artificer, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Visual Signalman, (3rd Class), 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Visual Signalman, (3rd Class), 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Signalman using 20 Signalling Projector, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Signalman using 20 Signalling Projector, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Yeoman of Signals, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Yeoman of Signals, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Wireless Telegraphist, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Wireless Telegraphist, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Wireless Telegraphist, (2nd Class), C. P. O and P. O, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Wireless Telegraphist, (2nd Class), C.P.O and P.O, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Stoker, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Stoker, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Gunners Mate, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Gunners Mate, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Gunlayer, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Gunlayer, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Rangetaker, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Rangetaker, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Visual Signalman, Trained Operator, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Visual Signalman, Trained Operator, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Rangetaker: Using The Range-Finder, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Rangetaker: Using The Range-Finder, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Torpedo Gunners Mate, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Torpedo Gunners Mate, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Leading Torpedoman, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Leading Torpedoman, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Leading Boy, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Leading Boy, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Petty Officer Boy, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Petty Officer Boy, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Instructor Boy, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Instructor Boy, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Seaman, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Seaman, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Leading Seaman, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Leading Seaman, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Togetherness: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Togetherness - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. ~ Henry Ford

Boys Drilling, Training Ship, Exmouth, Grays, Essex
Boys at drill on the Training Ship Exmouth, operated from 1876 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board on the River Thames off Grays, Essex

Crewman Qualification Training students hitting the surf before the start of medical
San Diego, California, September 10, 2008 - Crewman Qualification Training (CQT) students hit the surf before the start of medical training instruction at the Silver Strand beach in Coronado

Training Ship, Mount Edgcumbe Band, Saltash, Cornwall
The Mount Edgcumbe Industrial Training Ship for Homeless and Destitute Boys was established at Saltash in Cornwall in 1877

Boys Band, Training Ship Empress, Helensburgh, Scotland
Members of the Boys Band posing on the deck of the Training Ship Empress, operated at Helensburgh (Dunbartonshire, Scotland) on the Clyde, by the Clyde Industrial Training Ship Association

Boys Eating, Training Ship, Exmouth, Grays, Essex
Boys eating buns on the Training Ship Exmouth, operated from 1876 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board on the Thames off Grays, Essex

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"Mastering the Art of Seamanship: A Journey through Training Ships and Skills" Embarking on a voyage towards seamanship excellence, young cadets gather at the Compass Drill in Training Ship Arethusa, Greenhithe, Kent. With unwavering determination, they learn to navigate uncharted waters and find their true north. In Knotting Class aboard the same ship, these aspiring sailors unravel the mysteries of intricate knots that hold ships together amidst turbulent tides. Their nimble fingers weave ropes into strong bonds that symbolize unity and teamwork. On the banks of River Hamble in Hampshire lies Training Ship Mercury - a haven for budding mariners. Here, boys eagerly join forces as they prepare to compete against rival crews on racing expeditions. The river becomes their arena where skills are honed and champions emerge. Witnessing both discipline and camaraderie, we catch a glimpse of Training Ship Mercury's crew engaging in rigorous training exercises along its tranquil shores. These young seafarers strive for perfection as they sail towards greatness under the watchful eye of experienced mentors. Across distant horizons stands Training Ship Exmouth - an emblematic vessel fostering growth and resilience among its crew members. Here, boys dive fearlessly into unknown depths during swimming sessions in River Hamble, Hants; conquering their fears while embracing new challenges with every stroke. Portishead's shoreline welcomes us to Training Ship Formidable in Bristol - a bastion where future maritime leaders are forged through relentless dedication and perseverance. Amidst towering masts and billowing sails, these trainees acquire invaluable knowledge that will shape them into formidable captains one day. Further eastward lies Purfleet's own gem - Training Ship Cornwall. Nestled by Essex's coastlines adorned with rich maritime heritage; this institution molds young minds into skilled navigators who will chart new courses across vast oceans yet to be explored. Hull proudly boasts its very own beacon of excellence - Training Ship Southampton.