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St Paul's Church, Bridgetown, Barbados, Rest of the World

Memorial at St Paul’s Church, Barbados commemorating William Henry Roskruge d. 1838

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St Paul's Church, Bridgetown, Barbados, Rest of the World

Transcript

'To the memory of William Henry Roskruge late master in the mail boat service. Died Sept 25 1838. Aged 20 years'

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Roskruge, William Henry
Age: 20
Date of Death: 25/9/1838
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

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Recorder: C. Flintham

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  "transcript": "'To the memory of William Henry Roskruge late master in the mail boat service. Died Sept 25 1838. Aged 20 years'",
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    "recorder": "C. Flintham",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Joseph Mitchell d. 1907

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

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'In loving memory of Joseph MITCHELL, native of St Mary's Scilly Isles, England, who died at Green Island Lighthouse, March 4th. 1907 aged 47 years. In the midst of his duty he fell asleep in Jesus. Erected by his loving wife'

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Mitchell, Joseph
Age: 47
Date of Death: 4/3/1907
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lighthouse keeper
Organisation:

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Recorder: Christine Thomas

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  "id": "M95",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In loving memory of Joseph MITCHELL, native of St Mary's Scilly Isles, England, who died at Green Island Lighthouse, March 4th. 1907 aged 47 years. In the midst of his duty he fell asleep in Jesus. Erected by his loving wife'",
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
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Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, dedicated to Francis Henry Adams d. 1882

Location

Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'In / loving remembrance of / FRANCIS HENRY / the beloved son of / George and M.A. ADAMS / of Millbrook Parish of Maker / who died June 9th 1882 / aged 29 years / Day by day the voice saith come / enter thine eternal home / asking not if we can spare / this dear soul who's summoned there / This stone is erected to his memory / by his messmates of HMS 'Agincourt''

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Type: Gravestone
Position: Church of England (old) 232
Vessel: HMS Agincourt

People

Adams, Francis Henry
Age: 29
Date of Death: 9/6/1882
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

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Recorder: R. & JH Pum.

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  "location": "Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England",
  "transcript": "'In / loving remembrance of / FRANCIS HENRY / the beloved son of / George and M.A. ADAMS / of Millbrook Parish of Maker / who died June 9th 1882 / aged 29 years / Day by day the voice saith come / enter thine eternal home / asking not if we can spare / this dear soul who's summoned there / This stone is erected to his memory / by his messmates of HMS 'Agincourt''",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, dedicated to Francis Henry Adams d. 1882</p>",
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    "recorder": "R. & JH Pum.",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Arthur Thomas Glanville RN d. 1910

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Arthur Thomas GLANVILLE, Chief Sick Berth Steward, R.N. Hospital, who died 6th. September 1910, aged 44 years. This stone is erected as a mark of esteem by the officers and staff of R.N.H.'

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Type: Cross

People

Glanville, Arthur Thomas
Age: 44
Date of Death: 6/9/1910
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief sick berth steward RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

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Recorder: Christine Thomas 1988

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  "id": "M319",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Arthur Thomas GLANVILLE, Chief Sick Berth Steward, R.N. Hospital, who died 6th. September 1910, aged 44 years. This stone is erected as a mark of esteem by the officers and staff of R.N.H.'",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas 1988",
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}

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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating William Gilbert d. 1903

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

In / loving memory / of William Gilbert / Master Mariner of this port / Died May 8th 1903 / Aged 52 years / From Love's shining circle the gem drops away / Also Mary Emma / his beloved wife / Died May 2, 1924 / Aged 67 years / Also their son / William Everett Gilbert / Died Dec 8, 1955 / Aged 73 years.'

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Type: Gravestone

People

Gilbert, William
Age: 52
Date of Death: 8/5/1903
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master Mariner
Organisation:

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Recorder: David J. Wickham

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  "post_id": "6075",
  "id": "M6446",
  "location": "Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales",
  "transcript": "In / loving memory / of William Gilbert / Master Mariner of this port / Died May 8th 1903 / Aged 52 years / From Love's shining circle the gem drops away / Also Mary Emma / his beloved wife / Died May 2, 1924 / Aged 67 years / Also their son / William Everett Gilbert / Died Dec 8, 1955 / Aged 73 years.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating William Gilbert d. 1903</p>",
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    "recorder": "David J. Wickham",
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}

