Training Ship Formidable, Portishead, Bristol
The Training Ship Formidable, moored in the Bristol Channel at Portishead, was established in 1869 as an Industrial Training establishment. Boys aged 11-14 were trained in seamanship, with many going on to join the naval services. In 1906, the ship was replaced by the land-based Formidable Nautical School
Picture No
10418993
Media ID
47549520
Size
4861px x 3130px
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Credit
Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Source
Unattributed photograph on a postcard
Date
early 20th century
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