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Scotch Presbyterian Church, Oldham Street, Liverpool, England

Memorial in the Scotch Presbyterian Church, Oldham Street, Liverpool commemorating John Blackstock d. 1827

Location

Scotch Presbyterian Church, Oldham Street, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'John Blackstock drowned at sea 21st June 1827 age 19'

Details

People

Blackstock, John
Age: 19
Date of Death: 21/6/1827
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From a manuscript in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 5, p. 39.
Recorder: J.P. Brand

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  "transcript": "'John Blackstock drowned at sea 21st June 1827 age 19'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in the Scotch Presbyterian Church, Oldham Street, Liverpool commemorating John Blackstock d. 1827</p>",
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    "notes": "From a manuscript in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 5, p. 39.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "J.P. Brand",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St John's Cathedral, Belize City, Belize, Rest of the World

Memorial in St John’s Cathedral, Belize City, Belize commemorating Lieutenant William Wilson RN and F.G. Bedford both of HMS ‘Blossom’ d. 1830 in a yellow fever epidemic

Location

St John's Cathedral, Belize City, Belize, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory of / LIEUTT WILLIAM WILSON, R.N. / MR F.G. BEDFORD, MIDSHIPMAN, / The Sergeant of Marines and nine Seamen, late of / H.M.S. BLOSSOM, who died of Yellow Fever in the / month of August 1830, and were interred at Goffs Kay. / This tablet is erected by Captn Owen and the / Officers of the Ship, / as a tribute of affection and esteem. Be ye therefore ready also, for the Son of Man cometh at / an hour when ye think not. Luke XII. 40.'

Details

Position: Nave
Materials: Marble
Vessel: HMS Blossom

People

Bedford, F. G.
Age:
Date of Death: 8/1830
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Wilson, William
Age:
Date of Death: 8/1830
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Norman Hammond 'Outpost of Empire: Church Monuments in Belize', 'Church Monuments: Journal of the Church Monuments Society' vol. xiv, pp.129-139, (London, 1999).
Recorder: Rev. F.D.C. Powell 1969

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  "id": "M1306",
  "location": "St John's Cathedral, Belize City, Belize, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the Memory of / LIEUTT WILLIAM WILSON, R.N. / MR F.G. BEDFORD, MIDSHIPMAN, / The Sergeant of Marines and nine Seamen, late of / H.M.S. BLOSSOM, who died of Yellow Fever in the / month of August 1830, and were interred at Goffs Kay. / This tablet is erected by Captn Owen and the / Officers of the Ship, / as a tribute of affection and esteem. Be ye therefore ready also, for the Son of Man cometh at / an hour when ye think not. Luke XII. 40.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in St John’s Cathedral, Belize City, Belize commemorating Lieutenant William Wilson RN and F.G. Bedford both of HMS ‘Blossom’ d. 1830 in a yellow fever epidemic</p>",
  "images": [],
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    "materials": "Marble",
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    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "HMS Blossom"  },
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "Norman Hammond 'Outpost of Empire: Church Monuments in Belize', 'Church Monuments: Journal of the Church Monuments Society' vol. xiv, pp.129-139, (London, 1999).",
    "recorder": "Rev. F.D.C. Powell 1969",
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Lifesaving

Memorial hall, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Memorial in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales commemorating Ieuan Bateman d. 1956

Location

Memorial hall, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Transcript

'In memoriam of Ieuan Bateman of Tregimnis Lodge who lost his life while serving on the St Davids Lifeboat during the rescue of the crew of the trawler Notre Dame de Fatima on November 8th 1956'

Details

Type: Brass plaque
Materials: Brass
Vessel: Notre Dame de Fatima

People

Bateman, Ieuan
Age: 22
Date of Death: 8/11/1956
Cause of Death: Maritime Accident
Rank / Occupation: lifeboatman
Organisation: RNLI

Extra

Recorder: David Saunders

JSON

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  "id": "M4150",
  "location": "Memorial hall, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales",
  "transcript": "'In memoriam of Ieuan Bateman of Tregimnis Lodge who lost his life while serving on the St Davids Lifeboat during the rescue of the crew of the trawler Notre Dame de Fatima on November 8th 1956'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales commemorating Ieuan Bateman d. 1956</p>",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "David Saunders",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

Whaling

Norwood Cemetery, London, England

Memorial in Norwood Cemetery, London commemorating Elhanen Bicknell d. 1861

Location

Norwood Cemetery, London, England

Details

People

Bicknell, Elhanen
Age: 73
Date of Death: 1861
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Built up substantial whaling business.
Bibliography: Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 215.

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  "content": "<p>Memorial in Norwood Cemetery, London commemorating Elhanen Bicknell d. 1861</p>",
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    "event":"",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "Built up substantial whaling business.",
    "bibliography": "Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 215.",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

Fishing, Vessel Loss

Doughty Road Old Cemetery, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England

Memorial in Grimsby, Lincolnshire commemorating Charles Bates and Charles Roger Bates d. 1860 lost in the smack ‘Fortitude’

Location

Doughty Road Old Cemetery, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England

Transcript

'In memory of Charles James Bates late captain of the smack 'Fortitude'. Age 41 years. Also Charles Roger Bates age 14 years. Both were unfortunately drowned on the 7th Feb 1860'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: Fortitude

People

Bates, Charles James
Age: 41
Date of Death: 7/2/1860
Cause of Death: Vessel loss
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:
Bates, Charles Roger
Age: 14
Date of Death: 7/2/1860

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Cause of Death:
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: The smack 'Fortitude' foundered 1860.
Recorder: C. Flintham

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  "transcript": "'In memory of Charles James Bates late captain of the smack 'Fortitude'. Age 41 years. Also Charles Roger Bates age 14 years. Both were unfortunately drowned on the 7th Feb 1860'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in  Grimsby, Lincolnshire commemorating Charles Bates and Charles Roger Bates d. 1860 lost in the smack ‘Fortitude’</p>",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "The smack 'Fortitude' foundered 1860.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "C. Flintham",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

Vessel Loss

All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Memorial tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex commemorating David Day d. 1872

Location

All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Transcript

'DAVID DAY / aged 49 / lost with his vessel / the Schooner ‘William’ / off Hartlepool / Dec, 9 1872"

Details

Type: Memorial tile
Vessel: William

People

Day, David
Age: 49
Date of Death: 9/12/1872
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: Elspeth McAdam 'Peril on the Sea','Family Tree' vol. 5, p. 30 (Jan 1989); Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001)

Photographer: P Lacey

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  "location": "All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England",
  "transcript": "'DAVID DAY / aged 49 / lost with his vessel / the Schooner ‘William’ / off Hartlepool / Dec, 9 1872\"",
  "content": "<p>Memorial tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex commemorating David Day d. 1872</p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"980\" src=\"http://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_3974-1-1024x980.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45238\" srcset=\"https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_3974-1-1024x980.jpg 1024w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_3974-1-300x287.jpg 300w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_3974-1-768x735.jpg 768w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_3974-1.jpg 1885w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" /></figure>",
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    "bibliography": "Elspeth McAdam 'Peril on the Sea','Family Tree' vol. 5, p. 30 (Jan 1989); Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001)<br />",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": "P Lacey"  }
}

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St Mary's Church, Bletchingley, Surrey, England

Wall monument in Bletchingley, Surrey commemorating Captain Sir William Bensley RN d. 1809

Location

St Mary's Church, Bletchingley, Surrey, England

Transcript

'In memory of SIR WILLIAM BENSLEY Bart / who in the early part of his life / was an active and meritorious Officer in His Majesty's Navy / and was afterwards employed / to various situations of trust and importance in Bengal / in the service of the Hon. East India Company / The eminent ability and inflexible integrity / which he had invariably displayed on every occasion / procured him in the year 1781 a seat in the East India Direction / The duties of which situation he continued to discharge / with unabated zeal and fidelity til the age of 73 / when on the 17th day of December, 1809 / he died. In the hope of a more blessed and exalted existence...'

Details

Description: Carved with a relief of an East Indiaman, a draped urn on a pedestal, with an elephant and ship behind, a weeping female (trade?) in the foreground holding a pair of scales.
Type: Wall monument
Materials: Marble
Date Erected: 1809
Artists: John Bacon, the younger

People

Bensley, William
Age: 73
Date of Death: 17/12/1809
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

Extra

Bibliography: K.A. Esdaile 'English Church Monuments' (London, 1946) p.140.
Recorder: Barbara Tomlinson 10/2/1982

JSON

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  "location": "St Mary's Church, Bletchingley, Surrey, England",
  "transcript": "'In memory of SIR WILLIAM BENSLEY Bart / who in the early part of his life / was an active and meritorious Officer in His Majesty's Navy / and was afterwards employed / to various situations of trust and importance in Bengal / in the service of the Hon. East India Company / The eminent ability and inflexible integrity / which he had invariably displayed on every occasion / procured him in the year 1781 a seat in the East India Direction / The duties of which situation he continued to discharge / with unabated zeal and fidelity til the age of 73 / when on the 17th day of December, 1809 / he died. In the hope of a more blessed and exalted existence...'",
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    "bibliography": "K.A. Esdaile 'English Church Monuments' (London, 1946) p.140.",
    "recorder": "Barbara Tomlinson 10/2/1982",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Royal Hospital Greenwich Cemetery (Pleasaunce), London, England

Memorial in Greenwich, London commemorating Lieutenant James Berry RN d. 1930

Location

Royal Hospital Greenwich Cemetery (Pleasaunce), London, England

Transcript

'‘IN / LOVING MEMORY / OF / MARIA ANN / WIFE OF LIEUT. J.T. BERRY R.N. / WHO FELL ASLEEP / 12TH FEB. 1920 / AGED 80 YEARS / SHE HUNDERED FOR USEFULNESS, SHE HATH DONE / WHAT SHE COULD, HER END WAS PEACE, AND / HER HUSBAND AND CHILDREN MOURN THEIR LOSS / ALSO OF THE ABOVE / JAMES THOMAS BERRY, LIEUT. R.N. / CURATOR OF THE R.N. MUSEUM FOR 17 YEARS / WHO CROSSED THE BAR 12TH SEPTEMBER 1930 / AGED 87 YEARS / “SAFE IN PORT”’

Details

Description: Headstone, lead letters.
Type: Headstone
Materials: Stone

People

Berry, James
Age: 87
Date of Death: 1930
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN; Curator
Organisation: Royal Naval Museum, Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Curator of Royal Naval Museum.
Bibliography: Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 244.
Recorder: Dr Pieter van der Merwe 2020
Photographer: Dr Pieter van der Merwe 2020

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  "transcript": "'‘IN / LOVING MEMORY  / OF / MARIA ANN / WIFE OF LIEUT. J.T. BERRY R.N. / WHO FELL ASLEEP / 12TH FEB. 1920 / AGED 80 YEARS / SHE HUNDERED FOR USEFULNESS, SHE HATH DONE / WHAT SHE COULD, HER END WAS PEACE, AND / HER HUSBAND AND CHILDREN MOURN THEIR LOSS / ALSO OF THE ABOVE / JAMES THOMAS BERRY, LIEUT. R.N. / CURATOR OF THE R.N. MUSEUM FOR 17 YEARS / WHO CROSSED THE BAR 12TH SEPTEMBER 1930 / AGED 87 YEARS / “SAFE IN PORT”’",
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    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
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    "event":"",
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    "notes": "Curator of Royal Naval Museum.",
    "bibliography": "Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 244.",
    "recorder": "Dr Pieter van der Merwe 2020",
    "photographer": "Dr Pieter van der Merwe 2020"  }
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Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground (nurses home), Greenwich, London, England

Wall tablet in Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground, Greenwich, London commemorating Lieutenant Frederick Bedford RN d. 1862

Location

Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground (nurses home), Greenwich, London, England

Transcript

'In memory of / Lieut. Frederick Bedford RN / born 20th February 1779 / died 13 May 1862. / At the early age of twenty three, / being incapacitated for further service afloat / in consequence of severe wounds received in actions / with the enemy, he was appointed to Greenwich hospital / on the 23rd June 1802 / where he passed the remaining sixty years of his life / universally respected and beloved for high sense of honour / unswerving integrity and true Christian benevolence. Also Mary, widow of the above / Lieut Bedford died at Greenwich May 25th 1876 and buried in the new Hospital Cemetery' [Standing stone in enclosure] 'This corner the burial place of / Frederick Bedford of the Royal Hospital/Charles Arthur his son died 25 Sept 1813 / aged 7 months'

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Type: Wall tablet
Position: Mausoleum

People

Bedford, Frederick
Age: 83
Date of Death: 13/5/1862
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1981

JSON

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  "transcript": "'In memory of / Lieut. Frederick Bedford RN / born 20th February 1779 / died 13 May 1862. / At the early age of twenty three, / being incapacitated for further service afloat / in consequence of severe wounds received in actions / with the enemy, he was appointed to Greenwich hospital / on the 23rd June 1802 / where he passed the remaining sixty years of his life / universally respected and beloved for high sense of honour / unswerving integrity and true Christian benevolence. Also Mary, widow of the above / Lieut Bedford died at Greenwich May 25th 1876 and buried in the new Hospital Cemetery' [Standing stone in enclosure] 'This corner the burial place of / Frederick Bedford of the Royal Hospital/Charles Arthur his son died 25 Sept 1813 / aged 7 months'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet in Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground, Greenwich, London commemorating Lieutenant Frederick Bedford RN d. 1862</p>",
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    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Gravestone in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Ernest Partridge d. 1908

Location

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

Transcript

'In loving memory of Ernest William PARTRIDGE, late SS 'Loong Sang', of Streatham, London, England, who died 15th. September 1908 in his 34th year'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: SS Loong Sang

People

Partridge, Ernest William
Age: 33
Date of Death: 15/9/1908
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Notes: Steel screw steamer 'Loong Sang' built W. Gray & Co Ltd, W. Hartlepool 1896, owners Indo-China Steam Nav. Co., 1738 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas 1988

JSON

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  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In loving memory of Ernest William PARTRIDGE, late SS 'Loong Sang', of Streatham, London, England, who died 15th. September 1908 in his 34th year'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Ernest Partridge d. 1908</p>",
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    "event":"",
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    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas 1988",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters