The Ripley Building & RNCO

[Leighbridge]

1,
I have 2 photos of the interior of the main foyer (located behind the portico) of the Ripley building (Admiralty House).
Against the back wall is a statue of Nelson ( copy of the one atop at Trafalgar Square)
On the plynth the statue stands on is an inscription-
What does it read?

2,
To the right of this statue is a fire place with an honour roll above-
What/Who are the names.

3,
I am seeking the name of the second (2nd) Gym/wardroom built at Royal Naval College, Osborne in 1907 for the first term cadets & to aleviate over crowding in 'Nelson'.
(NB- Not 'Nelson' or 'St. Vincent')
I believe the second gym was built on the north side of 'St. Vincent' (oppisite side to 'Nelson').

4,
I am also seeking the location of the water tower at this site (RNCO).

5,
Was the name of the mast at RNCO Collingwood?

PLEASE NOTE & Respect my wishes.

DO NOT post imformation in regard to RNCD or any other naval school.

I have no interest in any other posts, sites, comments, disscusions, or other schools (naval or other).

With Thanks.

[qprdave]

Leighbridge

Please respect this post

When we answer enquiries that members ask. It is not just for them. It is for the whole Forum. Many members, besides yourself might be very interested in knowing the answers to your questions and more, that you know and we don't. That is how we learn. How do you know that you know everything about this subject?
Then you demand that we don't add to this post. That is a bit unfair to members who want to learn everything and anything Royal Navy

Dave Blackwell

[Leighbridge]

In reply.

1,
I DID NOT STATE OR CLAIM TO KNOW EVERYTHING ON THIS SUBJECT!

2,
The reply you posted is the exact reason i added the requirement for no other posts.

3,
If people are interested in this subject there is nothing stopping them/you from starting another forum on the subject.

4,
This is a forum for people to ask questions in search of answers.

I am asking direct questions and seek no other imformation that that asked for.

5,
If it bothers you so much ignore me!

6,
As I stated, Please respect my wishes and post only the imformation I reqiure.

With Thanks.

[alanbenn]

Dave, I think you said it all there my friend, I for one would have been interested to find out the answers but instead I think I'll respect his point 5 in his last post..........:mad:

Regards
Alan

[Leighbridge]

Forget it.
I'll spend the $5,000 and find out the other way.
I am done with this forum if any one wants it.
thank you.

[qprdave]

Thank you Leighbridge,

Turn the lights out and shut the door on your way out. And try not to slam it!!