The Story of the "Britannia" The training ship for naval cadets. With some account of previous methods of naval education, and of the new scheme of 1903.

"The Story of the 'Britannia'" by Edward Phillips Statham is a recount of how naval officers were educated in Britain, mostly focusing on the training ship 'Britannia.' The story begins in the 1700’s and 1800’s, when naval officers were not trained very well. The story shows the changes that happened when people like Captain Robert Harris began training cadets in a better, more organized way. It showcases how hard this new system was and how important it was for making the Royal Navy better.