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St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Memorial in St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating Thomas Jones d. 1876

Location

St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Thomas Charles Jones, master mariner formerly of Devonport died 21 July 1876 age 44'

Details

People

Jones, Thomas Charles
Age: 44
Date of Death: 21/7/1876
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From an MS in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d.1886, vol. 6, p. 873.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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  "transcript": "'Thomas Charles Jones, master mariner formerly of Devonport died 21 July 1876 age 44'",
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Greyfriars churchyard, Edinburgh, Scotland

Wall tablet at Greyfriars churchyard, Edinburgh commemorating Captain Alexander Tod RN d. 1815

Location

Greyfriars churchyard, Edinburgh, Scotland

Transcript

'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / CAPT. ALEXR. TOD. R.N. / WHO DIED 1ST OF OCTOBER 1815 / AGED 84 / ALSO / CHARLOTTE HIS WIFE / WHO DIED FEBRUARY 22ND 1827 / AGED 67 / AND / ELIZA THEIR THIRD DAUGHTER / DIED ON THE 7TH JUNE 1848 / IN HER 56TH YEAR', 'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / ALEXANDER BRUERE TOD / OF THE H.E.C.C.S. / ELDEST SON OF THE LATE / CAPTN. ALEXANDER TOD ESQR. R.N. / DIED AT EDINBURGH / ON THE 20TH MARCH 1853 / AGED 69 / ALSO / CHARLOTTE BRUERE TOD / ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE LATE / CAPTN ALEXR. TOD R.N. / DIED AT CLIFTON / 21ST FEBRUARY 1860 / AGED 73 / IF I MAY BUT TOUCH / HIS GARMENT I SHALL / BE WHOLE'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: West yard extension
Materials: Sandstone

People

Tod, Alexander
Age: 84
Date of Death: 1/10/1815
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER.
Recorder: John Steele 1988

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  "transcript": "'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / CAPT. ALEXR. TOD. R.N. / WHO DIED 1ST OF OCTOBER 1815 / AGED 84 / ALSO / CHARLOTTE HIS WIFE / WHO DIED FEBRUARY 22ND 1827 / AGED 67 / AND / ELIZA THEIR THIRD DAUGHTER / DIED ON THE 7TH JUNE 1848 / IN HER 56TH YEAR', 'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / ALEXANDER BRUERE TOD / OF THE H.E.C.C.S. / ELDEST SON OF THE LATE / CAPTN. ALEXANDER TOD ESQR. R.N. / DIED AT EDINBURGH / ON THE 20TH MARCH 1853 / AGED 69 / ALSO / CHARLOTTE BRUERE TOD / ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE LATE / CAPTN ALEXR. TOD R.N. / DIED AT CLIFTON / 21ST FEBRUARY 1860 / AGED 73 / IF I MAY BUT TOUCH / HIS GARMENT I SHALL / BE WHOLE'",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "DOSSIER.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "John Steele 1988",
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Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in the Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China commemorating Captain James McDonald d. 1842

Location

Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Captain James McDONALD of the ship 'William Pirrie' who departed this life at Macao on the 27th July, 1842. Aged 27 years'

Details

Vessel: William Pirrie

People

McDonald, James
Age: 27
Date of Death: 27/7/1842
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Captain James McDONALD of the ship 'William Pirrie' who departed this life at Macao on the 27th July, 1842. Aged 27 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in the Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China commemorating Captain James McDonald d. 1842</p>",
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    "notes": "",
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Bloomsbury Cemetery, Bloomsbury, London, England

Memorial in Bloomsbury, London dedicated to both Lieutenant George Rowley Brand RN d. 1806 and Lieutenant Thomas Dickinson Brand RN d. 1830

Location

Bloomsbury Cemetery, Bloomsbury, London, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory of / Lieut. GEORGE ROWLEY BRAND. R.N., / Commander of His Majesty's schooner 'Unique' / who after receiving upwards of 30 wounds in various actions, was killed at the early age of 24, / Whilst gallantly leading his men to board / A French ship of double his force. / The French in admiration of his bravery, / Buried him with military honours, at Gaudeloupe. / Also of ROBERT FREDERICK BRAND / Who died 20th of May, 1808 / Aged 9 years. / Also of Lieut. THOMAS DICKINSON BRAND R.N., / Who after a long and painful illness, / Caused by the climate of India, / Died on the 12th of Novr. 1830, aged 36 years. / Also of ALEXANDER BRAND, / Father of the above, / who died the 7th of April, 1839 / Aged 83 years. / Also of ANN, / Relict of the above mentioned Alexander Brand, / Who died on the 15th December, 1847 / Aged 91 years.'

Details

Vessel: HMS Unique

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Brand, George Rowley
Age: 24
Date of Death: 23/2/1806
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Brand, Thomas Dickinson
Age: 36
Date of Death: 12/11/1830
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Frederick Teague Cansick 'Epitaphs of Middlesex' (London, 1869) vol ii, p. 254

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  "location": "Bloomsbury Cemetery, Bloomsbury, London, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the Memory of / Lieut. GEORGE ROWLEY BRAND. R.N., / Commander of His Majesty's schooner 'Unique' / who after receiving upwards of 30 wounds in various actions, was killed at the early age of 24, / Whilst gallantly leading his men to board / A French ship of double his force. / The French in admiration of his bravery, / Buried him with military honours, at Gaudeloupe. / Also of ROBERT FREDERICK BRAND / Who died 20th of May, 1808 / Aged 9 years. / Also of Lieut. THOMAS DICKINSON BRAND R.N., / Who after a long and painful illness, / Caused by the climate of India, / Died on the 12th of Novr. 1830, aged 36 years. / Also of ALEXANDER BRAND, / Father of the above, / who died the 7th of April, 1839 / Aged 83 years. / Also of ANN, / Relict of the above mentioned Alexander Brand, / Who died on the 15th December, 1847 / Aged 91 years.'",
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    "recorder": "",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Thomas Hancock RMLI d. 1892

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory of Thomas HANCOCK, Lance Corporal R.M.L.I. H.M.S. 'Leander', drowned at Hong Kong 27th May 1892. Aged 32 years. Gone but not forgotten. Erected by his shipmates'

Details

Description: Headstone with branches carved above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Leander

People

Hancock, Thomas
Age: 32
Date of Death: 27/5/1892
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lance Corporal RMLI
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "id": "M105",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In memory of Thomas HANCOCK, Lance Corporal R.M.L.I. H.M.S. 'Leander', drowned at Hong Kong 27th May 1892. Aged 32 years. Gone but not forgotten. Erected by his shipmates'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Thomas Hancock RMLI d. 1892</p>",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating George T. Gibson d. 1872

Location

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

Transcript

'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY / OF / GEORGE T. GIBSON, / MASTER MARINER, / BR. BARQUE 'JAMES HANNELL', NEWCASTLE, N.S.W. / BORN AT HAMPSTEAD, LONDON / 29TH FEBRUARY 1834, / DIED AT HONG KONG 28TH APRIL 1872'

Details

Description: Headstone
Type: Headstone
Materials: Granite
Vessel: James Hannell

People

Gibson, George T.
Age:
Date of Death: 28/4/1872
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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  "id": "M151",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY / OF / GEORGE T. GIBSON, / MASTER MARINER, / BR. BARQUE 'JAMES HANNELL', NEWCASTLE, N.S.W. / BORN AT HAMPSTEAD, LONDON / 29TH FEBRUARY 1834, / DIED AT HONG KONG 28TH APRIL 1872'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating George T. Gibson d. 1872</p>",
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  "extra": {
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com",
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}

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All Saints Church, Hastings, East Sussex, England

Commemorative window at All Saints Church, Hastings dedicated to Admiral William Waldegrave d. 1859

Location

All Saints Church, Hastings, East Sussex, England

Details

Description: The window depicts the crucifixion.
Type: Window
Position: East window
Materials: Stained glass

People

Waldegrave, William
Age:
Date of Death: 1859
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

JSON

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  "location": "All Saints Church, Hastings, East Sussex, England",
  "transcript": "",
  "content": "<p>Commemorative window at All Saints Church, Hastings dedicated to Admiral William Waldegrave d. 1859</p>",
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    "type": "Window",
    "position": "East window",
    "materials": "Stained glass",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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    "recorder": "",
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Church, Edrom, Scottish borders, Scotland

Wall tablet in Edrom Church commemorating Robert Buchan d. 1797

Location

Church, Edrom, Scottish borders, Scotland

Transcript

'Sacred also is the memory of their son Robert who by a fatal accident perished at sea while active in his duty in 1797 in his 15th year'

Details

Type: Tablet

People

Buchan, Robert
Age: 15
Date of Death: 1797
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: On family memorial to parents? George and Anne Buchan.
Recorder: Mr M H Faulknall, Rose Cottage, 26 Comberford Road, Tamworth, Staffs, B79 8PB

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred also is the memory of their son Robert who by a fatal accident perished at sea while active in his duty in 1797 in his 15th year'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet in Edrom Church  commemorating Robert Buchan d. 1797</p>",
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    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Mr M H Faulknall, Rose Cottage, 26 Comberford Road, Tamworth, Staffs, B79 8PB",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Charles Smith d. 1885

Location

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

Transcript

'IN MEMORY / OF / CHARLES SMITH LATE MASTER OF THE / BRITISH BARQUE / STAR OF CHINA / BORN SEPT. 25TH 1838 DIED AT HONG KONG / JUNE 27TH 1885 / THIS STONE WAS ERECTED / BY A FEW OF HIS FRIENDS / AS A MARK OF THEIR ESTEEM'

Details

Description: Gothic headstone, with border of flowers and foliage, a cross above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: Star of China

People

Smith, Charles
Age: 47
Date of Death: 27/6/1885
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas 1985; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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  "id": "M75",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY / OF / CHARLES SMITH LATE MASTER OF THE / BRITISH BARQUE / STAR OF CHINA / BORN SEPT. 25TH 1838 DIED AT HONG KONG / JUNE 27TH 1885 / THIS STONE WAS ERECTED / BY A FEW OF HIS FRIENDS / AS A MARK OF THEIR ESTEEM'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Charles Smith d. 1885</p>",
  "images": [],
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    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas 1985; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St Cattwg's Church, Port Eynon, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

Headstone at St Cattwg’s Church, Port Eynon commemorating John Kane d. 1938

Location

St Cattwg's Church, Port Eynon, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

Transcript

'In Memory of JOHN KANE Fireman S.S. "Glanrhyd" January 15th 1938 '

Details

Description: Headstone, anchor and rope design carved above the inscription.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: Glanrhydd

People

Kane, John
Age:
Date of Death: 15/1/1938
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Fireman
Organisation:

Extra

JSON

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  "location": "St Cattwg's Church, Port Eynon, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales",
  "transcript": "'In Memory of JOHN KANE Fireman S.S. \"Glanrhyd\" January 15th 1938 '",
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    "vessel": "Glanrhydd"  },
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    "event":"",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters