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February 2007
Old Ship Pictures
Video Of Mast Manning 1959/60?
R C Farndon - 1937 Admiralty Seamanship Manual, Volume One.
My close friend, Eric Hanley who is a professional, water-colour, marine artist, specialising in naval warships, has generously given me a copy of a 1937 Admiralty Seamanship Manual, Volume One. (Priced 7s 6d!)
The fly-leaf indicates that it once belonged to "L/B. R.C. FARNDON. 7928. 143 CLASS. RODNEY." I am guessing the L/B is Leading Bosun or Boatswain? Being ex Ganges, I guess 143 Class, Rodney indicates he is also an ex- Ganges rating and not serving on HMS RODNEY.
If anyone recognises this old ship-mate, please contact me <frank.foulger@ntlworld.com> or phone 023 9281 8437. I will be happy to re-unite him with his manual or if he has passed the bar, then family are more than welcome to his "Bible".
CRS(W)(SM) Frank Foulger, HMS Ganges 49 Recruitment. Exmouth Div (1962).
Crossed The Bar
New Zealand Division regrets to report that Les (Blood) Reid former Yeoman of Signals and later Master at Arms crossed the Bar at 0500 NZST today Tuesday 20th February at Rothesay Bay, Auckland. Les joined at Shotley in 1935. The New Zealand Division will be represented at Les's funeral by Pat Underwood former Instructor Boy and TASI and it is suggested that any messages be sent to Pat at <patricku@kiwilist.co.nz> for passing on to the family.
David Davies <ddavies@kapiti.co.nz>
President
N.Z. Division.
Crossed The Bar
It is with regret that I report the death of Barry Hood, ex CRS, I am not sure of the date of his passing, Barry passed away whilst visiting old shipmates in South Africa, and was cremated there, if I receive any further info I will post it here.
Garry Fraser <garry.leander58@btinternet.com>
Crossed The Bar
It is with regret that I report the death of Tom Anderson, retired CCY, P/J983970K, who crossed the bar on 1st February 2007. He joined Ganges on 6 January 1959 and was in Grenville Division. Tom fought a courageous battle against cancer for a number of years, but his death was due to an infection, which he caught in hospital while being treated for an unrelated illness. his old shipmates, many of whom have been in regular contact with him, are saddened by his passing and have send their condolences to his wife Kathleen, daughter Charlotte and son Tom. The funeral will take place at 1130 hrs on Wednesday 21 February at St. John's Parish Church, Beeston, Nottingham. Floral tributes, or donations in favour of the RNLI should be sent to A.W. Lymn Funeral Service, Trent House, Station Road, Beeston, Nottingham. NG9 2AY.
Bob Erett <robert.erett@talktalk.net>
Crossed The Bar
Ancient Submariners Passing.
To whom it may concern,friends and comrades, I wish to inform you of the passing of Ancient Submariner Ronald Jack Carroll CERA,
offical no MX 74141, Who died at Dunkerque Hospital on 19-1-07 aged 85 years He was cremated at Dunkerque
crematorium on 25-1-07, he had a splendid send of by Dunkerque banner carrying Ancient Submariners,
followed by speeches and a lone piper playing a lament, Family, Friends and Veterans attended. At his request his ashes were spread below a tree in the memorial
garden overlooking the Military Cemetery facing East to West,
Bon voyage Ronald,
Brother John. <johnedwardcarroll@hotmail.co.uk>
Ships and Submarines in which he served 1940 to 1963 - HMS Varbel (Miget Subs-x3), HM Subs
Templer, Unswerving, Aeneas, Amphion, Token, Sanquine, Sea Scout. HMS Victorious, HMS Eagle.
Will be sadly missed by friends and shipmates.
Crossed The Bar
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that our Shipmate Tug (Jim) Wilson - Ganges 1938 of Devonport Division Crossed The Bar Friday 9th February.
He was a Club Swinger and also a member of the Devonport Field Gun Crew 1956 and then Field Gun Crew Trainer Devonport Division afterwards.
Tug will be truly missed by all our members, he was a great character.
Our condolences to his wife Paula who has cared for him so lovingly during his long term of illness.
May he find a Safe Anchorage
Basil Downing-Waite <bazval@btinternet.com>
Crossed The Bar
Jim Osborne - C/JX 166769 - 143 Class - 34 Mess - Benbow Division - Joined 13/9/39.
Crossed the Bar last week. Funeral is at West Chapel, Ipswich crematorium Thursday February 15th. 1430.
The Standards of Shotley division, the RNA and other standards will be paraded.
Jim was a great asset to the HMS Ganges museum and made very many attendances opening up to visitors over the last few years.
He will be sorely missed. May he find a safe anchorage.
George Athroll <george.athroll@ntlworld.com>
Memorabilia from the old HMS Ganges
Hello I have recently put up for auction on e-bay a folding bookrack made of teak from the Ganges, if this is of interest to any of your members they can find it on e-bay by entering the item number 290079278133 in the search box.
Auction closes Friday 9th.
Regards
Stan Young <sande@sande.free-online.co.uk>
