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Compass Drill, Training Ship Arethusa, Greenhithe, Kent
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Compass Drill, Training Ship Arethusa, Greenhithe, Kent
A group of boys aboard the Training Ship Arethusa receiving compass instruction. The ship received boys aged 13-16 from a variety of poor backgrounds, including the workhouse. They were trained in all aspects of seamanship, and many went on to serve in the Royal or Merchant Navy
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Arethusa Cadet Cadets Compass Deck Drill Greenhithe Instruction Instructor Merchant Navigation Pointing Poor Poverty Seamanship Trainee Trainees Workhouse Workhouses
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the lives of a group of young boys aboard the Training Ship Arethusa, docked at Greenhithe, Kent, in the late 19th or early 20th century. The boys, aged between 13 and 16, hail from impoverished backgrounds, including workhouses, and have been given the opportunity to receive an education and training in seamanship. Dressed in their crisp, white uniforms, the boys intently focus on their instructor as he demonstrates the use of a compass on the deck of the ship. The instructor, with a stern yet compassionate expression, points to the various parts of the compass, imparting valuable knowledge that will serve them well in their future naval careers. The Training Ship Arethusa was a vital institution in providing a lifeline for these boys, many of whom would have had limited prospects otherwise. The ship received funding from the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy, and upon completion of their training, many went on to serve in these esteemed branches of the maritime industry. This historical photograph offers a poignant reminder of the transformative power of education and training, particularly for those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The boys' determined expressions and the ship's imposing presence in the background underscore the importance of perseverance and the pursuit of knowledge, even in the face of adversity.
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