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Vessel Loss

All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Memorial tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex commemorating Alfred P. Tranham d. 1875

Location

All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Transcript

'ALFRED P TRANHAM / aged 33 / lost in the 'Merchant’ / off Hartlepool / Oct, 14 1875 / and buried in Seaton Churchyard'

Details

Type: Memorial tile
Vessel: Merchant (brigantine)

People

Tranham, Alfred P.
Age: 33
Date of Death: 14/10/1875
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001)

Photographer: P Lacey

JSON

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    "bibliography": "Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001)<br />",
    "recorder": "",
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St Mary's Church, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England

Memorial in St Mary’s Parish Church, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear commemorating Commander William Berry RN d. 1770 and his two sons

Location

St Mary's Church, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England

Transcript

'William Berry a master and commander in the Royal Navy was lost at sea near Yarmouth Dec 19th 1770 aged 43 years. William their eldest son a midshipman in the Navy died in the Royal Naval Hospital Plymouth a few days after his return from the coast of Guinea in the 19th year of his age Oct 15 1774. Thomas their youngest son was in the merchant service, was lost at Burlington Jan 1st 1779 aged 15'

Details

Position: Churchyard

People

Berry, William
Age: 43
Date of Death: 19/12/1770
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Berry, William
Age: 18
Date of Death: 15/10/1774
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Berry, Thomas
Age: 15
Date of Death: 1/1/1779
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master RN
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Graham Fraser. 07/09/1970

JSON

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  "transcript": "'William Berry a master and commander in the Royal Navy was lost at sea near Yarmouth Dec 19th 1770 aged 43 years. William their eldest son a midshipman in the Navy died in the Royal Naval Hospital Plymouth a few days after his return from the coast of Guinea in the 19th year of his age Oct 15 1774. Thomas their youngest son was in the merchant service, was lost at Burlington Jan 1st 1779 aged 15'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in St Mary’s Parish Church, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear commemorating  Commander William Berry RN d. 1770 and his two sons</p>",
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    "recorder": "Graham Fraser. 07/09/1970",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Frank Becket RN d. 1897

Location

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

Transcript

'In loving memory. Frank BECKETT, A.B., who was drowned at Kowloon, August 4th 1897, aged 22 years. Erected by officers and men of H.M. Torpedo Depot. Kowloon'

Details

Type: Gravestone

People

Beckett, Frank
Age: 22
Date of Death: 4/8/1897
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: HM Torpedo Depot, Kowloon, Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "transcript": "'In loving memory. Frank BECKETT, A.B., who was drowned at Kowloon, August 4th 1897, aged 22 years. Erected by officers and men of H.M. Torpedo Depot. Kowloon'",
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
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}

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Holy Trinity Church, Bosham, West Sussex, England

Gravestone at Bosham, West Sussex commemorating Thomas Barrow d. 1759

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Bosham, West Sussex, England

Transcript

In Memory of / THOMAS son of Richard and Ann / BARROW, Master of the sloop Two / Brothers who by the Breaking of the / Horse [sic] fell into the Sea and was drown'd / October 13th 1759. Aged 23 years / Tho Boreas Storms and Neptune's waves / have tos'd me to and fro / yet I at length by God's decree / am harbour'd here below / where at anchor here I lay / with many of our fleet / yet once again I shall set sail / my Saviour Christ to meet'

Details

Description: Carved above the inscription with a sloop in profile with a man being thrown into the sea below a broken hawser under a bowsprit.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: Two Brothers

People

Barrow, Thomas
Age: 23
Date of Death: 13/10/1759
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: P. Clissold 'Ships and Monuments in the Solent Area', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 58, p.207 (Greenwich, 1972).
Recorder: Rina Prentice

JSON

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  "transcript": "In Memory of / THOMAS son of Richard and Ann / BARROW, Master of the sloop Two / Brothers who by the Breaking of the / Horse [sic] fell into the Sea and was drown'd / October 13th 1759. Aged 23 years / Tho Boreas Storms and Neptune's waves / have tos'd me to and fro / yet I at length by God's decree / am harbour'd here below / where at anchor here I lay / with many of our fleet / yet once again I shall set sail / my Saviour Christ to meet'",
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St Etheldred's Church, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England

