Leith Nautical College

In 1855, the college was established as the Leith Navigation School, after the passing of the Merchant Shipping Act 1854 that authorised the Board of Trade to allow training and examination of officers. The school was first located in the Mariner’s Church in Commercial Street. In 1903, the college was renamed as Leith Nautical College and moved into a new building at 108 Commercial Street () a short distance from the Mariner's Church. In 1927, a radio department was added to the college. ==TS Dolphin==

The college owned a training ship, the TS Dolphin. The TS was originally launched in 1882 and before becoming a training ship was commissioned in the Royal Navy as HMS Dolphin. ==References==