Training Ship Warspite, Greenhithe, Kent
The Training Ship Warspite at anchor on the River Thames at Greenhithe, Kent. The Warspite, established by the Marine Society in 1876, was originally moored at Woolwich. Distressed boys of good character, aged 13-16, were trained in seamanship, with many going on to join the naval services
Picture No
10419001
Media ID
47549548
Size
4878px x 3178px
(3.8MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Source
Unattributed photograph on a postcard
Date
early 20th century
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