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HMS Ganges was a training ship and later stone frigate of the Royal Navy. Roy
On 21 June HMS Ganges was renamed HMS Tenedos III in preparation for her reassignment to become part of the Boy Artificers Establishment at Chatham. 8
She had been named HMS Boscawen in March 1904 whilst at Portland and now arrived to provide further facilities for Ganges. mess) receiving "Silver Oar" for winning the cutter race in
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[1] HMS Ganges continued in service, being used as a centre for "Hostilities Only New Entry Training". 18
Outside the Signal School at
Following closure of HMS Ganges the married quarter estate was used by Royal Air Force (RAF) personnel from nearby RAF facilities.
1965, Exmouth 41 mess, winners of
Crew 1964/1965, Rodney Division Class 1 -
It is now being developed. Free (donations towards running costs are welcome) Ganges training establishment. HMS Ganges was also known as Shotley Training Establishment. [3] Rationing measures nearly produced a mutiny in 1917 but dispersed peacefully. GANGES Main Gate taken in
20,000 had been set aside to build shore-based accommodation, and a further 80,000 had been earmarked to cover the future expansion of the facility.
[3] By now so many boys were attending the base that they had to be sent to training battleships to finish their training. Pearce
Ganges Museum is located at Shotley Gate near Ipswich, in what was the Enright Block, on the foreshore of the former H.M.S. If you go to the Collections page you will find an evaluation copy of a video which is available to purchase from Jim Worlding, all proceeds to the Museum coffers, details at the end of the video.
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[1] By 1912 Ganges II was being used as an overflow ship as the number of boys in the establishment increased, and she was duly moved closer inshore. Please be patient. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. HMS Ganges was a Royal Navy Training base at Shotley, Suffolk. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators.
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Ganges Museum is located at Shotley Gate near Ipswich, in what was the Enright Block, on the foreshore of the former H.M.S. HMS GANGES Site Gallery
Don't forget, if you want to include a wider tour of the beautiful Suffolk countryside with your visit to the museum, the Shipwreck Lofts provide comfortable B&B style accommodation for that longer stay.
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the Bugle Band in 1948, Collingwood 43 mess taken in
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[2] By 1899 the declining number of boys joining Ganges led the Admiralty to decide to move her to a more populated area. 28
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from the front. HMS Ganges as a training ship in the 1900s (Image: HMS Ganges Museum) Roger Jones, chairman at the HMS Ganges Museum said: "HMS Ganges was originally a ship of the wooden wall,. John
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Some items come directly from the site and more are turning up all the time, for which we are grateful but take time to list. 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/ 30
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2023 Getty Images. [2] The plan called for an annual intake of 3,500 boys. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images.
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Stevens and his first lieutenant were subsequently removed, and were replaced by Commander F. W. Wilson on 24 July 1866. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. Bob
side - black with white collar.
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Check us out on or Pbase on the collections page of this site where you will find well over another 10,000 photos covering the life of HMS Ganges.
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Captain Tremlett, the senior officer of training ships, was ordered to investigate the situation and reported that Commander Stevens "had given punishments which were not laid down in the Training Regulations and had also prevented his ship's company from taking due leave."
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[1], Ganges commenced her usual role at Harwich, with Caroline providing medical facilities whilst shore facilities were constructed in the town. 63
[1] She had already spent time as a depot ship for various establishments. [2], She put into Devonport on 5 May 1865 and underwent a refit. 33
HMS Ganges Museum The museum houses over 10,000 artefacts, photographs and documents, many donated by Ex-Ganges boys or their families.
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Early photo of Ganges boys mustered on the Quarterdeck.
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[1] The focus of the establishment now moved to shore based activities, and the capstan, bitts and figureheads were moved from the ships onto the shore. Steve
Both the Bristol Arms and Shotley Rose, which were used by staff and civilians based at Ganges, are still operating and all ex-Ganges boys can be assured of a warm welcome from Shane and his staff at the Bristol, and Sarah, Jamie and staff at the Rose.
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[1] HMS Boscawen II (the former HMS Agincourt) was renamed HMS Ganges II. 1966, GANGES formation in front of
View Gallery.
[1], From 1914 to 1918, HMS Ganges was commanded by Commodore (later Rear-Admiral) G. C. Cayley. Southall
Please be aware that, for your own safety the only people allowed on the site, other than the contractors themselves, are those who are there by special invitation.
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Strenuous Drill, early/late musters, re-orientation, for a period not exceeding 30 days (INI) - really, the worst of all Ganges punishments. Cannon
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The 1948 winning Rodney Rugby
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Ganges left Harwich in 1903 for Shotley. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options await you. We have waited this long for something to happen.
Despite initial objections that her layout made her unsuitable for the task, the decision went ahead. H.M.S. Collect, curate and comment on your files. Disabled entry is available but should you require any special assistance please do not hesitate to speak to the Attendants who will be only too pleased to assist you.
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A naval training museum in Shotley Gate, Suffolk, dedicated to the. A few of my photos and some from the HMS Ganges Museums photo galleries. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. Ganges training establishment.
On 8 October 1913 HMS Ganges II became an independent command and was based at RNTE Shotley.
