Headstone in Hokitika, New Zealand commemorating Lieutenant Edward St. John Daniel RN VC d. 1868
Location
Municipal cemetery, Hokitika, New Zealand, Rest of the World
Transcript
[Gothic] 'In Memory of', 'EDWARD ST. JOHN DANIEL V.C. / OF BRISTOL, ENGLAND / DIED HOKITIKA 20TH MAY 1868 / AGED 31 YEARS.'
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Type: Headstone Position: No. 851 block 27 Vessel: HMS Diamond
Event
Siege of Sevastopol
Event Date
1855
Event Category
19th century conflicts in Asia
People
Daniel, Edward St John Age: 31 Date of Death: 20/5/1868 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Organisation:
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Notes: Edward St John Daniel was awarded the Victoria Cross for his services during the Crimea War, however, it was revoked by Queen Victoria in 1861 after he was convicted of desertion and evading court martial. Bibliography: John Winton 'The Victoria Cross at Sea' (London, 1978) p. 32.
Memorial at St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating Philip Pritt d. 1839
Location
St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England
Transcript
'Philip Pritt late Officer of Excise died 1st September 1839.'
Details
People
Pritt, Philip Age: Date of Death: 1/9/1839 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Excise officer Organisation:
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Notes: This cemetery was sited in an old quarry. It has now largely been cleared. Bibliography: Ed. James Stevens Curl 'Kensal Green Cemetery: the origins and development of the cemetery of All Souls, Kensal Green, London 1824-2001' (Chichester, 2001)
Memorial at Lancaster Priory, Lancaster commemorating William Lindow d. 1786
Location
Lancaster Priory, Lancaster, Lancashire, England
Transcript
[Not exact] [South side] 'Henry Rawlinson departed this life XXIII Jan AD MDCLXXXVI aged XLII; also his grandchildren, M.M. & F.E. Hesketh, who died in their infancy MDCCXCIII and Edward Fleetward Hesketh who died XIV MARCH MDCC... aged II [?] years and VII months; also Maria Hesketh who died XXVIII June A.D. MDCCCI, aged XIII months.' [East side] 'In the vault beneath lie the Mortal Remains of Abraham Rawlinson late of Fakenham in the County of Norfolk, Esquire, eldest son of Thomas Rawlinson late of this Borough and of Morcambe Lodge in this County, Esquire. He was born on the XI Day of February MDCCLXXXIX and departed this life on the XIX day of Augst MDCCCXXIX in the forty first Year of his age.' [North side] 'William Lindow departed this life XVIII, May AD MDCCLXXXVI age LX years: in the same vault are deposited the remains of his wife, Abigale, eldest daughter of the late Abram Rawlinson who died XXXI January A.D. MDCCXCI. [West side] 'Ellen Ainslie wife of the Rev. G. Ainslie & daughter of the late Henry Rawlinson, died March the IX MDCCXCI'
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Description: Urn and pedestal over vault Type: Vault Position: Churchyard Materials: Stone
People
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Notes: Lettering very worn
Bibliography: Kenneth H. Dolton 'The tombstones and memorials in the churchyard of St Mary's Priory Church Lancaster' (Lancaster, 1972) Recorder: B. Tomlinson Photographer: B. Tomlinson
Memorial at New Quay, Ceredigion commemorating John Davies d. 1866 and John Davies d. 1870
Location
New Quay, Ceredigion, Wales
Transcript
'In affectionate remembrance of John the beloved and only son of John and Margaret Davies, Fronwig, New Quay, who died and was buried at sea Lat 3 0' North, Long 10 0' West on the 12 May 1866 in the 25th year of his age. Also to the memory of John Davies, Fronwig, New Quay, (Master Mariner) who died Nov 11 A.D. 1870 aged 67 years. And of his beloved wife Margaret Davies who died Oct 26 1873 aged 72 years'
Details
Position: Plot A43
People
Davies, John Age: 67 Date of Death: 11/11/1870 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Master mariner Organisation: Davies, John Age: 25 Date of Death: 12/5/1866 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Organisation:
Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating William Albert Brookin d. 1906
Location
Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England
Transcript
'Sacred / to / the memory of / WILLIAM ALBERT BROOKIN / Gunner R.M.A. / of / H.M.S. 'Good Hope' / who died December 19th 1906 / aged 25 years / this monument is erected by his shipmates'
Details
Type: Gravestone Position: Church of England (old) 376 Vessel: HMS Good Hope
People
Brookin, William Albert Age: 25 Date of Death: 19/12/1906 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Gunner RMA Organisation: Royal Marine Artillery
Headstone at St Mary’s & St Peter’s Church, Montrose commemorating John Cree d. 1778, Surgeon RN
Location
St Mary's & St Peter's Church, Montrose, Angus, Scotland
Transcript
Erected 1843 By Mary S Bruce In Memory of her Grandfather John Cree, Surgeon, R.N. Who died at sea on the 12th of July 1778 aged 42 years And also of his Spouse Mrs Margaret Robertson Who died at Montrose February 25th 1839 aged 92 years. The said Mary S Bruce Died 8th October 1868 aged 72 years.'
Details
Type: Headstone Position: Churchyard
People
Cree, John Age: 42 Date of Death: 12/7/1778 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Surgeon Organisation: Royal Navy Cree, John Age: 42 Date of Death: 12/7/1778 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Surgeon Organisation: Royal Navy
Memorial in the Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China commemorating Captain Robert Francis Martin d. 1842
Location
Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World
Transcript
'Sacred to the memory of Captain Robert Francis MARTIN, late Commander of the ship 'Duke of Buccleuch' who departed this life in Macao on the 25th October 1842. Aged 42 years'
Details
Vessel: Duke of Buccleuch
People
Martin, Robert Francis Age: 42 Date of Death: 25/10/1842 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Master Organisation:
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Recorder: Christine Thomas
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters
