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Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, England

Memorial in the Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, commemorating James Pierce d. 1857

Location

Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'Sacred / to the memory of / James Pierce / who died on board the / frigate 'Niagara' / 18 June 1857 / aged 32 years / native of New York'

Details

Vessel: HMS Niagara

People

Pierce, James
Age: 32
Date of Death: 18/6/1857
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

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Green Street Cemetery, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands

Memorial to Jean Le Couteur d. 1833, John Le Couteur d. 1875, Amice Le Couteur d. 1849 and Edward Cooper d. 1881 at St Helier, Jersey

Location

Green Street Cemetery, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands

Transcript

'L'espérance d'une resurrection glorieuse, ice repose le corps de Marie Rachel fille de Jean Le Couteur et de Marie Hubert sa femme décédé de le 28 Mars 1833 age de 20 ans 4 mois. Jean Elie Godfray décédé de a Sierra Leon le 25 Dec. 1837 age de 26 and 10 mois.' [tomb top] 'In loving memory of John Le Couteur who died at Santos, Rio de Janiero 15 Oct 1875, aged 52 years 8 months. Laura Ethel infant daughter of the above who died 21 August 1871' [North side] 'Ici repose le corps de Jean Le Couteur décédé de le 29 Mai 1852 age 62 and 1 mois. Marie Hubert sa veuve, décédé de 16 Juin 1873 age 87 and 8 jours.' [West side] 'A la memoire de Amice Le Couteur fils Jean, noyé au charge de Cap de Bonne Esperance le 9 Fev 1849 age 32 ans 1 mois. [South side] 'Sacred to the memory of Edward Cooper Esq. R.N.R. Commander on the P & O Saco [?], who died at Hounslow, Middlesex, 9 Aug 1881 aged 71 years and of Caroline Le Couteur widow of the above died March 19th 1908 age 79 years 8 months' [East side] 'Ici repose le corps de Julie Le Couteur décédé de le 29 Sept 1875 age de 54 and 2 mois''

Details

Type: Gravestone and tomb
Position: Plot 827
Vessel: Cap de Bonne Esperance

People

Cooper, Edward
Age: 71
Date of Death: 9/8/1881
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: P & O Line, Royal Naval Reserve
Le Couteur, Jean Elie Godfray
Age: 26
Date of Death: 28/3/1833
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Mariner
Organisation:
Le Couteur, John
Age: 52
Date of Death: 15/10/1875
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Mariner
Organisation:
Le Couteur, Amice
Age: 32
Date of Death: 9/2/1849
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Mariner
Organisation:

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Notes: Record in Jersey archive.
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All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Memorial tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating William Pearmain d. 1902

Location

All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Transcript

'William Permian / Aged 60 / Drowned from the Barge 'Lilly’ / in London Docks / February 16th 1902. / Buried in Ilford Cemetery'

Details

Type: Memorial tile
Vessel: Lily

People

Pearmain, William
Age: 60
Date of Death: 16/2/1902
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

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

Photographer: P Lacey
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St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Memorial at St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating Captain Chrles H. Webb d. 1856

Location

St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Capt. Charles H. Webb of the Barque 'St. Lawrence' of New York USA. Died 25 January 1856 age 45'

Details

Vessel: St Lawrence

People

Webb, Charles H.
Age: 45
Date of Death: 25/1/1856
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

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Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol.7, p.121.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating George Jones RN d. 1910

Location

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

Transcript

'George JONES, R.N., died 29 March 1910'

Details

Description: Celtic cross.
Type: Cross

People

Jones, George
Age:
Date of Death: 29/3/1910
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

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Recorder: Christine Thomas
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South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World

Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, West Bengal, India commemorating Lieutenant William Forbes, RN, d. 1820

Location

South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of / Lieut. William Forbes R.N. Aged 25 years, son of Sir William Forbes of / Craigivar, Baronet, Calcutta 4th October 1820.

Details

People

Forbes, William
Age: 25
Date of Death: 4/10/1820
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

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Bibliography: 'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.145.
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating George Watson RN d. 1883

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory of George Watson, Ship's Steward, H.M.S. VICTOR EMANUEL d. 14/7/1883 age 41'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS Victor Emanuel

People

Watson, George
Age: 41
Date of Death: 14/7/1883
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Ship's Steward
Organisation: Royal Navy

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Recorder: Christine Thomas 1985
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Church of St Andrew with St Luke, Stoke Damerel, Devon, England

Wall tablet in the Church of St Andrew with St Luke, Stoke Damerel, Devon commemorating James Little RN, d. 1848

Location

Church of St Andrew with St Luke, Stoke Damerel, Devon, England

Transcript

'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / JAMES LITTLE, SURGEON R.N. / WHO DIED JANY. 29TH 1848 / AGED 76 YEARS / HIS REMAINS ARE INTERRED / IN A VAULT NEAR THIS / AND HIS MEMORY WILL BE LONG / AND SINCERELY REVERED / BY THOSE WHO KNEW HIM / BLESSED ARE THE DEAD THAT DIE IN THE LORD / ALSO TO / MARY, RELICT OF THE ABOVE / WHO DIED AUGUST 3RD 1851 / AET: 70'

Details

Description: Scroll-shaped inscription tablet
Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Marble

People

Little, James
Age: 76
Date of Death: 29/1/1848
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Surgeon RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

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Notes: Record in Central Library, Drake Circus, Plymouth.
Recorder: Mrs M. Catty
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Church of St Michael and All Angels, Ledbury, Herefordshire, England

Memorial in Ledbury, Hertfordshire commemorating Captain Evan Martin RN d. 1945

Location

Church of St Michael and All Angels, Ledbury, Herefordshire, England

Transcript

'Evan Hamilton MARTIN Captain RN JP. 4th son of Waldyre Alexander Hamilton Martin, born 8 Dec 1883 died 13 Nov 1945'

Details

Position: Chancel south side

People

Martin, Evan Hamilton
Age:
Date of Death: 13/11/1945
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

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Recorder: Rosemary Morgan 1982
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St Martin's Gardens, Pratt Street, London, England

Cross at St Martin’s Gardens, Pratt Street, London commemorating writer and composer Charles Dibdin d. 1814

Location

St Martin's Gardens, Pratt Street, London, England

Details

Type: Celtic cross
Date Erected: 1889

People

Dibdin, Charles
Age: 69
Date of Death: 25/7/1814
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Poet; composer
Organisation:

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Notes: Replacement for Dibdin's original tomb.
Bibliography: David Saunders 'Maritime Memorials & Mementoes' (Yeovil, 1996), p. 72.
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