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Church of St Margaret of Antioch, St Margaret-at-Cliffe, Kent, England

Gravestone at Church of St Margaret of Antioch, St Margaret-at-Cliffe, Kent, commemorating William Nicholls MBE Master Mariner d. 1937

Location

Church of St Margaret of Antioch, St Margaret-at-Cliffe, Kent, England

Transcript

'In loving memory of Catherine NICHOLLS entered into rest 16 Feb 1936 aged 76 yrs... WILLIAM NICHOLLS, M.B.E. MASTER MARINER beloved husband of the above died 10 Jan 1937 aged 77 years. Safe in port'

Details

Description: A granite cross on three stepped base with a kerb

Type: Gravestone
Position: 147

People

Nicholls, William
Age: 77
Date of Death: 10/1/1937
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: 'The Monumental Inscriptions in the Church and Churchyard of St Margaret of Antioch, St Margaret At Cliffe, Kent' Kent Family History Society (Canterbury, 1980).
Recorder: E.R. Stage

JSON

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  "location": "Church of St Margaret of Antioch, St Margaret-at-Cliffe, Kent, England",
  "transcript": "'In loving memory of Catherine NICHOLLS entered into rest 16 Feb 1936 aged 76 yrs... WILLIAM NICHOLLS, M.B.E. MASTER MARINER beloved husband of the above died 10 Jan 1937 aged 77 years. Safe in port'",
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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales

Memorial in the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Monmouth commemorating Joseph Price HEIC d. 1796

Location

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory / of JOSEPH PRICE, son of THOMAS PRICE of this Town. / He was born in the Year 1726 and died 3rd of June 1796. / He was endowed by nature with extraordinary talents and possessed in an eminent degree / Fortitude, Courage and Intrepidity. / He had a comprehensive mind, a clear understanding, a fervid imagination, and enterprising / spirit. / He went to India when young, and by the exertion of those talents he raised himself to / independence and a conspicuous rank in life. In the war with France, 1778 he commanded / two forty gun ships which were equipped to aid the King's squadron. On this service he acquitted / himself with great credit and to the entire satisfaction of the Government and of His Majesty's / Naval commander. He was afterwards appointed by the East India Company the Office / of Marine Pay Master and Naval Store Keeper which he discharged with faithfulness and ability. / He was brave and humane, just, faithful and generous. / He lived honoured and respected by his friends / and died sincerely regretted by all who knew him'

Details

Description: Relief above the inscription tablet showing two cherubs, one hoisting sail and the other wearing a helmet and holding a caduceus representing trade. The inscription flanked by pilasters with anthemion motifs above.
Type: Wall memorial
Position: North side of nave
Materials: Marble
Artists: Richard Westmacott

People

Price, Joseph
Age: 70
Date of Death: 3/6/1796
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

Extra

Notes: Sighted 2011, B Tomlinson.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS) 1987
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "location": "Church of St Mary the Virgin, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the Memory / of JOSEPH PRICE, son of THOMAS PRICE of this Town. / He was born in the Year 1726 and died 3rd of June 1796. / He was endowed by nature with extraordinary talents and possessed in an eminent degree / Fortitude, Courage and Intrepidity. / He had a comprehensive mind, a clear understanding, a fervid imagination, and enterprising / spirit. / He went to India when young, and by the exertion of those talents he raised himself to / independence and a conspicuous rank in life. In the war with France, 1778 he commanded / two forty gun ships which were equipped to aid the King's squadron. On this service he acquitted / himself with great credit and to the entire satisfaction of the Government and of His Majesty's / Naval commander. He was afterwards appointed by the East India Company the Office / of Marine Pay Master and Naval Store Keeper which he discharged with faithfulness and ability. / He was brave and humane, just, faithful and generous. / He lived honoured and respected by his friends / and died sincerely regretted by all who knew him'",
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Church of St John the Baptist, Saxmundham, Suffolk, England

Memorial in the Church of St John the Baptist, Saxmundham, Suffolk commemorating Lieutenant George Long, RN d. 1782

Location

Church of St John the Baptist, Saxmundham, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'Sacred / to the Memory of / GEORGE LONG / Lieutenant in the Navy / who in the attack by storm, of / TRINCOMALEE / which He led / Fell most honourably before that important fortress / In the moment of victory / He was the seventh son of / BEESTON & Sarah LONG / and lost his life the 11th of Janry 1782 / Aged 21 Years'

Details

Description: Obelisk with naval trophies above the inscription tablet
Type: Monument
Position: South aisle Lady Chapel
Materials: Black and white marble

Event

Trincomalee 1782

People

Long, George
Age: 21
Date of Death: 11/1/1782
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Dr Pieter van der Merwe
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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    "vessel": ""  },
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    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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Esplanade Burial Ground, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World

Memorial in the Esplanade Burial Ground, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka commemorating George Thomas RN d. 1820

Location

Esplanade Burial Ground, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World

Transcript

'To the memory of Mr GEORGE THOMAS midshipman of his Majesty's Ship Leander, eldest son of Sir GEORGE THOMAS Bart, Dale Park Sussex, died July 11th 1820 in the sixteenth year of his age much respected and regretted by all who knew him'

Details

Vessel: HMS Leander

People

Thomas, George
Age: 15
Date of Death: 11/7/1820
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Formerly Ceylon.
Recorder: C. Flintham

JSON

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  "extra": {
    "notes": "Formerly Ceylon.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "C. Flintham",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, England

Memorial in the Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, commemorating Lieutenant Horace Baker RN d. 1843

Location

Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'Horace Mann Baker Esq / Lieut RN / Son of the Late Admiral Sir Thomas Baker / and of Sophia Augusta Baker / died July 5th 1843 / aged 28'

Details

People

Baker, Horace Mann
Age: 28
Date of Death: 5/7/1843
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

JSON

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  "location": "Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, England",
  "transcript": "'Horace Mann Baker Esq / Lieut RN / Son of the Late Admiral Sir Thomas Baker / and of Sophia Augusta Baker / died July 5th 1843 / aged 28'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in the Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, commemorating Lieutenant Horace Baker RN d. 1843</p>",
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  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
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  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
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    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Westoe Cemetery, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Memorial at Westoe Cemetery South Shields commemorating Thomas Purvis d. 1869

Location

Westoe Cemetery, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Details

People

Purvis, Thomas
Age: 26
Date of Death: 18/2/1869
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Died at Amsterdam. Son of Thomas Purvis d.11.11.1845.

JSON

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  "transcript": "",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Westoe Cemetery South Shields commemorating Thomas Purvis d. 1869</p>",
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  "event": {
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "Died at Amsterdam. Son of Thomas Purvis d.11.11.1845.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Memorial in Kensal Green Cemetery, London, commemorating Commander Henry Hoghton RN d. 1845

Location

Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / HENRY HOGHTON. COMMANDER R.N. / ELDEST SON OF THE LATE WILLIAM HOGHTON ESQr OF CHINGFORD HALL ESSEX / DIED 15TH NOVEMBER 1835 AGED 47 / ALSO OF MATILDA YARDLEY, / SISTER-IN-LAW OF AUBREY ALEXANDER HOGHTON ESQr / OF 7 ABBEY ROAD ST JOHNS WOOD LONDON / DIED 31ST DECEMBER 1846 AGED 30. / ALSO OF ELIZABETH HOGHTON / RELICT OF WILLIAM HOGHTON ESQr OF CHINGFORD HALL ESSEX / DIED 20TH DECEMBER 1854 AGED 89. / ALSO OF ELIZABETH PEMBER, / THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF ARTHUR PEMBER ESQr / OF 26 CARLTON RD MAIDA VALE LONDON / SECOND DAUGHTER OF AUBREY ALEXANDER HOGHTON ESQr / OF 7 ABBEY RD ST JOHNS WOOD LONDON / DIED 16TH DEC 1860 AGED 26. / ALSO OF JEMIMA ELIZABETH HOGHTON / THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF AUBREY ALEXANDER HOGHTON ESQ / DIED 29TH OF JULY 1870 AGED, 68 YEARS / ALSO OF / CHARLES HOGHTON. / DIED 21ST OF JAN 1873 IN HIS 84TH YEAR. / ALSO OF / AUBREY ALEXANDER HOGHTON. / DIED 15th OF DEC 1873, IN HIS 71ST YEAR.'[Base] 'FATHER INTO THY HANDS WE COMMEND OUR SPIRITS.'

Details

Description: Flat crypt ledger over family vault.
Type: Ledger
Position: 441/170 North Avenue
Materials: Pink Granite

People

Hoghton, Henry
Age: 47
Date of Death: 15/11/1835
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Photographer: Lucy Saint, Eleanor Baugh ©RMG

JSON

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  "id": "M5727",
  "location": "Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England",
  "transcript": "'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / HENRY HOGHTON. COMMANDER R.N. / ELDEST SON OF THE LATE WILLIAM HOGHTON ESQr OF CHINGFORD HALL ESSEX / DIED 15TH NOVEMBER 1835 AGED 47 / ALSO OF MATILDA YARDLEY, / SISTER-IN-LAW OF AUBREY ALEXANDER HOGHTON ESQr / OF 7 ABBEY ROAD ST JOHNS WOOD LONDON / DIED 31ST DECEMBER 1846 AGED 30. / ALSO OF ELIZABETH HOGHTON / RELICT OF WILLIAM HOGHTON ESQr OF CHINGFORD HALL ESSEX / DIED 20TH DECEMBER 1854 AGED 89. / ALSO OF ELIZABETH PEMBER, / THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF ARTHUR PEMBER ESQr  / OF 26 CARLTON RD MAIDA VALE LONDON / SECOND DAUGHTER OF AUBREY ALEXANDER HOGHTON ESQr / OF 7 ABBEY RD ST JOHNS WOOD LONDON / DIED 16TH DEC 1860 AGED 26. / ALSO OF JEMIMA ELIZABETH HOGHTON / THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF AUBREY ALEXANDER HOGHTON ESQ / DIED 29TH OF JULY 1870 AGED, 68 YEARS / ALSO OF / CHARLES HOGHTON. / DIED 21ST OF JAN 1873 IN HIS 84TH YEAR. / ALSO OF / AUBREY ALEXANDER HOGHTON. / DIED 15th OF DEC 1873, IN HIS 71ST YEAR.'[Base] 'FATHER INTO THY HANDS WE COMMEND OUR SPIRITS.'",
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    "event":"",
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Old Church, Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man

Gravestone at Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man commemorating Edward Creer d. 1838

Location

Old Church, Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man

Transcript

'Erected by his / widow / in memory of the later / Edward CREER master of / the smack Fame of Douglas / who was unfortunately / drowned by falling over / board on passage to Liverpool Sunday August 5th / 1838 in the 43rd year of / his age greatly respected / Here lie the remains of / Frances Rigley daughter / of Philip CAIN of Douglas / and Sarah his wife who / departed this life the / 14th Octr 1847 aged 1 year / and 4 months'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: Fame

People

Creer, Edward
Age: 43
Date of Death: 5/8/1838
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Erected by his / widow / in memory of the later / Edward CREER master of / the smack Fame of Douglas / who was unfortunately / drowned by falling over / board on passage to Liverpool Sunday August 5th / 1838 in the 43rd year of / his age greatly respected / Here lie the remains of / Frances Rigley daughter / of Philip CAIN of Douglas / and Sarah his wife who / departed this life the / 14th Octr 1847 aged 1 year / and 4 months'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man commemorating  Edward Creer d. 1838</p>",
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    "event":"",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Edward Collingwood d. 1878

Location

Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Transcript

Sacred to the memory of Edward COLLINGWOOD, Carpenter British Ship 'Dharwar'. Born at Blackwall. Died at Hong Kong 24th October 1878. Aged 61 years. This stone is erected by his shipmates as a token of esteem'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: Dharwar

People

Collingwood, Edward
Age: 61
Date of Death: 24/10/1878
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Carpenter
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Steamer 'Dharwar' J. Willis and Son, built at Belfast 1864 1300 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "id": "M247",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "Sacred to the memory of Edward COLLINGWOOD, Carpenter British Ship 'Dharwar'. Born at Blackwall. Died at Hong Kong 24th October 1878. Aged 61 years. This stone is erected by his shipmates as a token of esteem'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Edward Collingwood d. 1878</p>",
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    "vessel": "Dharwar"  },
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    "notes": "Steamer 'Dharwar' J. Willis and Son, built at Belfast 1864 1300 tons.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Church of St Martin of Tours, Exminster, Devon, England

Chest-tomb in Church of St Martin of Tours, Exminster, Devon commemorating Commander George Peard RN, d. 1837

Location

Church of St Martin of Tours, Exminster, Devon, England

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF GEORGE PEARD ESQRE COMMANDER IN THE ROYAL NAVY WHO DIED 16TH FEBRY 1837 AGED 44. HE WAS THE ELDEST SON OF SHULDHAM PEARD ESQRE (VICE ADMIRAL OF THE WHITE SQUADRON). POSSESSING A NOBLE AND GENEROUS HEART, FIRM RELIGIOUS PRINCIPLES AND A KINDNESS OF MANNER WHICH ENDEARED HIM TO ALL, HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE IN HUMBLE HOPE THROUGH THE MERITS OF OUR BLESSED REDEEMER OF RECEIVING AN INHERITANCE INCORRUPTIBLE IN HEAVEN. ONE IN WHOSE MEMORY HIS MATCHLESS VIRTUES WILL EVER LIVE, HAS PLACED THIS TABLET-AN INADEQUATE TESTIMENT OF HIS WORTH AND AFFECTION. IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANCES COOKE PEARD WIDOW OF THE ABOVE WHO WAS TAKEN TO HER REST AT TORQUAY MARCH 11TH 1895 AGED 90. LET ME NOT BE DISAPPOINTED OF MY HOPE. AND THEIR DAUGHTER FRANCES MARY PEARD AUTHORESS BORN MAY 16TH 1835 DIED OCTOBER 1ST 1923'

Details

Description: Crest of dragon transfixed by a spear above the inscription
Type: Chest-tomb
Position: North wall churchyard by path

People

Peard, George
Age: 44
Date of Death: 16/2/1837
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: F.M.M. Lewes 1997

JSON

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  "post_id": "5349",
  "id": "M2147",
  "location": "Church of St Martin of Tours, Exminster, Devon, England",
  "transcript": "'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF GEORGE PEARD ESQRE COMMANDER IN THE ROYAL NAVY WHO DIED 16TH FEBRY 1837 AGED 44. HE WAS THE ELDEST SON OF SHULDHAM PEARD ESQRE (VICE ADMIRAL OF THE WHITE SQUADRON). POSSESSING A NOBLE AND GENEROUS HEART, FIRM RELIGIOUS PRINCIPLES AND A KINDNESS OF MANNER WHICH ENDEARED HIM TO ALL, HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE IN HUMBLE HOPE THROUGH THE MERITS OF OUR BLESSED REDEEMER OF RECEIVING AN INHERITANCE INCORRUPTIBLE IN HEAVEN. ONE IN WHOSE MEMORY HIS MATCHLESS VIRTUES WILL EVER LIVE, HAS PLACED THIS TABLET-AN INADEQUATE TESTIMENT OF HIS WORTH AND AFFECTION. IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANCES COOKE PEARD WIDOW OF THE ABOVE WHO WAS TAKEN TO HER REST AT TORQUAY MARCH 11TH 1895 AGED 90. LET ME NOT BE DISAPPOINTED OF MY HOPE. AND THEIR DAUGHTER FRANCES MARY PEARD AUTHORESS BORN MAY 16TH 1835 DIED OCTOBER 1ST 1923'",
  "content": "<p>Chest-tomb in Church of St Martin of Tours, Exminster, Devon commemorating Commander George Peard RN, d. 1837</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "Crest of dragon transfixed by a spear above the inscription",
    "type": "Chest-tomb",
    "position": "North wall churchyard by path",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Peard, George","age":"44","dateofdeath":"16/2/1837","causeofdeath":"Unknown","rankOccupation":"Commander RN","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "F.M.M. Lewes 1997",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters