The Training Ship Mercury was founded in 1885 and closed down in 1968. Initially located on a ship moored off the Isle of Wight, for most of its existence it was located at Hamble near Southampton, England and consisted of a substantial shorebased school with a dormitory ship moored nearby in the River Hamble. Today, the heritage of the school is kept alive by the Mercury Old Boys’ Association which consists of approximately 500 members scattered across the world. Annual reunions are held as well as other events. A quality magazine is produced annually. Today they welcome all those interested in finding out more about our unusual school and the Mercury Old Boys' Association, as well as requests from relatives researching their family history. For those Old Boys and former staff wishing to join the association, please contact the Membership Secretary. Associate Membership is also open to relatives of former Mercury boys and others who have an interest in the establishment.
26 окт 2016
