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 W/End: Saturday - 25th Oct. Saturdays & Sundays, 11am-3:30pm. Free Entry
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.

Following our very successful 50th Anniversary Event on 5th and 6th June we are now opening up our branded Event Items f...
13/06/2026

Following our very successful 50th Anniversary Event on 5th and 6th June we are now opening up our branded Event Items for those of you who were not in attendance at the museum.

Items are listed on our Sumup Store and can be ordered from there.

SHOP ONLINE HERE:
https://hmsgangesmuseum.sumupstore.com

POLO SHIRT
https://hmsgangesmuseum.sumupstore.com/product/3-11-50th-anniv-polo-shirt-embd

BADGES: 50TH ANNIVERSARY PIN & POPPY PIN
https://hmsgangesmuseum.sumupstore.com/category/5-ships-badges-and-pins

HIP FLASK OFFER
https://hmsgangesmuseum.sumupstore.com/category/1-drinkware

Saturday 6th June was our Public Open Day to mark the 50 Year Anniversary since the closure of HMS Ganges. That was the ...
07/06/2026

Saturday 6th June was our Public Open Day to mark the 50 Year Anniversary since the closure of HMS Ganges. That was the day, in 1976, the last recruitment of trainees at HMS Ganges passed out.
The camp was later decommissioned in October 1976 ending an era of naval training that started at Shotley in 1905.

Whilst Saturday has some driving rain the museum still had a huge influx of visitors who were able to enjoy sea shanties from The Shotley Wailers, face painting by Helen, and a whole host of interesting wares from the various members of Peninsula Crafts, Nick Carter a local artist with Ganges themed art, the Shotley Pier Group, Shotley Vineyard and Combat2Coffee in the marquee plus a selection of classic cars from Suffolk Car Enthusiasts outside.

Later in the afternoon the weather cleared and many volunteers enjoyed a very tasty BBQ, cooked by Janey from The Shipwreck who had providing food all day. A grand day was had by all.

Thanks you to all those who attended our event, those who provided interest to our visitors and to all those working hard to make our event a fantastic success.
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Join us today to help us continue commemoration of the closing of the gates at HMS Ganges. We have lots going on by and ...
06/06/2026

Join us today to help us continue commemoration of the closing of the gates at HMS Ganges. We have lots going on by and in the museum so please pop in the marquee to find out more. Here’s a few photos of yesterday’s Commemoration event.

Wrapping up the day and last guests to leave the museum we had Martin and Val Fox, Steve Whibley and Debbie Kiddier. A p...
05/06/2026

Wrapping up the day and last guests to leave the museum we had Martin and Val Fox, Steve Whibley and Debbie Kiddier. A photo in front of The Indian Prince, HMS Ganges ships' figure head is obligatory and so is Colin, our chairman, being in it too 😁.

They also helped volunteers John, Jon, Michael, Adrian and Colin finish of the rum ration... 🥃🥃🥃⚓️

Today we held our private event for former HMS Ganges Trainees 'Ganges Boys' and later older trainees known as 'Six Week...
05/06/2026

Today we held our private event for former HMS Ganges Trainees 'Ganges Boys' and later older trainees known as 'Six Week Wonders' plus permanent staff to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the final closure of the training establishment by the Royal Navy in 1976. The end of an era and mixed memories for many.

Here's a selection of photos from the day.

Thank you to all you helped make the event an enjoyable success including all our hard working volunteers, Shotley Marina staff and Janey and crew at The Shipwreck who provided much assistance and a fantastic buffet.

Tomorrow, Saturday 6th June, we have our Public Open Day.

PUBLIC OPEN DAY - SATURDAY 6th JUNE 2026Come along to the HMS Ganges Museum Public Open Day this Saturday at Shotley Mar...
02/06/2026

PUBLIC OPEN DAY - SATURDAY 6th JUNE 2026

Come along to the HMS Ganges Museum Public Open Day this Saturday at Shotley Marina.

We have a whole host of attractions for you to enjoy.

💢 The Shipwreck starts their all day BBQ from 10am to Early Evening. From £5 - Card only.

💢 HMS Ganges Museum is Open From 11am-4pm (last entry 3:30pm) with Free Entry. Dogs and Children welcome.

💢 ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE:
🔹Peninsular Crafts Exhibitors with local crafts
🔹 Local Artist, Nick Carter, Displaying his work
🔹 Suffolk Car Enthusiasts Displaying their Cars
🔹 The Shotley Pier Group
🔹 Shotley Vineyard
🔹 Face Painting
🔹 Photo Face Board

💢 LOCATION: HMS Ganges Museum, Shotley Marina, Shotley Gate, IP9 1QJ.

💢 DIRECTIONS: https://hmsgangesmuseum.com/directions

25/05/2026

I was recently contacted by a Hugh Steven Patterson who joined Ganges in 1971. If anyone knows him please ask him to contact me.

Address

Shotley Marina
Ipswich
IP91QJ

Telephone

+447515469420

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