training ship

noun

1. a ship equipped for training novices in seamanship, as for naval service.

Word History and Origins

Origin of training ship¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

We went on board a training-ship for poor boys taken from the streets, to fit them for becoming seamen in the merchant service.

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If it were from Holland, there would be another interesting chapter of his experiences on board the training-ship.

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He had come off a training ship, the mate told me, and this was his first voyage to sea.

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The School Board for London has found it necessary to have a training ship of its own.

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Victoria wants an armour-plated ship, for which she will partly pay, and a training ship, and Sir John Pakington has assented.

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