School of Mathematics and Naval Construction

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The School of Mathematics and Naval Construction, Portsmouth, was founded in 1848 with Joseph Woolley as its first Principal. An early alumnus was Edward James Reed.

See H. W.Dickinson, 'Joseph Woolley - Pioneer of British Naval Education; 1848 - 1873', Education Reserach and Prespectives (2007) 34(1) pages 1-26