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HMS GANGES
ASSOCIATION
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March 2006
The Regulating Branch Association Reunion will be held in the WO's and SR's Mess on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th September, 2006.,
at HMS Excellent, Whale Island, Portsmouth.
Friday night commencing 1900, will be an informal evening of chat and buffet.
Saturday, commencing 1200 will be the AGM in the GI's Mess., bar open on completion.
Saturday evening commencing 1900 will be the formal event with raffles, disco and buffet.
The thought of 200 odd Ex Jaunties dancing may put some of you into a coma, but it does happen.
Further information available from Pete Swann <www.rba93.com>
Thank you.
Hawke 292/293 47 mess,73 recruitment November 1964
Hi, my name is Paul Hartill, I am looking for class photographs of Hawke
292/293 47 mess,73 recruitment November 1964,Instructors were CY Young and RS Brown,
I was backclassed to Drake 40 mess classes 212/213 Instructors CRS Barrett and CY Windsor,
I have searched high and low but to no avail, if anyone out there has them I will refund any
charges you incur, you can email me at <ballylinan@msn.com> thanks.
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2006 Ballot PapersI have been asked to remind members
that ballot papers for the AGM
have to be in by the 31st of March.
So if you haven't sent yours yet,
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Sam Weston
My name is John Mullen (Jeff) <jjmull@shaw.ca> I joined in 1964, and went into Ashanti mess in the Annexe.
I am trying to locate an old trainee Buddy, by the name of Sam Weston,
the last time I crossed his path was on the "Victorious", when he came for a course of sorts and was billeted in the adjoining mess to mine,
since then haven't seen hide nor hair of him, anyone that could give me any info of his whereabouts would be greatfully appreciated.
I believe he came from Yorkshire, we joined September 21, 71 recruitment, he exited Ganges as a T.A.S rating.
Sincerely yours John (JEFF) Mullen my official No. was P082838, and was changed in the early 70's to D082838A.
I am also looking for a class photo, Blake 8 mess 64-65 PO Smith was our class instructor, a few names I remember in that class were Barry Douglas, Ian MC Intosh Spencer, Ryan , Durran. Also looking for New Entry photo Ashanti mess 21st September 1964, CY Houston was our instructor also JI Whittaker, anyone from the old mess's who have these in their possesion , would appreciate a copy, will reimburse if need be, you can contact me at <jjmull@shaw.ca>
HMS Undaunted Reunion
HMS Ganges at Mylor
This painting by Tony Standish, "HMS Ganges at Mylor" measuring 66cm x 92cm, will be sold at the Plymouth Auction Rooms on the evening of Wednesday 22nd March.
It can also be viewed in their current catalogue on their website at <http://www.plymouthauctions.co.uk>
Any bids can be given to the auctioneer Paul Keen via a link on the website.
Bob Wright <barnpark@supanet.com>
Ganges 1971
A couple of queries from Down Under
Can anyone enlighten me on a couple of points. Firstly, which King was it who bumped his head and bestowed upon the Navy the privilege of remaining seated during the Loyal Toast?
Secondly, does any ex-Pompey rating remember having one shilling docked from their pay around 1958 to pay for the completion of the Royal Sailors Home Club.
Ric 56 <malabar@aapt.net.au>
James William Crunkhurn
Hello, my name is Gail Mumby and I am trying to find out a bit about my dad and his naval days.
I have just been looking at the photos on the computer and have been trying to recognise any of them to be my father.
I have a few pictures of him in his uniform and he has HMS GANGES on his cap, so just wondered if anyone knew him or remembers him,
name being James William Crunkhurn, or Bill as he was fondly known. He was born in 1934 and I think he joined about age 15 which would be about 1949.
Thank you, kind regards.
Gail Mumby <gailmumby66@hotmail.com>
Medal Conundrum
In the museum we have been re-displaying our medal collection and I understood that the Korean medal issued to me in 1953 especially in time for the coronation. (I lined the street in Northumberland Avenue) was I thought, the first medal with the Queen's head on it.
My Naval General Service medal was the last one with King George VI on it as we qualified for this in Malaya in 1949 (HMS Mounts Bay for both) Can anyone confirm or disprove this please?
Someone gave me the medal web site to check on the first medal with the Queens head on it and britians-small wars.com/Medals/index seems to confirm my thought that the British Korean medal was the first with the Queens Head on it.
Thanks for the help everyone.
George Athroll <georgeathroll@appliedonline.co.uk>
Lift to Reunion 2006
Are you from the Doncaster area or passing through Doncaster on your way to Reunion? If so have you got two spare seats in your transport?
Lou Carter and his wife have only missed 1 Reunion in the last 20 years and unfortunately Lou's mate who normally gives them a lift has just had to drop out, leaving them with a probable train journey involving 3 changes and approx £150.
Lou is booked in from the Friday until the Monday but is prepared to travel back on the Sunday. If you can help Lou and his good lady out with a lift please contact him on 01302-817534. Thank you.
Dave Tait <davestait@hotmail.com>
200th Year Anniversary
of Mylor Dockyard |
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Following received from:
Tony Thipthorpe <thipthorpe@btconnect.com>
Chairman
HMS Ganges Association
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This year sees the 200th anniversary of Mylor Dockyard, which was the smallest Royal Navy dockyard and, as you will be aware, the home to HMS Ganges Boys Training Ship for many years and currently the Ganges Memorial.
The anniversary celebrations on 1st July next, are being jointly hosted by Mylor Yacht Harbour Ltd and Mylor Yacht Club, of which I am a Committee Member as well as co-ordinating the arrangements for the celebration.
It seemed to me that, in view of the important role played by HMS Ganges in the history of the dockyard that we should extend an invitation to participate to your Association, should you wish to do so and to this end I wonder whether you would be kind enough to advise me who is the local representative so that I might contact him or her and extend such an invitation.
Roy Hollis <hollis.quayside@virgin.net>
Co-ordinator
Mylor Dockyard 200th Anniversary Celebration Planning Team
(Contact details supplied of Devon and Cornwall divisions)
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