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Training Ship Mercury, River Hamble, Hampshire
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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, but moved in 1892 to the River Hamble near Southampton. Boys aged 12-15 were trained in seamanship, with many going on to join the naval services
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1885 1892 Barque Hamble Hoare Isle Mercury Moored Mooring Philanthropist Poverty Seamanship Services Skills Southampton Wight Workhouse Workhouses Binstead
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This evocative photograph captures the Training Ship Mercury, moored on the River Hamble in Hampshire, England, in the year 1905. The Training Ship Mercury was established in 1885 by the renowned London philanthropist, Charles Hoare, as a response to the growing issue of poverty and homelessness among young boys in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. Originally named Illova, the barque was previously used for commercial purposes but was repurposed as a training vessel to teach seamanship skills to boys aged 12-15. Before being moved to the River Hamble in 1892, the Training Ship Mercury was moored at Binstead on the Isle of Wight. The move to the Hamble allowed for easier access to Southampton and the naval services, providing opportunities for the boys to continue their maritime careers. The boys received training in various aspects of seamanship, including navigation, ropework, and sail handling. Many went on to join the naval services, providing them with a means of employment and a way out of the poverty and hardship that had characterized their early lives. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to an era of workhouses, poverty, and the importance of education and skills training. The Training Ship Mercury stands proudly on the water, a symbol of hope and opportunity for the boys who were given a chance to learn and grow through its programs.
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