Photographic Print : Training Ship Exmouth, flag signalling drill
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Training Ship Exmouth, flag signalling drill
Uniformed boys on the deck of the Training Ship Exmouth learning flag signalling. The Exmouth, moored off 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
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Asylums Career Code Crew Deck Drill Employment Essex Establishment Exmouth L Aw Metropolitan Moored Pauper Paupers Poor Poverty Rigging Sail Sailor Sailors Semaphore Signal Signalling Signals Skills Uniforms Workhouse Workhouses
10"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of stunning photographic prints, featuring the captivating image "Training Ship Exmouth, Flag Signalling Drill." This vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to an era of maritime tradition. Observe the uniformed boys on the deck of the Training Ship Exmouth, fully engaged in the art of flag signalling. The Exmouth, once moored off the coast of Grays in Essex, served as a naval training establishment for the Metropolitan Asylums Board. This evocative scene showcases the boys' dedication and focus as they master this essential skill, a testament to their training and discipline. Bring this piece of history into your home or office with our high-quality photographic prints, expertly crafted to showcase the rich details and authenticity of this extraordinary image. Perfect for enhancing any space, these prints make for an inspiring addition to any collection. Order yours today and immerse yourself in the story of the Training Ship Exmouth and the young boys who sailed her.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.6cm (10" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time as uniformed boys on the deck of the Training Ship Exmouth engage in a flag signalling drill off the coast of Grays in Essex, England, in 1904. The Exmouth, a naval training establishment run by the Metropolitan Asylums Board, provided seafaring skills and education to pauper children who had been institutionalized in London workhouses and asylums. Dressed in their crisp, navy uniforms, the boys intently focus on their task, using semaphore flags to send coded messages to the ship's crew. The Exmouth, moored in the Thames Estuary, offered these children a chance to escape the poverty and hardships of their past lives, providing them with valuable employment opportunities in the navy and helping to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. The rigorous training they received on the ship not only prepared them for careers at sea but also instilled discipline and responsibility. This historical image offers a poignant reminder of the importance of education and the transformative power of vocational training for those facing adversity in the early 1900s.
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