Category Archives: Uncategorised

Old Church, Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man

Gravestone at Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man commemorating Thomas Kneale d. 1847

Location

Old Church, Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man

Transcript

This stone is erected / in memory of MARGARET KNEALE daughter of Daniel / KNEALE and Jane KNEALE alias CORKILL his wife who / departed this life the 6th day of / Oct 1820 aged 11 months / also in memory of Jane KNEALE son of the above named Daniel / and Jane KNEALE who departed this life on the 3rd March 1829 aged 2 years and 11 months / In memory of Thos KNEALE who died at sea on board the schooner Malibran / on his voyage home from central America / July 8th 1847 / aged 29 years / also in memory of Jane KNEALE / wife of Daniel KNEALE & mother of / the above named children / who died May 12th 1852 aged 58 years'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: Malibran

People

Kneale, Thomas
Age: 29
Date of Death: 8/7/1847
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

JSON

{
  "post_id": "5351",
  "id": "M5390",
  "location": "Old Church, Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man",
  "transcript": "This stone is erected / in memory of MARGARET KNEALE daughter of Daniel / KNEALE and Jane KNEALE alias CORKILL his wife who / departed this life the 6th day of / Oct 1820 aged 11 months / also in memory of Jane KNEALE son of the above named Daniel / and Jane KNEALE who departed this life on the 3rd March 1829 aged 2 years and 11 months / In memory of Thos KNEALE who died at sea on board the schooner Malibran / on his voyage home from central America / July 8th 1847 / aged 29 years / also in memory of Jane KNEALE / wife of Daniel KNEALE & mother of / the above named children / who died May 12th 1852 aged 58 years'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man commemorating Thomas Kneale d. 1847</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "",
    "type": "Gravestone",
    "position": "Churchyard",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "Malibran"  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Kneale, Thomas","age":"29","dateofdeath":"8/7/1847","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"","organisation":""}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

Uncategorised

Old Mortlake Cemetery, London, England

Memorial at Old Mortlake Cemetery, London commemorating Admiral Lord William Fitzroy d. 1851

Location

Old Mortlake Cemetery, London, England

Transcript

‘SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / ADMIRAL / LORD WILLIAM FITZROY, K.C.B. / 2ND SON OF AUGUSTUS HENRY, 3RD DUKE OF GRAFTON / FOR 13 YEARS AN INHABITANT OF THIS PARISH / BORN 1ST JUNE 1782, DIED 13TH MAY 1857 / “BLESSED BE THE DEAD WHICH DIE IN THE LORD” REV. 13.14 / ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF /CHARLOTTE LOUIS FITZROY…’

Details

Description: Obelisk on plinth.
Type: Obelisk

People

Fitzroy, William
Age: 75
Date of Death: 1857
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Admiral Lord William Fitzroy 1782-1851.
Bibliography: Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 229.

JSON

{
  "post_id": "5335",
  "id": "M957",
  "location": "Old Mortlake Cemetery, London, England",
  "transcript": "‘SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / ADMIRAL / LORD WILLIAM FITZROY, K.C.B. / 2ND SON OF AUGUSTUS HENRY, 3RD DUKE OF GRAFTON / FOR 13 YEARS AN INHABITANT OF THIS PARISH / BORN 1ST JUNE 1782, DIED 13TH MAY 1857 / “BLESSED BE THE DEAD WHICH DIE IN THE LORD” REV. 13.14 / ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF /CHARLOTTE LOUIS FITZROY…’",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Old Mortlake Cemetery, London commemorating Admiral Lord William Fitzroy  d. 1851</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "Obelisk on plinth.",
    "type": "Obelisk",
    "position": "",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Fitzroy, William","age":"75","dateofdeath":"1857","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Admiral","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "Admiral Lord William Fitzroy 1782-1851.",
    "bibliography": "Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 229.",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

Uncategorised

East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich, London, England

Gravestone at East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich commemorating James Spencer d. 1904

Location

East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich, London, England

Transcript

'In loving memory of JAMES SPENCER for 22 years an instructor in Greenwich R.H. School who fell asleep 21 May 1904 aged 52 years. Call it not death it is life begun, for the waters are passed the home is won, his ransomed spirit has reached the shore where it weeps and suffers and fears no more. Safely anchored. Erected by his family and friends'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Materials: Marble, lead letters

People

Spencer, James
Age:
Date of Death: 21/5/1904
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Instructor
Organisation: Royal Hospital School, Greenwich

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1988

JSON

{
  "post_id": "5336",
  "id": "M915",
  "location": "East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich, London, England",
  "transcript": "'In loving memory of JAMES SPENCER for 22 years an instructor in Greenwich R.H. School who fell asleep 21 May 1904 aged 52 years. Call it not death it is life begun, for the waters are passed the home is won, his ransomed spirit has reached the shore where it weeps and suffers and fears no more. Safely anchored. Erected by his family and friends'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich commemorating James Spencer d. 1904</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "",
    "type": "Gravestone",
    "position": "",
    "materials": "Marble, lead letters",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Spencer, James","age":"","dateofdeath":"21/5/1904","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Instructor","organisation":"Royal Hospital School, Greenwich"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson 1988",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

Uncategorised

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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Jones d. 1853

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory / of / JOHN JONES / AGED 40 YEARS LATE / ENGINEER OF THE P & O CO / STEAMSHIP FORMOSA WHO / DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 5TH / OF JUNE 1853. THIS STONE IS ERECTED / BY A FEW OF HIS BROTHER OFFICERS / AS A TRIBUTE OF ESTEEM'

Details

Description: Headstone carved with flowers and foliage above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: Formosa

People

Jones, John
Age: 40
Date of Death: 5/6/1853
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Engineer
Organisation: P & O Line

Extra

Notes: 'Formosa' Iron passenger liner built 1852, Smirk & Son, Govan, 637 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

{
  "post_id": "5337",
  "id": "M223",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In memory / of / JOHN JONES / AGED 40 YEARS LATE / ENGINEER OF THE P & O CO / STEAMSHIP FORMOSA WHO / DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 5TH / OF JUNE 1853. THIS STONE IS ERECTED / BY A FEW OF HIS BROTHER OFFICERS / AS A TRIBUTE OF ESTEEM'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Jones d. 1853</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "Headstone carved with flowers and foliage above the inscription.",
    "type": "Headstone",
    "position": "",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "Formosa"  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Jones, John","age":"40","dateofdeath":"5/6/1853","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Engineer","organisation":"P & O Line"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "'Formosa' Iron passenger liner built 1852, Smirk & Son, Govan, 637 tons.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

Uncategorised

East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich, London, England

Memorial at East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich commemorating John Rudall Holman MD d. 1883

Location

East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich, London, England

Transcript

'IN / MEMORY OF / JOHN RUDALL / HOLMAN M.D. / DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL / OF HOSPITALS AND FLEETS / ROYAL NAVY (R) / WHO DIED / 19TH SEPTEMBER 1883 / AGED 59 YEARS'

Details

Description: Headstone laid flat. Stone, lead letters.
Type: Headstone

People

Holman, John Rudall
Age: 59
Date of Death: 19/9/1883
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Deputy Inspector of Hospitals and Fleets to the Royal Navy
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981).
Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1988
Photographer: Dr Pieter van der Merwe 2020

JSON

{
  "post_id": "5338",
  "id": "M2343",
  "location": "East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich, London, England",
  "transcript": "'IN / MEMORY OF / JOHN RUDALL / HOLMAN M.D. / DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL / OF HOSPITALS AND FLEETS / ROYAL NAVY (R) / WHO DIED / 19TH SEPTEMBER 1883 / AGED 59 YEARS'",
  "content": "<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/M2343-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44566\" width=\"348\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/M2343-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/M2343-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" /></figure>\n\n\n<p>Memorial at East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich commemorating John Rudall Holman MD d. 1883</p>\n\n\n<p></p>",
  "images": ["/uploads/2020/05/M2343-768x1024.jpg","/uploads/2020/05/M2343-225x300.jpg"],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "Headstone laid flat. Stone, lead letters.",
    "type": "Headstone",
    "position": "",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Holman, John Rudall","age":"59","dateofdeath":"19/9/1883","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Deputy Inspector of Hospitals and Fleets to the Royal Navy","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981).",
    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson 1988",
    "photographer": "Dr Pieter van der Merwe 2020"  }
}

Uncategorised

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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating George Thomas Shelton RN d. 1912

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of George Thomas SHELDON, Stoker, H.M.S. 'Clio', who died 22nd. September, 1912, aged 28 years'

Details

Description: Cross at the head of a grave covered with a horizontal slab.
Type: Cross
Vessel: HMS Clio

People

Sheldon, George Thomas
Age: 28
Date of Death: 22/9/1912
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Stoker
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas 1988

JSON

{
  "post_id": "5339",
  "id": "M327",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of George Thomas SHELDON, Stoker, H.M.S. 'Clio', who died 22nd. September, 1912, aged 28 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating George Thomas Shelton RN d. 1912</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "Cross at the head of a grave covered with a horizontal slab.",
    "type": "Cross",
    "position": "",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "HMS Clio"  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Sheldon, George Thomas","age":"28","dateofdeath":"22/9/1912","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Stoker","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas 1988",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

Uncategorised

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

Wall tablet at the Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground, Greenwich commemorating William Price d. 1832

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of / William Price Esq / late Dispenser of / The Royal Hospital Greenwich / who departed this life / January 26th 1832 / aged 47 years / also of William Price his son / who departed this life / July the 11th 1837 aged 13 years'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Mausoleum (south wall)

People

Price, William
Age: 47
Date of Death: 26/1/1832
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Hospital, Greenwich

Extra

Notes: PRO Greenwich Hospital Inscriptions 99618.

JSON

{
  "post_id": "5340",
  "id": "M2441",
  "location": "Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground (nurses home), Greenwich, London, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of / William Price Esq / late Dispenser of / The Royal Hospital Greenwich / who departed this life / January 26th 1832 / aged 47 years / also of William Price his son / who departed this life / July the 11th 1837 aged 13 years'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet at the Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground, Greenwich commemorating William Price d. 1832</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "",
    "type": "Wall tablet",
    "position": "Mausoleum (south wall)",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Price, William","age":"47","dateofdeath":"26/1/1832","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"","organisation":"Royal Hospital, Greenwich"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "PRO Greenwich Hospital Inscriptions 99618.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

Uncategorised

St Lawrence's Church, Fewston, North Yorkshire, England

Tomb at St Lawrence’s Church, Fewston commemorating Thomas Rutherford RN d. 1827

Location

St Lawrence's Church, Fewston, North Yorkshire, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Thomas RUTHERFORD (Late a Master of the Royal Navy) who departed this life October 1st 1827 aged 44 years. Likewise to the memory of WILLIAM JACKSON late of WIDRA LANE who died January 13th 1822 aged 74 years. Also of SARAH wife of the above WILLIAM JACKSON who died March 4th 1828 aged 79 years'

Details

Type: Chest-tomb
Position: Churchyard

People

Rutherford, Thomas
Age: 44
Date of Death: 1/10/1827
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Promoted master 2nd Feb.1810. Served of 'Stomolo' bomb vessel 1814 and 'Junon' 5th rate 1814-15.
Recorder: Gerald Hardwick

JSON

{
  "post_id": "5341",
  "id": "M2181",
  "location": "St Lawrence's Church, Fewston, North Yorkshire, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Thomas RUTHERFORD (Late a Master of the Royal Navy) who departed this life October 1st 1827 aged 44 years. Likewise to the memory of WILLIAM JACKSON late of WIDRA LANE who died January 13th 1822 aged 74 years. Also of SARAH wife of the above WILLIAM JACKSON who died March 4th 1828 aged 79 years'",
  "content": "<p>Tomb at St Lawrence’s Church, Fewston commemorating  Thomas Rutherford RN d. 1827</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "",
    "type": "Chest-tomb",
    "position": "Churchyard",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Rutherford, Thomas","age":"44","dateofdeath":"1/10/1827","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Master RN","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "Promoted master 2nd Feb.1810. Served of 'Stomolo' bomb vessel 1814 and 'Junon' 5th rate 1814-15.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Gerald Hardwick",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

Uncategorised

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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Williams d. 1892

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory of / John Williams / a native of Carnavon, Wales / late 2nd / officer of S.S. 'TAIYUAN' / died 8th June 1892 / aged 25 years / erected by his shipmates'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: SS Taiyuan

People

Williams, John
Age: 25
Date of Death: 8/6/1892
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: 2nd Officer
Organisation: China Navigation Co

Extra

Notes: 'Taiyuan' built by Scotts & Co, Greenock in 1886 for the Australia - Far East trade.
Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

{
  "post_id": "5342",
  "id": "M242",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In memory of / John Williams / a native of Carnavon, Wales / late 2nd / officer of S.S. 'TAIYUAN' / died 8th June 1892 / aged 25 years / erected by his shipmates'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Williams d. 1892</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "",
    "type": "Headstone",
    "position": "",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "SS Taiyuan"  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Williams, John","age":"25","dateofdeath":"8/6/1892","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"2nd Officer","organisation":"China Navigation Co"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "'Taiyuan' built by Scotts & Co, Greenock in 1886 for the Australia - Far East trade.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

Uncategorised

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

Memorial in the Church of St Andrew with St Luke, Stoke Damerel, Devon commemorating Captain William Stewart RN d. 1814

Location

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

Transcript

'IN the Church Yard near / these hallowed walls, lie buried the remains of / WILLIAM STEWART, Esquire, / a Captain of the Royal Navy / who died in the Command of / His Majesty's Ship San Josef / on the 24th Day of July 1814 / Aged 39 Years / To the Memory of / a brave and accomplished Seaman / in whose Character the brightest Military virtues, / were blended with the rarest moral excellence. / This Tablet is dedicated / by an affectionate Brother'

Details

Description: An urn above the inscription
Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Marble
Vessel: HMS San Josef

People

Stewart, William
Age: 39
Date of Death: 24/7/1814
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Mrs M. Catty

JSON

{
  "post_id": "5327",
  "id": "M4262",
  "location": "Church of St Andrew with St Luke, Stoke Damerel, Devon, England",
  "transcript": "'IN the Church Yard near / these hallowed walls, lie buried the remains of / WILLIAM STEWART, Esquire, / a Captain of the Royal Navy / who died in the Command of / His Majesty's Ship San Josef / on the 24th Day of July 1814 / Aged 39 Years / To the Memory of / a brave and accomplished Seaman / in whose Character the brightest Military virtues, / were blended with the rarest moral excellence. / This Tablet is dedicated / by an affectionate Brother'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in the Church of St Andrew with St Luke, Stoke Damerel, Devon commemorating Captain William Stewart RN d. 1814</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "An urn above the inscription",
    "type": "Wall tablet",
    "position": "",
    "materials": "Marble",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "HMS San Josef"  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Stewart, William","age":"39","dateofdeath":"24/7/1814","causeofdeath":"Unknown","rankOccupation":"Captain RN","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Mrs M. Catty",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

Location

Transcript

Details

People

Extra

Location

Transcript

Details

People

Extra

Location

Transcript

Details

People

Extra

Location

Transcript

Details

People

Extra

Location

Transcript

Details

People

Extra

Location

Transcript

Details

People

Extra

Location

Transcript

Details

People

Extra

Location

Transcript

Details

People

Extra

Location

Transcript

Details

People

Extra

Location

Transcript

Details

People

Extra

Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters