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Training Ship Mount Edgcumbe, Saltash, Cornwall
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Training Ship Mount Edgcumbe, Saltash, Cornwall
The Mount Edgcumbe Industrial Training Ship for Homeless and Destitute Boys was established at Saltash in Cornwall in 1877. Boys aged 12-15, placed there by magistrates, were trained in seamanship, with many going on to join the naval services
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This evocative photograph captures the Training Ship Mount Edgcumbe, moored along the picturesque coast of Saltash in Cornwall, England, in 1909. Established in 1877, the Mount Edgcumbe Industrial Training Ship was a vital institution that provided shelter, education, and skills training to homeless and destitute boys aged 12-15. Boys were often placed there by magistrates as an alternative to the workhouse or other forms of institutional care. During their time at Mount Edgcumbe, these boys were taught the essential skills of seamanship, with many going on to join the naval services. The ship served as both a floating home and a classroom, offering these young boys a chance to escape the cycle of poverty and hardship that had defined their early lives. The Victorian and Edwardian eras, during which Mount Edgcumbe operated, were marked by significant social and economic change. The growing industrialization of Britain led to increased poverty and social unrest, with many children growing up in dire circumstances. Institutions like Mount Edgcumbe played a crucial role in providing these children with the tools they needed to build better lives for themselves. The boys at Mount Edgcumbe would have spent their days learning the intricacies of sailing and navigation, as well as other practical skills that would serve them well in their future careers. The ship's location on the coast allowed for ample opportunities to put their newfound knowledge into practice, as they transported goods and supplies between ports. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, one in which institutions like Mount Edgcumbe played a vital role in providing education and support to those in need. The ship's proud figurehead and the boys' determined expressions speak to the resilience and determination of the boys who called it home, as they worked to overcome the challenges of their past and forge a brighter future for themselves.
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