dailyinfo[26]=' Chaplain 4th Class The Rev. I reached the dizzy heights of Leading Junior but the only perk I remember was being able to get to the front of the scran queue because of my white gaiters! Joined Ganges Jan 1951 from St.Vincent to be a Signal Boy. I reckon that I received my secondary education at Shotley, I joined Ganges 2 Sep 58 (Benbow 251 Tactical Operators). RS (Basher)Briggs, fantastic time, also great pics. Any questions or enquiries, please contact the WEBMASTERby email. Royal Army Medical Corps who died 22/02/1919 NUNHEAD (ALL SAINTS) CEMETERY United Kingdom ' Great photographs bringing back lots of memories joined Ganges annex in November 1956 then Drake mess 232 class radio operators. HMS Ganges trained 160,000 boys between 1905 and 1976. It has been always presumed that these ships were the way of the Company saying thank-you for keeping the sea-lanes open but may well also have been a way of paying their taxes and dues.HMS Ganges took part in a number of actions at sea during her lifetime including her involvement against the Danes as part of Admiral Lord Nelsons fleet. It used to be a training camp for the Navy until 1976, and in later years it was a police training school. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. Thus began the training of Boys for the Royal Navy on HMS Ganges on the East Coast.With the arrival of HMS Ganges off the Suffolk coast work started on constructing the shore Establishment with the first buildings being Temporary Sick Quarters. Indian Merchant Service who died 11/02/1918 BOMBAY 1914-1918 MEMORIAL, MUMBAI India ' was a backward swimmer and marched from the annexe to the pool every morning and evening. Most had signed on for 9 years (which didn't include the time served before the age of 18). Anyone who visits Shotley cant fail to notice a huge mast that dominates the skyline. Collingwood 36 mess at the top of Benbow Lane. Being on 'active service' has nothing to do with his CWGC commemoration. dailyinfo[5]=' 12147 Private Harry COOK 8th Bn. 1967 - HMS Mercury Dining Hall. Thanks for the memories. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. !,ran towards the football field the next day and my knee gave out again,l thought this homesickness is getting worse! Bernards of Harwich who were Naval tailors. Remember that only too well. HMS Raleigh new entries, with instructor CY Pratt (May 1964) Find this Pin and more on Course/Class Photos by Grey Funnel Line (GFL). 1968 - Setting up the Xbox. Son serving at Faslane in S/Ms. Laid down in Bombay Dockyard. One has had an additional observation post built onto it which gives splendid views accross the estuary to Harwich and Felixstowe. Description of PhotographThis is an 8x12 inch Reproduction Photograph made from a 354553862141 instucters were PO Jock Barrie and Chief PO Noel Whitlock. dailyinfo[29]=' Oberleutnant zur See Axel Carl Ludwig VON SCHOENERMARCK S.M.S. 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. 1968 - Dave Coffin. Is he listed in the CWGC Roll or does he just have a CWGC style Headstone?? // Stop Define Variables for days of the month Frank Harrison EDINGER Army Chaplains Department who died 26/02/1918 HOLLYBROOK MEMORIAL, SOUTHAMPTON United Kingdom ' Ganges became obsolete, outdated, cold and institutionalised well before the 1960s. Family ww1 research. Pages of photographs [1] South Lancashire Regiment who died 12/02/1917 BASRA MEMORIAL Iraq ' Worcestershire Regiment who died 23/02/1915 LOKER CHURCHYARD Belgium ' [1] !Doubling around the main parade ground in front of Nelsons Hall with 303s outstretched, standing to attention outside Drake 38 in the very early cold hours until one of us fainted for an utterly minor infraction. The instructors were PO Joe Irskine and PO Nobby Clarke. I think my most strident memory was sitting in the Gymnasium in late December 1971 with all the other nozzers staring up at the Kipling poem and waiting for the bus to take me to Ipswich railway station for the trip home for Christmas. Inst. I have a grave in Lambourne Churchyard to A A A Adams Boy 2nd Class J/96948 who died 23.7.1020. dailyinfo[28]=' 19673 Leading Aircraftman Samuel Ambrose TICKNER Meritorious Service Medal No. In 1857 flying the flag of Admiral Sir Robert Baynes as Flag Officer Pacific she became the last wooden wall line of sail Battleship to fly an Admirals Flag at sea. It seems they were ok as long as they landed on their heads!If not the got Trooped for Leaving Gash on the ground! Ganges. 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. d/jx934082-I joined Ganges in Jan 1954 and began my training as a sparker. The swimming pool was a nightmare as I was a backward swimmer and hated the PTIs and their poles with a vengence, left there and joined HMS Venus. Ladder Display Ancestry Windows History Photograph of the Window Ladder Display at HMS Ganges; photographer : Fisk, R A, Mr; SHHMG:A1258 Only when I wrote home did I learn that he was in Grenville 22 as well. Its so sad to see how it is now. I remember a mate from the baby stoker side of the mess, Chris (Taff) Evens from Hastings and there was another Kerr, another baby stoker from Liverpool I think. A real shame to see the site in such a bad state, especially knowing how it used to be 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore Nigel, I joined 28 days before you. On 29th August 1899 she slipped her moorings and, escorted by the tug Escort made for Devonport. 1968 - Alan Davies. On November 11th, with 500 Boys on board she was move to Harwich in convoy with HMS Hearty. 1967 - Singapore Jan 67. Ganges could have been up-to-date easily, but the Brit class system got its anchor fouled up well. He said it was pretty tough, but it gave the boys an incredible background and training that served them throughout their careers. HMS Ganges Memorabilia Nicks Sep 3, 2006 1 2 Next N Nicks MIA Sep 3, 2006 #1 I recently purchased an HMS Ganges Candelabra at a car boot sale near to me in Littlehampton and on the base is enscribed; Presented By Inst Cdr H.C. Malkin, Lt Cdr J.A.F. which we used to read for instructions (You could actually stand below the light and The most feared were the GIs followed by the PTIs, and one RPO Florrie Ford. Sign up for an eHive account to start cataloguing and sharing your collection online. h2 {font-family: calibri; font-size: 30px; text-align:center; color: #000000;} 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. i was there 68/69,hard time but great fun ,i think i still hold the record for the most doubling round annexe parade ground and main parade ground as punishment,i remember paddy power and your full real name ,remember pinching buttered bread from messhall and toasting it at night with the mess iron, Ganges Blake 4 Mess 1959 I have been reading some of the above comments and can identify with a lot of them, one in particular mentions POGI Thompson who although a real Tartar I always thought his bark worse than his bite although a few of my mates might have disagreed but it was often a case of different strokes for different folks but one thing it gave you a good grounding for future life maybe after all these years I am looking through rose tinted specs but it made a lasting impression (no I never had cuts) I dont know how many are aware of the Ganges website but if you are interested it offers membership for ex-Ganges guys the opportunity to add your comments and maybe come across old mates. Ganges training establishment. If interested in obtaining a copy of the PDF version please PM me with your email address. I restored as much as I could and felt that I was still in touch with the sea. On 5th May 1865 she arrived under tow at Devonport to be stripped of her guns and fitted out as a Training Ship for Boys.On 1st January 1866 the whole of the Boys on board HMS Wellesley were transferred to HMS Ganges at Plymouth and she arrived at Falmouth on 20th May 1866 and for the next thirty-three years was moored at various locations at Mylor, in Cornwall. Railways, Motorcycles, Computers, Target shooting. LMEM Served from 1971 - 1978 Served in HMS Ganges. Regards to all Ex Ganges lads, Rattler Morgan, Blake 6 Mess. LEFT THERE TO JOIN HMS ARK ROYAL . I used to have a heap of photos from our Ganges days but most were lost when I moved from one place to the next. 1968 - RO Joseph Iche showing how to salute 1968 style. Little did I know. HMS Ganges is situated on the Shotley Peninsula in Suffolk. KNOWN AS PADDY MAWHINNEY. HomeIntro/HistoryIntroHistoryBuntingsSig LampsSemaphoreFlagsPennant NosMisc PhotosSparkersTransmittersReceiversRadio CallsignsEquipmentRefurbishmentSnippetsPortStarboardMidshipsCommunicationsHMS MercuryHMS GangesPhotos/Docs/BooksPhotographsCommunicatorPublicationsPersonalTeleprinter ArtTeleprinter ArtSearchIn Memory ContactLinks Free shipping for many products! Those were the days, carefree and know responsibilities, thanks for bringing back the memories. It really is sad to see the place just left to rot. Royal Scots who died 16/02/1919 ARBROATH EASTERN CEMETERY United Kingdom ' dailyinfo[20]=' 11634 Labourer YANG FU CHING 11th Coy. Thanks for all your replies fellas very interesting. I think at one stage you could go to Gnges from 12 years old (not certain about this). I joined Ganges in 1962. IMAGES FROM THE 1960's H.M.S. Very fond memories but what a shame its in such a state. 1969 - Mike Temple. Bluecher German Navy who died 15/02/1915 CANNOCK CHASE GERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY United Kingdom ' 1967 - 3/O Sally Skelton. On January 1, 1947 the British coal industry was nationalised and on March 15, 1947 the worst ever floods in England were recorded. Bill (Jock) Hewitt. My new life has been a cracker. It was at Shotley in Essex, opposite Harwich. And kids had to climb it when they were training in the navy. Hardest six weeks ever but set my standards of life.Will never forget how proud we were when we passed out of there. 1967 - John Jones. Throughout a life in management, I proved that over and over again and dont ask anything of anyone you would not do yourself. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. 1966 - Training or Live Operating. It closed in 1998 or something. A study of Maps of the island will also show a number of areas and roads named after the ship and members of her crew.She was finally moved to Sheerness in 1861 and lay idle there until 1865. The cause of death and location of death is irrelevant in such circumstances. 4th Bn. Great memories and sad to see it now. I was also a silver bugler in the bugle band and remember going to Portman road foootball stadium playing on the pitch at half time, and the Central messing Galley ie CMG used to be called the screamer because of the size of it and the echoes inside it. 1968 - RO Warnett. HMS Ganges Days. Rugby union. They were brilliant to us and always very fair. 1969 - Lt Ash (aged 95). I complained to NEDO in the Annexe in 1961 about lack of doors on the toilets, precluding privacy. 1966 - Comms Dept night out Gib. 1967 . 1966 - HMS Ursa There is some excellent footage of Ganges, albeit WWII era in one of Roland Smith's splendid Episodes of the Royal Navy videos (Part 3, Close up for action stations). Brilliant way to start growing up [!]. Original - $11.39. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. That lasted about 6 months then you got your first ship in my case HMS Eskimo. 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. 1967 - David Erwin. 1966 - RO Chappell. She was the last sailing ship of the Navy to serve as a flagship. HMS Ganges Museum is dedicated to the 160,000 boys who went through the gates as boys and marched out as men, from its inception as a Royal Navy Training Establishment in 1905 to its closure in 1976. There is a comprehensive website, just type in Hms Ganges in your browser, for Photo's ect. come down the rope upside down to the beat of the drum,Assault course team, athletics,cross country, ganges rugby team Photographs of various ceremonial aspects of HMS Ganges, I do plan to go down to Ganges, probably next spring, for one last look. 1969 - John Green and Stevie Kerslake. Welcome to the HMS Ganges Association Website You need to be a fully paid up member of the HMS GANGES ASSOCIATION to join this website. Sad to see all the photos now but Ganges will always play a part if my life. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. dailyinfo[21]=' L/32287 Driver John Frampton GAZE "O" Bty. It used to be a training camp for the Navy until 1976, and in later years it was a police training school. View Gallery. h4 {font-family: calibri; font-size: 17px; text-align:left; color: #000000;} Patrick H23 October , 2005 in Sailors, navies and the war at sea. I went there in 1958( Blake 6 Mess) one of the few airy fairies & it did change me from a know it all, after a schoolie said on our first day I know now who will be top of this class. These photographs briefly show where and how we lived (some may say survived) the ordeal of training to become one of Her Majesty's sailors. However, if this lad was at a training establishment and not on active service how is it that he has a CWGC gravetsone ? British MT Ben harold Smith in pool of london 1967 ship photo. table.center {margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; border-collapse:collapse; font-size: 13px; font-weight:bold; text-align: center;} Browse 30 hms ganges stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. This gallery has been set up as a home for images that have not so far been added to the Museums Official Website https://www.hmsgangesmuseum.com/ HMS Ganges 'He had the misfortune to be placed under the care of two particularly brutal and drunken instructors whose continual bullying and abuse proved too much for this emerging free spirit ' His early life was hard by any standards. Retired as a Police Superintendent some years ago and now enjoying life in Devon. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. There was indeed a hospital at Ganges. I have it saved as a PDF file. I joined Ganges 6 Feb 1961 for entry into the Fleet Air Arm as a mechanic. I JOINED UP SEPT 13TH 1970. I dont reminisce on Ganges at all. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. Ganges was a waste of time & money, proved nothing. HMS Ganges was an 84-gun second-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 10 November 1821 at Bombay Dockyard, [1] constructed from teak. 'flag captain' in a sentence. Was there a naval hospital at or near HMS Ganges? See photo for condition This is a original Late 1990's Full Length 304817895258 You would be fortunate not to hit something on the way down. 27 Hms Ganges Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Images Creative Editorial Video Creative Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 27 Hms Ganges Premium High Res Photos Browse 27 hms ganges stock photos and images available or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. dailyinfo[19]=' Lieutenant Colonel Harry LA TROBE CAMPBELL Distinguished Service Order, Territorial Decoration, Three times Mentioned in Despatches Royal Engineers who died 19/02/1919 BRISTOL (CANFORD) CEMETERY United Kingdom ' Discipline was reported to have been a little over zealous at times. Chutbert. 1968 February - HMS Sea Eagle Comms Dept. 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 - Ready for Rounds. Click to enlarge . If you have any images of the Ganges in its former glory please send to [email protected] and we will add them to the site. From 1905 until 1976 HMS Ganges was an uncompromising training establishment for the Royal Navy, designed to turn Boys into Men fit to serve in His/Her Majestys Fleet and in todays Museum we are proud to remember all those who trained or served in HMS Ganges and the Fleet. After my initial shock joining the annexe I got over my homesickness and went on to enjoy my time there and make the most of the opportunities on offer. Your email address will not be published. H.M.S. She remained in service at RNTE Shotley until October 1976. I would love to walk through the main gate at Ganges again, before it falls apart completely. h6 {font-family: calibri; font-size: 17px; text-align:center; color: #000000;} The wrongs I witnessed and was subjected to taught me how NOT to treat people. 1967 - Singapore. 1968 - Morse WRNS under training. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore 1967 - Pat Watterton. His service number indicates enlistment in 1920, so won't have been in the Navy for very long at all. I dont know too much about it, but it did have fantastic bricks inside. The climbing of the mast was only compulsory to the first yardarm I believe. I saw him for the last time in 1982 when I was a Leading Regulator at the MACCO in HMS Nelson and Mr Flack was leaving the RN. 1967 - HMS Eagle Comms Staff. 1967 - David Erwin. A friend of mine was there in the late 60's and he said it wasn't too bad then. aside2 {width: 600px;padding-left: .5rem;margin-left: .5rem;float: left;} I had passed for PO but eager to begin a new life in Civvy Street left before promotion came through. dailyinfo[14]=' 15697 Private William SWINDELL 10th Bn. So please check. 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. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. 1968 - New Entry Messdeck. Still, I was close. This gallery has been set up as a home for images that have not so far been added to the Museums Official Website https://www.hmsgangesmuseum.com/ Was there in 1989 course 3/89. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. Powered by Invision Community, If this lad was at a training establishment and not on active service how is it that he has a CWGC gravestone, Greygoose family
Essex Regiment' I also remember Wally Beard as a very amusing sort of a person not the same could be said for Tommo, not many jokes cracked there!!! 1968 - Joyce Hardy. Before joining up I told the recruiting officer I couldnt swim a stroke. Therefore qualification for war grave status and CWGC commemoration is automatic. During the 1840s there were a number of engagements in the eastern Mediterranean whilst blockading the Syrian coast. Joined hawke division, straight into the intermess/ inter divisional boxing. Spent most of the time with Dave Orgacki if anyone remembers him great water polo player, Paul Martin, yes I remember you and Dave, spent my time a Ganges with you would love to make contact with you, in contact with a couple of the lads from 38 mess. Ganges training establishment. 1966 - HMS Sirius Communications Department Ganges museum, Shotley marina, Suffolk, England, UK. All those humane movies we watched, and we believed it was only nazis who behaved like the gunnery instructors at Ganges. Cant say I enjoyed my time there very much except when involved in technical studies, workshops and working on the aircraft located near the assault course. My video shows him shinning up the last bit. 1968 - Staff of STANAVFORLANT. 1966 - HMS Sirius Communications Department Required fields are marked *. Ganges in 1906. If that doesnt sound too bad, the wind on the ground was ferocious when I visited. Started off in Drake 38 before transferring to Grenville 22. Citrus fruit and mangoes are the principal fruits under consideration. This was completed in 1903 and the decision was taken at that time to commence the construction of accommodation for the Boys ashore. An old battery remains on the grounds of HMS Ganges. #title {width:878px; margin:0px auto; border:0px solid #bbb; padding:10px; text align: center; background-image: url("../../../media/webimages/cream.jpg");} It brought back some fond memories and indeed some bad ones. In 1927 HMS Ganges was sold out of service on 31st August 1929 and broken up the following year. I have it saved as a PDF file. Chinese Labour Corps who died 20/02/1918 ST. ETIENNE-AU-MONT COMMUNAL CEMETERY France ' 1967 - Singapore Jan 1967. HMS Ganges (1782) was a 74-gun third-rate ship of the line launched in 1782 and broken up in 1816. This building was a Signal School apparently, which was created to teach flag signalling and telecommunications. aside {width: 220px;padding-left: .5rem;margin-left: .5rem;float: left; text-align:center;} Seamanship, knots & awful uniform was not my thing or the rigours of Shotley Routine, doubling up and down Faith, Hope and Charity, Laundry Hill or the Long Covered Way. TAKE CARE. View Gallery. DO NOT TRY TO SIGN IN until you have joined the Association. HMS Ganges was a training ship and later stone frigate of the Royal Navy. 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! Lawson, Inst Lt C.Harrison,Inst Lt A.W. 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. I know many bodies were stowed in the laundry at laundry hill, due to a sinking or collision in the drink near by. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. 1966 - Disposition of British Forces. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. I now live in France and still dont like swimming! Junior Seaman 1st Class. Middlesex Regiment who died 17/02/1917 REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY, GRANDCOURT France ' Photograph: National Maritime Museum. Like him the GIs (GI Thompson in particular) and the PTIs were god and to be feared by all. Include tags such as place names, people, dates, events and colours. As he was undergoing training he was effectively on Active Service,ie embodied in a Unit,& as his death is presumably a training accident or similar his death would presumably be considered "War Related". ), You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. fell off the button :? 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. Select from premium Portrait 60s of the highest quality. This was by no means the first ship . 1967 - HMS Forth Comms Mess. 1967 - Singapore Jan 1967. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. 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