Search the archiveCurrently displaying: 26 results. Clear the searchYou've searched for:Subject: "Mars Boys" xDecade: "1870s" x Search term Filter by Format Artifact (4)Document (1)Newspaper cutting (3)Photograph (18)Filter by Area Wormit (22)Landward area (4)Filter by Decade 1860s (24)1880s (25)1890s (25)1900s (25)1910s (25)1920s (25)1930s (1)1940s (1)Filter by Century 20th (25) Sort by: RelevanceTitleOldestNewest PAGE: 12Next > Mars Boys in the Woodhaven Workshop A photograph of the Mars Boys in the Woodhaven workshop supervised by Chief Officer Burn and William Bowman. Unknown Mars Boy This photograph was in a drawer, but the finder had no knowledge of anyone in his family being on the ship. To date the boy has not been identified. Mars Boys' Gravestone 1873 A photograph of a gravestone in Forgan Cemetery commemorating three boys who tragically drowned in 1873. Mars Boys Working at Elie Photographs of the Mars boys building a rest camp for invalid boys from Dundee. Mars Boys' Sing-Song The Mars boys at Elie enjoying a sing-song with Chief Officer Burns. Francis Molison at Woodhaven A photograph of the tender to the Mars, the Francis Molison, at Woodhaven Pier, with the boys undertaking a series of drills. Mars Boys' Activities at Elie Two photographs of the Mars boys participating in outdoor activities at Elie. Mars' Boat Crews at Woodhaven A photograph of Chief Officer Flynn and the boat crews at Woodhaven, with the Mars in the background. Mars Boys at Work A photograph of Mars boys in the joinery workshop under the watchful eye of Alexander McDougall, ship's carpenter. The Classroom on Board the Mars The Mars boys in the classroom on board the Mars. Wooden Box containing Chess Pieces made Mars Boys Wooden chess box made by the Mars boys in the workshops. Crumb Tray made by Mars Boys Wooden crumb tray made by Mars boys. Wooden Paper Knife made by the Mars Boys This wooden paper knife was made by the Mars boys in their workshops. Wooden Stools made by the Mars Boys These wooden stools were made by the Mars boys in their workshops. Mars Boys in the Workshop A photograph of the Mars boys learning lathe skills. Mars Boys' Diet Sheet Diet sheet showing the rations the Mars boys received. The diet was limited and unvarying, carbohydrate heavy but sustaining. No emphasis on five a day in those days. Mars training Ship and Mars Boys Set of four photos of the Mars training ship and some of the Mars boys (framed). Mars Sheds at Woodhaven Pier This photograph shows the sheds at Woodhaven Pier that were built and fitted out by the Mars boys, and used as workshops. They were used by the Scouts in the 1930s and briefly after the war, and used by the Norwegian soldiers during the war as a cookhouse and for accommodation. Mars Boys' Gymnastic Display This photo, taken on board the Mars, shows the boys in formation and their instructors behind. Mars Boys in the Joinery Workshop This photo shows some of the Mars boys at work in the joinery workshop. The instructor is Chief Officer Burn. Postcard: The Francis Molison and Mars Behind This postcard shows the Francis Molison, a boat used by the Mars boys to gain seamanship skills and experience, berthed at Woodhaven Pier. The Mars is on the water behind. Rededication of Mars Boys' Commemoration Stone Newspaper photograph of rededication ceremony of Mars boys' commemoration stone and plaque. Postcard: Happy New Year from the Mars Boys! A postcard showing the Mars Boys spelling Happy New Year on Woodhaven Railway embankment (now the nature trail). The Mars can be seen behind. Missionary to the Mars Boys A newspaper letter about James Tait who was missionary to the boys on the Mars training ship for 48 years. It was written to the Newspaper by Willie Rankine of Woodhaven. PAGE: 12Next >