Training Ship Mercury, River Hamble, Hampshire
The Training Ship Mercury was established in 1885 by the London philanthropist Charles Hoare. The ship, a barque previously named Illova, was originally moored at Binstead on the Isle of Wight, but moved in 1892 to the River Hamble near Southampton. Boys aged 12-15 were trained in seamanship, with many going on to join the naval services
Picture No
10418997
Media ID
47549532
Size
4609px x 2847px
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Credit
Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Source
Unattributed photograph on a postcard
Date
circa 1905
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