Ledger in St Etheldred’s Church, Hatfield, Hertfordshire commemorating Vice-Admiral David Mitchell d. 1710

Location

St Etheldred's Church, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England

Details

Type: Ledger

People

Mitchell, David
Age:
Date of Death: 1/6/1710
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Sir David Mitchell, Armorial shield recorded by Clutterbuck with arms of Mitchell of Tillygrieg, Aberdeen to which he was not entitled. Floor slab now hidden by nave altar.
Bibliography: 'Dictionary of National Biography'.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

JSON

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  "transcript": "",
  "content": "<p>Ledger in St Etheldred’s Church, Hatfield, Hertfordshire commemorating Vice-Admiral David Mitchell d. 1710</p>",
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    "bibliography": "'Dictionary of National Biography'.",
    "recorder": "The Arts Society (NADFAS)",
    "photographer": ""  }
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St Mary's Church, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England

Memorial in St Mary’s Church, Cheltenham, commemorating Rear-Admiral William Cumberland d. 1832

Location

St Mary's Church, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Rear Admiral Cumberland who died 15 Nov. 1832 aged 67 years'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Cumberland, William
Age: 67
Date of Death: 15/11/1832
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Rear Admiral Cumberland who died 15 Nov. 1832 aged 67 years'",
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Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground (nurses home), Greenwich, London, England

Memorial at Greenwich to Vice-Admiral Thomas Boulden Thompson d. 1828

Location

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

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / SIR THOMAS BOULDEN THOMPSON, BART. / KNIGHT GRAND CROSS / OF THE MOST HONOURABLE ORDER OF THE BATH / WHO OBTAINED THE DISTINGUISHED FAVOUR / OF HIS MOST GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN / WHILE SERVING UNDER THE FLAG OF / THE ILLUSTRIOUS NELSON / BY HIS GALLANT CONDUCT IN COMMAND OF / HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP LEANDER / AT THE BATTLE OF THE NILE, IST AUGUST 1798, / AND AGAIN IN H.M. SHIP BELLONA / OFF COPENHAGEN 2ND APRIL 1801 / WHEN HE LOST HIS LEG BY A CANNON SHOT / HE SUBSEQUENTLY FILLED THE STATION OF / COMPTROLLER OF THE NAVY / AND REPRESENTED THE CITY OF ROCHESTER / IN PARLIAMENT FROM 1806 TO 1816, / WHEN HE WAS APPOINTED / TREASURER OF GREENWICH HOSPITAL / AND HELD THAT OFFICE TILL HIS DECEASE / ON 3RD MARCH 1828, AGED 62 / READER / WHILE YOU ADMIRE AND PERHAPS COVET / THESE PATRIOT HONOURS / WHICH EXCITED NO VAIN GLORY / IN THE BOSOM OF THIS BRAVE OFFICER / REMEMBER THE FAR NOBLER REWARD / OF EVERY FAITHFUL SOLDIER OF CHRIST / FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH / AND LAY HOLD ON ETERNAL LIFE'

Details

Description: A column inscribed 'Leander' and 'Bellona' with a flag at half mast on the top.
Type: Free standing monument
Materials: Portland stone, bronze

People

Thompson, Thomas Boulden
Age: 62
Date of Death: 3/3/1828
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral
Organisation: Royal Hospital, Greenwich, Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Formerly with a bronze flag staff now detached.
Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1981
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

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  "location": "Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground (nurses home), Greenwich, London, England",
  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY OF / SIR THOMAS BOULDEN THOMPSON, BART. / KNIGHT GRAND CROSS / OF THE MOST HONOURABLE ORDER OF THE BATH / WHO OBTAINED THE DISTINGUISHED FAVOUR / OF HIS MOST GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN / WHILE SERVING UNDER THE FLAG OF / THE ILLUSTRIOUS NELSON / BY HIS GALLANT CONDUCT IN COMMAND OF / HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP LEANDER / AT THE BATTLE OF THE NILE, IST AUGUST 1798, / AND AGAIN IN H.M. SHIP BELLONA / OFF COPENHAGEN 2ND APRIL 1801 / WHEN HE LOST HIS LEG BY A CANNON SHOT / HE SUBSEQUENTLY FILLED THE STATION OF / COMPTROLLER OF THE NAVY / AND REPRESENTED THE CITY OF ROCHESTER / IN PARLIAMENT FROM 1806 TO 1816, / WHEN HE WAS APPOINTED / TREASURER OF GREENWICH HOSPITAL / AND HELD THAT OFFICE TILL HIS DECEASE / ON 3RD MARCH 1828, AGED 62 / READER / WHILE YOU ADMIRE AND PERHAPS COVET / THESE PATRIOT HONOURS / WHICH EXCITED NO VAIN GLORY / IN THE BOSOM OF THIS BRAVE OFFICER / REMEMBER THE FAR NOBLER REWARD / OF EVERY FAITHFUL SOLDIER OF CHRIST / FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH / AND LAY HOLD ON ETERNAL LIFE'",
  "content": "<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M2379Large.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6671\" width=\"257\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M2379Large.jpg 500w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M2379Large-172x300.jpg 172w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" /></figure>\n\n\n<p>Memorial at Greenwich to Vice-Admiral Thomas Boulden Thompson d. 1828</p>",
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    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson 1981",
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Naval and Military Cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Edward Abraham Stamp d. 1911

Location

Naval and Military Cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'EDWARD ABRAHAM STAMP / Leading Seaman H.M.S. 'Argyll' / died / 27th July 1911 aged 25'

Details

Position: Church of England (old) 319
Vessel: HMS Argyll

People

Stamp, Edward Abraham
Age: 25
Date of Death: 27/7/1911
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Leading Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: R. & J. H. Perry 1987

JSON

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  "transcript": "'EDWARD ABRAHAM STAMP / Leading Seaman H.M.S. 'Argyll' / died / 27th July 1911 aged 25'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Edward Abraham Stamp d. 1911</p>",
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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    "recorder": "R. & J. H. Perry 1987",
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Naval and Military Cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating John Lynch d. 1903

Location

Naval and Military Cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'JOHN LYNCH / stoker H.M.S. 'Revenge' / died / 11th July 1903 Aged 25'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Roman Catholic (old) 523
Vessel: HMS Revenge

People

Lynch, John
Age: 25
Date of Death: 11/7/1903
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Stoker
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: R. & J. H. Perry

JSON

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  "transcript": "'JOHN LYNCH / stoker H.M.S. 'Revenge' / died / 11th July 1903 Aged 25'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in  Portland, Dorset, commemorating John Lynch d. 1903</p>",
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    "event":"",
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Church of St Margaret of Antioch, St Margaret-at-Cliffe, Kent, England

Headstone at Church of St Margaret of Antioch, St Margaret-at-Cliffe, Kent, commemorating John Craig Alexander d. 1949

Location

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

Transcript

'In / loving memory of / JOHN CRAIG ALEXANDER / Master Mariner 17.12.73-22.9.49 / and KATHERINE EMILY / his wife / 17.11.75-28.3.50'

Details

Description: Headstone and kerbs

Type: Headstone
Position: No 207 square location K4
Materials: Granite

People

Alexander, John Craig
Age: 75
Date of Death: 22/9/1949
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER.
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. 20/7/1982

JSON

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  "location": "Church of St Margaret of Antioch, St Margaret-at-Cliffe, Kent, England",
  "transcript": "'In / loving memory of / JOHN CRAIG ALEXANDER / Master Mariner 17.12.73-22.9.49 / and KATHERINE EMILY / his wife / 17.11.75-28.3.50'",
  "content": "<p>Headstone at Church of St Margaret of Antioch, St Margaret-at-Cliffe, Kent, commemorating John Craig Alexander d. 1949</p>",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters