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HMS Ganges was a training centre for naval recruits from 1905 until its closure in 1976. For years, it has been the subject of much debate and was last used as a police training base until 2001.
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 Navy swimming pool described as ...
Shotley Gate in East Suffolk is home to the once proud naval training base, HMS Ganges. Today only the mast remains and it's poor condition is raising concern with supporters across the world.
A historic Grade II listed former Royal Navy training mast has been taken down ahead of restoration work. HMS Ganges in Shotley Gate, Suffolk, was a land-based training centre for recruits between ...
HMS Ganges closed in 1976. The official closing date of St Vincent was December 8, 1968, and the white ensign was lowered for the last time on April 2, 1969. Continue Reading.
MANY people may not be aware that this association, now in its 26th year and with nearly 4,000 members worldwide, is looking for all former Ganges… ...
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Plans to restore the historic HMS Ganges mast are being moved forward, as part of a scheme for nearly 300 new homes. The team at the HMS Ganges Museum has welcomed the news that the mast and ...
The West Yorkshire division of the HMS Ganges Association will meet for a final time on Tuesday, November 27, due to time taking its toll on membership of this unique old sailors’ club. Hon ...
There has been an HMS Ganges in the Royal Navy for over 225 years. From 1866 as a wooden-walled ship of the line she was based at Mylor, near Falmouth and used as a training ship for Boy Seaman ...
A historic Grade II listed former Royal Navy training mast has been taken down ahead of restoration work. HMS Ganges in Shotley Gate, Suffolk, was a land-based training centre for recruits between ...