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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.

On Wednesday morning Colin and Cecilia went to Kingsland Church, Colchester to give a talk about HMS Ganges to the Colne...
08/10/2026

On Wednesday morning Colin and Cecilia went to Kingsland Church, Colchester to give a talk about HMS Ganges to the Colne Probus Group.

The all male group showed great interest in the talk, had several questions and an enjoyable time was had by all.

We look forward to seeing them at the museum in the future for a group visit.

If you visited the museum today you would have been greeted by our volunteers on duty Terry and Clem. It was a lovely su...
04/10/2026

If you visited the museum today you would have been greeted by our volunteers on duty Terry and Clem.

It was a lovely sunny day which saw a regular flow of visitors.

One last minute visitor discovered he'd joined HMS Ganges in the same recruitment as Terry. Unfortunately he arrived only 15 minutes before closing time so another visit is a must.

Our end of season is looming!

Do visit on Saturdays and Sundays up until our final day on Sunday 25th October 2026.
Free Entry is from 11am - 3:30pm.
Closes 4pm.

CAN YOU HELP?Do you have any information about this cross we have in our museum archives? We believe it’s from St Andrew...
27/09/2026

CAN YOU HELP?

Do you have any information about this cross we have in our museum archives?

We believe it’s from St Andrew’s Chapel that was located on the foreshore of HMS Ganges on the site of the old salt water swimming pool.

We also believe the cross may have been made from the timbers of HMS Ganges.

If you have any information regarding the cross, or any photographs of it at the chapel, please do get in touch (via direct message) as we would love to hear from you.

Thank you.

Our three wise volunteers on duty this Saturday were Ian, John and Tim. We're always looking for extra help so if you'r...
27/09/2026

Our three wise volunteers on duty this Saturday were Ian, John and Tim.

We're always looking for extra help so if you're reasonably local and interested in getting involved as a volunteer do drop in for a visit or get in touch via our website.

We had the benefit of a lovely sunny day and bursts of day trippers arriving on the foot ferry from Harwich.

🚗 This Sunday, 27th September, please be aware that the Ipswich Half Marathon will be taking place on Shotley Peninsula and part of the main road to Shotley from Ipswich (The Strand and Freston Hill) will be closed. The Diversion Route to the museum will be via Holbrook.

The museum is open from 11am to 4pm with Last Entry at 3:30pm.

https://hmsgangesmuseum.com

We look forward to seeing you. 🫡⚓️

Colin Gwynn recently visited the museum with his wife Linda. Colin Joined in March 1962 48 Recruitment. Class was 145 ac...
12/09/2026

Colin Gwynn recently visited the museum with his wife Linda. Colin Joined in March 1962 48 Recruitment. Class was 145 accommodated in Grenville 21 Mess.

A very Happy 80th Birthday to Graham Cullen who joined HMS Ganges on 21st November 1961. 🎉🥃This fantastic cake was made...
23/08/2026

A very Happy 80th Birthday to Graham Cullen who joined HMS Ganges on 21st November 1961. 🎉🥃

This fantastic cake was made by his wife Wendy to commemorate his special day. I’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. 🎂😋

Graham can’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 Museum 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. 🫡⚓️

https://hmsgangesmuseum.com/donate/

HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY Harwich Museum Today we wish Harwich Museum a very Happy 5th Birthday. 🎉🎂🍾We encourage local people t...
21/08/2026

HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY Harwich Museum

Today we wish Harwich Museum a very Happy 5th Birthday. 🎉🎂🍾

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.

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Shotley Marina
Ipswich
IP91QJ

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+447515469420

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