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.
Memorial at St James’ Church, Cooling, Kent commemorating John William Murton d. 1852
Location
St James Church, Cooling, Kent, England
Transcript
IN MEMORY OF / JOHN WILLIAM / ELDEST SON OF JOHN MURTON / OF COOLING CASTLE / WHO ON HIS PASSAGE TO CALCUTTA / IN THE SHIP MONARCH / FELL OVERBOARD AND WAS DROWNED / WHEN OFF RIO DE JANEIRO / IN THE EVENING 22nd SEPTEMBER 1852 / IN THE 28th YEAR OF HIS AGE / "and so perished / one of the finest and / best hearted seamen / who ever trod a ship's deck - I have lost / a trustworthy officer, and a valued friend - / peace be to his remains" / Extract from Capt. Arrow's Log
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People
Murton, John William Age: 27 yrs Date of Death: 22/9/1852 Cause of Death: Maritime accident Rank / Occupation: Organisation:
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Notes: Fell overboard and drowned on voyage. Recorder: John Physick 1995
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
Memorial in Victoria Park, Portsmouth commemorating Admiral Charles Napier d. 1860
Location
Victoria Park, Portsmouth, England
Transcript
'CHARLES NAPIER / ADMIRAL OF THE BLUE K.C.B. / BORN 1786 / DIED 1860', 'TO COMMEMORATE THE UNTIRING EFFORTS / OF / A GALLANT OFFICER AND TRUE-HEARTED / MAN / IN ADVANCING THE WELFARE OF THE / BRITISH SAILOR / THIS COLUMN IS ERECTED BY / PETTY OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED / OFFICERS / SEAMAN AND MARINES OF / HER MAJESTY'S NAVY/1868', 'CAPE ST.VINCENT', 'MARTINIQUE', 'ACRE', 'READY AYE READY'.
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Description: Illustrated London News, Dec 1863 'The design consists of what is called a rustic basement; supporting a triangular pedestal, with three narrower alternate faces. The mouldings are solid and handsome; and from the sloping cornice rises a column of red-coloured stone 2 1/2 feet in diameter on the capital of which stands a spirited figure of a lion in a defiant attitude, his paw resting on a bombshell. The carved capital is allusive in design, the Napier crest, seamen's cutlasses and the anchor being introduced. On the lower portion of the shaft of the column is a cartouche enclosing a medallion in bronze - a lifelike portrait by Phyffer, representing the gallant Admiral in the latter part of his life.' Type: Memorial Materials: sandstone, bronze Artists: Wilson and Nicholl, Theodore Phyffers
People
Napier, Charles Age: Date of Death: 6/11/1860 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Admiral Organisation: Royal Navy
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Notes: 'Ready Aye Ready' is the Napier family motto. The monument was originally sited at the junction between Lion-gate and Commercial roads, Landport. It was moved to Victoria Park in 1878, to improve traffic flow. Recorder: B. Tomlinson Photographer: B. Tomlinson
Memorial at St Peter’s Church, Broadstairs, Kent commemorating Robert Matthew Isacke, Commander HEIC, d.1896
Location
St Peter's Church, Broadstairs, Kent, England
Transcript
'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / ROBERT MATTHEW ISACKE, / LATE COMMANDER H.E.I.C. MARITIME SERVICE / WHO DIED AT NORTH FORELAND LODGE / ST PETER, / ON 6TH MARCH 1896, / IN HIS 93RD YEAR. / "SO HE BRINGETH THEM UNTO THE HAVEN WHERE THEY WOULD BE"'
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Materials: Marble
People
Isacke, Robert Age: 93 Date of Death: 6/3/1896 Cause of Death: Unknown / None Rank / Occupation: Master HEIC Organisation: Honourable East India Company
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Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters