Arethusa



HMS Arethusa, the last naval vessel to go into action under sail, later a training ship.
c.1870 Was moored on the Thames for use as a training ship
1933 Towed by 3 tugs of W. H. Alexander Ltd from her moorings at Greenhithe to Woolwich, where she was dismantled by Castle's Shipbreaking Co[1]
The figurehead was retained by Shaftesbury Homes and Arethusa Training Ship and would be placed at swimming baths at Upnor.
Another ship of the same name was berthed in the Medway to carry on the role of training ship.
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- ↑ The Times Aug. 22, 1933