From The Queen's London Published 1897:br/ To those who know the lower reaches and the estuary of the Thames, the old men-of-war at anchor here and there, now in use as training ships, are familiar objects.br/ The Worcester, a two-decker of 4,725 tons, formerly the Frederick William, at present lies moored off Greenhithe, and has been lent to the Thames Marine Officersrsquo; Training Ship Society.br/ Boys are educated on this vessel for a seafaring career at a cost of from forty-five to fifty guineas a year, and the Board of Trade allows two years spent on her to count as one year's sea-service.br/ The Admiralty also favours the ship by nominating some of the boys to cadetships in the Royal Naval Reserve, and her Majesty gives prizes for competition.