Seamanship Class, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
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Seamanship Class, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
Boys taking part in a seamanship class on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland. In 1868, James Hall and other local businessmen set up a charity to provide shelter for Tyneside waifs and train young men for naval service. Their base from 1874 was the Wellesley until a fire in 1914 forced the institution ashore to become the Wellesley Nautical School
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1868 1874 Business Man Business Men Charitable Charity Deck Institution Learning Nautical North Umberland Orphan Orphans Poverty Practical Rigging Seamanship Shelter Skills Supervisor Trainer Tyne Tyneside Waifs Wellesley Workhouse Workhouses Base
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the late 19th century as young boys take part in a seamanship class on board the Training Ship Wellesley, docked on the River Tyne at North Shields in Northumberland. Established in 1868 by local businessmen, led by James Hall, as a charitable institution to provide shelter for Tyneside waifs and train young men for naval service, the Wellesley became the base for the organization from 1874. The boys, dressed in uniform, are seen intently learning the practical skills of seamanship under the watchful eye of a supervisor. The deck of the ship is filled with the sights and sounds of rigging, transporting the boys back in time to an era of sail and oar. The Victorian-era institution, which housed up to 150 boys, offered a vital alternative to the workhouses and orphanages of the time. The boys were taught a range of skills, from navigation and seamanship to carpentry and blacksmithing. These valuable skills not only prepared them for a potential career in the navy but also equipped them with the ability to secure employment in various maritime trades. The Training Ship Wellesley, a former naval vessel, provided the boys with a unique and immersive learning experience. They lived and worked on the ship, learning the importance of discipline, teamwork, and responsibility. The institution's commitment to education and training continued until a fire in 1914 forced it to close and relocate to become the Wellesley Nautical School on land. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of the Training Ship Wellesley and the invaluable role it played in the lives of countless young boys during the 1870s and beyond. The boys' focus and determination as they learn the intricacies of seamanship on the deck of the ship serve as a testament to the transformative power of education and the enduring impact of charitable institutions.
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