Tag Archives: Boy Seamen

Harsh Treatment at HMS Ganges My Theme for Remembrance

Posted on November 6, 2015 by irishroverpei

This is a brief account of the trials and suffering of a young shipmate who joined the Navy in Belfast with me on 14th March 1955.  If you look at the photo he is at the front second on the … Continue reading →

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HMS Ganges – Boys Training Camp

Posted on October 29, 2014 by irishroverpei

HMS Ganges the Boys training school of the Royal Navy,was the toughest training camp for young boys anywhere. The place where the Royal Navy turned boys into men.  Turned them into the very best sailors in the Navy, they were … Continue reading →

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