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1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. 3rd Bn. Did 14 weeks of basic Police Training and loved every minute, probably why im still in job 21 years later Like lots of others, dreaded the pool!! 1967 - HMS London Comms Dept. including mast manning, in a Pictorial Tribute leaflet from Those were the days, carefree and know responsibilities, thanks for bringing back the memories. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. 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. dailyinfo[10]=' Second Lieutenant Spencer Noel HUMPHREYS Military Cross, Mentioned in Despatches 116th Bde. I was in Drake 221 Class, April 17th 1967. 1966 - Graham Lloyd and Denzil Bell. A researcher has suggested that as the photo appears to show the Fitzroy Stevedoring Company premises beyond the Brilliant, the location must be Woolloomooloo. I have a great picture of me presenting flowers to the Captains wife, Mrs Ash during some boating escapade on the river. HMS Ganges is situated on the Shotley Peninsula in Suffolk. i jioned hms st vincent as boy 380 entry january 1961 my mate jioned hms ganges on the same day his name was john wileman from west yorkshire after doing 12yrs he emigrated to australia where sadly he passed away 14yrs ago we had many happy times talking about our time as nozzers great days wish we could relive it, joined ganges 12 sept 1966 77 recruitment duncan 11 mess instructors cpo bowen and po snoxell wow what a state its in now spent hours polishing the mess deck with a shoe brush now its all in the skip! dailyinfo[18]=' Nurse Hellen ILINE Russian Army who died 18/02/1920 MIKRA BRITISH CEMETERY, KALAMARIA Greece ' It was built in 1865 to protect the port of Felixstowe, and to supplement the forts at Felixstowe and Harwich. Left to right: Ganges (ex- Minotaur ), Caroline, Ganges II (ex- Agincourt ). Your email address will not be published. 27 Feb 2023 - I was devastated to learn that my old friend Mick Kester crossed the bar last Friday 24 February, apparently after suffering a heart attack.. Mick served in the Royal Navy for a total of 24 years, having joined in February 1958 as a Junior Seaman at HMS GANGES in Suffolk. 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' dailyinfo[13]=' S/8943 Rifleman John William BENTLEY 3rd Bn. 29 recruitment Duncan 11 mess 1960 to 1961. LEFT THERE TO JOIN HMS ARK ROYAL . Railways, Motorcycles, Computers, Target shooting. e.g. Any idea what happened to Buzz Middleton, or Jeff Hollingsworth for instance. Note the number alongside the photo and then click The niceties of life gradually disappear: citrus fruit, olive oil, toilet paper. dailyinfo[21]=' L/32287 Driver John Frampton GAZE "O" Bty. Leinster Regiment who died 27/02/1918 JERUSALEM MEMORIAL Israel and Palestine (including Gaza) ' 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. Access to this site is limited to members of the HMS Ganges Association. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. She remained in service at RNTE Shotley until October 1976. var dailyinfo= new Array(31) 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. 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! HMS ABDIEL ROYAL Navy Cap Tally Tallie Cap Band H.M.S. Old Sweats 1.1k Location:Hampshire Interests:WW1, especially submariners; 20th century police. She was based alternately in Falmouth, Harwich (from 1899) and Shotley (from 1905). 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. I think all ganges boys were definitely turned into men!!!! dailyinfo[30]=' B/469 Worker Charles BARLOW Australian Munition Worker who died 30/01/1918 NORTH SHEEN CEMETERY United Kingdom ' On 4th October 1905 the new Barracks The Royal Navy Training Establishment, Shotley was commissioned. STEWARD Served from 1973 - 1978 Served in HMS Ganges. 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. 1968 - Staff of STANAVFORLANT. Thank you Ganges, you made a Real person of me. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. It brought back some fond memories and indeed some bad ones. #footer {width:1100px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;border:0px solid #bbb; padding:6px; background-image: url("../../../media/webimages/cream.jpg"); } 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. Family ww1 research. How many do you still remember. I cant imagine what it would be like at the top of it. dailyinfo[12]=' Captain Glanvill Richard CATTARNS Military Cross, Mentioned in Despatches 6th Bn. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy, Please enter a password with 6 characters or more. Happy days, tough but did us no harm in the long run. You can still see the infamous mast that all entrants had to climb. I complained to NEDO in the Annexe in 1961 about lack of doors on the toilets, precluding privacy. HMS Ganges Photo Tour. 1966 - RO Chappell. HMS Raleigh new entries, with instructor CY Pratt (May 1964) Find this Pin and more on Course/Class Photos by Grey Funnel Line (GFL). ABLE SEAMAN Served from 1962 - 1967 Served in HMS Ganges. For further information see our copyright claims page. A long way to fall, even with a safety net. !,ran towards the football field the next day and my knee gave out again,l thought this homesickness is getting worse! Always remembered my Ships Book No 6666. 1969 - Peter Norris. 1968 - P. Anson. Sign up for an eHive account to start cataloguing and sharing your collection online. Our DO was Lieutenant Commander James. Left May 1952 joined HMS Indomitable. 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. The first HMS Ganges was a 74-gun ship, originally named Bengal, built by the East India Company, informally known as John Company, on the Thames and presented to the British Government in 1779. It was at Shotley in Essex, opposite Harwich. Thank you Ganges for all the memories. I once had an ex-CPO who was there from the earliest age. Worcestershire Regiment who died 23/02/1915 LOKER CHURCHYARD Belgium ' dailyinfo[31]=' 420628 Sapper William Bayne YOUNG 63rd Field Coy. 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 sadly recall Jnr Seaman Studd absconding and drowning in the Orwell- his kit was auctioned off, attempted suicides and the like. 1968 - Alan Davis. So sad to see it derelict but I guess the history still very much remains. Did my basic training as a RP before going on draft to Dryad. On entry, these boys were 15 years of age. 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/ 1966 - Graham Lloyd. 1967 - HMS Mercury Dining Hall. Was at Ganges 1960-61 Blake Div. Stay well old friend, and you never know, one day we just may bump into one another. RS (Basher)Briggs, fantastic time, also great pics. ITS SAD TO SEE THE PICTURES OF GANGES NOW. I will live with the great memories of having had such a great time there, with such great people. The HMS Ganges shore establisment I served on was for boy sailors aged 15, This was based at shotley gate Suffolk, not far from Ipswich and Felixstowe closed in the 70's when school leaving aged was raised to 16. Ganges Museum is located at Shotley Gate near Ipswich, in what was the Enright Block, on the foreshore of the former H.M.S. Welcome to Forces Reunited the place where you can find information and friends from HMS Ganges. FOR SALE! Royal Flying Corps who died 06/02/1918 LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY Belgium ' 1968 - S/Lt Davies. Ganges was one of the ships chosen, and she was moored just down from a small dockyard at Mylor, where the marina is now. Vice Admiral Gordon Campbell, VC of the Royal Navy inspects the cadets of 'HMS Ganges' at the Annual British Legion fete at Christchurch Park,. body {font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12px; text-decoration:none;} In 1779 HMS Ganges came into service before becoming a shore training establishment for boy entrants into the Royal Navy in 1905. HMS Ganges (1821) was an 84-gun second rate launched in 1821 and finally broken up in 1930. 1966 - Les Parsons. Ganges. When entering your 'ships served on' do not use full stops, commas or anything else just start a new line after each ship. dailyinfo[11]=' Seacunny ABDUR RAHMAN SIRAJUL HAQ S.S. MERTON HALL (Liverpool). Royal Engineers who died 31/01/1919 COLOGNE SOUTHERN CEMETERY Germany ' 1968 Nubian Comms Branch 1968-70 1967 - Margaret Taylor. Ganges training establishment. 1968 - Version of the Playstation. I was a baby stoker in Grenville 1966/1967 86 recruitment, very sad to see these photographs, I am Scottish and always meant to visit the place again, great memories of a great time in my life, thanks for reminding me yet again, once a Ganges boy but still a ganges boy Thankyou. IMAGES FROM THE 1960's H.M.S. 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. She was the first British. Can you tell me how I get online for his service register. 1967 - David Burwood. Slops are available from the following outlets. It went on to become a landmark for the forces and for Suffolk . 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 . UK is lost. Well Brian there has been a lot of water under the bridge since our Ganges days,but if I could do it all again I would,take care pal. 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!!! Rifle Brigade who died 13/02/1916 MENIN ROAD SOUTH MILITARY CEMETERY Belgium ' h3 {font-family: calibri; font-size: 20px; text-align:center; color: #000000;} The last sail only warship built for the Royal Navy. which we used to read for instructions (You could actually stand below the light and Below are just some of our members who have served at HMS Ganges. dailyinfo[15]=' Fregattenkapitaen Alexander ERDMANN S.M.S. June 1962 Feb 1963, I managed to change branches with my father help (he wanted me to have a trade, thanks Dad), (who is no longer with us) to EM and left Ganges early to start training at HMS Collingwood I was still 15 when I got to Collingwood, and I even got my fag stamps under age. Discipline was reported to have been a little over zealous at times. She was later sold to a News of the World journalist. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. Required fields are marked *. I had occasion to spend a week there under observation after our bullying seamanship instructor (cant recall his name) hit me on the head after I had complained of suffering from a really bad headeache. 1967 - RN Unit Tangmere. The first HMS Ganges was a 74-gun ship, originally named Bengal, built by the East India Company, informally known as John Company, on the Thames and presented to the British Government in 1779. Earlier recruitments had to sign on for 12 years. (Salonika) Territorial Force Nursing Service who died 01/03/1918 KNOWLE (SS. started off in the annexe in dreadnought mess and ironicly my last sub before leaving mob was dreadnouht, Fess, Thank you for your response to my comment. from The New York Times "Es dailyinfo[6]=' Lieutenant Thomas McKenny HUGHES Twice Mentioned in Despatches 53rd Sqdn. Thanks for the memories. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. Canadian Railway Troops who died 09/02/1920 HALIFAX (MOUNT OLIVET) CEMETERY Canada ' 1969 - RO Alan Ingham. 1966 - HM S/M Auriga What a turn of fate. 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This includes gaining permissions, clearance, or rights to publish any content or images on eHive. 1967 - David Axford. aside {width: 220px;padding-left: .5rem;margin-left: .5rem;float: left; text-align:center;} Joined Ganges in Feb @57. very cold. Was there a naval hospital at or near HMS Ganges? dailyinfo[29]=' Oberleutnant zur See Axel Carl Ludwig VON SCHOENERMARCK S.M.S. Photographs of various aspects of HMS Ganges. would not say it was great but the memories of the lads you were with 24/7 still come back. This building was a Signal School apparently, which was created to teach flag signalling and telecommunications. #spacer {clear:both; text-align:center; border:0px solid #bbb; color: blue; My D.O was a FAA pilot (Lt Lickfold) and had a strong empathy with him. in the swimming baths,and going up the mast in the winter, One memory that wont leave me is running around the parade ground in the Annexe in pyjamas with a 303 all because someone spoke after lights out. 1968 February - HMS Sea Eagle Comms Dept. 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. of boys. Little did I know. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. dailyinfo[9]=' 910311 Private Charles Henry CROMWELL 2nd Canadian Constr. It was over near Faith, Hope & Charity. Went on much later to become a Saturation Diver in the offshore oil & gas industry. All the Best mate. HMS Ganges was a shore establishment for boy seamen. Life as I knew it was about to change. This was completed in 1903 and the decision was taken at that time to commence the construction of accommodation for the Boys ashore. 1966 - HMS Sirius Communications Department 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. 1968 - RO Joseph Iche showing how to salute 1968 style. 4th Bn. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. 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. 1967 - HMS London. Was there in 1989 course 3/89. I would love to walk through the main gate at Ganges again, before it falls apart completely. andym War Hero Sep 15, 2006 #2 He said it was pretty tough, but it gave the boys an incredible background and training that served them throughout their careers. It closed in 1998 or something. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. NICE TO SEE SOMEONE WHO JOINED UP THE SAME DAY AS ME. I learned to swim wearing a boiler suit. The same tower also has a mast on it, and a broken one is stored underneath it. A friend of mine was there in the late 60's and he said it wasn't too bad then. There was a lightning conductor on top to grip with ones knees. 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. Looking for Roger Moylan online? How to use 'flag captain' in a sentence? On November 11th, with 500 Boys on board she was move to Harwich in convoy with HMS Hearty. 