1968 - RS EJ Emberton. Brilliant way to start growing up [!]. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Was at Ganges on 12th Dec 2009 looking through the gates at history disapearing before my eyes that parade ground you could eat your dinner off it, now its covered in strubs trees etc,The last time we were there was 1966 drake 40 that was the hut next to the mast, that is now almost beyond repair. 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. There was a lightning conductor on top to grip with ones knees. 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. No 2s with red badges were the order of the day. 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. Vice Admiral Gordon Campbell, VC of the Royal Navy inspects the cadets of 'HMS Ganges' at the Annual British Legion fete at Christchurch Park,. from The New York Times "Es It was built in 1865 to protect the port of Felixstowe, and to supplement the forts at Felixstowe and Harwich. I left to join HMS Protector where I served my next two years and becme an adult 18 years old. Bill (Jock) Hewitt. 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. It closed in 1998 or something. The button boy was paid a shilling for his endeavours. !,turned out l had dislocated my kneecap! 1967 - Singapore. 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. [1] PTI Tug Wilson ( giant of a man) put you everything. 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. All admin will read your Timeline, if no mention of Ganges or of time served in the Royal Navy will be refused entry. 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. Visited HMS Ganges site in November 2009. var year=mydate.getYear() William (Robbie) Roberts. The Great War Forum Limited 5 October 2020. 1967 - HMS London Comms Dept. There is a comprehensive website, just type in Hms Ganges in your browser, for Photo's ect. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. 1968 - Dave Coffin. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. 1966 - HM S/M Auriga Ganges Museum is located at Shotley Gate near Ipswich, in what was the Enright Block, on the foreshore of the former H.M.S. Was there a naval hospital at or near HMS Ganges? I got out the Tilley and looked around thinking Its not a bad place by the look of it. It was over near Faith, Hope & Charity. 1967 - HMS London Comms Dept. 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. 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. It was at Shotley in Essex, opposite Harwich. 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!!!! For further information see our copyright claims page. People work better for you if they have your respect, not fear and are treated fairly. Original - $11.39. and 34th Coy. #footer {width:1100px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;border:0px solid #bbb; padding:6px; background-image: url("../../../media/webimages/cream.jpg"); } Note the number alongside the photo and then click 1967 - Singapore Jan 67. I complained to NEDO in the Annexe in 1961 about lack of doors on the toilets, precluding privacy. 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. Maker photographer : Fisk, R A, Mr 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. 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 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. 1966 - Graham Lloyd. Sorry to see the government has let it go to rack and ruin, so sad. 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. If interested in obtaining a copy of the PDF version please PM me with your email address. dailyinfo[25]=' 262952 Private Archibald Stanley BURGNEAY 8th Bn. On occasions, we climbed to the beat of the Royal Marines band base drummer including for HM The Queen in June 1961. Rifle Brigade who died 13/02/1916 MENIN ROAD SOUTH MILITARY CEMETERY Belgium ' ex Radio Supervisor Barrie Norman 1956 - 1972. and Gen. Hos. ELEPHANTS IN KENT. HMS Ganges (1821) was an 84-gun second rate launched in 1821 and finally broken up in 1930. 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. The niceties of life gradually disappear: citrus fruit, olive oil, toilet paper. else { document.write(fontstart+"No major events today"+fontend); } Middlesex Regiment who died 17/02/1917 REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY, GRANDCOURT France ' HomeIntro/HistoryIntroHistoryBuntingsSig LampsSemaphoreFlagsPennant NosMisc PhotosSparkersTransmittersReceiversRadio CallsignsEquipmentRefurbishmentSnippetsPortStarboardMidshipsCommunicationsHMS MercuryHMS GangesPhotos/Docs/BooksPhotographsCommunicatorPublicationsPersonalTeleprinter ArtTeleprinter ArtSearchIn Memory ContactLinks This includes gaining permissions, clearance, or rights to publish any content or images on eHive. It really is sad to see the place just left to rot. Free shipping for many products! She was a second rate three masted ship, 196 feet long carrying 84 guns. Posted 23 October , 2005 Joined Ganges march 1976 resolution 142 17 mess. I intend to visit the museum the next time I am in Suffolk. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. 1969 - HMS Fife Golly team. dailyinfo[13]=' S/8943 Rifleman John William BENTLEY 3rd Bn. Our DO was Lieutenant Commander James. I passed out, but transfered to the Bootnecks(!!!) Access to this site is limited to members of the HMS Ganges Association. The Mast HMS Ganges,must fill many an ex~Gangian with pure dread! 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. table.center {margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; border-collapse:collapse; font-size: 13px; font-weight:bold; text-align: left;} My brother was at HMS GANGES in1952 ,he also joined HMS INDOMITABLE but was killed in the explosion which occured in 1953 at the time of his death he was 17 years old ,he would have been 19 on the 17-03-1953, please reply if possible . His service number indicates enlistment in 1920, so won't have been in the Navy for very long at all. So please check. Indian Merchant Service who died 11/02/1918 BOMBAY 1914-1918 MEMORIAL, MUMBAI India ' HMS Ganges is situated on the Shotley Peninsula in Suffolk. 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. I cant imagine what it would be like at the top of it. 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. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore Earlier recruitments had to sign on for 12 years. 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. I once had an ex-CPO who was there from the earliest age. 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! BLACK TOT DAY 2015. Today in Naval History - Naval / Maritime Events in History 30 September 1909 - Launch of HMS Neptune was a dreadnought battleship HMS Neptune was a dreadnought battleship built for the Royal Navy in the first decade of the 20th century, the sole ship of her class. HMS Ganges was a training ship and later stone frigate of the Royal Navy. I havent seen Ganges as it has now become and glad I havent. That is damn high. Great site. joined a cold Feb 65 Duncan 12.. still remember thinking what old salts the junior leaders were compared to us new boys ,(all of 16) but what power,I can still hear them bellowing out Eft (left) Iht (right) . Kepple 2 Mess, Long covered way. I sadly recall Jnr Seaman Studd absconding and drowning in the Orwell- his kit was auctioned off, attempted suicides and the like. aside1 {width: 220px;padding-left: .5rem;margin-left: .5rem;float: right;text-align:center;} 1969 - Presentation. The instructors were PO Joe Irskine and PO Nobby Clarke. to alan garland, yes there was a big hospital at ganges, but little used when I was there, also the Annexe was once a quarantine place for contagious illnesses, like Tb or similar scare. Royal Flying Corps who died 06/02/1918 LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY Belgium ' I am assuming that he died at home. 1966 - RO Iddon. 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. I have a grave in Lambourne Churchyard to A A A Adams Boy 2nd Class J/96948 who died 23.7.1020. Citrus fruit and mangoes are the principal fruits under consideration. face book me. It's amazing nobody (or very few?) Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for British MT Beckenham& HMS Woodlark in pool of london 1984 ship photo at the best online prices at eBay! Brian Hanney. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. funny enough during 12 years never saw anyone from our class. I JOINED UP SEPT 13TH 1970. if (dailyinfo[daym] != "") { document.write(fontstart+dailyinfo[daym]+fontend) } 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. i was there in 1964 -65, Collingwood 34 in short covered way Yes thats where we were! 1966 - HMS Sirius Communications Department 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. 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. Most had signed on for 9 years (which didn't include the time served before the age of 18). 1968 - Dining Hall Servery. 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. 1967 - Pat Watterton. 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. Would not have missed it for the world!!!! 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. HMS Ganges trained 160,000 boys between 1905 and 1976. 1968 - HMS Mercury Daufman advert. Hardest six weeks ever but set my standards of life.Will never forget how proud we were when we passed out of there. Ganges museum, Shotley marina, Suffolk, England, UK. On 29th August 1899 she slipped her moorings and, escorted by the tug Escort made for Devonport. dailyinfo[24]=' Captain Denzil Robert THURSTON Air Force Cross Airship Training Wing (Cranwell). Yes we had to go up the mast, our class did two mannings for Royal Visits (Parents day) 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. eHive is an innovative web-based system that will help you catalogue, organise and share your collection in a simple and secure way. 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. I think at one stage you could go to Gnges from 12 years old (not certain about this). 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! 1967 - Margaret Richardson. Royal Scots who died 16/02/1919 ARBROATH EASTERN CEMETERY United Kingdom ' 1968 - Phil Rowe. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. 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. Any idea what happened to Buzz Middleton, or Jeff Hollingsworth for instance. Amateur radio. 1969 - Presentation. At the age of 18 they were advanced to Ordinary Seaman (the rank at which adult Seaman recruits would enlist). The wrongs I witnessed and was subjected to taught me how NOT to treat people. andym War Hero Sep 15, 2006 #2 There was a Daylight Signal Lamp (DSL) on the end of the block 1967 - David Axford. 1967 - HMS Hermes, Daniel Costello. instucters were PO Jock Barrie and Chief PO Noel Whitlock. He said it was pretty tough, but it gave the boys an incredible background and training that served them throughout their careers. These photos show the current state of the Ganges. 1968 - HMS Llandaff Comms Dept. I gradually came to realize that while I saw the RN as an institutionalised lifestyle I actually loved being at sea. Went on much later to become a Saturation Diver in the offshore oil & gas industry. Ganges. 'flag captain' in a sentence. dailyinfo[21]=' L/32287 Driver John Frampton GAZE "O" Bty. Gerry Crease. 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. She was the last sailing ship of the Navy to serve as a flagship. In other words, he was a 'Nozzer' - a raw . 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. var day=mydate.getDay() Steve. Ganges in 1906. Very fond memories but what a shame its in such a state. Son serving at Faslane in S/Ms. 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 ' h5 {font-family: calibri; font-size: 13px; text-align:left; color: #000000;} !.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!!!! Photographs of various ceremonial aspects of HMS Ganges, 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. 1966 - Graham Lloyd and Denzil Bell. Any questions or enquiries, please contact the WEBMASTERby email. 1966 - HMS Victorious Cricket Team. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. 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. When Peter Broadbent entered HMS Ganges, the toughest training establishment for young recruits to the Royal Navy, he was a naive 15-year-old Yorkshire schoolboy, entranced with the idea of seeing the world, proud of his drainpipe trousers and DA hairstyle, and eager to meet girls. Photographs of various aspects of HMS Ganges. 1967 - HMS Forth Comms Mess. I do plan to go down to Ganges, probably next spring, for one last look. I was reasonably good at all sports and got out of a few dirty jobs. dailyinfo[1]=' Staff Nurse Edith Mary CAMMACK Associate of the Royal Red Cross, 2nd Class 4th Southern Gen. Hos. 1969 - Lt Ash (aged 95). 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. Those were the days, carefree and know responsibilities, thanks for bringing back the memories. UK is lost. Ladder Display Ancestry Windows History Photograph of the Window Ladder Display at HMS Ganges; photographer : Fisk, R A, Mr; SHHMG:A1258 It went on to become a landmark for the forces and for Suffolk . The same tower also has a mast on it, and a broken one is stored underneath it. Two instructors were Ch, ME Rusty Steele and Chief Mech Dinger Bell, great guys. It was also the year of the marriage of Princess Elizabeth, the abdication of Prince Michael of Rumania and Rumania becoming a People's Republic. dailyinfo[30]=' B/469 Worker Charles BARLOW Australian Munition Worker who died 30/01/1918 NORTH SHEEN CEMETERY United Kingdom ' I joined Ganges in 1964 P/086362. Any photo's, stories, or anyone looking for an Oppo is welcome. 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. This was completed in 1903 and the decision was taken at that time to commence the construction of accommodation for the Boys ashore. The last sail only warship built for the Royal Navy. HMS Ganges - The Place. 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. I will live with the great memories of having had such a great time there, with such great people. 1966 - HMS Ursa For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Class 291. I have it saved as a PDF file. Ganges could have been up-to-date easily, but the Brit class system got its anchor fouled up well. 1968 Vin 'Shiner' Wright HMS Nubian. AGM Qld mini-reunion 2014. 1967 - HMS Mercury Dining Hall. HMS Ganges Photo Tour. Your email address will not be published. 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. Frank Harrison EDINGER Army Chaplains Department who died 26/02/1918 HOLLYBROOK MEMORIAL, SOUTHAMPTON United Kingdom ' Ganges training establishment. Bernards of Harwich who were Naval tailors. 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. 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