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THE PRINCE OF WALES SEA SCHOOL
The PWSTS boys had their Inaugural re-union in Dover
in September this year.
This Memorial plaque was unvieled in Dover Sept 2005
They are planning a 'Downunder' re-union to be held in
Sydney on the 19th. -20th. Jan 2007.
Not being as thick on the ground in Australia as us
Vindi Boys they have issued an invatation to Vindi Boys here to
swell the ranks of ex UK MN people at their re-union.
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I have got my name down already!
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The Prince of Wales Sea Training School (Hostel) was founded in 1920 at Limehouse in London.
The PWSTS was used to train boys for service as Deck Ratings in the Merchant Navy and was operated by the British Sailors Society.
The PWSTS moved to Ingham in 1940
and eventually transferred to Dover in 1953 until its
closure in 1976.
During the Limehouse period HRH The Prince of Wales paid special interest in the hostel and its running.
A total of 4,900 boys were trained at the school during its operation.
The future was bright for any boy who received his training at the Prince of Wales School, which had a splendid record of boys becoming Master Mariners,
Marine Superintendents, Harbour Masters and Marine Instructors.
All the boys were put to sea under the personal supervision of an officer and contact was kept
with them throughout their career by the Society's Missionaries and Representatives in any port of the world.
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The Dover School - (International code signalling instuction)
Their excellent website is at
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P.W.S.T.S 2007 REUNION SYDNEY
AUSTRALIA
To be held at the
NOVOTEL SYDNEY DARLING HARBOUR
Dates Friday 19th and Saturday the 20th Jan 2007
ROOM RATES
PYRMONT VIEW $205.00
HARBOUR VIEW $225.00
PER NIGHT INCLUDING BREAKFAST
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FRIDAY 19th Jan 2007
MENU
Starters Sliced smoked salmon salad with Spanish onions and lemon pepper
Main Course Roasted Chicken breast with fresh sage served on roasted
Vegetables with balsamic vinegar jus.
Desert Raspberry and white chocolate New York style cheesecake.
Vegetarians can be catered for on request at the time of Booking
To be held in the Terrace Room with spectacular views of the city skyline.
Price per person is $67.00 Buy your own Drinks.
The Novotel Sydney is in the heart of Darling Harbour, 5 min ferry ride under Sydney Harbour Bridge to Circular Quay, 5 min monorail trip to the heart of Sydney.
Meal to be paid for by 14th June 2006
More info can be obtained on
www.novoteldarlingharbour.com.au
Darling Harbour is the entertainment centre for Sydney.
And for those who can remember Monty’s well that’s next door. 
Montys still roaring along after 120 years, open 24/7 now, gone is the 6 oclock swill!
Not a seaman's pub now, gone to are all the girls of various hues and gone to all the maritime paraphernalia that used to hang thick from the ceilings & walls, but its still a good drink in there and some of the cheapest and best food around.
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PWSTS LUNCH TIME CRUISE
WHEN - SATURDAY 20TH JANUARY 2007 TIME 12 NOON
MV SYDNEY 2000
THE MENU:
Entree: Char grilled chicken with avocado & lemon salad
Main: Grilled sirloin with roast chat potato & field mushrooms
Dessert: Fresh strawberries in a light orange syrup,
cream and almond biscotti.
This is a 2 & half hour cruise round Sydney Harbour taking in all the sights .
Price including all drinks is $ 83.00