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For at least the last twelve months or so we have been asked about the future of the Mast and the site in general. Ray
1971 - No information. can be had from the
Online eBook Version, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=HMS_Ganges_(shore_establishment)&oldid=1140804583, Training establishments of the Royal Navy, Military installations established in 1865, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 21 February 2023, at 21:49. marching through Harwich. In November the establishment received the ex HMSAgincourt, which had been renamed HMS Boscawen III. Great images at this pbase website. GANGES was
& July 2008), Further details about H.M.S. [3], Ganges reopened as a boys' training establishment in October 1945. She was refitted in Devonport, which involved her keel being scraped. The rumour was then disproved. GANGES during "instructional hours", taken April 1965. She left the establishment on 5 July. She was based alternately in Falmouth, Harwich (from 1899) and Shotley (from 1905).
Song the Long Covered Way - with kind permission from Shep Wooley. Ganges in the early years was afloat in Harwich Harbour and from 1905 until 1976 as a shore base.
Despite these developments, it was decided to move Ganges again, this time to Shotley, in Suffolk. [3] A number of administrative reforms were also carried out this year, including the establishment of eight internal divisions named after famous admirals. Life there was tough and the site included a 143 foot ships mast, which was manned during training and annually for a ceremonial mast manning with a "button boy" standing high above the parade ground.
Ships - In which we served.
Admiralty sounds-out, 10.02.55 352 Class Kit Finals, Captain Roberts RM, Rodney DO. Steve Phillips
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This portion was taken from the foremast of the corvette Cordelia which was paid off . Bonner
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/
Ganges training establishment. He was at Ganges as a 16 year old which would have been about 1942. taken at H.M.S. The training was tough, brutal at times, yet many of those who came through remember HMS Ganges, at Shotley Gate, with a certain fondness. 9
Please remember that we are all volunteers so at least 14 days notice would be appreciated. Photographs of various ceremonial aspects of HMS Ganges, including mast manning, in a Pictorial Tribute leaflet from. He was a Radio Operator. Entry to the museum is free, althoughall donations are welcome and are put towards running costs. Ganges training establishment.
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These included the Portsmouth-based HMSMonarch, HMSCourageous and HMSConqueror. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. [1], In 1907 the 143-foot (44 m)-high mast of the old steam corvette HMSCordelia was erected.
[1] Also that year HMS Ganges, the former HMS Minotaur was renamed HMS Ganges II, and so joined RNTE Shotley in sharing the name.
HMS Ganges (1782) was a 74-gun third-rate ship of the line launched in 1782 and broken up in 1816. Annexe; taken about 1955, David Davies was Drum Major of
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1966, "Colours" - The morning ritual
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the mast enjoying their recreation period.
HMS Tring was paid off into reserve on 20 October 1925 as an economy measure. Lane
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To get a high resolution (1080p) download of this video, without watermarks, please send a donation of 10 to my PayPal using jim.worlding@ntlworld.com. Pages of photographs. Front to back: Richard and Christopher James from Leeds, Ian and Graham Hughes from Flitwick, Ian and Clive Hannan from Bletchley, Keith and Malcolm Miles from Poole, Peter and Paul Holloway from Colchester, and David and Dennis Wooff from Yorkshire. The lower portion of the mast is steel, extending 18 feet (5.5 m) below ground and 30 feet (9.1 m) above ground.
sending them to discuss details.
Guard Commander (Summer 1965), Hawk 47 mess taken in July
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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/ Click on button for more photographs at Ganges: Photographs down at Ganges Running Track: Many thanks to the following ex
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Her Majesty visited HMS Ganges* in July 1961 and presented the crown to the 'Button Boy of the day' L/Jnr Leslie Smith. Taff
The museum houses over 10,000 artefacts, photographs and documents, many donated by Ex-Ganges boys or their families.
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Superb..look forward to going through this gallery in the slideshow ! [3], The outbreak of the Second World War led to the decision to close HMS Ganges as a boys' training centre. RM B4G591 - Cadets parade before the mast and ships wheel at the Royal Navys Suffolk training base HMS Ganges Circa 1930. GANGES PARENTS DAY 27 th June, 1964 To view a larger version - just click on the photograph Photographs down at Ganges Running Track: Many thanks to the following ex GANGES boys and men, sailors and marines, and families, who have so generously provided these photographs for our pleasure, by bringing back the memories of so long ago. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. Also on 21 June HMS Boscawen (the old HMS Minotaur) was renamed HMS Ganges as her replacement.
One of the hulks chosen to be converted into a school was the old 84-gun second-rate ship of the line HMSGanges. Malcolm
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A variety of photos from HMS GANGES the people, the place and ships we served on. 79
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We also sell mementos of your visit at our shop counter and stock a wide range of competitively priced items.
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Another royal visit came on 12 October when Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester inspected the establishment.
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Rodney crew in H cutter.
The training was tough, brutal at times, yet many of those who came through remember HMS Ganges, at Shotley Gate, with a certain fondness.
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The Admiralty decided to set aside five old laid up hulks in different ports around the country, and use them as bases at which volunteers aged between 15 and 17 could spend a year being educated for future service in the navy.
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RM C19WDN - Group photo boys officers HMS Ganges, Shotley, Suffolk, England circa 1933-34.
HMSCaroline had arrived shortly before Ganges and served as a temporary hospital ship.
(Woody) Woodward is on the extreme right of the second row
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The establishment soon regained its former size and importance, continuing to expand its facilities. Matin Sturgess
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A number of VIP visits took place, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visited in 1956, First Lord of the Admiralty Lord Carrington visited in 1960 and Queen Elizabeth II in 1961.
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Ganges Museum is located at Shotley Gate near Ipswich, in what was the Enright Block, on the foreshore of the former H.M.S. The old HMS Minotaur had been HMS Ganges since 1906, but was renamed HMS Ganges II on 25 April 1908. The mast lit up (1955) to
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