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All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Memorial tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating Joseph W Richardson d. 1918

Location

All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Transcript

'Joseph W Richardson / Aged 37 / Chief Officer S.S. “Saxon” / Lost through enemy / action off coast of Norway / May: 7: 1918'

Details

Type: Memorial tile
Vessel: SS Saxon

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Richardson, Joseph Walter
Age: 37
Date of Death: 7/5/1918
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Chief Officer
Organisation: Mercantile Marine

Extra

Notes: SS 'Saxon' torpedoed and sunk off Fair Isle, Shetland

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

Photographer: P Lacey

JSON

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  "id": "M1633",
  "location": "All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England",
  "transcript": "'Joseph W Richardson / Aged 37 / Chief Officer S.S. “Saxon” / Lost through enemy / action off coast of Norway / May: 7: 1918'",
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    "dateErected": "",
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
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    "notes": "SS 'Saxon' torpedoed and sunk off Fair Isle, Shetland<br />",
    "bibliography": "Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001)<br />",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": "P Lacey"  }
}

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St Cuthbert's Burial Ground, Edinburgh, Scotland

Memorial in St Cuthbert’s Burial Ground, Edinburgh commemorating John Weir Duncan d. 1850, Surgeon RN

Location

St Cuthbert's Burial Ground, Edinburgh, Scotland

Transcript

'John Weir Duncan Surgeon RN MRCS Edinburgh, died at sea in the West Indies 22 October 1850 aged 23'

Details

People

Duncan, John Weir
Age: 23
Date of Death: 22/10/1850
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Surgeon RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Alex Chatwin, 1980

JSON

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  "location": "St Cuthbert's Burial Ground, Edinburgh, Scotland",
  "transcript": "'John Weir Duncan Surgeon RN MRCS Edinburgh, died at sea in the West Indies 22 October 1850 aged 23'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in St Cuthbert’s Burial Ground, Edinburgh commemorating John Weir Duncan d. 1850, Surgeon RN</p>",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Alex Chatwin, 1980",
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}

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Dutch Cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World

Memorial in the Dutch Cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka commemorating George Burleigh d. 1826

Location

Dutch Cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of George BURLEIGH ESQ. Died April 8th 1826 Aged 55 years'

Details

Vessel: HMS Brunswick

Event

Battle of the Glorious First of June 1794

Event Category

1793-1802 French Revolutionary War

People

Burleigh, George
Age: 55
Date of Death: 8/4/1826
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Served on HMS 'Brunswick', Battle of the Glorious First of June 1794.
Recorder: C. Flintham

JSON

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  "id": "M2254",
  "location": "Dutch Cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of George BURLEIGH ESQ. Died April 8th 1826 Aged 55 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in the Dutch Cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka commemorating George Burleigh d. 1826</p>",
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    "notes": "Served on HMS 'Brunswick', Battle of the Glorious First of June 1794.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "C. Flintham",
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}

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St Paul's Cathedral, London, England

Monument in St Paul’s Cathedral, London commemorating Admiral George Brydges Rodney d. 1792

Location

St Paul's Cathedral, London, England

Transcript

'ERECTED AT THE PUBLIC EXPENSE / TO THE MEMORY OF / GEORGE BRYDGES RODNEY, K.B. / LORD RODNEY VICE ADMIRAL OF ENGLAND, / AS A TESTIMONY OF THE GALLANT AND IMPORTANT SERVICES / WHICH HE RENDERED TO HIS COUNTRY / IN MANY MEMORABLE ENGAGEMENTS / AND SPECIALLY IN THAT OF 12 APRIL 1782 / WHEN A BRILLIANT AND DECISIVE VICTORY WAS OBTAINED/OVER THE FRENCH FLEET / AND EFFECTUAL PROTECTION WAS AFFORDED / TO THE WEST INDIAN ISLANDS, / AND TO THE COMMERCIAL INTERESTS OF THIS KINGDOM, / IN THE VERY CRISIS OF THE AMERICAN WAR. / LORD RODNEY WAS BORN IN 1718 / DIED 24 MAY 1792'

Details

Description: Full-length figure of Rodney in uniform leaning on a rudder, three flags behind, he is flanked by female figures representing History and Victory.
Type: Memorial
Position: Crypt
Materials: Marble
Date Erected: 1811
Artists: John Charles Felix Rossi

Event Category

1775-1783 American Revolutionary War

People

Rodney, George Brydges
Age: 74
Date of Death: 24/5/1792
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the White
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Date of contract Aug 1811, value £6, 300.
Bibliography: Rupert Gunnis 'Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1851' (London 1964).
Recorder: B. Tomlinson
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "location": "St Paul's Cathedral, London, England",
  "transcript": "'ERECTED AT THE PUBLIC EXPENSE / TO THE MEMORY OF / GEORGE BRYDGES RODNEY, K.B. / LORD RODNEY VICE ADMIRAL OF ENGLAND, / AS A TESTIMONY OF THE GALLANT AND IMPORTANT SERVICES / WHICH HE RENDERED TO HIS COUNTRY / IN MANY MEMORABLE ENGAGEMENTS / AND SPECIALLY IN THAT OF 12 APRIL 1782 / WHEN A BRILLIANT AND DECISIVE VICTORY WAS OBTAINED/OVER THE FRENCH FLEET / AND EFFECTUAL PROTECTION WAS AFFORDED / TO THE WEST INDIAN ISLANDS, / AND TO THE COMMERCIAL INTERESTS OF THIS KINGDOM, / IN THE VERY CRISIS OF THE AMERICAN WAR. / LORD RODNEY WAS BORN IN 1718 / DIED 24 MAY 1792'",
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    "bibliography": "Rupert Gunnis 'Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1851' (London 1964).",
    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson",
    "photographer": "B. Tomlinson"  }
}

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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating George Sackett RN d. 1869

Location

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

Transcript

[On reverse of tombstone] 'Sacred to the memory of George SACKETT, Gunner's Mate H.M.S. 'JUNO'. Died at Hong Kong August 27th. 1869'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Juno

People

Sackett, George
Age:
Date of Death: 27/8/1869
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Gunner's mate
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "[On reverse of tombstone] 'Sacred to the memory of George SACKETT, Gunner's Mate H.M.S. 'JUNO'. Died at Hong Kong August 27th. 1869'",
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
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}

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Church of St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, England

Wall tablet in St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol commemorating Admiral Sir William Penn d. 1670

Location

Church of St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, England

Transcript

'To ye Just Memory of Sir Will Penn Kt & sometimes Generall borne at Bristol An:1621 son of Captain Giles Penn seuerall years Consul for ye English in the Mediterranean of ye Penns of Penns-Lodge in the County of=Wilts & those Penns of Penn in ye C.of Bvcks & and by his Mother from ye Gilberts in ye County of Somerset Originally from Yorksheire: Addicted from his youth to Maritime affaires, he was made Captain at ye yeares of 21: Rear-Admirall of Ireland at 23 Vice Admirall of Ireland at 25, Admiral to ye Streights=at 29; Vice Admirall of England at 31 & Generall in ye first Dutch Warres at 32 Whence retiring in Anno 1655, He was Chozen a Parliament man for ye Towne of Weymouth 1660; made Commissioner of ye Admiralty, & Nauy Gouernor of ye Towne and forts of King-Sail Vice Admiral of Munster, & a Member of that Prouinciall Counseill, and in Anno 1664, Was Chozen Great Captain=Commander vnder his=Royal Highnesse; in ye signall & Most Eudently succesffull fight a gainst ye Dutch fleet: Thus He Took Leave of the Sea, his old Element, bvt Continued still his other Employs till 1669: at what Time throvgh bodely Infirmitys (Contracted By ye Care & Fatiqve of Pvbliqve Affaires) He Withdrew, Prepard & Made for his end; & With a Gentle & Even Gale In mvch Peace Arriud & Ancord In his Last and Best Port, at Wanstead In ye Covnty of Essex ye 16 Sept. 1670, being then bvt 49 & 4 Month old. To whofe Name & Merit, his suruiuing Lady hath Erected this Remembrance' [Ledger] 'Here lyeth the Body of Sir William Penn, who departed this life on the 16th Day of September in the year 1670. DUM CLAUUM TENEAM'

Details

Description: Architectural surround, two cannon above.

