Wellesley Training Ship, North Shields

Wellesley Training Ship, North Shields

Image Details

Title Wellesley Training Ship, North Shields
Date c1900s
Location North Shields
Type Real Photographic
Publisher R Johnston & Son, Gateshead
Series The Monarch Series
Size 134mm x 84mm
Reference Number P478
Further Information The Tyne Training Ship “Wellesley” was moored on the north side of the Tyne at North Shields. It provided boys with an education and training for a life at sea. The ship could house 300 who were admitted to the school at the age of 12 and discharged at the age of 16. The “Wellesley” was destroyed by fire on March 11th 1914.