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. They were trained in all aspects of seamanship, and many went on to serve in the Royal or Merchant Navy
Picture No
10418983
Media ID
47549484
Size
4966px x 3196px
(2.5MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Source
Unattributed photograph on a postcard published by Qualis Photo Company, London
Date
early 20th century
Pick your License
Arethusa Cadet Cadets Compass Drill Greenhithe Instruction Instructor Seamanship Trainee Trainees
Features In These Collections
> Contributors > PHI
