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Training Ship Cornwall, Purfleet, Essex
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Training Ship Cornwall, Purfleet, Essex
The Training Ship Cornwall was established on the River Thames at Purfleet, Essex, in 1859 by the School Ship Society as a boys reformatory establishment. In 1868, a replacement vessel took on the name and remained at Purfleet until moving to Denton, near Gravesend, Kent, in 1928. Boys aged 13-15 were taught all aspects of seamanship and many went on to have a career at sea
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1850s 1859 1868 Career Charitable Charity Denton Essex Establishment Gravesend Poverty Reformatory Seamanship Workhouse Workhouses 1928 Purfleet
Discover the captivating history of the Training Ship Cornwall with our intricately designed jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. This beautiful puzzle features an authentic image of the Training Ship Cornwall, as it once stood majestically on the River Thames at Purfleet, Essex. Established in 1859 by the School Ship Society as a boys reformatory establishment, this iconic vessel played a significant role in shaping the lives of countless young men. Assemble this challenging puzzle piece by piece and immerse yourself in a rich piece of maritime and social history. Bring the past to life in your living room with Media Storehouse's high-quality jigsaw puzzles.
Made in the USA, 252-piece puzzles measure 11" x 14" (27.9 x 35.5 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the Training Ship Cornwall moored at Purfleet, Essex, on the banks of the River Thames in the late Victorian era. Established in 1859 by the School Ship Society as a charitable institution, the Training Ship Cornwall served as a boys' reformatory, providing education and training in seamanship to young boys aged 13-15 who were often from poverty-stricken backgrounds and had previously resided in workhouses. The boys were taught all aspects of naval life, from navigation and ship handling to cooking and carpentry, with the ultimate goal of preparing them for a career at sea. The vessel, which replaced an earlier Training Ship Cornwall in 1868, remained at Purfleet until its move to Denton, near Gravesend, Kent, in 1928. The photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, with the boys in their uniforms working on the deck, while others look on from the railing. The Training Ship Cornwall represented a beacon of hope and opportunity for many young boys, providing them with valuable skills and a chance to break the cycle of poverty. The image also serves as a reminder of the rich maritime history of the Thames, which has long been a vital transport route and a source of livelihood for many. The Training Ship Cornwall, with its proud naval tradition, played a significant role in shaping the lives of countless boys and contributing to the naval and merchant marine industries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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