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. They were trained in all aspects of seamanship and many went on to join one of the naval services
Picture No
10418984
Media ID
47549487
Size
4970px x 3196px
(2.2MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Source
Unattributed photograph on a postcard published by Qualis Photo Company, London
Date
early 20th century
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