#OnThisDay 20 May 1867 applications for admission to the nautical school-ship, the Vernon, commenced. The Vernon was purchased by the Colonial Secretary in January 1867 and moored in Sydney Harbour. It was intended that vagrant and destitute boys would receive moral, nautical and industrial training along with elementary schooling.
The Vernon was replaced with the Sobraon in November 1892.
Source: Dunn. M. (2008). Dictionary of Sydney. Vernon nautical training ship
Related
- See more about the Vernon and Sobraon in our catalogue (Agency 411)
- Child Care and Protection Guide
- Browse photos of the Sobraon
From the Collection
![Gardening - HMNS Vernon boys on Cockatoo Island. NRS-4481-3-[7/16165]-Sh49](../sites/default/files/Collection/Photos/NRS-4481-3-%5b7-16165%5d-Sh49%20Gardening%20-%20HMNS%20Vernon%20boys%20on%20Cockatoo%20Island.jpg)
![HMNS Vernon - boys reformatory ship. School lessons NRS-4481-3-[7/16165]-Sh46](../sites/default/files/Collection/Photos/NRS-4481-3-%5b7-16165%5d-Sh46%20school%20lesson%20-%20HMNS%20Vernon%20%20-%20boys%20reformatory%20ship.jpg)
![Foot drill - HMNS Vernon reformatory ship. NRS-4481-3-[7/16165]-Sh47](../sites/default/files/Collection/Photos/NRS-4481-3-%5b7-16165%5d-Sh47%20Foot%20drill%20-%20HMNS%20Vernon%20reformatory%20ship.jpg)
![Gun drill - HMNS Vernon reformatory ship for boys. NRS-4481-3-[7/16165]-Sh45](../sites/default/files/Collection/Photos/NRS-4481-3-%5b7-16165%5d-Sh45%20Gun%20drill%20-%20HMNS%20Vernon.jpg)
![Tailoring class - HMNS Vernon reformatory ship for boys. NRS-4481-3-[7/16165]-Sh44](../sites/default/files/Collection/Photos/NRS-4481-3-%5b7-16165%5d-Sh44%20Tailoring%20class%20-%20HMNS%20Vernon.jpg)