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 was based alternately in Falmouth, Harwich and Shotley . dailyinfo[27]=' 5778 Private William CUMMINGS 6th Bn. He warmly assured me that with todays ships you dont need to. It used to be a training camp for the Navy until 1976, and in later years it was a police training school. Inst. 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.Amongst the Captains should be noted the Hon. I was reasonably good at all sports and got out of a few dirty jobs. 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. Visited HMS Ganges site in November 2009. H.M.S. h4 {font-family: calibri; font-size: 17px; text-align:left; color: #000000;} dailyinfo[24]=' Captain Denzil Robert THURSTON Air Force Cross Airship Training Wing (Cranwell). For the rest of the history, and to see some of the 10,000+ artefacts on show you will have to visit the museum.) Bernards of Harwich who were Naval tailors. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. 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. It is now being developed. Find Portrait 60s stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Can anyone tell me of his circumstances and where the |Ganges was at that time? 1968 - Dave Coffin. background-color: #f1f1f1; margin-top:80px;} 1967 - HMS London Comms Dept. 1969 - Lt Ash (aged 95). 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. 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. sad its gone but would never had survived Human Right Brigade of today. var year=mydate.getYear() 1966 - Commcen Lascaris Comms Staff. Never had enough food..always hungry. I was there 1989 in Police training. It may not display this or other websites correctly. These photos show the current state of the Ganges. dailyinfo[14]=' 15697 Private William SWINDELL 10th Bn. 1967 - Catherine Davies van Zoen an Jennifer Wood. Before joining up I told the recruiting officer I couldnt swim a stroke. [1] Two PTIs I do remember were Wally Beard & Jim Conroy, I met up with both of them in later years, had a few hairey run ashores with Jim. 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. Lincolnshire Regiment who died 05/03/1916 CITE BONJEAN MILITARY CEMETERY, ARMENTIERES France ' 1969 - CRS John Petchey. //-->, By Mastering all the usages of 'flag captain' from sentence examples published by news publications. Nigel, I joined 28 days before you. Son serving at Faslane in S/Ms. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. 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. I joined Ganges in 1964 P/086362. document.write; The button boy was paid a shilling for his endeavours. Patrick H23 October , 2005 in Sailors, navies and the war at sea. For the rest of the history, and to see some of the 10,000+ artefacts on show you will have to visit the museum.). Review of HMS Ganges Museum Reviewed 27 August 2018 Remember that only too well. 1968 - Ready for Rounds. Hardest six weeks ever but set my standards of life.Will never forget how proud we were when we passed out of there. View Gallery. H.M.S. 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! I left to join HMS Protector where I served my next two years and becme an adult 18 years old. The wrongs I witnessed and was subjected to taught me how NOT to treat people. 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 Rural Coffee Caravan Information Project, Mothers' Union - Shotley Peninsula Branch, Stour & Orwell Estuaries Management Group. 32 Reviews #22 of 111 things to do in Ipswich Museums, Speciality Museums | Shotley Marina, Shotley, Ipswich IP9 1QJ, England Save 485frasera Glasgow, United Kingdom 20 5 Life as one of the Royal Navy's boy seamen. His first ship was the destroyer HMS CARYSFOOT and he served in her in the Far East Fleet based in Singapore. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. 1966 - HMS Victorious Cricket Team. Collingwood 36 mess at the top of Benbow Lane. 1967 - Ron Stickles. read by the sound it made especially when it was raining !) Later he would be signalman to Mountbatten and served on HMS Warspite, becoming CYS. 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 HMS Ganges in Shotley Gate, Suffolk, was a land-based training centre for recruits between 1905 and 1976. . I cant find out exactly how high it is various websites say its between 130 and 150ft high. Ladder Display Ancestry Windows History Photograph of the Window Ladder Display at HMS Ganges; photographer : Fisk, R A, Mr; SHHMG:A1258 Bill (Jock) Hewitt. 1969 - Lt Ash (aged 95). Chutbert. Naar navigatie springen Naar zoeken springen Naar zoeken springen 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. 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