The ship was refitted at Chatham Dockyard and served out the war as a training vessel.

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The TS Empire State, a training vessel berthed at SUNY Maritime Academy, is currently supporting FEMA community relations surge personnel.

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In later years, the ship was used as a training vessel for the Royal Navy reserve but was decommissioned in March 2011.

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Why the illustrious Academy used the Flotsam as a training vessel I couldn't guess, unless they wanted to teach their students how to mutiny.

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Stars of this massive choreographed water dance include the stunning 210-foot, 86-year-old training vessel Sorlandet -- which will sail all the way from its home in Norway.

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The delivery of spare parts is customary, training and education are regularly given, and special vessel maintenance programs can be obtained.

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