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Reformatory school ship Acbar

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Christopher

Christopher Report 19 Jun 2009 22:50

Hi everyone,
Can any of you learned people out there tell me what a reformitory school ship was, and why someone would be sent to one.I believe the ACBAR was at Liverpool.
All i know is, that the persons father that was sent there, was given a fine by the courts for not paying for his sons upkeep.
Thanks in advance
Chris.

Elizabethofseasons

Elizabethofseasons Report 19 Jun 2009 23:37

Dear Christopher

A reformatory school was simply an institution for the industrial training of Juvenile Offenders.

They were given clothing, food and lodgings whilst given training.

www.institutions.org.uk/reformatories

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Type in your computers search facility: Reformatory schools, Liverpool

There is a lot of information and links.
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Best wishes

Cheshiremaid

Cheshiremaid Report 19 Jun 2009 23:42


The Akbar was a reformatory school ship moored in the River Mersey in the 19th century. Boys were sent to the Akbar for training after serving short prison sentences for committing crimes. It was hoped that the training they received on board ship would help to reform their character. This is why the Akbar was called a ‘reformatory’ ship.

From.... http://www.mersey-gateway.org/server.php?show=ConNarrative.72

Linda

Christopher

Christopher Report 20 Jun 2009 07:57

Thanks Elizabeth and Linda,
For the info that you have both given me.I will now have to find out why my great uncle was sent there.Sorry i didn,t reply last night but i went to bed,it was a long day.