Tag Archives: HMS Ganges

The Greatest Naval Hymn

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

ETERNAL FATHER – The Naval Hymn www.youtube.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KCiMdR1ox0 Hope you can view the the attached video okay. A wonderful and moving hymn. My pride in having been a member of the Royal Navy and a Ganges boy grows with age. … Continue reading →

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One Man Submarine Car

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

This strange contraption was claimed to be a submarine/car. It could travel on land and under water,circa 1937. I suppose its possible, I recall in Nelson Hall at HMS Ganges we had on display a one man WW2 German submarine. … Continue reading →

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My First Day of 2012

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

The first day of 2012 being a Sunday, I began by attending church. During the service I was thinking of what my blog should be about.( I hear you! should have been paying attention to the sermon right!)! Well, maybe … Continue reading →

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Footprints in the sand

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

This is a story from a Ganges Boy  that seems appropriate at this special time of year. I’d like to share it with you. Many years ago two young boys were called upon to serve their country . They met … Continue reading →

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Books are Great Christmas Gifts

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

The Royal Navy & Me, This is a story told through the eyes of a young sailor who joined the Royal Navy in 1955 as a Boy Seaman 2nd class, the absolute lowest rank in the Navy. Follow his induction … Continue reading →

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I was There?

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=65895 This video was taken in 1956 when the Duke of Edinburgh visited HMS Ganges. I was there but never managed to get my face in front of the camera!! . It sure does bring back fond memories. Those were … Continue reading →

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OOPS!!!

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

Oh Boy! after all my ranting about the content of the newspaper and TV see what happens. A story in today’s Guardian on the front page no less and featuring yours truly. I hope you all consider this news worthy … Continue reading →

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The Back Cover – The Royal Navy & Me

Posted on September 24, 2009 by

Now that you’ve seen the front and the back, its time you bought a copy so you can read what is inside! you wont be disappointed. Available at www.amazon.com or directly from me.

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The Famous Kipling Poem 'IF'

Posted on May 8, 2009 by

This wonderful old poem ‘IF’ by Rudyard Kipling was inscribed on the two stone blocks that stood at the entrance to the HMS Ganges Gym. Ganges was a Royal Navy boys training centre. The place where it was said they … Continue reading →

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