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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Brown d. 1856

Location

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

Transcript

'John BROWN, Master and Owner of the Steamer 'Unicorn'. Born at Irvine in Scotland, October, 18th 1829, died at Hong Kong 22nd August, 1858'

Details

Type: Tomb
Vessel: SS Unicorn

People

Brown, John
Age: 28
Date of Death: 22/8/1858
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master. Shipowner
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas, Flat D4, 111 Mt Butler Road, Hong Kong
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St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Memorial at St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating Richard Ormandys  d. 1832

Location

St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Richard Ormandys, shipbuilder. Died 15 April 1832 age 55'

Details

People

Ormandys, Richard
Age: 55
Date of Death: 15/4/1832
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Shipbuilder
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 6, p. 263. This cemetery was sited in an old quarry. It has now largely been cleared.
Bibliography: Ed. James Stevens Curl 'Kensal Green Cemetery: the origins and development of the cemetery of All Souls, Kensal Green, London 1824-2001' (Chichester, 2001)
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand
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Church of St John the Baptist, Windlesham, Surrey, England

Brass at the Church of St John the Baptist, Windlesham commemorating Admiral James Newburgh Strange d. 1894

Location

Church of St John the Baptist, Windlesham, Surrey, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / ADMIRAL / JAMES NEWBURGH STRANGE / DIED ALL SAINTS DAY 1894 / AGED 82 YEARS'

Details

Description: Calvary cross with inscription on stepped base.
Type: Wall plaque
Position: Between windows at west end
Materials: Brass

People

Strange, James Newburgh
Age: 82
Date of Death: 1894
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)
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Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Cross in Kensal Green Cemetery commemorating Matthew Fletcher Ryan d. 1901, Fleet Surgeon

Location

Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Transcript

'IN / LOVING MEMORY OF / MATTHEW FLETCHER RYAN R. N. / FLEET SURGEON / BORN 8TH FEBRUARY 1847 / DIED 5TH JULY 1901.'

Details

Description: Celtic cross on a three-stepped base with curbs.
Type: Cross
Position: Section 104
Materials: Limestone

People

Ryan, Matthew Fletcher
Age: 54
Date of Death: 5/7/1901
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Surgeon RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Lucy Saint, Eleanor Baugh
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Church of the Blessed Mary, Walmer, Kent, England

Memorial in Church of the Blessed Mary, Walmer, Kent commemorating Flag-Lieutenant William Harvey RN d. 1879

Location

Church of the Blessed Mary, Walmer, Kent, England

Transcript

'M of William Harvey, Priest, M.A. Oxon. Youngest son of Sir Thomas Harvey K.C.B. Vice Admiral of the White, died March 18th 1865 aged 41 years and of Jane his wife, died December 7th 1891 aged 66 years. Both are buried in this churchyard and also of their children William, Flag Lieutenant H.M.S. Bellerophon, died at Halifax N.S. October 13th 1879 aged 28 years. Henry Nowell, Barrister at Law, Middle Temple. Died December 22nd 1828 aged 76 years. Helen Jane died April 1st 1877 aged 23 years. Alice Maude wife of John Richard Statham died January 30th 1945 aged 87 years'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: South wall of nave
Vessel: HMS Bellerophon

People

Harvey, William
Age: 28
Date of Death: 13/10/1879
Cause of Death: heart disease
Rank / Occupation: Flag Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Lieutenant William Harvey was serving as a watch keeping Lieutenant in HMS Bellerophon, then the flagship of the North America and West Indies station.
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Toxteth Park Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Headstone in Toxteth Park Cemetery commemorating Captain W.H. Hill d. 1846

Location

Toxteth Park Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'In Affectionate Remembrance / of / CAPTAIN W.H. HILL / OF FLUSHING, CORNWALL / WHO DIED AT BELIZE, HONDURAS / OF YELLOW FEVER / 25th OCTR 1846 AGED 48 YEARS / Also / SUSAN RELICT OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 8th DECR 1871 / AGED 73 Years'

Details

Description: The remaining section of a badly damaged headstone is semi-circular with the top section missing. It has a wide outer border, cut lower than the central area where the inscription is located. The words 'IN Affectionate Remembrance' follow the curve of the stone, with the remaining inscription in a vertical position. An oblong section with two short ends sits in front of the remaining section of the Headstone.
Type: Headstone
Position: Church of England Section L 765

People

Hill, W.H.
Age: 48
Date of Death: 25/10/1846
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Also buried in the grave are Peter T. Hill son of the above who died 10 Feb 1875, aged 49 Years, Ships Carpenter and his wife Elizabeth Hill nee Gyles who died 1 July 1902 Age 68 years.
Recorder: Sandra Elizabeth Geddes 2009
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Church of St John the Evangelist, Langley, Buckinghamshire, England

Memorial in Church of St John the Evangelist, Langley, Buckinghamshire commemorating Robert King d. 1654.

Location

Church of St John the Evangelist, Langley, Buckinghamshire, England

Transcript

'ROBERT KING descended from the Saxon Kings in Devonshire 3d Son of JOHN Bishop of London, brought up at Winchester School, and Christ Church in Oxford where he proceeded Mr of Arts. After changing his Course he went to the Wars in Holland, then to some Service by Sea. Lastly he engaged in a Voyage to the Amazons in the West Indies, which Success to his Fortune and Health gave him a lingring preparation for his last Voyage of his Life, finished November 4th in the 48 yeare of his Age. Anno Domini 1654'

Details

People

King, Robert
Age: 47
Date of Death: 4/11/1654
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: John Le Neve 'Monumenta Anglicana', vol.ii, p.31, (London, 1718).
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St Peter's Church, Fordcombe, Kent, England

Memorial at St Peter’s Church, Fordcombe, Kent commemorating Captain George Arthur Hardinge RN d. 1910

Location

St Peter's Church, Fordcombe, Kent, England

Transcript

‘Sacred / to the memory of / GEORGE ARTHUR HARDINGE / Captain of H M Royal Navy / Born Sept 1864. Died Aug 1910 / Nearer my God to thee - Nearer to thee.'

Details

Description: Cruciform coped stone on stepped plinth. West side: Text, East side: Carved Anchor
Type: Cruciform coped stone
Position: Churchyard left of path near church door
Materials: Stone

People

Hardinge, George Arthur
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 8/1910
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Mrs J. Quarmby
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St Mary's Church, Ulverston, Cumbria, England

Gravestone in Ulverston, Cumbria dedicated to Philip Priest d. 1859

Location

St Mary's Church, Ulverston, Cumbria, England

Transcript

'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / PHILIP PRIEST / Master Mariner of this town / who died 25th March 1859 / aged 76 Years / And of his DAUGHTERS / MARY who died 10th May 1857, Aged 36 Years / And JANE who died 1st may 1860 / Aged 21 Years / Also of JANE the Wife of ABRAHAM Son of the Above / PHILIP PRIEST who died the 24th April 1853 Aged 59 Years...'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Slate

People

Priest, Philip
Age: 76
Date of Death: 25/3/1859
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Photographer: B. Tomlinson
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Bangor Abbey, Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland

Memorial at Bangor Abbey, Bangor, County Down commemorating John Booth, RN, d. 1892

Location

Bangor Abbey, Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland

Transcript

'In Memory of / John William Booth/ Engineer Royal Navy / Who died at Sea / On August 9th 1892, / Aged 29 Years. / This stone is erected / by the Ward-Room officers of / H.M.S. Audacious, as a token of / esteem and respect for their / late comrade'

Details

Description: Flat top headstone with triangular central feature. Vertical rectangular text panel, with round top. Decorative motif at top, depicting an anchor. Inscription is incised.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Stone
Artists: Purdy & Millard
Vessel: HMS Audacious

People

Booth, John William
Age: 29
Date of Death: 9/8/1892
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Engineer
Organisation: Royal Navy

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