Admiral Collingwood

i think she belonged to wellesley nautical school in blyth many years ago steve.

Hi Terry

Well hopefully someone from Blyth will be able to confirm that - mind she does have a RN look about her  

Regards

Steve E.

i think she was painted grey and was moored down by the yachts here's a link to a site telling you about the school
http://www.wellesley...s.com/index.htm

Hi Terry

Yes the Naughty Boys School is now almost all demolished, indeed it might all be down by now.

Regards

Steve E.

was berthed at amble marina for few years steve

Steve
Re:The Admiral Collingwood

She was built @ 1933 at Cockenzie, Scotland.
She did indeed belong to The 'Naughty Boys School' T.S. (Training Ship) Wellesley or Wellesley Nautical School, in Blyth.
She was purchased by the Trustees of the School and used to train the boys in Seamanship. Many of the old lads fondly remember her.
There was a Figurehead of Admiral Collingwood at the entrance to the school.

In early 1970 the vessel was sailed (by the lads of WNS) to its original building yard at Cockenzie on the Firth of Forth for a refit.
Details after that are unknown but thanks to this Forum, the pictures of her at Eyemouth have been found.
What we would like to know is where the boat was between 1970 and now.
Any information or pictures would be very much appreciated. We have a few old pics of her if any members are interested.

thanks

Graham
TS Wellesley Admin Team

graham@tswellesley.com
www.tswellesley.com

Hi Graham

Thanks for that additional information and clarification - hopefully the 'missing years' can be identified  

Regards

Steve E.

she was amble marina for few years  never what to sea or moved steve

Thanks for that Boat Happy. We understand that she was bought ny someone then went on the missing list. That someone is probably from Amble. If theres any pics out there, please let me know.

Steve, if you want any old pics give me a shout.

Hi Graham

Would be good to share the shots here if possible?

Regards

Steve E.