training ship

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of training ship

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

The Mexican naval training ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in May, leaving two crew members dead, returned home on Sunday to official fanfare in the port of Veracruz.

From Barron's

The Japanese destroyed or damaged three navy cruisers, three destroyers, an anti-aircraft training ship, and one minelayer, leading our nation into World War II. One hundred eighty-eight US aircraft were destroyed.

From Literature

Nineteen people have been injured and four remain in a serious condition after a tall Mexican Navy training ship crashed into New York City's Brooklyn Bridge.

From BBC

The largest naval training ship of China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy, the Qi Jiguang was to be in port for three days.

From Seattle Times

The federal agency said such reports are required under a long-standing agreement allowing the campus to use the training ship.

From Los Angeles Times