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Naval and Military Cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Thomas William Davies d. 1903

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Naval and Military Cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

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'Thos Wm DAVIES / A.B. H.M.S. 'Dolphin' / died / 28th Dec'r 1903 Aged 27'

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Type: Gravestone
Position: Church of England (old) 294
Vessel: HMS Dolphin

People

Davies, Thomas William
Age: 27
Date of Death: 28/12/1903
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

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Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry, 1987

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  "transcript": "'Thos Wm DAVIES / A.B. H.M.S. 'Dolphin' / died / 28th Dec'r 1903 Aged 27'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Thomas William Davies d. 1903</p>",
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    "recorder": "R. & J.H. Perry, 1987",
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}

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St Mary's Church, Tickhill, South Yorkshire, England

Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Tickhill, South Yorkshire commemorating Captain James Marshall RN of Medway, Kent, d. 1834

Location

St Mary's Church, Tickhill, South Yorkshire, England

Transcript

'In memory of Captain James Marshall Royal Navy of Upnor Lodge in the County of Kent who died at Tickhill on the 24th of December 1834 in the 40th year of his age'

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Position: North wall of chancel

People

Marshall, James
Age: 39
Date of Death: 24/12/1834
Cause of Death: Unknown / None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Alex Chatwin 1982

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  "id": "M4382",
  "location": "St Mary's Church, Tickhill, South Yorkshire, England",
  "transcript": "'In memory of Captain James Marshall Royal Navy of Upnor Lodge in the County of Kent who died at Tickhill on the 24th of December 1834 in the 40th year of his age'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Tickhill, South Yorkshire commemorating Captain James Marshall RN of Medway, Kent, d. 1834</p>",
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    "recorder": "Alex Chatwin 1982",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Rest of the World

Memorial at Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania commemorating George Martin, RN, d. 1879

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Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Rest of the World

Transcript

'George Martin / H.M.S. London / Died March 1879'

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Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS London

People

Martin, George
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 3/1879
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Royal Navy

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  "location": "Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'George Martin / H.M.S. London / Died March 1879'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania commemorating George Martin, RN, d. 1879</p>",
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Green Street Cemetery, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands

Gravestone at Green Street Cemetery, St Helier, Jersey commemorating Patrick Lennard O’Reilly RN d. 1852

Location

Green Street Cemetery, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Patrick Lennard O'Reilly Purser of the R.N. who departed this life 30th July 1849 aged ... years and Mary Mary Ann O'Reilly who died 16 Nov 18[52] aged 66 years'

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Type: Gravestone
Position: Q3

People

O'Reilly, Patrick Lennard
Age:
Date of Death: 30/7/1849
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Purser
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Record at Jersey archives.

JSON

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  "location": "Green Street Cemetery, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Patrick Lennard O'Reilly Purser of the R.N. who departed this life 30th July 1849 aged ... years and Mary Mary Ann O'Reilly who died 16 Nov 18[52] aged 66 years'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Green Street Cemetery, St Helier, Jersey commemorating Patrick Lennard O’Reilly RN d. 1852</p>",
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Church of St John the Baptist, Westbourne, West Sussex, England

Gravestone at the Church of St John the Baptist, Westbourne, West Sussex commemorating Richard Wyley RN d. 1763

Location

Church of St John the Baptist, Westbourne, West Sussex, England

Transcript

'In / Memory of / RICHARD WYLEY / late Boatswain of the Captain / Man of WAR / He Serv'd in that Capacity / on board Several Ships / Upwards of 30 Years / Departed this Life April the 12th 1763 / Aged 75 years / A Carefull Friend a Father dear / A Tender Husband Sleepeth here'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Limestone
Vessel: HMS Captain

People

Wyley, Richard
Age: 75
Date of Death: 12/4/1763
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Boatswain
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Burial register 'bu. Richard Wiley [sic], April 14th 1763'.

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  "transcript": "'In / Memory of / RICHARD WYLEY / late Boatswain of the Captain / Man of WAR / He Serv'd in that Capacity / on board Several Ships / Upwards of 30 Years / Departed this Life April the 12th 1763 / Aged 75 years / A Carefull Friend a Father dear / A Tender Husband Sleepeth here'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at the Church of St John the Baptist, Westbourne, West Sussex commemorating Richard Wyley RN d. 1763</p>",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters