All posts by dedwards

Church of King Charles the Martyr, Falmouth, Cornwall, England

Wall monument in Falmouth, Cornwall dedicated to Captain James Bull d. 1821

Location

Church of King Charles the Martyr, Falmouth, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory of / CAPTAIN JAMES BULL / who departed this Life on the 22nd Day of Septr. 1821 / aged 80 Years / Also / to the Memory of MARY BULL, his Wife / who died on the 30th Day of September 1797 / aged 62 Years / This monument is erected by the eldest Son / and his most affectionate but / greatly afflicted Daughter' [apron] 'Seed sewn by God shall ripen / in the heart'

Details

Description: A black pyramid above the inscription tablet bearing an urn garlanded by a female mourner with the Bull arms above. Pilasters flank the inscription, and two cut sheaves of wheat are carved below.

Type: Wall monument
Position: South side Nave
Materials: White marble
Artists: Isbell

People

Bull, James
Age: 80
Date of Death: 22/9/1821
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Packet captain
Organisation: Post office

Extra

Notes: Obituary in the 'Gentleman's Magazine' (Oct, 1821) p. 380 describes him as formerly commander of one of his Majesty's Packets.

JSON

{
  "post_id": "5876",
  "id": "M5675",
  "location": "Church of King Charles the Martyr, Falmouth, Cornwall, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the Memory of / CAPTAIN JAMES BULL / who departed this Life on the 22nd Day of Septr. 1821 / aged 80 Years / Also / to the Memory of MARY BULL, his Wife / who died on the 30th Day of September 1797 / aged 62 Years / This monument is erected by the eldest Son / and his most affectionate but / greatly afflicted Daughter' [apron] 'Seed sewn by God shall ripen / in the heart'",
  "content": "<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M5675Large.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7394\" width=\"202\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M5675Large.jpg 261w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M5675Large-157x300.jpg 157w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" /></figure>\n\n\n<p>Wall monument in Falmouth, Cornwall dedicated to Captain James Bull d. 1821</p>",
  "images": ["/uploads/2014/05/M5675Large.jpg","/uploads/2014/05/M5675Large-157x300.jpg"],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "A black pyramid above the inscription tablet bearing an urn garlanded by a female mourner with the Bull arms above. Pilasters flank the inscription, and two cut sheaves of wheat are carved below.<br />\r\n<br />",
    "type": "Wall monument",
    "position": "South side Nave",
    "materials": "White marble",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "Isbell",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Bull, James","age":"80","dateofdeath":"22/9/1821","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Packet captain","organisation":"Post office"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "Obituary in the 'Gentleman's Magazine' (Oct, 1821) p. 380 describes him as formerly commander of one of his Majesty's Packets.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

Uncategorised

Parish Church, Malew, Isle of Man

Tomb at Malew, Isle of Man commemorating Lieutenant Thomas Lee RN d. 1834

Location

Parish Church, Malew, Isle of Man

Transcript

'SACRED / to the Memory of / Lieut. THOMAS LEE Royal Navy / formerly of Cheddar Somersetshire / who departed this Life / Novr 12th 1834 / Aged 50','This monument / is erected / by his affectionate Widow / ANN LEE'

Details

Description: Sarcophagus with shield carved with an anchor on the lid.
Type: Tomb
Position: Churchyard

People

Lee, Thomas
Age: 50
Date of Death: 12/11/1834
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

JSON

{
  "post_id": "5883",
  "id": "M5366",
  "location": "Parish Church, Malew, Isle of Man",
  "transcript": "'SACRED / to the Memory of / Lieut. THOMAS LEE Royal Navy / formerly of Cheddar Somersetshire / who departed this Life / Novr 12th 1834 / Aged 50','This monument / is erected / by his affectionate Widow / ANN LEE'",
  "content": "<p>Tomb at Malew, Isle of Man commemorating Lieutenant Thomas Lee RN d. 1834</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "Sarcophagus with shield carved with an anchor on the lid.",
    "type": "Tomb",
    "position": "Churchyard",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Lee, Thomas","age":"50","dateofdeath":"12/11/1834","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Lieutenant RN","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

Uncategorised

Toxteth Park Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Memorial at Toxteth Park Cemetery commemorating Thomas Paul Gyles d. 1886

Location

Toxteth Park Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'In Loving Memory / of / THOMAS P. GYLES. / LATE OF H.M. CUSTOMS. / WHO DIED 8th MARCH 1886 / AGED 80 YEARS / ALSO WILLIAM SON OF THE ABOVE / WHO DIED 15th NOVr 1871 / AGED 36 YEARS / ALSO MARY WIFE OF W.H. TILSTON. / AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE / WHO DIED 1st JUNE 1890 AGED 47 YEARS / ALSO ANN, WIFE OF THE ABOVE T.P. GYLES. / WHO DIED 8th OCTOBER 1894 / IN HER 80th YEAR /"Her end was peace". / ALSO W.H. TILSTON. / DIED 22nd JULY 1932. AGED 91 YEARS.'

Details

Description: Headstone - upright, with oblong shaped corners, circle at top. Black in colour, with outline around outer edges carved into stone revealing white colour.
Type: Gravestone
Position: C of E, section C Grave 259.

People

Gyles, Thomas Paul
Age: 80
Date of Death: 8/3/1886
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: HM Customs

Extra

JSON

{
  "post_id": "5884",
  "id": "M6041",
  "location": "Toxteth Park Cemetery, Liverpool, England",
  "transcript": "'In Loving Memory / of / THOMAS P. GYLES. / LATE OF H.M. CUSTOMS. / WHO DIED 8th MARCH 1886 / AGED 80 YEARS / ALSO WILLIAM SON OF THE ABOVE / WHO DIED 15th NOVr 1871 / AGED 36 YEARS / ALSO MARY WIFE OF W.H. TILSTON. / AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE / WHO DIED 1st JUNE 1890 AGED 47 YEARS / ALSO ANN, WIFE OF THE ABOVE T.P. GYLES. / WHO DIED 8th OCTOBER 1894 / IN HER 80th YEAR /\"Her end was peace\". / ALSO W.H. TILSTON. / DIED 22nd JULY 1932. AGED 91 YEARS.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Toxteth Park Cemetery commemorating Thomas Paul Gyles d. 1886</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "Headstone - upright, with oblong shaped corners, circle at top. Black in colour, with outline around outer edges carved into stone revealing white colour.",
    "type": "Gravestone",
    "position": "C of E, section C Grave 259.",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Gyles, Thomas Paul","age":"80","dateofdeath":"8/3/1886","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"","organisation":"HM Customs"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

Uncategorised

Norton, Durham, England

Memorial in Norton, Durham commemorating Captain Robert Gregory RN d. 1774

Location

Norton, Durham, England

Transcript

'...who bore with manly fortitude a long and painfull illness, the consequence of a broken constitution acquired in the service of his country'

Details

People

Gregory, Robert
Age: 39
Date of Death: 1774
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: David Saunders 'Maritime Memorials & Mementoes' (Yeovil, 1996) p. 90.

JSON

{
  "post_id": "5867",
  "id": "M3272",
  "location": "Norton, Durham, England",
  "transcript": "'...who bore with manly fortitude a long and painfull illness, the consequence of a broken constitution acquired in the service of his country'<br />\r\n<br />",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Norton, Durham commemorating Captain Robert Gregory  RN d. 1774</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "",
    "type": "",
    "position": "",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Gregory, Robert","age":"39","dateofdeath":"1774","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Captain RN","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "David Saunders 'Maritime Memorials & Mementoes' (Yeovil, 1996) p. 90.",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

Uncategorised

All Saints' Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Memorial tile at All Saints’ Church, Brightlingsea, commemorating Walter B. Dines d. 1915

Location

All Saints' Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Transcript

'Walter B. Dines / Aged 29 / Accidentally killed on H. M. / Patrol Yacht ‘Clementina' / Buried at Cushendall'

Details

Type: Memorial tile
Vessel: Clementina

People

Dines, Walter B.
Age: 29
Date of Death: 20/9/1915
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Assistant Engineer
Organisation: Royal Naval Reserve

Extra

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

Photographer: P Lacey

JSON

{
  "post_id": "5858",
  "id": "M1496",
  "location": "All Saints' Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England",
  "transcript": "'Walter B. Dines / Aged 29 / Accidentally killed on H. M. / Patrol Yacht ‘Clementina' / Buried at Cushendall'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial tile at All Saints’ Church, Brightlingsea, commemorating Walter B. Dines d. 1915</p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_3946-1-1020x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35048\" srcset=\"https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_3946-1-1020x1024.jpg 1020w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_3946-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_3946-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_3946-1-768x771.jpg 768w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_3946-1.jpg 1963w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" /></figure>",
  "images": ["/uploads/2019/08/IMG_3946-1-1020x1024.jpg","/uploads/2019/08/IMG_3946-1-150x150.jpg","/uploads/2019/08/IMG_3946-1-300x300.jpg","/uploads/2019/08/IMG_3946-1-768x771.jpg","/uploads/2019/08/IMG_3946-1.jpg"],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "",
    "type": "Memorial tile",
    "position": "",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "Clementina"  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Dines, Walter B.","age":"29","dateofdeath":"20/9/1915","causeofdeath":"War casualty","rankOccupation":"Assistant Engineer","organisation":"Royal Naval Reserve"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001)<br />",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": "P Lacey"  }
}

Uncategorised

Church of the Blessed Mary, Walmer, Kent, England

Wall tablet at Church of the Blessed Mary, Walmer, Kent, commemorating Captain Peter Fisher RN d. 1844

Location

Church of the Blessed Mary, Walmer, Kent, England

Transcript

'S.M. of Captain Peter Fisher, R.N. later superintendant of H.M. dockyard, Sheerness: who expired suddenly while actively engaged in the zealous performance of his public duties in that establishment, on 28 August, 1844, in his 64th year; he having previously impaired his health by his unceasing exertions in the due fulfilment of those duties. After a long and faithful servitude to his country of 51 yrs, during which period he was wounded upon several occasions, he finally closed a life conspicuous for Christian virtues and high professional merit, universally esteemed and respected. Also of Mary Anne, widow of the above, dep. 7 Sept., 1861, aged 79'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: North wall of nave

People

Fisher, Peter
Age: 63
Date of Death: 28/8/1844
Cause of Death: Unknown / None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN Dockyard Superintendant
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER.

JSON

{
  "post_id": "5853",
  "id": "M4631",
  "location": "Church of the Blessed Mary, Walmer, Kent, England",
  "transcript": "'S.M. of Captain Peter Fisher, R.N. later superintendant of H.M. dockyard, Sheerness: who expired suddenly while actively engaged in the zealous performance of his public duties in that establishment, on 28 August, 1844, in his 64th year; he having previously impaired his health by his unceasing exertions in the due fulfilment of those duties. After a long and faithful servitude to his country of 51 yrs, during which period he was wounded upon several occasions, he finally closed a life conspicuous for Christian virtues and high professional merit, universally esteemed and respected. Also of Mary Anne, widow of the above, dep. 7 Sept., 1861, aged 79'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet at Church of the Blessed Mary, Walmer, Kent, commemorating Captain Peter Fisher RN d. 1844</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "",
    "type": "Wall tablet",
    "position": "North wall of nave",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Fisher, Peter","age":"63","dateofdeath":"28/8/1844","causeofdeath":"Unknown / None","rankOccupation":"Captain RN Dockyard Superintendant","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "DOSSIER.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

Uncategorised

All Saints Church, Owston, South Yorkshire, England

Memorial in All Saints Church, Owston commemorating Anthony Henry Cooke RN d. 1823

Location

All Saints Church, Owston, South Yorkshire, England

Transcript

'....Anthony Henry Cooke RN, Born August 6th 1801. Died at Trincomalee in the island of Ceylon February 11th 1823'

Details

Type: Memorial
Position: South wall of chancel

People

Cooke, Anthony Henry
Age:
Date of Death: 11/2/1823
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Alex Chatwin 1982

JSON

{
  "post_id": "5866",
  "id": "M3325",
  "location": "All Saints Church, Owston, South Yorkshire, England",
  "transcript": "'....Anthony Henry Cooke RN, Born August 6th 1801. Died at Trincomalee in the island of Ceylon February 11th 1823'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in All Saints Church, Owston commemorating Anthony Henry Cooke RN d. 1823</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "",
    "type": "Memorial",
    "position": "South wall of chancel",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Cooke, Anthony Henry","age":"","dateofdeath":"11/2/1823","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Midshipman RN","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Alex Chatwin 1982",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

Vessel Loss

St Mary's Church, Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales

Gravestone at St Mary’s Church, Cardigan commemorating Thomas Jones d. 1850 in the loss of the ‘Pomona’

Location

St Mary's Church, Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales

Details

Position: Churchyard
Vessel: Pomona

People

Jones, Thomas
Age: 19
Date of Death: 1850
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Lost with all hands on coast of Scotland.
Bibliography: David Saunders 'Maritime Memorials & Mementoes' (Yeovil, 1996) p. 154.

JSON

{
  "post_id": "5859",
  "id": "M1751",
  "location": "St Mary's Church, Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales",
  "transcript": "",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at St Mary’s Church, Cardigan commemorating  Thomas Jones d. 1850 in the loss of the ‘Pomona’</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Vessel Loss"],
  "details": {
    "description": "",
    "type": "",
    "position": "Churchyard",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "Pomona"  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Jones, Thomas","age":"19","dateofdeath":"1850","causeofdeath":"Vessel Loss","rankOccupation":"","organisation":""}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "Lost with all hands on coast of Scotland.",
    "bibliography": "David Saunders 'Maritime Memorials & Mementoes' (Yeovil, 1996) p. 154.",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

Uncategorised

English cemetery, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Rest of the World

Monument in the English cemetery, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil commemorating Rear-Admiral Michael Seymour d. 1835

Location

English cemetery, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Rest of the World

Details

Description: Ledger with Seymour arms carved above the inscription.
Type: Ledger

People

Seymour, Michael
Age:
Date of Death: 9/7/1835
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Another tablet in the dockyard chapel at Portsmouth
Bibliography: 'Dictionary of National Biography'.

JSON

{
  "post_id": "5860",
  "id": "M3693",
  "location": "English cemetery, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "",
  "content": "<p>Monument in the English cemetery, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil commemorating Rear-Admiral Michael Seymour d. 1835</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "Ledger with Seymour arms carved above the inscription.",
    "type": "Ledger",
    "position": "",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Seymour, Michael","age":"","dateofdeath":"9/7/1835","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Rear Admiral","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "Another tablet in the dockyard chapel at Portsmouth",
    "bibliography": "'Dictionary of National Biography'.",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

Vessel Loss

Embankment Road Cemetery, Kingsbridge, Devon, England

Memorial at Embankment Road Cemetery, Kingsbridge, Devon, commemorating John Messer Grant d. 1917 in loss of HMS ‘Aragon’

Location

Embankment Road Cemetery, Kingsbridge, Devon, England

Transcript

'In / Ever Loving Memory / OF MY DEAR FATHER / WILLIAM GRANT / WHO DIED JUNE 21ST 1902 / AGED 56 YEARS / AT REST / ALSO OF MY ONLY BROTHER / JOHN MESSER GRANT / WHO LOST HIS LIFE AT SEA / ON H.M.S. ARAGON, DEC. 30TH 1917 / AGED 20 YEARS. / FOR HIS COUNTRY'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS Aragon

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Grant, John Messer
Age: 20
Date of Death: 30/12/1917
Cause of Death: Vessel loss
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: British Army

Extra

Notes: HMS 'Aragon', a troopship torpedoed off Alexandria on 30 December 1917. Same date of death as that given by CWGC for John William James Messer. He was serving with the Dorsetshire Regiment.
Recorder: Lyn Collins

JSON

{
  "post_id": "5861",
  "id": "M2834",
  "location": "Embankment Road Cemetery, Kingsbridge, Devon, England",
  "transcript": "'In / Ever Loving Memory / OF MY DEAR FATHER / WILLIAM GRANT / WHO DIED JUNE 21ST 1902 / AGED 56 YEARS / AT REST / ALSO OF MY ONLY BROTHER / JOHN MESSER GRANT / WHO LOST HIS LIFE AT SEA / ON H.M.S. ARAGON, DEC. 30TH 1917 / AGED 20 YEARS. / FOR HIS COUNTRY'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Embankment Road Cemetery, Kingsbridge, Devon, commemorating John Messer Grant d. 1917 in loss of HMS ‘Aragon’</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Vessel Loss"],
  "details": {
    "description": "",
    "type": "Gravestone",
    "position": "",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "HMS Aragon"  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": "1914-1918 First World War"  },
  "people": [{"name":"Grant, John Messer","age":"20","dateofdeath":"30/12/1917","causeofdeath":"Vessel loss","rankOccupation":"Unknown","organisation":"British Army"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "HMS 'Aragon', a troopship torpedoed off Alexandria on 30 December 1917. Same date of death as that given by CWGC for John William James Messer. He was serving with the Dorsetshire Regiment.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Lyn Collins",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

Location

Transcript

Details

People

Extra

Location

Transcript

Details

People

Extra

Location

Transcript

Details

People

Extra

Location

Transcript

Details

People

Extra

Location

Transcript

Details

People

Extra

Location

Transcript

Details

People

Extra

Location

Transcript

Details

People

Extra

Location

Details

People

Extra

Location

Details

People

Extra

Location

Transcript

Details

Event Category

People

Extra

Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters