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Main Cemetery, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, Rest of the World

Memorial at the Main Cemetery, Karachi, Sindh, commemorating James Rainey, d. 1881

Location

Main Cemetery, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, Rest of the World

Transcript

'James Henley Rainey, Chief Officer S.S. Matthew Curtis, accidentally killed on board in Karachi Harbour 1 January 1881 aged 30 years’ [not exact]

Details

Vessel: SS Matthew Curtis

People

Rainey, James Henley
Age: 30
Date of Death: 1/1/1881
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Chief Officer
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Notes: Kharachi was formerly in India. Following Independence in 1947, it became the first capital of Pakistan.

Bibliography: 'Notes and Queries' vol. 176 (1936) p. 417.

JSON

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  "id": "M5971",
  "location": "Main Cemetery, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'James Henley Rainey, Chief Officer S.S. Matthew Curtis, accidentally killed on board in Karachi Harbour 1 January 1881 aged 30 years’ [not exact]",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at the Main Cemetery, Karachi, Sindh, commemorating James Rainey, d. 1881</p>",
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    "notes": "Kharachi was formerly in India.  Following Independence in 1947, it became the first capital of Pakistan.<br />",
    "bibliography": "'Notes and Queries' vol. 176 (1936) p. 417.",
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Holy Trinity Church, Salcombe, Devon, England

Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Salcombe, Devon commemorating John Chant d. 1859

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Salcombe, Devon, England

Transcript

'SACRED / to the Memory of / JOHN CHANT / of this Parish who was Drowned / off Yealm on the 20th day of March / in the Year of our Lord 1859 / Aged 46 Years / ALSO OF / SARAH / DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE / AND WIFE OF JOHN PUTT / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE / THE 2 DAY OF MAY 1878 / AGED 27 YEARS'

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Position: Churchyard

People

Chant, John
Age: 46
Date of Death: 20/3/1859
Cause of Death: Maritime Accident
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Recorder: P. Cove: E.R. Stage

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  "id": "M3778",
  "location": "Holy Trinity Church, Salcombe, Devon, England",
  "transcript": "'SACRED / to the Memory of / JOHN CHANT / of this Parish who was Drowned / off Yealm on the 20th day of March / in the Year of our Lord 1859 / Aged 46 Years / ALSO OF / SARAH / DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE / AND WIFE OF JOHN PUTT / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE / THE 2 DAY OF MAY 1878 / AGED 27 YEARS'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Salcombe, Devon commemorating John Chant d. 1859</p>",
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    "recorder": "P. Cove: E.R. Stage",
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St Mary's Church, Rotherhithe, London, England

Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Rotherhithe commemorating Joseph Wade d. 1743, carver at Woolwich and Deptford dockyards

Location

St Mary's Church, Rotherhithe, London, England

Transcript

'SACRED / To the Memory of Mr JOSEPH WADE / For many Years KINGS-Carver / In his Majesty's Yards / At Deptford and Woolwich / In which Profession he was Equall'd by few / And exceeded by None / He Married CHRISTIAN Daughter / Of MR THOS. STEPHENSON / Of East Greenwich, Surgeon / By whom he had Issue / JANE who Married NICS JACKSON / Of Shropshire Gent / She Died Jan: 29th 1737 Aged 44 / JOSEPH who Died July 2nd 1740 / Aged 43 / And SAMUEL who erected / The Monument / In testimony of his Virtues / Which made him belov'd in Life / And Lamented at his Death / By all that knew him / He Died Novr 22d 1743 / Aged 79 / He had three Children more / Who all died in their Infancy'

Details

Description: Rococo cartouche, carved with foliage, a cherub's head and a winged skull. A putto hold an oval relief portrait of Wade above.
Type: Wall tablet

People

Wade, Joseph
Age: 44
Date of Death: 22/11/1743
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Carver
Organisation: HM Dockyard, Deptford

Extra

Notes: High quality photos - see P drive L7767–001 to –004:

Bibliography: Nikolaus Pevsner 'Buildings of England: London except the cities of London and Westminster' vol. ii (Harmondsworth, 1969). Barbara Tomlinson ‘Commemorating the seafarer: monuments, memorials and memory’ (London, 2015) pp. 15-16.
Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1982
Photographer: ©Royal Museums Greenwich L7767

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  "location": "St Mary's Church, Rotherhithe, London, England",
  "transcript": "'SACRED / To the Memory of Mr JOSEPH WADE / For many Years KINGS-Carver / In his Majesty's Yards / At Deptford and Woolwich / In which Profession he was Equall'd by few / And exceeded by None / He Married CHRISTIAN Daughter / Of MR THOS. STEPHENSON / Of East Greenwich, Surgeon / By whom he had Issue / JANE who Married NICS JACKSON / Of Shropshire Gent / She Died Jan: 29th 1737 Aged 44 / JOSEPH who Died July 2nd 1740 / Aged 43 / And SAMUEL who erected / The Monument / In testimony of his Virtues / Which made him belov'd in Life / And Lamented at his Death / By all that knew him / He Died Novr 22d 1743 / Aged 79 / He had three Children more / Who all died in their Infancy'",
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    "notes": "High quality photos - see P drive L7767–001 to –004: <br />",
    "bibliography": "Nikolaus Pevsner 'Buildings of England: London except the cities of London and Westminster' vol. ii (Harmondsworth, 1969). Barbara Tomlinson ‘Commemorating the seafarer: monuments, memorials and memory’ (London, 2015) pp. 15-16.",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Alfred Springham d. 1882

Location

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

Transcript

'In loving memory of Alfred SPRINGHAM, Sergeant of Police, HM Naval Yard Hong Kong, died 28th September 1882 aged 32 years ...'

Details

Description: Headstone with carved border.
Type: Headstone

People

Springham, Alfred
Age: 32
Date of Death: 28/9/1882
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Sergeant of Police
Organisation: HM Naval Dockard, Hong Kong

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas 1985

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  "transcript": "'In loving memory of Alfred SPRINGHAM, Sergeant of Police, HM Naval Yard Hong Kong, died 28th September 1882 aged 32 years ...'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Alfred Springham d. 1882</p>",
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas 1985",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Sub-Lieutenant John Lawrence Veitch RN d. 1874

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory of John Lawrence VEITCH, R.N. Navigating Sub-Lieutenant of H.M.S. 'Hornet' who died 16th December 1874, aged 27 years. Erected by his shipmates and friends'

Details

Description: Cross on plinth.
Type: Cross
Vessel: HMS Hornet

People

Veitch, John Lawrence
Age: 27
Date of Death: 16/12/1874
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Navigating Sub Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

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  "id": "M101",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In memory of John Lawrence VEITCH, R.N. Navigating Sub-Lieutenant of H.M.S. 'Hornet' who died 16th December 1874, aged 27 years. Erected by his shipmates and friends'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Sub-Lieutenant John Lawrence Veitch RN d. 1874</p>",
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
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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 George Marsh of HMS ‘Challenger’, d. 1829 at Madras, India

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred / to the memory of / SARAH MARSH / the wife of / FRANCIS MARSH / who departed this life 24th February 1835 / aged 70 years / also of the above named / Francis MARSH / who departed this life 29th May 1836 / aged 79 years / In remembrance also of / GEORGE MARSH / son of the above / (Purser of His Majesty's Ship 'Challenger') who died at Madras / on 31st December 1829 / in the 37th year of his age'

Details

Description: With body and foot stones.
Type: Headstone
Position: 439 square location 013
Materials: Sandstone
Vessel: HMS 'Challenger'

People

Marsh, George
Age: 36
Date of Death: 31/12/1829
Cause of Death: Unknown / None
Rank / Occupation: Purser RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: E.R. Stage

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  "location": "Church of St Margaret of Antioch, St Margaret-at-Cliffe, Kent, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred / to the memory of / SARAH MARSH / the wife of / FRANCIS MARSH / who departed this life 24th February 1835 / aged 70 years / also of the above named / Francis MARSH / who departed this life 29th May 1836 / aged 79 years / In remembrance also of / GEORGE MARSH / son of the above / (Purser of His Majesty's Ship 'Challenger') who died at Madras / on 31st December 1829 / in the 37th year of his age'",
  "content": "<p>Headstone at Church of St Margaret of Antioch, St Margaret-at-Cliffe, Kent, commemorating George Marsh of HMS ‘Challenger’, d. 1829 at Madras, India</p>",
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    "vessel": "HMS 'Challenger'"  },
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    "recorder": "E.R. Stage",
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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating George William Young d. 1911

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In / loving memory / of / George William Young / Master Mariner / the dearly beloved husband of / Rosanna Young / who passed away March 28th [1911] in his 71st year / he giveth his beloved sleep / A devoted husband and a loving father / Also of the above / Rosanna / who died in London Feb 23rd 1937 / Aged 88 / Her end was peace / Also their daughter / Rosanna Mary / beloved wife of / E Trevor Jones / Died at Tonyrefail / Decr 21st 1920 / Aged 41 years / Remembrance of her sweet companionship / & faithful love / Also Alfred Thomas Young / dearly loved son / Died at Jersey Aug 26th 1933 / Aged 55 years.'

Details

Description: Headstone.
Type: Gravestone

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

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  "location": "Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales",
  "transcript": "'In / loving memory / of / George William Young / Master Mariner / the dearly beloved husband of / Rosanna Young / who passed away March 28th [1911] in his 71st year / he giveth his beloved sleep / A devoted husband and a loving father / Also of the above / Rosanna / who died in London Feb 23rd 1937 / Aged 88 / Her end was peace / Also their daughter / Rosanna Mary / beloved wife of / E Trevor Jones / Died at Tonyrefail / Decr 21st 1920 / Aged 41 years / Remembrance of her sweet companionship / & faithful love / Also Alfred Thomas Young / dearly loved son / Died at Jersey Aug 26th 1933 / Aged 55 years.'",
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    "recorder": "David J. Wickham",
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Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground (nurses home), Greenwich, London, England

Chest tomb at Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground, Greenwich commemorating Richard Boswell, Greenwich Pensioner d. 1813

Location

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

Transcript

'Richard Boswell / A brave and Worthy Seaman / and a Pensioner in Greenwich Hospital / Died 17 March 1813 / aged 72 This stone was erected by / Edward Hawke Locker Esq / Son of Lieut Governor Locker / As a mark of attachment'

Details

Type: Chest-tomb
Position: North side, outside south railing

People

Boswell, Richard
Age: 72
Date of Death: 17/3/1813
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Seaman. Greenwich Hospital Pensioner
Organisation: Royal Hospital, Greenwich

Extra

Notes: Public Record Office, Greenwich Hospital Memorial Inscriptions 99618.

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  "transcript": "'Richard Boswell / A brave and Worthy Seaman / and a Pensioner in Greenwich Hospital / Died 17 March 1813 / aged 72 This stone was erected by / Edward Hawke Locker Esq / Son of Lieut Governor Locker / As a mark of attachment'",
  "content": "<p>Chest tomb at Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground, Greenwich commemorating Richard Boswell, Greenwich Pensioner d. 1813</p>",
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    "notes": "Public Record Office, Greenwich Hospital Memorial Inscriptions 99618.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
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St Nicholas's Church, Chiswick, London, England

Wall tablet in St Nicholas’s Church, Chiswick commemorating Lieutenant Samuel Blackshaw Peacock RN d. 1826

Location

St Nicholas's Church, Chiswick, London, England

Transcript

' ...AND OF SAMUEL BLACKSHAW PEACOCK, LIEUTENANT R.N. FOURTH SON OF THE SAID LEWIS, AND HIS WIFE; HE DIED ON THE 12TH APRIL 1826, IN HIS 36TH YEAR,/AND WAS BURIED IN THE FAMILY VAULT'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: West end nave
Materials: Marble

People

Peacock, Samuel Blackshaw
Age: 35
Date of Death: 12/4/1826
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

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  "location": "St Nicholas's Church, Chiswick, London, England",
  "transcript": "' ...AND OF SAMUEL BLACKSHAW PEACOCK, LIEUTENANT R.N. FOURTH SON OF THE SAID LEWIS, AND HIS WIFE; HE DIED ON THE 12TH APRIL 1826, IN HIS 36TH YEAR,/AND WAS BURIED IN THE FAMILY VAULT'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet in St Nicholas’s Church, Chiswick commemorating Lieutenant Samuel Blackshaw Peacock RN d. 1826</p>",
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Esplanade Burial Ground, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World

Memorial at the Esplanade Burial Ground, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka commemorating William Hannay RN d. 1818, surgeon

Location

Esplanade Burial Ground, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World

Transcript

'To the memory of William Hannay MD late surgeon of HM Naval establishment at Trincomalee. Died 22 dec 1818 aged 28 years'.

Details

People

Hannay, William
Age: 28
Date of Death: 22/12/1818
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Surgeon RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Formerly Ceylon.
Recorder: C Flintham

JSON

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  "transcript": "'To the memory of William Hannay MD late surgeon of HM Naval establishment at Trincomalee. Died 22 dec 1818 aged 28 years'.",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at the Esplanade Burial Ground, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka commemorating William Hannay RN d. 1818, surgeon</p>",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters