Contact details
The HMS Ganges MuseumShotley MarinaShotley, IpswichIP9 1QJ01787 228417Email the HMS Ganges Museum SecretaryThe HMS Ganges Museum website
Opening times
- Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays between Easter and the end of October. 11.00–17.00
For group or individual visits outside of planned openings, please contact the Secretary. A few days notice would be appreciated.
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About the HMS Ganges Museum
The training on board HMS Ganges commenced in 1866 when it was decided to increase the number of boys being trained for sea. She was moored at Mylor, Falmouth and later anchored off Shotley in 1899. The boys training moved ashore in 1905 where it continued until the closure in 1976.
The boys were evacuated during WWII to HMS St George on the Isle of Man, to continue their training. At this time, HMS Ganges was used for the training of ‘Hostilities Only’ ratings.
The museum holds a large interesting collection of official and personal photographs, documents and artefacts, which are ideal for research purposes. Many of the exhibits, dating from the 1890’s to 1976, depict the way boys were trained for a Royal Naval career. The museum also houses the ships Figurehead, clocks and other memorabilia from the original site.
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The Ganges mast.
George at 15.
HMS Ganges.
