The first Britannia was in worse condition than expected, so the comparatively new 120-gun first rate HMS Prince of Wales took the name Britannia in 1869. She and Hindustan divided accommodation and instruction across the floating establishment. Moving between the two ships made communication part of the cadets' practical environment. The pairing kept obsolete ships of the line useful while the Navy ran a demanding course for officers entering a fast-changing fleet.
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HMS Prince of Wales becomes the second Britannia
The newer HMS Prince of Wales replaced the deteriorating original Britannia and served as the college's principal training hulk until 1905.