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Training Ship Formidable, Portishead, Bristol
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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
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This evocative photograph captures the Training Ship Formidable, proudly moored in the Bristol Channel at Portishead, during its heyday in the late Victorian era. Established in 1869, the Formidable was an Industrial Training establishment that provided essential skills and education to underprivileged boys aged 11-14, teaching them seamanship and transporting them to various ports and harbours to gain valuable experience. The ship served as a vital link between poverty-stricken communities and the naval services, offering a lifeline to those who might otherwise have ended up in workhouses. The Formidable's historical significance lies in its role as a pioneering institution that sought to address the social issues of the time through maritime training. The boys, dressed in their uniforms, would learn essential skills such as navigation, sail handling, and ship maintenance, preparing them for a future in the navy or other maritime professions. By the early 1900s, the Formidable was replaced by a land-based Nautical School, but its legacy continued to shape the lives of countless young boys who were given a chance to break free from the cycle of poverty and unemployment. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the sea was a source of hope and opportunity for those who dared to dream beyond their circumstances.
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