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A training exercise at the Merchant Navy School, teaceing rookies how to shovel coal
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A training exercise at the Merchant Navy School, teaceing rookies how to shovel coal
A training exercise at the Merchant Navy School, teaceing rookies how to shovel coal and clean the furnaces with stones instead of coal.
Picture shows; A scene in the stoke hole with an instructor showing the rookies how to handle a shovel.
30th July 1942
Staff
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21906090
© Mirrorpix
Coal Duties Fuel Furnace Merchant Navy On Board Power
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Stepping into the Heat: A Glimpse into Merchant Navy Training during World War II". In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the 1940s, amidst the chaos of war. The image captures a training exercise at the esteemed Merchant Navy School, where rookies are being taught the essential skill of shoveling coal and cleaning furnaces. This particular session showcases an instructor guiding wide-eyed novices on how to handle a shovel with precision and finesse. The stoke hole scene is ablaze with intense heat and sweat-drenched brows as these brave men prepare themselves for their crucial duties onboard merchant ships. With stones replacing actual coal in this exercise, they learn not only how to fuel the furnace but also masterfully clean it – vital tasks that keep these vessels powered and operational even in times of conflict. As we delve deeper into this snapshot frozen in time, it serves as a poignant reminder of the immense responsibilities shouldered by those serving in the merchant navy during World War II. Their unwavering dedication ensured that supplies reached their destinations despite perilous conditions at sea. This evocative photograph encapsulates both sacrifice and resilience; it pays homage to those who worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes, often away from loved ones, ensuring that our forces had access to much-needed resources throughout one of history's darkest chapters.
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