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TS Exmouth - Captain W. S. Bourchier and family
The Training Ship Exmouth - Captain W.S. Bourchier seated on a chaise longue with his family. The Exmouth, moored of Grays in Essex, was used by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a naval training establishment for pauper children, most of whom came from London workhouses. Date: 1899
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite for Captain William S. Bourchier and his family aboard the Training Ship Exmouth, moored in Grays, Essex, in 1899. The Exmouth, a former naval vessel, was repurposed by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a naval training establishment for pauper children, most of whom had been rescued from London workhouses. In this image, Captain Bourchier, dressed in his naval uniform, is seated on a chaise longue with his wife and children, enjoying a peaceful moment on the ship's deck. The Exmouth provided these children with valuable skills and training, giving them a chance to escape the harsh realities of their past lives and offering them a path towards a brighter future. The serene expression on the faces of the Bourchier family underscores the transformative power of the Exmouth's mission. The ship's impressive silhouette, framed against the backdrop of the Essex skyline, serves as a reminder of the vital role that maritime traditions and education played in shaping the lives of countless young people during this era.
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