Category Archives: Exploration

St Mary's Church, Burghill, Herefordshire, England

Brass in Burghill, Herefordshire commemorating Robert Masters d. 1619

Location

St Mary's Church, Burghill, Herefordshire, England

Transcript

'Here lyeth the bodye of Robert Masters / Gent: late lord of this Mannour, who travel / led with Thomas Candish Esq to Virginia and / afterward aboute the Globe of ye whole / worlde & after his return marryed Winefred / ye daughtr of Thoms: Cornwall of Buckland Gent: / by whom he hath 2 sones and 7 daughters He / departed this life the 3 of Iune Ao 1619'

Details

Description: Three brass plates. Depicts a globe.

Type: Brass
Position: Sanctuary north wall
Materials: Brass

People

Masters, Robert
Age:
Date of Death: 3/6/1619
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Professor Nigel Llewellyn

JSON

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  "location": "St Mary's Church, Burghill, Herefordshire, England",
  "transcript": "'Here lyeth the bodye of Robert Masters / Gent: late lord of this Mannour, who travel / led with Thomas Candish Esq to Virginia and / afterward aboute the Globe of ye whole / worlde & after his return marryed Winefred / ye daughtr of Thoms: Cornwall of Buckland Gent: / by whom he hath 2 sones and 7 daughters He / departed this life the 3 of Iune Ao 1619'",
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    "recorder": "Professor Nigel Llewellyn",
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Exploration

All Saints Church, Lydd, Kent, England

Headstone at All Saints Church, Lydd, Kent commemorating Lieutenant Thomas Edgar, RN d. 1801

Location

All Saints Church, Lydd, Kent, England

Transcript

'In / MEMORY OF / LIEUT. THOS. EDGAR of the ROYAL NAVY / who departed this life Octr 17th 1801 / AGED 56 YEARS / He came into the Navy at 10 YEARs of age / was in that memorable Engagement / with ADML. HAWK and sailed round the World / in company with the unfortunate / CAPTAIN COOK of the Resolution / in his last Voyage when he was kill'd / by the Indians of the Island of Owhie / in the South Seas the 14 Febry 1778 / Tom Edgar at last has sailed out of this world, / His shroud is put on and his top-sails are furled / He lies in deaths boat without any concern / And is moor'd for a full due ahead and astern, / Ov'r the compass of life he has merrily run / His voyage completed his reckoning done'

Details

Type: Headstone
Position: Interior
Materials: Limestone

People

Edgar, Thomas
Age: 56
Date of Death: 17/10/1801
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Circumnavigated globe on Cooks last expedition.

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  "transcript": "'In / MEMORY OF / LIEUT. THOS. EDGAR of the ROYAL NAVY / who departed this life Octr 17th 1801 / AGED 56 YEARS / He came into the Navy at 10 YEARs of age / was in that memorable Engagement / with ADML. HAWK and sailed round the World / in company with the unfortunate / CAPTAIN COOK of the Resolution / in his last Voyage when he was kill'd / by the Indians of the Island of Owhie / in the South Seas the 14 Febry 1778 / Tom Edgar at last has sailed out of this world, / His shroud is put on and his top-sails are furled / He lies in deaths boat without any concern / And is moor'd for a full due ahead and astern, / Ov'r the compass of life he has merrily run / His voyage completed his reckoning done'",
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Exploration

All Saints Church, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England

Memorial at Gainsborough, Lincolnshire commemorating Richard Rollett d. 1821.

Location

All Saints Church, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England

Transcript

'Sacred / to the Memory of / RICHARD ROLLETT / formerly Master Sail Maker of H.M.S. Resolution / Capn James Cook in her 2nd voyage / round the World / Died the 20th January 1821'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Interior
Materials: Sandstone
Vessel: HMS Resolution

People

Rollett, Richard
Age:
Date of Death: 20/1/1821
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Sailmaker
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER.

Richard Rollett sailed in the 'Resolution' with James Cook.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred / to the Memory of / RICHARD ROLLETT / formerly Master Sail Maker of H.M.S. Resolution / Capn James Cook in her 2nd voyage / round the World / Died the 20th January 1821'",
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    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "The Arts Society (NADFAS)",
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Exploration

St Peter's Church, Petersham, London, England

Gravestone at St Peter’s Church, Petersham commemorating Captain George Vancouver RN d.1798

Location

St Peter's Church, Petersham, London, England

Transcript

'CAPTAIN GEORGE VANCOUVER / Died in the Year 1798 / Aged 40', 'Restored by the Native sons of British Columbia Post No 2 (Canada) Maintained by the late Major J.S. Matthews and the City of Vancouver BC (Canada)'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Vancouver, George
Age: 40
Date of Death: 12/5/1798
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1994

JSON

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  "location": "St Peter's Church, Petersham, London, England",
  "transcript": "'CAPTAIN GEORGE VANCOUVER / Died in the Year 1798 / Aged 40', 'Restored by the Native sons of British Columbia Post No 2 (Canada) Maintained by the late Major J.S. Matthews and the City of Vancouver BC (Canada)'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at St Peter’s Church, Petersham commemorating Captain George Vancouver RN d.1798</p>",
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    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson 1994",
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}

Exploration

Cenotaph, Beechey Island, Nunavut, Canada, Rest of the World

Cenotaph on Beechey Island, Nunavut, Canada commemorating James Wilkie, d. 1854

Location

Cenotaph, Beechey Island, Nunavut, Canada, Rest of the World

Transcript

'To the memory of JAMES WILKIE, ice quartermaster who died on board H.M.S. Intrepid, off Cape Cockburn February 2nd 1854. Aged 38 years'

Details

Description: Lead plate fixed to an octagonal wooden memorial surmounted by a ball.
Type: Wood; lead
Vessel: HMS Intrepid

People

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Extra

Notes: Transcript in account of Belcher expedition 1852-4. 'Inscriptions on the cenotaph in Beechey Island'.
Bibliography: Sir Edward Belcher 'The Last of the Arctic Voyages: being an narrative of the expedition in HMS Assistance under the command of Sir Edward Belcher, CB, in search of Sir John Franklin, during the years 1852-53-54' (London, 1855).

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  "transcript": "'To the memory of JAMES WILKIE, ice quartermaster who died on board H.M.S. Intrepid, off Cape Cockburn February 2nd 1854. Aged 38 years'",
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Exploration

Outside St Paul's Cathedral, Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia

Statue in Melbourne, Australia depicting Captain Matthew Flinders d. 1814

Location

Outside St Paul's Cathedral, Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia

Transcript

'CAPTAIN MATTHEW FLINDERS RN, / (1774-1814 / NAVIGATOR / ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION / 1925'

Details

Description: Flinders stands in the bows of a boat being beached by two seamen.
Type: Statue
Materials: Bronze
Date Erected: 1925
Artists: Charles Marsh Web Gilbert

People

Flinders, Matthew
Age: 40
Date of Death: 19/7/1814
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: http://allordinary2.blogspot.com

JSON

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  "post_id": "3904",
  "id": "M5527",
  "location": "Outside St Paul's Cathedral, Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia",
  "transcript": "'CAPTAIN MATTHEW FLINDERS RN, / (1774-1814 / NAVIGATOR / ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION / 1925'",
  "content": "<p>Statue in Melbourne, Australia depicting Captain Matthew Flinders d. 1814</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Exploration"],
  "details": {
    "description": "Flinders stands in the bows of a boat being beached by two seamen.",
    "type": "Statue",
    "position": "",
    "materials": "Bronze",
    "dateErected": "1925",
    "artists": "Charles Marsh Web Gilbert",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Flinders, Matthew","age":"40","dateofdeath":"19/7/1814","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Captain RN","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "http://allordinary2.blogspot.com",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

Exploration

Seville Cathedral, Seville, Spain, Rest of the World

Tomb in the Seville Cathedral, Spain commemorating Christopher Columbus d. 1506

Location

Seville Cathedral, Seville, Spain, Rest of the World

Details

Description: Four kings carrying Columbus's effigy.
Type: Monument
Materials: bronze, ivory
Artists: Arturo Melida Alinari

People

Columbus, Christopher
Age: c.54
Date of Death: 20/5/1506
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Explorer
Organisation: Spanish monarchy

Extra

Notes: Made for Havana 1891. Set up in Seville 11 years later.

JSON

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  "id": "M3861",
  "location": "Seville Cathedral, Seville, Spain, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "",
  "content": "<p>Tomb in the Seville Cathedral, Spain commemorating Christopher Columbus d. 1506</p>",
  "images": [],
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  "details": {
    "description": "Four kings carrying Columbus's effigy.",
    "type": "Monument",
    "position": "",
    "materials": "bronze, ivory",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "Arturo Melida Alinari",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Columbus, Christopher","age":"c.54","dateofdeath":"20/5/1506","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Explorer","organisation":"Spanish monarchy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "Made for Havana 1891. Set up in Seville 11 years later.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
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Exploration

Old Naval College Grounds, Greenwich, London, England

Statue at the Old Naval College, Greenwich depicting Sir Walter Raleigh d. 1618

Location

Old Naval College Grounds, Greenwich, London, England

Transcript

'SIR / WALTER / RALEIGH / 1552 / 1618'

Details

Type: Statue
Materials: Bronze
Date Erected: 1959
Artists: William McMillan [signed]

People

Raleigh, Walter
Age:
Date of Death: 29/10/1618
Cause of Death: Execited
Rank / Occupation: Explorer
Organisation:

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  "id": "M2362",
  "location": "Old Naval College Grounds, Greenwich, London, England",
  "transcript": "'SIR / WALTER / RALEIGH / 1552 / 1618'",
  "content": "<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M2362Large.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6644\" width=\"323\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M2362Large.jpg 500w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M2362Large-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" /></figure>\n\n\n<p>Statue at the Old Naval College, Greenwich depicting Sir Walter Raleigh d. 1618</p>",
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  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
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    "bibliography": "",
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    "photographer": "© RMG E9021-75"  }
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Exploration, Piracy, Privateering

Church of St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset, England

Plaque in St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset commemorating William Dampier d. 1715

Location

Church of St Michael and All Angels, East Coker, Somerset, England

Transcript

'In memory of William Dampier, Buccaneer, Explorer, Hydrographer. Thrice he circumnavigated the Globe, and, first of all Englishmen, explored and described the coast of Australia. An exact observer of all things in Earth, Sea, and Air, he recorded the knowledge won by years of danger and hardship in Books of Voyages and a Discourse on Winds, Tides, and Currents which Nelson bade his midshipmen to study and Humboldt praised for scientific worth. Born at East Coker 1651 He died in London 1715 and lies buried in an unknown grave. The world is apt to judge of everything by the success, and whosoever has ill fortune will hardly be allowed a good name.' [Small plaque alongside main one commemorating 300th anniversary of the landing of William Dampier in Australia, New Holland 4 Jan 1688.]

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Type: Plaque
Materials: Brass

People

Dampier, William
Age:
Date of Death: 1715
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Pirate. Hydrographer
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Born at Hymerford House, East Coker 1651.
Recorder: David Saunders, 1994

JSON

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Exploration

English cemetery, Shores of Straits of Magellan, Brunswick Peninsular, Chile, Rest of the World

Grave marker at the English cemetery, Straits of Magellan commemorating Commander Pringle Stokes RN d. 1828

Location

English cemetery, Shores of Straits of Magellan, Brunswick Peninsular, Chile, Rest of the World

Transcript

'IN / MEMORY / OF / COMMANDER PRINGLE STOKES R.N. / H.M.S. BEAGLE / Who died from the effects of the anxieties and hardships incurred / while surveying the western shore of Tierra del Fuego. / + 12.8.1828'

Details

Description: Wooden cross set in whitewashed concrete. In 1976 the cross had a wooden trim. In 1984 it was replaced and taken to the Museo Salesiano, in Punta Arenas (information Jay Davison, NZ).
Type: Cross
Materials: Wood
Vessel: HMS Beagle

People

Stokes, Pringle
Age:
Date of Death: 12/8/1828
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Captain of HMS 'Beagle'. committed suicide. DOSSIER.
Photographer: Eric Ruff, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

JSON

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  "transcript": "'IN / MEMORY / OF / COMMANDER PRINGLE STOKES R.N. / H.M.S. BEAGLE / Who died from the effects of the anxieties and hardships incurred / while surveying the western shore of Tierra del Fuego. / + 12.8.1828'",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters