South Tyneside History
| Title | Wellesley Training Ship, North Shields After the Fire |
|---|---|
| Date | 1914 |
| Location | North Shields |
| Type | Real Photographic |
| Publisher | Saville Bros. King Street and Ocean Road, South Shields also Saville Street, North Shields |
| Series | |
| Size | 135mm x 85mm |
| Reference Number | P477 |
| 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. |
