HMS Ganges Museum

HMS Ganges Museum Independent, Fully Accredited, Volunteer run Museum of former HMS Ganges, Royal Naval Training Establishment, Shotley Gate, IP9 1QJ. Closes 4pm.

Open Easter Sat/Sun - Sun 25th Oct. Free Entry - Saturdays & Sundays: 11am-3:30pm. Reg Charity No. 1214711 HOURS:
11.00am to 4.00pm, last entries 3.30pm
OPEN:
Saturdays and Sundays from Easter Saturday to the last Sunday in October each year. Please enquire to book visits at other times. Forward Bookings taken for Private Group or Individual Visits, year round, on Wednesday Mornings By Arrangement Only.

A very Happy 80th Birthday to Graham Cullen who joined HMS Ganges on 21st November 1961. ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸฅƒThis fantastic cake was made...
23/08/2026

A very Happy 80th Birthday to Graham Cullen who joined HMS Ganges on 21st November 1961. ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿฅƒ

This fantastic cake was made by his wife Wendy to commemorate his special day. Iโ€™m sure Graham was well pleased. The cap is vanilla cake with the cap tally bought from the museum online slops. The base is chocolate cake. ๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿ˜‹

Graham canโ€™t remember his mess or class but has a letter sent to his parents from Captain J R Gower SB-8084.

Does anyone remember Graham?

Our volunteers on duty at HMS Ganges Museum today were Andy and Jonathan with our newest volunteer Courtney. A good stre...
23/08/2026

Our volunteers on duty at HMS Ganges Museum today were Andy and Jonathan with our newest volunteer Courtney.

A good stream of visitors to the museum and many people out and about enjoying the sunshine within Shotley Marina.

HMS Ganges Museum is Open every Saturday and Sunday from 11am - 4pm ( last entry 3:30pm) until the last Sunday of October (25th October) when our 2026 season closes.

You can also request a private visit (two weeks in advance) on Wednesdays year round from 11am -1pm dependant on availability.

Our Independent, Volunteer Run, Fully Accredited ๏ฟผMuseum relies solely on Donations, Membership, Bequeaths and the occasional Grant to S
tay Afloat.

Entry is Free however donations are warmly encouraged and gratefully received. Thank You. ๐Ÿซกโš“๏ธ

https://hmsgangesmuseum.com/donate/

HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY Harwich Museum Today we wish Harwich Museum a very Happy 5th Birthday. ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸพWe encourage local people t...
21/08/2026

HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY Harwich Museum

Today we wish Harwich Museum a very Happy 5th Birthday. ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿพ

We encourage local people to visit for their FREE ENTRY Birthday Weekend on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd August.

Colin and Cecilia had a most enjoyable personal tour around the Harwich Museum recently and can confirm there's a lot of interesting stuff for visitors to view.

You can find them next door to the Tall Lighthouse (also an interesting visit) at: Anglia House, Main Road, Harwich, CO12 3FN

17/08/2026

Please be advised that Peter Brooke who trained at HMS St George in 1945 has recently Crossed the Bar. Peter retired in 1983 as a Gunnery Officer who returned to HMS Ganges on several occassions. In 1953 when as a Petty Officer he received a commendation for his part in the rescue of 3 youths, 2 of whom survived. In 1963 and 1973 he was a parade officer.
Peters funeral is at Ipswich Crematorium at 1.15pm on Mon 24th August and afterwards at the Ipswich Sports Hall, Henley Road if you would like to attend.

๐ŸŽถ SEA SONGS & SHANTIES MUSICAL NIGHT - 22ND AUGUST - Hosted by the Rum Old Boys - Shanties and other Songs of the Sea. ...
09/08/2026

๐ŸŽถ SEA SONGS & SHANTIES MUSICAL NIGHT - 22ND AUGUST - Hosted by the Rum Old Boys - Shanties and other Songs of the Sea.

โ›ต VENUE: Thames Sailing Barge "VICTOR" docked at Ipswich Waterfront
๐Ÿ“… DATE: SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST 2026
๐Ÿ•– STARTS: 19:00 HRS
๐Ÿ’ท COST: ยฃ10 per head
โ˜•FREE Tea and Coffee as well as ๐Ÿš— Car Parking.
๐Ÿฅƒ Bar will be open throughout with nibbles at the interval.

๐Ÿ’ข BOOK NOW: Call John Youngman on
โ˜Ž๏ธ 07971 448116
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๐Ÿš— Car Registration required on booking.
๐Ÿ“Œ Tickets need to be paid by 18th AUGUSTโ€ผ๏ธ

Please note all money raised is for the Air Ambulance and we will be passing a bucket around so please give generously for this worthy cause.

John
Mob: 07971 448116

THINKING OF VOLUNTEERING?Come in and see us this weekend... We are always on the lookout for suitable local people (age ...
31/07/2026

THINKING OF VOLUNTEERING?

Come in and see us this weekend...

We are always on the lookout for suitable local people (age 18 to infinity) to help us present and maintain our independent, volunteer run, Naval History Museum preserving the memories of all those who trained and served at HMS Ganges from 1905 to its closure in 1976.

If you have time on your hands and think you'd like to help us maintain our local naval heritage please do get in touch.

Visit the museum for a look around at our many artefacts and chat with our volunteers.

Entry is on Saturdays and Sundays (up until 25th October) from 11am - 3:30pm. Closes 4pm.

You can check us out online at:
https://hmsgangesmuseum.com/volunteer/

HMS Ganges Museum, Shotley Marina, Shotley Gate, IP9 1QJ
https://hmsgangesmuseum.com/directions/

Today was a busy day at the museum with 47 visitors in the first hour alone. Our volunteers on duty were Jane, Dave and ...
25/07/2026

Today was a busy day at the museum with 47 visitors in the first hour alone. Our volunteers on duty were Jane, Dave and John plus a quick visit by Colin and Cecilia.

The museum is open Saturdays and Sundays from Easter until the last Sunday in October ( 25th Oct this year) from 11am to 4pm with last entry at 3:30pm.

We also host private visits on a Wednesday year round by special arrangement. Two weeks prior booking is requested to ensure volunteer availability.

Please note: We are unable to meet requests to open on other days.

https://hmsgangesmuseum.com/contact

Two delightful visitors to the museum today were Eugene and Albert. They were in the area on holiday with their family f...
11/07/2026

Two delightful visitors to the museum today were Eugene and Albert. They were in the area on holiday with their family from West Sussex.

Of course our Chairman and Dog Whisperer, Colin, had some treats to hand for our special visitors.

By sheer coincidence there was a local Thames Barge race coming up the River Orwell going past the museum and into the River Stour before turning round to go back.

An interesting view on a pleasantly warm day.

The museum is open Saturdays and Sundays (to last Sunday of October), Entry 11am - 4pm, Last Entry 3:30pm. Digs welcome. Free Entry for all. Donations very welcome.

https://hmsgangesmuseum.com


From time to time old friends meet up and last Saturday was one of those occasions. Tommy Thompson and I both joined HMS...
09/07/2026

From time to time old friends meet up and last Saturday was one of those occasions. Tommy Thompson and I both joined HMS Ganges in November 1963 (63 Recruitment) and, following our time in the Annexe as members of B193 class spending the next 11 months in Blake Division 7 Mess. Tommy now resides in Scotland but had made the journey with his wife Liz and Jack, their Jack Russell to take the 'walk down memory lane'. We spent some enjoyable time reminiscing and remembering the other members of B192 & 193 not forgetting the class of 5 SBA's who shared 7 Mess with us. Was great to see you again Tommy next time we meet perhaps we can get a few of the others to join us.

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Ipswich
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