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Near lectern

Event

Battle of Lowestoft

Event Date

1665

Event Category

1652 - 1654 First Anglo-Dutch War

People

Penn, William
Age: 49
Date of Death: 16/9/1670
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Admiral Sir William Penn from whom Pennsylvania got its name and of which state his son William Penn was the founder. The 'succesffull fight' referred to in the transcript was the battle of Lowestoft, fought on 3rd June 1665, in which the Dutch, commanded by Jacob van Wassenaer, Lord of Obdam, were defeated by the English under HRH James, Duke of York, K.G. Penn, whose rank corresponded with what afterwards became 'Captain of the Fleet' served with the Duke on board the flagship, 'Royal Charles', 80, Captain John Harman.
Bibliography: J.W. Damer Powell 'Bristol Privateers and Ships of War' (Bristol, 1930).
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "id": "M529",
  "location": "Church of St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, England",
  "transcript": "'To ye Just Memory of Sir Will Penn Kt & sometimes Generall borne at Bristol An:1621 son of Captain Giles Penn seuerall years Consul for ye English in the Mediterranean of ye Penns of Penns-Lodge in the County of=Wilts & those Penns of Penn in ye C.of Bvcks & and by his Mother from ye Gilberts in ye County of Somerset Originally from Yorksheire: Addicted from his youth to Maritime affaires, he was made Captain at ye yeares of 21: Rear-Admirall of Ireland at 23 Vice Admirall of Ireland at 25, Admiral to ye Streights=at 29; Vice Admirall of England at 31 & Generall in ye first Dutch Warres at 32 Whence retiring in Anno 1655, He was Chozen a Parliament man for ye Towne of Weymouth 1660; made Commissioner of ye Admiralty, & Nauy Gouernor of ye Towne and forts of King-Sail Vice Admiral of Munster, & a Member of that Prouinciall Counseill, and in Anno 1664, Was Chozen Great Captain=Commander vnder his=Royal Highnesse; in ye signall & Most Eudently succesffull fight a gainst ye Dutch fleet: Thus He Took Leave of the Sea, his old Element, bvt Continued still his other Employs till 1669: at what Time throvgh bodely Infirmitys (Contracted By ye Care & Fatiqve of Pvbliqve Affaires) He Withdrew, Prepard & Made for his end; & With a Gentle & Even Gale In mvch Peace Arriud & Ancord In his Last and Best Port, at Wanstead In ye Covnty of Essex ye 16 Sept. 1670, being then bvt 49 & 4 Month old. To whofe Name & Merit, his suruiuing Lady hath Erected this Remembrance' [Ledger] 'Here lyeth the Body of Sir William Penn, who departed this life on the 16th Day of September in the year 1670. DUM CLAUUM TENEAM'",
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    "notes": "Admiral Sir William Penn from whom Pennsylvania got its name and of which state his son William Penn was the founder. The 'succesffull fight' referred to in the transcript was the battle of Lowestoft, fought on 3rd June 1665, in which the Dutch, commanded by Jacob van Wassenaer, Lord of Obdam, were defeated by the English under HRH James, Duke of York, K.G. Penn, whose rank corresponded with what afterwards became 'Captain of the Fleet' served with the Duke on board the flagship, 'Royal Charles', 80, Captain John Harman.",
    "bibliography": "J.W. Damer Powell 'Bristol Privateers and Ships of War' (Bristol, 1930).",
    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan",
    "photographer": "B. Tomlinson"  }
}

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Cathedral, Rochester, Kent, England

Wall tablet at Rochester Cathedral commemorating Captain Ernest Frederick Davis RM d. 1898

Location

Cathedral, Rochester, Kent, England

Transcript

'TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF / ERNEST FREDERICK DAVIS / CAPTAIN ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY / AND BREVET LIEUTENANT COLONEL / BORN 19 NOVBER 1862 DIED 30 AUGST 1898 / TO COMMEMORATE HIS DISTINGUISHED / SERVICE IN THE SOUDAN 1884-85 / AND WITH THE EGYPTIAN ARMY 1888 / TO 1897 THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED / BY HIS BROTHER OFFICERS IN 1899'

Details

Description: With Royal Marines badge
Type: Wall tablet
Position: North transept
Materials: Bronze with pink marble surround

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Africa

People

Davis, Ernest Frederick
Age: 35
Date of Death: 30/8/1898
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain RMLI
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry

Extra

JSON

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  "transcript": "'TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF / ERNEST FREDERICK DAVIS / CAPTAIN ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY / AND BREVET LIEUTENANT COLONEL / BORN 19 NOVBER 1862 DIED 30 AUGST 1898 / TO COMMEMORATE HIS DISTINGUISHED / SERVICE IN THE SOUDAN 1884-85 / AND WITH THE EGYPTIAN ARMY 1888 / TO 1897 THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED / BY HIS BROTHER OFFICERS IN 1899'",
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Recreation

All Saints' Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Memorial tile in All Saints’ Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating Ernest Walter Brown d. 1903

Location

All Saints' Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Transcript

'Ernest Walter Brown / Aged 24 / Drowned from the Yacht 'Senga’ / In Calais Harbour / June 18th 1903. / Buried at Calais.'

Details

Type: Memorial tile
Vessel: Senga

People

Brown, Ernest Walter
Age: 24
Date of Death: 18/6/1903
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Yacht crew
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

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

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Ernest Walter Brown / Aged 24 / Drowned from the Yacht 'Senga’ / In Calais Harbour / June 18th 1903. / Buried at Calais.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial tile in All Saints’ Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating Ernest Walter Brown d. 1903</p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"957\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_3937-1-957x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34986\" srcset=\"https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_3937-1-957x1024.jpg 957w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_3937-1-280x300.jpg 280w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_3937-1-768x822.jpg 768w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_3937-1.jpg 1578w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 957px) 100vw, 957px\" /></figure>",
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  "categories": ["Recreation"],
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    "type": "Memorial tile",
    "position": "",
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    "dateErected": "",
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    "vessel": "Senga"  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
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    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001).",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Toxteth Park Cemetery, Toxteth, Liverpool, England

Memorial in Toxteth Park Cemetery commemorating Frederick H. Crouch d. 1896 and Harold Starr Couch d. 1897

Location

Toxteth Park Cemetery, Toxteth, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'In loving memory of Henry Peter Palmer Couch, beloved husband of Frances Couch, who died 10th June 1894, aged 64 years. Also of FREDERICK H. COUCH, 5th son of the above, who was killed at sea by falling from the fore topmast-yard on the ship 'Westland' 10th August 1896, aged 22 years. Also of HAROLD STARR, 6th son of the above, and 2nd mate of the ship 'EARL OF DUNMORE', who was killed by falling from aloft, 7th April 1897, aged 21 years'

Details

Type: Headstone
Position: C285
Vessel: Earl of Dunmore, Westland

People

Couch, Harold Starr
Age: 21
Date of Death: 7/4/1897
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:
Couch, Frederick H.
Age: 22
Date of Death: 10/8/1896
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Martin Davies 1985

JSON

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  "id": "M4443",
  "location": "Toxteth Park Cemetery, Toxteth, Liverpool, England",
  "transcript": "'In loving memory of Henry Peter Palmer Couch, beloved husband of Frances Couch, who died 10th June 1894, aged 64 years. Also of FREDERICK H. COUCH, 5th son of the above, who was killed at sea by falling from the fore topmast-yard on the ship 'Westland' 10th August 1896, aged 22 years. Also of HAROLD STARR, 6th son of the above, and 2nd mate of the ship 'EARL OF DUNMORE', who was killed by falling from aloft, 7th April 1897, aged 21 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Toxteth Park Cemetery commemorating Frederick H. Crouch d. 1896 and Harold Starr Couch d. 1897</p>",
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Vessel Loss

Cemetery, Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales

Headstone at Holyhead Cemetery commemorating three unknown seaman from the barque ‘Osseo’ wrecked 1894

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Cemetery, Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales

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'...THESE STONES / WERE ERECTED BY VOLUNTARY / CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE INHABITANTS / AND CREW OF THE HOLYHEAD STEAMERS / TO MARK THE RESTING PLACE OF 3 UNKNOWN / SEAMAN, PART OF THE CREW OF 21 OR 26 OF / THE BARQUE OSSEO OF LONDONDERRY / WRECKED ON HOLYHEAD BREAKWATER / ON THE MORNING OF THE 30TH DECEMBER / 1894 ALL THE CREW BEING LOST, 12 / WERE WASHED ASHORE AND 5 WERE / IDENTIFIED / Deep called upon deep, the noise / of thy water spouts; all thy waves and thy / billows are gone over me Psalm XLII 7 / THE COST OF ERECTION Â£23, 4 6d / WAS COLLECTED BY J.E.JONES and E. EVANS / at Holyhead.'

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Description: Slate headstone with carved border of foliage including oak and ivy leaves in low relief. Above the inscription, a relief of the doomed vessel striking the breakwater. The latter is represented by a lighthouse. The inscription is in Welsh and English.
Type: Gravestone
Materials: Slate
Vessel: Osseo

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Notes: 'Liverpool Mercury' (11 Jan 1895) 'The inhabitants of Holyhead are about to erect two monuments over the graves of the seven unknown persons washed ashore and supposed to be a portion of the crew of the ill fated Osseo.'
Bibliography: David Saunders 'Britain's Maritime Memorials & Mementoes' (Yeovil, 1996) p. 156.
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters