was a backward swimmer and marched from the annexe to the pool every morning and evening. LEADING COOK Served from 1959 - 1970 Served in HMS Ganges. Hi Bruce, Yes I remember you, however, there are others that I dont. Can you tell me how I get online for his service register. Required fields are marked *. else { document.write(fontstart+"No major events today"+fontend); } Lincolnshire Regiment who died 05/03/1916 CITE BONJEAN MILITARY CEMETERY, ARMENTIERES France ' Rich. Recommended Internet Browsers: FIREFOX, SAFARI and GOOGLE CHROME. 1969 - RO Alan Ingham. You would be fortunate not to hit something on the way down. On January 1, 1947 the British coal industry was nationalised and on March 15, 1947 the worst ever floods in England were recorded. The most feared were the GIs followed by the PTIs, and one RPO Florrie Ford. 29 recruitment Duncan 11 mess 1960 to 1961. She was based alternately in Falmouth, Harwich (from 1899) and Shotley (from 1905). Before joining up I told the recruiting officer I couldnt swim a stroke. 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. In Bootle I was starting my first year at the Not a Member, then Application Forms are available, scroll down, under NOTICE BOARD, both Form A and B are required. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. She remained in service at RNTE Shotley until October 1976. Left to right: Ganges (ex- Minotaur ), Caroline, Ganges II (ex- Agincourt ). There was the chip cutter at the bottom oops, I means the safety net that must have saved many a life all the extra mince meat for dinner :wink: Ganges Association website closing 2nd June 2007, Jumna Magazine HMS Ganges at Highnam Court, Glos.1940, Future Ford vehicles could repossess themselves, 10 myths told by Covid 'experts' now debunked. Hope you are keeping well, and I would love to walk through those gates with you again. 1966 - Comms Dept night out Gib. She was the last sailing ship of the Navy to serve as a flagship, and was the second ship to bear the name. RE WILLIE SHAWS LETTER I JOINED JULY 66 RECRUITMENT 86 IS THE TINY YOU REMEMBER A SCOTS LAD CALLED TINY GILCHREST FROM EDINBRUGH I SAW HIM LAST YEAR LIVES IN ROSYTH NOW IM STILL IN TOUCH WITH A LAD WHO WAS IN THE NEXT INTAKE TO MINE 43 YEARS ON, I joined november 1967 Anson Div like many on here I have so many fond memories, so sad to see the way it is being left to decay, looking at the pictures I can still see myself there, good to see so many nice comments, anyone from 98 Rec drop me a line. 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. When entering your 'ships served on' do not use full stops, commas or anything else just start a new line after each ship. 1967 - HMS Hermes, Daniel Costello. It closed in 1998 or something. var fontstart = '' Scattered around the site are various bomb shelters. The same tower also has a mast on it, and a broken one is stored underneath it. 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! 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. 1969 - Lt Ash (aged 95). Sorry to see the government has let it go to rack and ruin, so sad. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. 1966 - HMS Ursa dailyinfo[6]=' Lieutenant Thomas McKenny HUGHES Twice Mentioned in Despatches 53rd Sqdn. Ships - In which we served. #title {width:878px; margin:0px auto; border:0px solid #bbb; padding:10px; text align: center; background-image: url("../../../media/webimages/cream.jpg");} The Rural Coffee Caravan Information Project, Mothers' Union - Shotley Peninsula Branch, Stour & Orwell Estuaries Management Group. LEFT THE NAVY 1994 AS A POMEM ,WORKING AS APOSTMAN NOW. People work better for you if they have your respect, not fear and are treated fairly. There I was a babyfaced matelot of 16, let loose in the real world, a girl in every port, and once around the world before I was 20. And kids had to climb it when they were training in the navy. To join the Association complete FORM Aand FORM B. Great days. Ganges became obsolete, outdated, cold and institutionalised well before the 1960s. 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 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. STEWARD Served from 1973 - 1978 Served in HMS Ganges. So please check. 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. 1968 Nubian Comms Branch 1968-70 JOHN THE BAPTIST, LAWRENCE AND ANN) CHURCHYARD United Kingdom ' 1967 - John Jones. 1969 - Lt Ash (aged 95). Raymond Marvell. Good fun. not that Im biased you understand!!! of boys. Joined ganges september 1964 (giant recruitment) (Click on an image to enlarge it and reveal any further information held.). (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. . 1967 - Singapore Jan 67. The training was tough, brutal at times, yet many of those who came through remember HMS Ganges, at Shotley Gate, with a certain fondness. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. You are using an out of date browser. 1969 - Dennis Alderson, Ted Palfrey, Gordon Laws founder members of the RNCCA. 1969 - HMY Comms Dept. (As part of de-cluttering I'll probably offer it on eBay later this year. 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. 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. 2OTH RECURITMENT. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. At 14 he ran away to join the Royal Navy and 'signed on' for 12 years. 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. Remember that only too well. Worked internationally for many years. 3rd Bn. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. Ladder Display Ancestry Windows History Photograph of the Window Ladder Display at HMS Ganges; photographer : Fisk, R A, Mr; SHHMG:A1258 Brilliant way to start growing up [!]. Below are just some of our members who have served at HMS Ganges. The cause of death and location of death is irrelevant in such circumstances. 1968 - Sirius Comms Dept 1968. 1969 - HMS Fife Golly team. All the pics bring back memories. Access to this site is limited to members of the HMS Ganges Association. 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. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. I joined Ganges in 1964 P/086362. I joined Ganges May 5th 1953 .I remember the PTIs dailyinfo[29]=' Oberleutnant zur See Axel Carl Ludwig VON SCHOENERMARCK S.M.S. Regardless of the strict training and discipline nobody seems to have nothing but good to say of the place. I was in Drake 221 Class, April 17th 1967. 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 dont know too much about it, but it did have fantastic bricks inside. However, if this lad was at a training establishment and not on active service how is it that he has a CWGC gravetsone ? 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. 1966 - J.R. McKaig. I have a great picture of me presenting flowers to the Captains wife, Mrs Ash during some boating escapade on the river. Indian Merchant Service who died 11/02/1918 BOMBAY 1914-1918 MEMORIAL, MUMBAI India ' 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. Only when I wrote home did I learn that he was in Grenville 22 as well. Coy. 1967 - HMS Mercury Dining Hall. I sadly recall Jnr Seaman Studd absconding and drowning in the Orwell- his kit was auctioned off, attempted suicides and the like. dailyinfo[17]=' Second Lieutenant George Ernest VINCENT Distinguished Conduct Medal 9th Bn. ELEPHANTS IN KENT. KNOWN AS PADDY MAWHINNEY. 503 were here. included in this entry. 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. 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. 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. 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. RS (Basher)Briggs, fantastic time, also great pics. 1968 - Ready for Rounds. Royal Scots who died 16/02/1919 ARBROATH EASTERN CEMETERY United Kingdom ' , By Its so sad to see how it is now. Rifle Brigade who died 13/02/1916 MENIN ROAD SOUTH MILITARY CEMETERY Belgium ' These photos show the current state of the Ganges. I will live with the great memories of having had such a great time there, with such great people. Climbing past the devils elbow at the yard arm was a test for most but shinning up the last part of the mast to the button after ascending Jacobs Ladder was a lot tougher. 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!! Kepple 2 Mess, Long covered way. from The New York Times "Es FOR SALE! 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. 1966 - Royal Navy in Singapore. 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. h4 {font-family: calibri; font-size: 17px; text-align:left; color: #000000;} dailyinfo[28]=' 19673 Leading Aircraftman Samuel Ambrose TICKNER Meritorious Service Medal No. 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. I now live in France and still dont like swimming! I always thought that Ganges lads went to the fleet with a better understanding of the RN. dailyinfo[3]=' 45 Gunner HAZURA SINGH 31st Mountain Battery Indian Mountain Artillery who died 03/03/1920 TEHRAN MEMORIAL Iranm ' 1969 - Lt Ash (aged 95). dailyinfo[18]=' Nurse Hellen ILINE Russian Army who died 18/02/1920 MIKRA BRITISH CEMETERY, KALAMARIA Greece ' and 34th Coy. 4th Bn. HMS Ganges was a training ship and later stone frigate of the Royal Navy. Remembered Today: h3 {font-family: calibri; font-size: 20px; text-align:center; color: #000000;} dailyinfo[7]=' Major Surtees ATKINSON Military Cross Royal Field Artillery who died 07/02/1918 FULFORD CEMETERY United Kingdom ' Great memories and sad to see it now. 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. R.C. Ganges, also known as Shotley Training Establishment, was a boys' training establishment at Shotley, Harwich. It was at Shotley in Essex, opposite Harwich. 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. Always remembered my Ships Book No 6666. 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. Went on much later to become a Saturation Diver in the offshore oil & gas industry. var daym=mydate.getDate() Thanks for the memories. 1967 - David Burwood. Lawson, Inst Lt C.Harrison,Inst Lt A.W. 1969 - RO Alan Ingham. var dailyinfo= new Array(31) Our instructor was POMEM Flack. Chinese Labour Corps who died 20/02/1918 ST. ETIENNE-AU-MONT COMMUNAL CEMETERY France ' Any photo's, stories, or anyone looking for an Oppo is welcome. I think all ganges boys were definitely turned into men!!!! eHive is an innovative web-based system that will help you catalogue, organise and share your collection in a simple and secure way. Pages of photographs included in this entry. George, would you believe that Wally Beard went on to become a man of the cloth after he left the pusser. I do plan to go down to Ganges, probably next spring, for one last look. I have it saved as a PDF file. View Gallery. At the age of 18 they were advanced to Ordinary Seaman (the rank at which adult Seaman recruits would enlist). Was there in 1989 course 3/89. Yes we had to go up the mast, our class did two mannings for Royal Visits (Parents day) Later he would be signalman to Mountbatten and served on HMS Warspite, becoming CYS. All those humane movies we watched, and we believed it was only nazis who behaved like the gunnery instructors at Ganges. 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