1966 - RO Chappell. More like this Course Class Senior Services Royal Navy Dads Suit Photos Blue Pictures Fathers HMS Raleigh new entries, with instructor CPO Smeeth (1962) G Grey Funnel Line (GFL) Course/Class Photos Back Row Front Row . dailyinfo[1]=' Staff Nurse Edith Mary CAMMACK Associate of the Royal Red Cross, 2nd Class 4th Southern Gen. Hos. Review of HMS Ganges Museum Reviewed 27 August 2018 else { document.write(fontstart+"No major events today"+fontend); } Ganges museum, Shotley marina, Suffolk, England, UK. All in all Im glad that I did it and proud to call myself an ex- TROG, Terry Wogan eat your heart out, youve no idea mate. A long way to fall, even with a safety net. Joined Ganges march 1976 resolution 142 17 mess. Photographs of various ceremonial aspects of HMS Ganges, Family ww1 research. 1967 - John Jones. Joined Ganges Jan 1951 from St.Vincent to be a Signal Boy. These photos show the current state of the Ganges. 92 Rec. 15yrs old and no hair. I was glad there were only 24 hours in a day as you did not stop until pipe down Anyone with a peak cap was GOD. 6 Reserve Lorry Park Royal Air Force who died 28/02/1919 BELGRADE CEMETERY Belgium ' Perhaps another story is involved here, maybe not directly associated with the HMS Ganges but I have found little to cover the post WW1 early service of HMS Coventry. Boys who joined the Navy at either 16 or 17 (initially as seamen, as opposed to other trades) were sent to one of a number of Boy training establishments, Ganges being one, to undertake their 3 months' basic training. Throughout a life in management, I proved that over and over again and dont ask anything of anyone you would not do yourself. She was made of teak and launched from the Bombay Dockyard in November 1821. 1966 - Disposition of British Forces. I remember too well a suicide and several attempts plus those who went over the wall only to be rewarded on their apprehension with the cuts over a backless chair. AGM Qld mini-reunion 2014. If you would like to know how we use our cookies or how you can block cookies in your browser please click on our cookie policy. It really is sad to see the place just left to rot. dailyinfo[26]=' Chaplain 4th Class The Rev. ITS SAD TO SEE THE PICTURES OF GANGES NOW. In July 2006 the Secretary of State intervened and rejected all plans! View Gallery. 1966 - Les Parsons. Ganges, also known as Shotley Training Establishment, was a boys' training establishment at Shotley, Harwich. We are the largest and fastest growing community of UK forces veterans on the web with over 500,000 members! Would not have missed it for the world!!!! 1967 - Pat Watterton. Thanks for all your replies fellas very interesting. I was never so fit, but wernt we always so hungry, does any one remember cake sandwiches on a Sunday, You used to put a slab of cake between two slices of bread to make more of it and to help fill you up. There was a lightning conductor on top to grip with ones knees. They started as Boy II, then progressed to Boy I after training. She remained in service at RNTE Shotley until October 1976. Only when I wrote home did I learn that he was in Grenville 22 as well. I have it saved as a PDF file. #spacer {clear:both; text-align:center; border:0px solid #bbb; color: blue; Richard Firmin LSA Served from 1967 - 1975 Served in HMS Ganges Richard Dunn CMEM (M) Served from 1972 - 1987 Served in HMS Ganges Tony Hayden RO1 (T) Served from 1970 - 1975 Served in HMS Ganges Peter Ohara MT2 Served from 1965 - 2021 Served in HMS Ganges Peter Cook There was indeed a hospital at Ganges. 5th Bde. Sorry to see the government has let it go to rack and ruin, so sad. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. Chinese Labour Corps who died 20/02/1918 ST. ETIENNE-AU-MONT COMMUNAL CEMETERY France ' Recommended Internet Browsers: FIREFOX, SAFARI and GOOGLE CHROME. Click to enlarge . I joined Ganges in 1964 P/086362. and Gen. Hos. I cant find out exactly how high it is various websites say its between 130 and 150ft high. I joined in July 1951, 175 Blake, and left the service in 1964 as L/sea QA 1. Visited HMS Ganges site in November 2009. Picture Information. Find Portrait 60s stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Captains of HMS Ganges The list of Captains of the first and second sea going and later HMS Ganges boys training ships at Falmouth and Harwich were drawn up by Commander William H Nicholson the last Captain prior to the renaming of the second HMS Ganges to HMS Tenedos in 1906. #wrapper {width:900px; margin:0px auto; border:0px solid #bbb; padding:10px; } At the start of 2006 the site was subject to a controversial planning war some developers want to build a ton of homes etc on the site, but locals dont want that. Stay well old friend, and you never know, one day we just may bump into one another. I learned to swim wearing a boiler suit. (Click on an image to enlarge it and reveal any further information held.). H.M.S. I think I would want considerably more than that. HAWKE DIV . aside {width: 220px;padding-left: .5rem;margin-left: .5rem;float: left; text-align:center;} LEADING COOK Served from 1959 - 1970 Served in HMS Ganges. Climbing the Ganges Mast. HMS Ganges was a shore establishment for boy seamen. //-->, By Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Naval navy Real Photo postcard RPP HMS Europa with family at the best online prices at eBay! 1968 - Morse WRNS under training. 1968 - Sirius Comms Dept 1968. I have it saved as a PDF file. It closed in 1998 or something. H.M.S. sticking up like one giant finger.Ganges was an experience that will never leave me, a love hate relationship, Started out in Anson 20 mess, back classed through illness and ended up in Grenville 23 mess.Greatest achievement of my life was getting my branch badge after thirteen months I think that I had earned it. dailyinfo[9]=' 910311 Private Charles Henry CROMWELL 2nd Canadian Constr. Window ladder display 73 i think, met the duke! h4 {font-family: calibri; font-size: 17px; text-align:left; color: #000000;} Can anyone tell me anythimg about the HMS Ganges. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. h5 {font-family: calibri; font-size: 13px; text-align:left; color: #000000;} She was established as a boys' training establishment in 1865, and was based aboard a number of hulks before moving ashore. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. Steve. Lawson, Inst Lt C.Harrison,Inst Lt A.W. However, if this lad was at a training establishment and not on active service how is it that he has a CWGC gravetsone ? He was a member of a Commonwealth armed force who died between the qualifying dates of 04.08.14 to 31.08.21 whilst in service. She remained in service at RNTE Shotley until October 1976. View Gallery. 1967 - David Burwood. Very fond memories but what a shame its in such a state. Meetings & Reunions. Always remembered my Ships Book No 6666. Collingwood 36 mess at the top of Benbow Lane. was a backward swimmer and marched from the annexe to the pool every morning and evening. View Gallery. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore HMS Ganges was a shore establishment for boy seamen. Thanks for the memories. If interested in obtaining a copy of the PDF version please PM me with your email address. You would be fortunate not to hit something on the way down. It went on to become a landmark for the forces and for Suffolk . dailyinfo[31]=' 420628 Sapper William Bayne YOUNG 63rd Field Coy. 30 Recruitment. I was there in 1961 for training as a wireless operator, done me the world of good and can look back with good memories. Inst. Your email address will not be published. I could not believe reading your comments. Joined Ganges in Feb @57. very cold. We can reunite you with your friends who served at HMS Ganges and we have a wealth of information on different units, bases and ships in the site. The most feared were the GIs followed by the PTIs, and one RPO Florrie Ford. The Mast HMS Ganges,must fill many an ex~Gangian with pure dread! JOHN THE BAPTIST, LAWRENCE AND ANN) CHURCHYARD United Kingdom ' Joined Ganges on 4th Feb 1963, 56 recruitment, the year of the worst winter since 1947.Six, seven foot snow drifts on the way to Ganges from Ipswitch railway station in the old cream and blue Bedford OB coach.The sky and ground were white and the only thing that could be seen about a couple of miles away from Ganges was the mast! HMS Ganges Days. Did not go down well.! I thought he meant me &even after 2 sojourns in the sick bay with pneumonia(& thats another story) I did it @ still have my prize. William (Robbie) Roberts. Most had signed on for 9 years (which didn't include the time served before the age of 18). naval diehards clung on to ganges wrongly. 1967 - HMS London Comms Dept. If you have any images of the Ganges in its former glory please send to shotleypc@btinternet.com and we will add them to the site. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. HMS Ganges is situated on the Shotley Peninsula in Suffolk. It used to be a training camp for the Navy until 1976, and in later years it was a police training school. 1966 - Commcen Lascaris Comms Staff. All the Best mate. H.M.S. Ganges in 1906. 1966 - RO Chappell. if (dailyinfo[daym] != "") { document.write(fontstart+dailyinfo[daym]+fontend) } R.C. BLACK TOT DAY 2015. Indian Merchant Service who died 11/02/1918 BOMBAY 1914-1918 MEMORIAL, MUMBAI India ' In civvy street I became a qualified (CAA) aviation engineer and held many senior engineering appointments including Chief Engineer of HM Coastguard SAR Helicopter Service. background-color: #f1f1f1; margin-top:80px;} Great days. Hi Bruce, Yes I remember you, however, there are others that I dont. Although I have no memories of Shotley as I was too small we have family photographs and I know we all enjoyed being there very much. She was based alternately in Falmouth, Harwich (from 1899) and Shotley (from 1905). Rich. People work better for you if they have your respect, not fear and are treated fairly. dailyinfo[2]=' 8020 Serjeant Charles POOLE "C" Coy. This was by no means the first ship . Bernards of Harwich who were Naval tailors. Photograph of the Window Ladder Display at HMS Ganges; photographer : Fisk, R A, Mr; SHHMG:A1258, the officers of HMS Ganges in June 1960.; SHHMG:A2168, photograph of HMS Ganges Ship's Company 1945-1946.; SHHMG:A1716, HMS Ganges (Royal Navy Training Establishment), HMS Ganges, a 2nd Rate, 84 gun Man of War. 1966 - David Davis. This includes gaining permissions, clearance, or rights to publish any content or images on eHive. I will live with the great memories of having had such a great time there, with such great people. Started off in Drake 38 before transferring to Grenville 22. 'flag captain' in a sentence. 1967 - David Erwin. !,ran towards the football field the next day and my knee gave out again,l thought this homesickness is getting worse! // Stop Define Variables for days of the month Members of the crew of HMS Ganges with the ship's cat, HMS Ganges (RNTE Shotley) officers + nurse, dog mascot + Nelson figurehead RP, HMS Ganges | qualifiers class May to December 1939, HMS Ganges Association - Album Photo View. I was in Grenville 22 mess and would have left with you guys in 1964 for Condor but became a J.I and went back to the Annex. The wrongs I witnessed and was subjected to taught me how NOT to treat people. By creating an account you agree to us emailing you with newsletters and discounts, which you can switch off in your account at any time. Time to learn some nautical signals. On entry, these boys were 15 years of age. 1969 - Presentation. The instructors were PO Joe Irskine and PO Nobby Clarke. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. I sadly recall Jnr Seaman Studd absconding and drowning in the Orwell- his kit was auctioned off, attempted suicides and the like. Retired as a Police Superintendent some years ago and now enjoying life in Devon. there were decent ppl at ganges sure, but the sado-nutter was there too and did not fit with the new 1960s generation. 1967 - 3/O Sally Skelton. 1967 - HMS Mercury Dining Hall. Patrick H23 October , 2005 in Sailors, navies and the war at sea. 1967 - RN Unit Tangmere. Worked internationally for many years. dailyinfo[14]=' 15697 Private William SWINDELL 10th Bn. Moored at Staines @ 1s.17d per foot, when I advertised her for sale I was delighted to meet two Royal Marines who told me they had been to Norway during WW2. var daym=mydate.getDate() 2OTH RECURITMENT. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. Went back again in 1976 just after the flag was lowered for the last time, place still intact at that point, gates locked with security staff on duty. How to use 'flag captain' in a sentence? South Lancashire Regiment who died 12/02/1917 BASRA MEMORIAL Iraq ' Nigel, I joined 28 days before you. Any photo's, stories, or anyone looking for an Oppo is welcome. She was a second rate three masted ship, 196 feet long carrying 84 guns. Would be good to meet up with our mess mates sometime. 1967 - David Axford. Picture 1 of 2. I went into the old hospital to poke my nose, and then it was going to rack n ruin then, recall an old polio iron lung. My father Stan Sydes was a Naval Instructor there on 3 occasions. Welcome to Forces Reunited the place where you can find information and friends from HMS Ganges. HMS Ganges was a training ship and later stone frigate of the Royal Navy. FOR SALE! dailyinfo[10]=' Second Lieutenant Spencer Noel HUMPHREYS Military Cross, Mentioned in Despatches 116th Bde. Frank Harrison EDINGER Army Chaplains Department who died 26/02/1918 HOLLYBROOK MEMORIAL, SOUTHAMPTON United Kingdom ' Brian Hanney. Coy. JavaScript is disabled. Our DO was Lieutenant Commander James. She was the last sailing ship of the Navy to serve as a flagship, and was the second ship to bear the name. 1968 - Dining Hall Servery. Joined May 24th, 1966, 84 recruitment, was in Keppel 1 mess,received the cuts twice,very painful,used to sit on the button as often as I could what views, of all the time spent in the mob and places visited Ganges still holds the fondest memories,I later served on HMS Zest @ Euryalus, Joined Ganges October 25 1965 Collingwood 44 Mess. Photograph: National Maritime Museum. 1966 - Graham Lloyd and Denzil Bell. 1969 - HMY Comms Dept. Royal Field Artillery who died 10/02/1917 DOIRAN MEMORIAL Greece ' Joined Ganges Sept 70,Anson 21 mess long covered way,was at the old place couple of years ago what a bloody shame to let it go to rack and ruin.At least the old school house has been turned into flats.I am proud to be called a Ganges lad,the cream of the Royal Navy. She had her keel scraped and the Boys were transferred to either HMS Lion or HMS Impregnable.Fourteen days later she moved, partly under sail, and in the company of HMS Arrogant, to Sheerness. 1968 - Ready for Rounds. A friend of mine was there in the late 60's and he said it wasn't too bad then. dailyinfo[3]=' 45 Gunner HAZURA SINGH 31st Mountain Battery Indian Mountain Artillery who died 03/03/1920 TEHRAN MEMORIAL Iranm ' Like him the GIs (GI Thompson in particular) and the PTIs were god and to be feared by all. To join the Association complete FORM Aand FORM B. Various items have been made from her timbers, including a grand staircase on an estate in South Devon, The stern cabin is now a cocktail bar in a small hotel on Burgh Island in South Devon, and numerous miniature rum barrels and other items continue to be offered to us as exhibits. NAVAL HOSPITAL,EXECUTIVE Officer's Quarters,Balboa Park,San Diego,CA,8 - $13.64. An 84 gun ship she was launched in 1821, of 2,283 tons and carried a crew of 700 men. Note the number alongside the photo and then click 1968 - S/Lt Davies. All admin will read your Timeline, if no mention of Ganges or of time served in the Royal Navy will be refused entry. On 29th August 1899 she slipped her moorings and, escorted by the tug Escort made for Devonport. 1968 - Joyce Hardy. 1969 - Dennis Alderson, Ted Palfrey, Gordon Laws founder members of the RNCCA. It's easy! 1968 - Setting up the Xbox. This was by no means the first ship to be given by John Company to the British Government. I now live in France and still dont like swimming! 1966 - Graham Lloyd. It brought back some fond memories and indeed some bad ones. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. 1966 - HMS Sirius Communications Department At the start of 2006 the site was subject to a controversial planning war - some developers want to build a ton of homes etc on the site, but . Bob Garnam was the Petty Officer in charge of our hut along with Mechanician Grigsby (from Liverpool). dailyinfo[20]=' 11634 Labourer YANG FU CHING 11th Coy. It must have been due to a bad cold coming on and I recall being made to gargle from a jug of disinfectant every morning, overseen by a nurse in stiffly starched uniform. 1969 - Presentation. I left to join HMS Protector where I served my next two years and becme an adult 18 years old. 1966 - Comms Dept night out Gib. 1967 - Singapore Jan 1967. 1966 - HMS Victorious Cricket Team. By using our website you are consenting to our use of cookies. Vice Admiral Gordon Campbell, VC of the Royal Navy inspects the cadets of 'HMS Ganges' at the Annual British Legion fete at Christchurch Park,. Uit Wikikids < Gebruiker:Rots61 | StatistiekenGebruiker:Rots61 | Statistieken. h2 {font-family: calibri; font-size: 30px; text-align:center; color: #000000;} face book me. 1967 - Singapore. 1967 - Singapore Jan 1967. HMS Ganges was a training ship and later stone frigate of the Royal Navy. Photographs of various aspects of HMS Ganges. Rugby union. If you have any images of the Ganges in its former glory please send to shotleypc@btinternet.com and we will add them to the site. !.173 joined and when we left 11 months later there was 62 remaining.l work in the Prison Service now and 2 years ago l met one of my old Leading Juniors serving 5 years ,it was so good to meet up again!!!! RS (Basher)Briggs, fantastic time, also great pics. Lived in Hut 24, Anson division at the bottom of the Long Covered Way. HMS Ganges Museum HMS Ganges Museum Is this your business? (Moseley) A long suffering Birmingham City follower, A Life Long{So Far} Interest,Collection & Research Of All Campaign,Gallantry & Service Medals;Particularly those Awarded to Men who served with the 1/1st Cambridgeshire Regiment TF;1908 ~ 1939 & Antecedents[3rdVB Suffolk R.]/1st & 2nd Bns TA[1939~46]Medals Trios & Groups To The 6th Service Battalion The Northamptonshire Regiment,& For Variety Unusual Groups to the Royal Regiment of Artillery & Army Service Corps{RASC}, Luxembourg history, walking, battlefield guiding, Upcoming changes to logging in - click here, GWF is free to use so please support the Forum. var year=mydate.getYear() I am assuming that he died at home. His service register is available online, does it mention his cause of death? Observer career path/ real life experience. FOR SALE! Railways, Motorcycles, Computers, Target shooting. Yes he is listed on the CWGC site and he has a CWGC headstone in Lambourne Churchyard. 1969 - John Green and Stevie Kerslake. View Gallery. Whenever I hear the term culture shock I think of my 1st few weeks at Shotley. I will not waffle on, except to say who I remember, Gessler the RPO who used to lurk in the shadows, while you were going back and forth for scran,, but you could always see his stomach sticking out. Rifle Brigade who died 13/02/1916 MENIN ROAD SOUTH MILITARY CEMETERY Belgium ' The "Ganges" 1901; about to become the Boys' Training-ship at Harwich. HMS Raleigh new entries, with instructor CY Pratt (May 1964) Find this Pin and more on Course/Class Photos by Grey Funnel Line (GFL). She was based alternately in Falmouth, Harwich and Shotley . HMS ABDIEL ROYAL Navy Cap Tally Tallie Cap Band H.M.S. 1967 - Pat Watterton. Free shipping for many products! HMS Ganges Museum Name/Title Photographs of various aspects of HMS Ganges About this object Photographs of various ceremonial aspects of HMS Ganges, including mast manning, in a Pictorial Tribute leaflet from Bernards of Harwich who were Naval tailors. Canadian Railway Troops who died 09/02/1920 HALIFAX (MOUNT OLIVET) CEMETERY Canada ' William Cornwallis who in 1795 as Vice Admiral, flying his flag in HMS Royal Sovereign, was famed for his skilful retreat from superior French forces at Belle Isle II and also Sir Francis Laforey who later commanded HMS Spartiate at the Battle of Trafalgar. IMAGES FROM THE 1960's H.M.S. dailyinfo[13]=' S/8943 Rifleman John William BENTLEY 3rd Bn. I restored as much as I could and felt that I was still in touch with the sea. LEFT THERE TO JOIN HMS ARK ROYAL . I visited Ganges three years ago. Forum comments considered dated or with no action, will be deleted when reaching the bottom of page 2, If you want an avatar or change your username, tell me what you want and consider it done, email me WEBMASTER. HMS Ganges was the shore training establishment for boy entrants. I returned to Ganges when a Home Office training establishment as a guest of the Superintendent I/C and enjoyed a glass of sherry in what was formerly the Captains office overlooking the Quarter Deck. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. Laid down in Bombay Dockyard. Life as I knew it was about to change. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. I JOINED UP SEPT 13TH 1970. I passed out, but transfered to the Bootnecks(!!!) Pages of photographs and 34th Coy. Better late than never, I've just realised that this has been lurking on the top of a bookcase: It measures only 11.5 x 7cm. A variety of photos from HMS GANGES the people, the place and ships we served on. HMS Ganges in Shotley Gate, Suffolk, was a land-based training centre for recruits between 1905 and 1976. . 1967 - Singapore Jan 67. My father was a signals boy at Ganges from March 1934 until June 1935 and, by a strange quirk of fate, I found his unique initials scratched on the end of my bed on the base frame. Those members who have submitted a website joining form will receive an email from the webmaster giving log in details, this email might end up in your Junk/Spam Mail. 1968 - FO2FEF Staff. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. aside2 {width: 600px;padding-left: .5rem;margin-left: .5rem;float: left;} The same tower also has a mast on it, and a broken one is stored underneath it. dailyinfo[5]=' 12147 Private Harry COOK 8th Bn. Joined 30th Novenber 1971,31 Recruitment,Leander and then Anson.Remenber playing football and injuring my knee,went sickand was told by the Captain Surgeon that l was homesick! There were a further two ships named Ganges both armed East India Company ships until the fourth ship to be named HMS Ganges was built in Bombay. It used to be a training camp for the Navy until 1976, and in later years it was a police training school. Well said Colin, I too had similar experiences, Collingwood Mess March 1961. would not have changed it though and am proud to support the HMS Ganges Association where many of our old oppos can be found. She was finally broken up in 1816 after 34 years of service. 1967 - Catherine Davies van Zoen an Jennifer Wood. Discipline was reported to have been a little over zealous at times. 1968 - New Entry Messdeck. A great site, yes were all pretty sad to see it like that but you can never take away memories, I was there 1963/64, 59 recrutment as a baby stoker 28/29 mess Benbow division.