I have it saved as a PDF file. 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. 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. Confirmation (June/July 1967) 45: HMS GANGES PARENTS DAY (July 1967) 45: JRO2 Ray (Taff) Hurley (1967) 46: Assembly of officers (Between October 1967 and October 1968) 46: Open Day 1968: 47: A days Sea Training on HMS Tenby - 1966 . It closed in 1998 or something. if (month<10) month="0"+month All the Best mate. Old Sweats 1.1k Location:Hampshire Interests:WW1, especially submariners; 20th century police. 1968 - HMS Albion Comms Staff. In command rank - Commander - unless stated otherwise, In command rank - Captain - unless stated otherwise. Below are just some of our members who have served at HMS Ganges. I visited Ganges three years ago. Pages of photographs included in this entry. 1966 - Geoff Cook. Live in Australia and have just retired after 23 years in SA Police., have been able to contact 2 mates from 1960, Colin Barber and Colin Dorsett, Any more of you out there!!!! In Bootle I was starting my first year at the Great memories and sad to see it now. 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/ No 2s with red badges were the order of the day. 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. 1967 - David Erwin. Lived in Hut 24, Anson division at the bottom of the Long Covered Way. 1966 - HMS Sirius Communications Department Railways, Motorcycles, Computers, Target shooting. I think at one stage you could go to Gnges from 12 years old (not certain about this). 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. Only when I wrote home did I learn that he was in Grenville 22 as well. The training was tough, brutal at times, yet many of those who came through remember HMS Ganges, at Shotley Gate, with a certain fondness. 1969 - RO Alan Ingham. It intentionally ends at the time the Training Establishment first moved ashore. [1] dailyinfo[26]=' Chaplain 4th Class The Rev. 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. Bernards of Harwich who were Naval tailors. 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. Free shipping for many products! RS (Basher)Briggs, fantastic time, also great pics. 1966 - RO Iddon. dailyinfo[30]=' B/469 Worker Charles BARLOW Australian Munition Worker who died 30/01/1918 NORTH SHEEN CEMETERY United Kingdom ' dailyinfo[28]=' 19673 Leading Aircraftman Samuel Ambrose TICKNER Meritorious Service Medal No. A long way to fall, even with a safety net. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. Gerry Crease. dailyinfo[4]=' Matrose Paul KURZKE Torpedoboot "G85" German Navy who died 04/03/1919 CANNOCK CHASE GERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY United Kingdom ' An 84 gun ship she was launched in 1821, of 2,283 tons and carried a crew of 700 men. Posted 23 October , 2005 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. The Great War Forum Limited For further information see our copyright claims page. Click to enlarge . 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. 4th Bn. 1966 - David Davis. 1968 HMS Nubian Commissioning Parade with Vin 'Shiner' Wright. I was there in 1961 for training as a wireless operator, done me the world of good and can look back with good memories. (The following is extracted from the book The Life and Times of HMS Ganges compiled by Dickie Doyle and available to purchase from the Museum Shop. Raymond Marvell. You would be fortunate not to hit something on the way down. 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. Joined ganges september 1964 (giant recruitment) 1968 February - HMS Sea Eagle Comms Dept. 1967 - Margaret Richardson. ( Brief silence) After moving to the Main, via a trip up and down the mast saluting the OOD and reporting Junior Seaman Morgan down from aloft Sir I was sent to Blake 6 Mess, there I met Petty Officer RP Eggy Bowen, who was going to have a great part in my growing up, he was a wonderful caring man, I had a lot of respect for Eggy, and A/PO Gunner Sharkey Ward, my new instructors. 1967 - Singapore Jan 67. Can you tell me how I get online for his service register. Would not have missed it for the world!!!! Recommended Internet Browsers: FIREFOX, SAFARI and GOOGLE CHROME. dailyinfo[18]=' Nurse Hellen ILINE Russian Army who died 18/02/1920 MIKRA BRITISH CEMETERY, KALAMARIA Greece ' Ganges could have been up-to-date easily, but the Brit class system got its anchor fouled up well. 1967 - David Axford. 1966 - Training or Live Operating. 1969 - Dennis Alderson, Ted Palfrey, Gordon Laws founder members of the RNCCA. I intend to visit the museum the next time I am in Suffolk. 1966 - SGS Christchurch. 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. Started off in Drake 38 before transferring to Grenville 22. The button boy was paid a shilling for his endeavours. For those of you ex TROGs out there that have not done it already have a look at Google street view, not a pretty sight. I joined Ganges in 1964 P/086362. I gradually came to realize that while I saw the RN as an institutionalised lifestyle I actually loved being at sea. Any idea what happened to Buzz Middleton, or Jeff Hollingsworth for instance. Launched November 1821 and broken up 1930. 1966 - Commcen Lascaris Comms Staff. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. Royal Flying Corps who died 06/02/1918 LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY Belgium ' It's easy! The instructors were PO Joe Irskine and PO Nobby Clarke. 503 were here. and Gen. Hos. 1966 - Disposition of British Forces. table.center {margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; border-collapse:collapse; font-size: 13px; font-weight:bold; text-align: center;} Can anyone tell me of his circumstances and where the |Ganges was at that time? dailyinfo[12]=' Captain Glanvill Richard CATTARNS Military Cross, Mentioned in Despatches 6th Bn. 1967 - David Burwood. 1969 - John Green and Stevie Kerslake. 1967 - 3/O Sally Skelton. Royal Army Medical Corps who died 22/02/1919 NUNHEAD (ALL SAINTS) CEMETERY United Kingdom ' 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. In one room were some educational posters on one wall. Scattered around the site are various bomb shelters. 15yrs old and no hair. 1966 - RO Chappell. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. Your email address will not be published. Observer career path/ real life experience. 1968 - HMS Llandaff Comms Dept. You can still see the infamous mast that all entrants had to climb. This was by no means the first ship to be given by John Company to the British Government. It was at Shotley in Essex, opposite Harwich. Use commas to separate multiple tags. would not say it was great but the memories of the lads you were with 24/7 still come back. I passed out, but transfered to the Bootnecks(!!!) 1967 - Ron Stickles. I had passed for PO but eager to begin a new life in Civvy Street left before promotion came through. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. He said it was pretty tough, but it gave the boys an incredible background and training that served them throughout their careers. !.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!!!! 1968 - Sirius Comms Dept 1968. Naar navigatie springen Naar zoeken springen Naar zoeken springen 1968 - Dining Hall Servery. It was at Shotley in Essex, opposite Harwich. There are two of these towers on site, both of which have been converted to water towers. This Group is mainly for Boys who served in H.M.S. Was at Ganges 1960-61 Blake Div. HMS GANGES Parents Day 1968 Brochure Always_a_Civvy Sep 15, 2006 A Always_a_Civvy ADC Sep 15, 2006 #1 This are some images from the 1968 Parents Day Brochure. Some progressed to undertake their trade training there as well. Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) who died 14/02/1916 YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL Belgium ' 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 26810 Corporal James PETERS Mentioned in Despatches 13th Bn. dailyinfo[1]=' Staff Nurse Edith Mary CAMMACK Associate of the Royal Red Cross, 2nd Class 4th Southern Gen. Hos. 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. Those were the days, carefree and know responsibilities, thanks for bringing back the memories. 1967 . dailyinfo[3]=' 45 Gunner HAZURA SINGH 31st Mountain Battery Indian Mountain Artillery who died 03/03/1920 TEHRAN MEMORIAL Iranm ' I would love to walk through the main gate at Ganges again, before it falls apart completely. 1968 HMS Nubian Commissioning Parade with Vin 'Shiner' Wright. See photo for condition This is a original Late 1990's Full Length 304817895258 HMS Ganges is situated on the Shotley Peninsula in Suffolk. document.write; In other words, he was a 'Nozzer' - a raw . 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. In 1779 HMS Ganges came into service before becoming a shore training establishment for boy entrants into the Royal Navy in 1905. I could not believe reading your comments. 29 recruitment Duncan 11 mess 1960 to 1961. Sign up for a new account in our community. 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. WW1, especially submariners; 20th century police. Happy days, tough but did us no harm in the long run. if (year < 1000) year+=1900 Pictures reveal storm damage to passenger ferry. Most had signed on for 9 years (which didn't include the time served before the age of 18). 1967 - Singapore Jan 1967. //-->, By andym War Hero Sep 15, 2006 #2 d/jx934082-I joined Ganges in Jan 1954 and began my training as a sparker. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. 1968 - RS EJ Emberton. Thank you Ganges for all the memories. funny enough during 12 years never saw anyone from our class. 30 Recruitment. 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! As for the mast, well I did make it to the half moon but wouldnt push my luck.. At the age of 18 they were advanced to Ordinary Seaman (the rank at which adult Seaman recruits would enlist). 1968 - Peter Lord. She was the last sailing ship of the Navy to serve as a flagship. 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. Hardest six weeks ever but set my standards of life.Will never forget how proud we were when we passed out of there. Pages of photographs Steve. Any questions or enquiries, please contact the WEBMASTERby email. General Photographs - 1966 to 1969If you take copies of these photographs to publish elsewhere please give a mention of this site. body {font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12px; text-decoration:none;} People work better for you if they have your respect, not fear and are treated fairly. If that doesnt sound too bad, the wind on the ground was ferocious when I visited. Welcome to Forces Reunited the place where you can find information and friends from HMS Ganges. 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. The last sail only warship built for the Royal Navy. 1967 - David Erwin. How interesting to read all the comments. I dont know too much about it, but it did have fantastic bricks inside. Hms ganges hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy Hms ganges Stock Photos and Images (117) See hms ganges stock video clips Quick filters: Black & white hms ganges shotley RM CXG428 - Derelict entrance to HMS Ganges Shotley Gate, Suffolk, England RF AXTCC0 - HMS Ganges mast,suffolk, england The eHive Account Holder is responsible for the content on this page. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. HMS Ganges was a training ship and later stone frigate of the Royal Navy. Select from premium Portrait 60s of the highest quality. h3 {font-family: calibri; font-size: 20px; text-align:center; color: #000000;} Brian Hanney. Was there in 1989 course 3/89. 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. Remembered Today: Anybody out there that was with the window ladder display at Earles Court,London 1971.I would love to say that I was one of the guys up on the window ladder doing the display.But no I was one of the men who carried out one of the two poles,at the heavy end I might add.Great days!!!!! If interested in obtaining a copy of the PDF version please PM me with your email address. 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. Frank Harrison EDINGER Army Chaplains Department who died 26/02/1918 HOLLYBROOK MEMORIAL, SOUTHAMPTON United Kingdom ' #title {width:878px; margin:0px auto; border:0px solid #bbb; padding:10px; text align: center; background-image: url("../../../media/webimages/cream.jpg");} Joined Ganges march 1976 resolution 142 17 mess. Not a Member, then Application Forms are available, scroll down, under NOTICE BOARD, both Form A and B are required. 1966 - RO Chappell. However, if this lad was at a training establishment and not on active service how is it that he has a CWGC gravetsone ? Bob Garnam was the Petty Officer in charge of our hut along with Mechanician Grigsby (from Liverpool). 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. 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. Free shipping for many products! from The New York Times "Es there were decent ppl at ganges sure, but the sado-nutter was there too and did not fit with the new 1960s generation. This includes gaining permissions, clearance, or rights to publish any content or images on eHive. Climbing the Ganges Mast. HMS Ganges was a shore establishment for boy seamen. On 29th August 1899 she slipped her moorings and, escorted by the tug Escort made for Devonport. 1968 - HMS Llandaff Comms Dept. And kids had to climb it when they were training in the navy. This site uses cookies. 1968 - Mixing the Christmas Pudding. 1968 - Joyce Hardy. PO was called something like Hayjhans saw him again as a Sub Lt at RNAS Abbotsinch in 1963 (now Glasgow Airport) still swaggering and still a st! dailyinfo[7]=' Major Surtees ATKINSON Military Cross Royal Field Artillery who died 07/02/1918 FULFORD CEMETERY United Kingdom ' 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. There was a lightning conductor on top to grip with ones knees. HMS Ganges Museum HMS Ganges Museum Is this your business? hi bob hows it going,i remember u very well even tho its a long time ago,was in contact with cy young the bearded monster but not heard from him in ages,it was a great time a bit harsh but ok,hope alls well with u regards paul. Is he listed in the CWGC Roll or does he just have a CWGC style Headstone?? HMS Ganges Days. dailyinfo[21]=' L/32287 Driver John Frampton GAZE "O" Bty. Lincolnshire Regiment who died 05/03/1916 CITE BONJEAN MILITARY CEMETERY, ARMENTIERES France ' All those humane movies we watched, and we believed it was only nazis who behaved like the gunnery instructors at Ganges. The cause of death and location of death is irrelevant in such circumstances. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Our DO was Lieutenant Commander James. Hi Bruce, Yes I remember you, however, there are others that I dont. HMS Ganges trained 160,000 boys between 1905 and 1976. #footer {width:1100px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;border:0px solid #bbb; padding:6px; background-image: url("../../../media/webimages/cream.jpg"); } The Rural Coffee Caravan Information Project, Mothers' Union - Shotley Peninsula Branch, Stour & Orwell Estuaries Management Group. IMAGES FROM THE 1960's H.M.S. View Gallery. Would be good to meet up with our mess mates sometime. 1968 - FO2FEF Staff. Royal Horse Artillery who died 21/02/1917 GUARDS CEMETERY, COMBLES France ' I joined Ganges May 5th 1953 .I remember the PTIs 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. HMS Raleigh new entries, with instructor CY Pratt (May 1964) Find this Pin and more on Course/Class Photos by Grey Funnel Line (GFL). I know many bodies were stowed in the laundry at laundry hill, due to a sinking or collision in the drink near by. 1966 - HMS Victorious Cricket Team. My time at Ganges was a bit of a curates egg mostly the bad bit! Discipline was reported to have been a little over zealous at times. The climbing of the mast was only compulsory to the first yardarm I believe. dailyinfo[17]=' Second Lieutenant George Ernest VINCENT Distinguished Conduct Medal 9th Bn. h2 {font-family: calibri; font-size: 30px; text-align:center; color: #000000;} On occasions, we climbed to the beat of the Royal Marines band base drummer including for HM The Queen in June 1961. 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 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). 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 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. June 4th 1962 is a day I will never forget, I was driven into the Annexe at HMS Ganges in an old blue Tilly, with 3 other lads after a train journey from Darkest Devon. 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. dailyinfo[31]=' 420628 Sapper William Bayne YOUNG 63rd Field Coy. She was later sold to a News of the World journalist. aside1 {width: 220px;padding-left: .5rem;margin-left: .5rem;float: right;text-align:center;} Vice Admiral Gordon Campbell, VC of the Royal Navy inspects the cadets of 'HMS Ganges' at the Annual British Legion fete at Christchurch Park,. 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. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. Rugby union. instucters were PO Jock Barrie and Chief PO Noel Whitlock. She was based alternately in Falmouth, Harwich (from 1899) and Shotley (from 1905). Royal Air Force who died 24/02/1919 LINCOLN (NEWPORT) CEMETERY United Kingdom ' 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. 5th Bde. Thanks for the memories. 1968 - Morse WRNS under training. It really is sad to see the place just left to rot. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. 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. Long Covered way from our Class was at a training establishment for hms ganges photos 1967 seamen to... O '' Bty first yardarm I believe words, he was in Drake before!, the wind on the ground was ferocious when I wrote home did I learn he. 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