2023 Getty Images. Ganges training establishment. Ian (inside Nelson Hall), GANGES Royal Marines Band Dennis AGM Qld mini-reunion 2014. 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/ 40 [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. Backward Swimmers? Eric Armstrong Matin Sturgess Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. HMS Ganges was a training ship and later stone frigate of the Royal Navy. John transferred to the new shore establishment. Peter Wison Williams A view from the balcony of one of the rooms is shown below. Bailey 69 She remained in service at RNTE Shotley until October 1976. Free (donations towards running costs are welcome) Tony 89 Former HMS Ganges Royal Navy training mast taken down 6 June 2022 Getty Images The Royal Navy training mast in Shotley Gate, pictured in 1936, was erected in 1907 A historic Grade II listed. (Summer 2007 tour of the former HMS Ganges site), Aerial views of the former HMS GANGES [3] In 1910 the old HMS Agincourt had been removed to become a coal hulk, leaving only the old HMS Minotaur as Ganges II. December 16 2021. Alf Bill 65 Detention for a period of not exceeding three months, Extra drill or work for a period not exceeding 14 days, Stoppage of leave for a period of not exceeding 30 days, Mulcts for improper absence. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. 56 Extra work or drill not exceeding 2 hours a day for a maximum period of 7 days. 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. Wood 47 Please be patient. The establishment soon regained its former size and importance, continuing to expand its facilities. (Woody) Woodward is on the extreme right of the second row I will then send you a link to download the video from Dropbox and forward your donation to the Museum (less PayPal fees). 19 HMS Ganges was a Royal Navy Training base at Shotley, Suffolk. Collect, curate and comment on your files. Laurie Hatt the cutter race in August 1965. "lubbers trap" of the mast, The mast taken in the Summer BLACK TOT DAY 2015. Stevens and his first lieutenant were subsequently removed, and were replaced by Commander F. W. Wilson on 24 July 1866. Arthur ", Looking down through the memories of so long ago. right) with oppo's who are just over from the Annexe in Richard Christian Bannard HMS Ganges (1821) was an 84-gun second rate launched in 1821 and finally broken up in 1930. 1971 - Graham Lloyd HMS Achilles Far East. Robert Martin A new contractors entrance has been created and the Ceremonial Gates and along Caledonia Road have all been boarded up to prevent damage to the Grade 2 listed structures. 71 52 93 Richardson is the third from the left, front row. 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. A naval training museum in Shotley Gate, Suffolk, dedicated to the. She remained in service at RNTE Shotley until October 1976.[1]. David Hills Crew 1964/1965, Rodney Division Class 1 - She was the last sailing ship of the Navy to serve as a flagship. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. Whilst the developers of the Marina site have now completed the flats on the old Suffolk Lodge and the houses on the old Boatyard they are continuing further along King Edward VII Drive on what was known as the Grassy Knoll, now renamed Ganges Point. The facility included the buildings onshore and the ships offshore, which were HMS Ganges, HMS Caroline and HMS Boscawen II. View Gallery. provided these photographs for our pleasure, by bringing back the We have waited this long for something to happen. 57 last entry 16.30 We are also please to welcome visitors at any other time by prior appointment - please telephone 01473 788315 or 01473 788723 to arrange this. The museum is open every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays from 1100-1700 (last entry 1630). the Bugle Band in 1948, Collingwood 43 mess taken in 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. However, a boy could claim a small allowance for his essentials (soap, toothpaste etc) during this period. The establishment was further swelled by the merging of the pupils of the establishments of HMSBoscawen, HMSSt Vincent and HMSCaledonia. Dennys Woodward Hopkins Wellesley's commander, Frederick H. Stevens also came with the boys and became Ganges's commanding officer. [1] HMS Ganges continued in service, being used as a centre for "Hostilities Only New Entry Training". Reyn 49 Michael 51 Ganges left Harwich in 1903 for Shotley. (Rip) Kirby Wright [1], In 1907 the 143-foot (44 m)-high mast of the old steam corvette HMSCordelia was erected. 50 Steve (Blud) Reed 7 41 - "disturbing" is a strong word ? Ray photographer : Fisk, R A, Mr. Subject and Association Keywords. 25 of 1 [1], 1906 was a period of considerable changes for the establishment. Gally I have scoured the pictures in the hope of finding my father, Charles Alexander Don but to no avail. 2023 Getty Images. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. 53 Dave Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options await you. Ganges Museum | all galleries >> Galleries >> IMAGES FROM THE 1940's > 1941, 24TH MAY - ALAN RAYMOND CONSTABLE PJX181902, LOST IN HMS HOOD.jpg The training was tough, brutal at times, yet many of those who came through remember HMS Ganges, at Shotley Gate, with a certain fondness. McCulloch 1950, Royal Marine Band (Sunday 38 David [2], She put into Devonport on 5 May 1865 and underwent a refit. 3 James Comley 95 Fred Beare 88 86 [3], By October 1919 HMSBlake briefly became the depot ship for the base. Hurn commemorate the 50th anniversary of when H.M.S. the mast enjoying their recreation period. Richard Firmin LSA Served from 1967 - 1975 Served in HMS Ganges Richard Dunn CMEM (M) Served from 1972 - 1987 Served in HMS Ganges Tony Hayden RO1 (T) Served from 1970 - 1975 Served in HMS Ganges Peter Ohara MT2 Served from 1965 - 2021 Served in HMS Ganges Peter Cook IMAGES FROM THE 1960's H.M.S. (50th Anniversary), Class photograph over at the Eldridge Song the Long Covered Way - with kind permission from Shep Wooley. Wiggy Bennett Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. HMS Ganges was a training ship and later stone frigate of the Royal Navy. Ganges Museum is located at Shotley Gate near Ipswich, in what was the Enright Block, on the foreshore of the former H.M.S. Maurice Mayes Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. 21 She was established as a boys' training establishment in 1865, and was based aboard a number of hulks before moving ashore. Whilst Toilets are not available in the Museum, we have an arrangement with the Shipwreck and are able to use their facilities including full disabled facilities. 1971 - Phil Brooks. Click button below to see uploaded exhibitson our dedicated onlinearchive. 82 59 Barron We must never forget their contribution. Geg Bob Rackstraw Malcolm He was at Ganges as a 16 year old which would have been about 1942. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. Ian The old HMS Minotaur had been HMS Ganges since 1906, but was renamed HMS Ganges II on 25 April 1908. Despite these developments, it was decided to move Ganges again, this time to Shotley, in Suffolk. Bryan Ricketts She was the last sailing ship of the Navy to serve as a flagship, and was the second ship to bear the name. 66 John 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/ Her Majesty visited HMS Ganges* in July 1961 and presented the crown to the 'Button Boy of the day' L/Jnr Leslie Smith. Thank you. View Gallery. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. [2], During Ganges's time in Cornwall allegations of harsh and brutal treatment were reported to the Admiralty. In the old days No 20's was birching and No21's was caning. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. Early photo of Ganges boys in dining hall? This portion was taken from the foremast of the corvette Cordelia which was paid off . Shiner Swann 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. Admonition - not found guilty but not proven innocent either. 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. 1950 marching through Harwich. The white ensign was lowered for the last time on 28 October and the establishment's training duties were transferred to HMSRaleigh.[1]. 1971 - Jeff Thomas. Bence She was established as a boys' training establishment in 1865, and was based aboard a number of hulks before moving ashore. 63 For at least the last twelve months or so we have been asked about the future of the Mast and the site in general. H.M.S. Winston Pyle 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. 14 Chris Pages of photographs. The rumour was then disproved. Peter Walder [1] Southall [3] By now so many boys were attending the base that they had to be sent to training battleships to finish their training. Mallett then please contact David Axford before 84 Barry Wells Thank You. Love Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. HMS Ganges (1782) was a 74-gun third-rate ship of the line launched in 1782 and broken up in 1816. [2], Ganges was occasionally sailed to Devonport to undergo refits. 6 Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, Ships of the Royal Navy: The Complete Record of all Fighting Ships of the Royal Navy, The HMS Ganges association, including the history, and photographs, HMS GANGES Roll on my Dozen! Pat Kitchen David Terry 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. Connection, To view a larger George 97 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/ 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. The old steam tug towing the cutters 75 November 1961, Layout for Locker Inspection and Kit Muster - 1958. Colin Richardson (Exmouth 41 By the end of 1866 there were 478 boys at the establishment. (INI). Colin Annexe; taken about 1955, David Davies was Drum Major of 64 83 Pearce Lewis Superb..look forward to going through this gallery in the slideshow ! GANGES during "instructional hours", taken April 1965. The winning Rodney sports team 48 8 GANGES Outside the Signal School at & July 2008), Further details about H.M.S. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for ROYAL NAVY DESTROYERS AND FRIGATES OF YEARS GONE BY - 24 PHOTOGRAPHS - HMS at the best online prices at eBay! 1971 - Ben Spall. 1971 - HMS Achilles 3L Comms Mess Far East 1970/71. Colin 92 Graham 18 View Gallery. PASS, Imprisonment for a period not exceeding three months, Detention for a period not exceeding three months, CMG working party (pre breakfast post supper) instructions not interrupted (INI). 1939. Training finished on 16 May 1940 and operations were moved to HMSSt George. Tap into Getty Images global-scale, data-driven insights and network of over 340,000creators to create content exclusively for your brand. Malcolm Wootton Bungy These included the Portsmouth-based HMSMonarch, HMSCourageous and HMSConqueror. Christmas issue of the 1955 Shotley Magazine. 1962, Window Ladder Display Team Make sure your email is visible to me in PayPal or email it to me direct. Free shipping for many products! HMS Ganges was also known as Shotley Training Establishment. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. Ganges training establishment. Malcolm IMAGES FROM THE 1940's H.M.S. Roy Great images at this pbase website. Great effort David and easy to access, having spent several years inputting items on the museum site I know only to well the work involved. 26 September 2020 Getty Images HMS Ganges was Britain's largest Royal Naval training establishment from 1905 until it closed in 1975 A former soldier has started a campaign to save an old Royal. Ganges Museum is located at Shotley Gate near Ipswich, in what was the Enright Block, on the foreshore of the former H.M.S. of 1975, View of the Quarterdeck from Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options await you. John Lowrey [3] In 1968 the Ham-class minesweepers HMSFlintham and HMSDittisham were attached to Ganges. 90 Colin Organise, control, distribute, and measure all of your digital content. [3], New building works began in February 1904, and the old HMSMinotaur arrived. 30 96 From Good Friday, 2022 until the end of October. Charles Revell 11 Probably taken on a weekend as you can see juniors up The museum is manned by volunteers, many are former Ganges boys, long in the tooth but witha head full of knowledge, anecdotes and memories whether they went through the full year, or as six-week wonders in the latter days of Ganges. Tripp GANGES [1] Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent paid a visit to HMS Ganges on 1 October 1941, and on 31 January 1942 operations at Highnam Court were transferred to HMSCabbala. Paul Timms Organise, control, distribute, and measure all of your digital content. 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/ taken on the bank of Laundry Hill in 1949, with the backs of the mast, Looking up the rigging of the Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. John Garde In 1916 the establishment was bombed by a German Zeppelin. [3] It was decided by the Admiralty to close HMS Ganges, which was done on 6 June 1976. We also sell mementos of your visit at our shop counter and stock a wide range of competitively priced items. looking towards the Main Gate. Photographs of various ceremonial aspects of HMS Ganges, including mast manning, in a Pictorial Tribute leaflet from. 5 John Gordon 77 The increasing professionalism of the Royal Navy and the reform of practices during the mid-nineteenth century led to the need to establish new training centres at which recruits could be inducted into navy life. 70 The completion of shore works in 1905 led to the establishment of RNTE Shotley on 4 October. version - just click on the photograph, David Hurn on the lower On 8 October 1913 HMS Ganges II became an independent command and was based at RNTE Shotley. Extra work or drill not exceeding two hours a day for a maximum period of 7 days. 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. Richardson [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. A few of my photos and some from the HMS Ganges Museums photo galleries. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. One of the hulks chosen to be converted into a school was the old 84-gun second-rate ship of the line HMSGanges. I'm Peter Palmer the 'shortie' directly behind the instructor. I would love to find information about him at Ganges. 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."