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November 20, 1821
Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
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Announcement in Norfolk of a new naval school for midshipmen in elementary literature and nautical science, to open immediately on the USS Guerriere at Gosport Navy Yard, under strict discipline and led by qualified naval officers.
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Norfolk, Nov. 12.
NAVAL SCHOOL.
We learn with infinite pleasure, that a school for the instruction of midshipmen in elementary literature, and nautical science, is to be opened immediately, on board the United States frigate Guerriere, at the Navy Yard, Gosport. The school will be under the most rigid naval discipline; organized on the most efficient plan, and conducted by gentlemen in the naval service, well qualified for such a duty.
It has been long a matter of wonder with us, that while classical schools, of the first character, were provided by government for the rearing of skillful and cultivated officers for the army, such facilities were entirely withheld from the intelligent officers of our navy, young officers who have heretofore had to grope their way to preferment, without a friendly light to direct their course. Who can say, that our naval affairs are not upon an enviable footing?
Leacon.
NAVAL SCHOOL.
We learn with infinite pleasure, that a school for the instruction of midshipmen in elementary literature, and nautical science, is to be opened immediately, on board the United States frigate Guerriere, at the Navy Yard, Gosport. The school will be under the most rigid naval discipline; organized on the most efficient plan, and conducted by gentlemen in the naval service, well qualified for such a duty.
It has been long a matter of wonder with us, that while classical schools, of the first character, were provided by government for the rearing of skillful and cultivated officers for the army, such facilities were entirely withheld from the intelligent officers of our navy, young officers who have heretofore had to grope their way to preferment, without a friendly light to direct their course. Who can say, that our naval affairs are not upon an enviable footing?
Leacon.
What sub-type of article is it?
Education
Military
What keywords are associated?
Naval School
Midshipmen Instruction
Guerriere Frigate
Gosport Navy Yard
Naval Education
Where did it happen?
Norfolk
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Norfolk
Event Date
Nov. 12
Event Details
A school for the instruction of midshipmen in elementary literature and nautical science is to be opened immediately on board the United States frigate Guerriere at the Navy Yard, Gosport. The school will be under the most rigid naval discipline, organized on the most efficient plan, and conducted by gentlemen in the naval service well qualified for such a duty.