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Navigation Class, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
Boys taking part in a navigation and compass class with a large model boat 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 Compass Deck Institution Learning Nautical Navigation North Umberland Orphan Orphans Poverty Practical Seamanship Shelter Skills Steering Supervisor Trainer Tyne Tyneside Waifs Wellesley Workhouse Workhouses 1860s Base
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This evocative photograph captures a moment from a navigation and compass class held on board the Training Ship Wellesley, moored on the River Tyne at North Shields in Northumberland, England, circa 1900. The Training Ship Wellesley was established in 1874 by local businessmen, including James Hall, as a charitable institution to provide shelter and training for Tyneside waifs and young men, preparing them for naval service. The boys, dressed in uniform, are intently focused on the large model boat before them, as their supervisor looks on, ensuring they grasp the practical skills of steering and navigation. The 1860s and 1870s saw a surge in the number of orphans and destitute children in workhouses, making such institutions essential for providing essential education and skills. The boys were taught seamanship, boat handling, and transport, which would serve them well in their future naval careers. The Wellesley Nautical School continued to operate from the ship until a devastating fire in 1914 forced it to move ashore. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the dedication of the businessmen and the hard work and determination of the young trainees. The historical significance of the Training Ship Wellesley is evident in the boys' eagerness to learn, as they hone their skills on the deck of the ship, with the River Tyne and the North Shields skyline in the background. The large compass and model boat are testament to the practical, hands-on nature of the training provided, making this photograph a valuable historical record of a bygone era.
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