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HMS Ganges was originally a three decker ship launched in 1821 at Bombay Dockyard. She saw several decades of action, including spells in South America, the Mediterranean and the Pacific. In 1865 she began service as a training ship in Falmouth and was moved to the Stour in 1899, to be used as a training ship. This became a shore establishment carrying the same name in 1906 for training boys, and later men, until it closed in 1976 (Wikipedia; Edwards 1991, 16). The establishment is particularly famous for its 143 ft high ceremonial mast which all boys were expected to ascend. The ceremonial mast remains in Shotley village and is a listed building.
Caption: HMS Ganges
Photo courtesy: HMS Ganges Association