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St Giles Church, Copmanthorpe, Yorkshire, England

Headstone at St Giles Church, Copmanthorpe commemorating Stephen Foster RN d. 1808

Location

St Giles Church, Copmanthorpe, Yorkshire, England

Transcript

'SACRED / to the Memory of / STEPHEN FOSTER, / (Formerly of Gosport Hants:) many Years Gunner of / the Somerset Man of War, / and the Oldest Seaman in / his MAJESTY'S Service; / died March 17th: 1808: / in the 94th: Year of his Age.

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Description: Headstone.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: Somerset

People

Foster, Stephen
Age: 94
Date of Death: 17/3/1808
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Gunner
Organisation: Royal Navy

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  "transcript": "'SACRED / to the Memory of / STEPHEN FOSTER, / (Formerly of Gosport Hants:) many Years Gunner of / the Somerset Man of War, / and the Oldest Seaman in / his MAJESTY'S Service; / died March 17th: 1808: / in the 94th: Year of his Age.",
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Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England

Memorial at Highgate Cemetery commemorating Commander James Wyndham Willis RN d. 1859

Location

Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England

Transcript

'Sacred / to the memory of / JAMES WYNDHAM WILLIS, Esqre. / Commander R.N., / who departed this life / March 6th 1859, aged 67. / In life highly esteemed. / In death deeply regretted'

Details

People

Willis, James Wyndham
Age: 67
Date of Death: 6/3/1859
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Frederick Teague Cansick 'Epitaphs of Middlesex' (London, 1869) vol ii, p. 95.

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  "id": "M5933",
  "location": "Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred / to the memory of / JAMES WYNDHAM WILLIS, Esqre. / Commander R.N., / who departed this life / March 6th 1859, aged 67. / In life highly esteemed. / In death deeply regretted'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Highgate Cemetery commemorating Commander James Wyndham Willis RN d. 1859</p>",
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    "bibliography": "Frederick Teague Cansick 'Epitaphs of Middlesex' (London, 1869) vol ii, p. 95.",
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Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Tomb in Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey commemorating Captain Thomas Pierre Dobrée RN d. 1860

Location

Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Transcript

'THOMAS PIERRE DOBREE / Capitaine Marine Royale / fils des susdits / mort le 18 Juillet 1860 / Age de 66 ans'

Details

Description: Carved with Dobree arms with large spread eagle SPES VIRTUTE.
Type: Chest-tomb

People

Dobrée, Thomas Pierre
Age: 66
Date of Death: 18/71860
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: On tomb of Harry Dobrée fils Nicholas and Dame Applecarth Budd his wife.
Recorder: J. Le Pelley, 1981

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  "id": "M4586",
  "location": "Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey, Channel Islands",
  "transcript": "'THOMAS PIERRE DOBREE / Capitaine Marine Royale / fils des susdits / mort le 18 Juillet 1860 / Age de 66 ans'",
  "content": "<p>Tomb in Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey commemorating Captain Thomas Pierre Dobrée RN d. 1860</p>",
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    "notes": "On tomb of Harry Dobrée fils Nicholas and Dame Applecarth Budd his wife.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "J. Le Pelley, 1981",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Commander Francis William Melbill RN d. 1904

Location

Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'In fondly loving memory of / FRANCIS WILLIAM MELBILL / Commander R.N. / born April 16th 1867 / Died October 2nd 1904 / whilst serving on board / H.M.S. 'Illustrious' Channel Fleet / he was accidentally drowned in the execution / of his duty within sight of this place / He being made perfect in a short time / fullfilled a long time'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Church of England (old) 325
Artists: Appleby & Childs
Vessel: HMS Illustrious

People

Melbill, Francis William
Age:
Date of Death: 2/10/1904
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry 1987

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  "transcript": "'In fondly loving memory of / FRANCIS WILLIAM MELBILL / Commander R.N. / born April 16th 1867 / Died October 2nd 1904 / whilst serving on board / H.M.S. 'Illustrious' Channel Fleet / he was accidentally drowned in the execution / of his duty within sight of this place / He being made perfect in a short time / fullfilled a long time'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Commander Francis William Melbill RN d. 1904</p>",
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    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "R. & J.H. Perry 1987",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Llandaff Cathedral, Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales

Gravestone at Llandaff Cathedral commemorating Lieutenant-Commander Henry Jenkins RNR d. 1928

Location

Llandaff Cathedral, Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In / loving memory of / Henry Lloyd Jenkins / Lieutenant Commander R.N.R. / (Late principal Officer / Board of Trade, Cardiff). dearly beloved husband of / Emily Matilda Jenkins / who passed away Jan 14 1928. / Abide with me. / Also his dearly loved wife / Emily Matilda who died May 5 1937'

Details

Description: Cross on inscribed plinth.
Type: Cross
Position: Churchyard
Materials: granite

People

Jenkins, Henry Lloyd
Age:
Date of Death: 14/1/1928
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant Commander RNR
Organisation: Royal Naval Reserve

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson

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  "id": "M6361",
  "location": "Llandaff Cathedral, Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales",
  "transcript": "'In / loving memory of / Henry Lloyd Jenkins / Lieutenant Commander R.N.R. / (Late principal Officer / Board of Trade, Cardiff). dearly beloved husband of / Emily Matilda Jenkins / who passed away Jan 14 1928. / Abide with me. / Also his dearly loved wife / Emily Matilda who died May 5 1937'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Llandaff Cathedral commemorating Lieutenant-Commander Henry Jenkins RNR d. 1928</p>",
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Smuggling

St Peter's Church, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, England

Gravestone at St Peter’s Church, Bexhill on Sea commemorating Coastguard William Meekes d. 1832 after being wounded in a battle with smugglers

Location

St Peter's Church, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, England

Transcript

'In memory of William Meekes, Chief Boatman of the Coastguard Station No XLII Tower. He was mortally wounded on the night of the 21st February and died on the 23rd February 1832, aged 35 yrs'

Details

Type: Gravestone

People

Meekes, William
Age:
Date of Death: 23/2/1832
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief boatman
Organisation: Coastguard

Extra

Bibliography: William Webb 'Coastguard: an official history of HM Coastguard' (London,1976) p. 28.
Recorder: E. R. Stage 1982

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  "id": "M1334",
  "location": "St Peter's Church, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, England",
  "transcript": "'In memory of William Meekes, Chief Boatman of the Coastguard Station No XLII Tower. He was mortally wounded on the night of the 21st February and died on the 23rd February 1832, aged 35 yrs'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at St Peter’s Church, Bexhill on Sea commemorating Coastguard William Meekes d. 1832 after being wounded in a battle with smugglers</p>",
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    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "William Webb 'Coastguard: an official history of HM Coastguard' (London,1976) p. 28.",
    "recorder": "E. R. Stage 1982",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Old Fort, now Manama Police headquarters, Bahrain, Rest of the World

Memorial at the Old Fort, now Manama Police headquarters, Bahrain commemorating William Walton RN d. 1872

Location

Old Fort, now Manama Police headquarters, Bahrain, Rest of the World

Transcript

'William Walton, died on 20 March 1872 aged 19 after falling from the topmast rigging of H.M.S. Bullfinch and fracturing his skull'

Details

Description: Marker now missing.
Type: Grave
Materials: Wood
Vessel: HMS Bullfinch

People

Walton, William
Age: 19
Date of Death: 20/3/1872
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: First recorded Christian burial on this site.
Bibliography: 'Chowkidar' vol. v, no. 6 (Autumn 1990).

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  "location": "Old Fort, now Manama Police headquarters, Bahrain, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'William Walton, died on 20 March 1872 aged 19 after falling from the topmast rigging of H.M.S. Bullfinch and fracturing his skull'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at the Old Fort, now Manama Police headquarters, Bahrain commemorating William Walton RN d. 1872</p>",
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    "notes": "First recorded Christian burial on this site.",
    "bibliography": "'Chowkidar' vol. v, no. 6 (Autumn 1990).",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Westoe Cemetery, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Memorial at Westoe Cemetery South Shields commemorating James Crawford Cloak d. 1865

Location

Westoe Cemetery, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Details

People

Cloak, James Crawford
Age: 30
Date of Death: 1865
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Lost on voyage to Swinemunde.

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  "content": "<p>Memorial at Westoe Cemetery South Shields commemorating James Crawford Cloak d. 1865</p>",
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    "notes": "Lost on voyage to Swinemunde.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
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Hollybrook Cemetery, Tremona Road, Southampton, England

Headstone at Hollybrook Cemetery, Southampton commemorating Engineer Commander Anthony Ferguson RNR d. 1929

Location

Hollybrook Cemetery, Tremona Road, Southampton, England

Transcript

'In Loving Memory of / ENGINEER COMMANDER / ANTHONY FERGUSON, O.B.E. / (LATE R.N.R.) / WHO PASSED AWAY AT GENOA, MARCH 22ND 1929, / AGED 72 YEARS. / IN MY FATHER'S HOUSE, / ARE MANY MANSIONS. / Also of / MARY FERGUSON, / HIS WIFE / WHO DIED 31ST MAY 1938, / AGED 82 YEARS. / REST IN THE LORD / And of THEIR SON / ANTHONY, / (LT. R.C.A. WORLD WAR 1) / BORN 10.8.1889 / DIED 11.11.1970.'

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Description: Headstone.
Type: Gravestone

People

Ferguson, Anthony
Age: 72
Date of Death: 22/3/1929
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Engineer Commander RNR
Organisation: Royal Naval Reserve

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  "id": "M6429",
  "location": "Hollybrook Cemetery, Tremona Road, Southampton, England",
  "transcript": "'In Loving Memory of / ENGINEER COMMANDER / ANTHONY FERGUSON, O.B.E. / (LATE R.N.R.) / WHO PASSED AWAY AT GENOA, MARCH 22ND 1929, / AGED 72 YEARS. / IN MY FATHER'S HOUSE, / ARE MANY MANSIONS. / Also of / MARY FERGUSON, / HIS WIFE / WHO DIED 31ST MAY 1938, / AGED 82 YEARS. / REST IN THE LORD / And of THEIR SON / ANTHONY, / (LT. R.C.A. WORLD WAR 1) / BORN 10.8.1889 / DIED 11.11.1970.'",
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Vessel Loss

St Illtud's Church, Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, Wales

Gravestone at St Illtud’s Church, Pembrey commemorating Henry Rosser d. 1872

Location

St Illtud's Church, Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, Wales

Transcript

[A gravestone to various members of the Rosser family includes:] '...Also Henry, son of the above, Master Mariner who was lost on his voyage from Recondra to Garson in a gale about the end of November 1872 aged 36 years'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Near west wall of church

People

Rosser, Henry
Age: 36
Date of Death: 11/1872
Cause of Death: Vessel loss
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David Saunders

JSON

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  "content": "<p>Gravestone at  St Illtud’s Church, Pembrey commemorating Henry Rosser d. 1872</p>",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters