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East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich, London, England

Gravestone at East Greenwich Pleasaunce commemorating William Rees RN d. 1892

Location

East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich, London, England

Transcript

'In memory of William Rees RN Curator at the Museum at the Royal College Greenwich, who died 15th Oct. 1892. Aged 73 years'

Details

Type: Gravestone

People

Rees, William
Age: 73
Date of Death: 15/10/1892
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Museum curator
Organisation: Royal Naval College, Greenwich

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1988

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  "location": "East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich, London, England",
  "transcript": "'In memory of William Rees RN Curator at the Museum at the Royal College Greenwich, who died 15th Oct. 1892. Aged 73 years'",
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    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson 1988",
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Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Archibald Gluckert d. 1913

Location

Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'ARCHIBALD FRANK GLUCKERT / Gunner R.M.A. 'Bellerophon' / died / 5th July 1913 Aged 29'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Church of England (old) 419
Vessel: HMS Bellerophon

People

Gluckert, Archibald Frank
Age: 29
Date of Death: 5/7/1913
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Gunner RMA
Organisation: Royal Marine Artillery

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry 1987

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  "id": "M3598",
  "location": "Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England",
  "transcript": "'ARCHIBALD FRANK GLUCKERT / Gunner R.M.A. 'Bellerophon' / died / 5th July 1913 Aged 29'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Archibald Gluckert d. 1913</p>",
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    "position": "Church of England (old) 419",
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    "vessel": "HMS Bellerophon"  },
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    "event":"",
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    "recorder": "R. & J.H. Perry 1987",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial at Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Heathman RN d. 1890

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of John HEATHMAN, A.B., who died December 18th. 1890. Aged 20 years. Erected by the officers and ships company H.M.S. 'EGERIA'

Details

Description: Cross on stepped plinth.
Type: Cross
Vessel: HMS Egeria

People

Heathman, John
Age: 20
Date of Death: 18/12/1890
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of John HEATHMAN, A.B., who died December 18th. 1890. Aged 20 years. Erected by the officers and ships company H.M.S. 'EGERIA'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Heathman RN d. 1890</p>",
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
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St Paulinus Church, Paul, Cornwall, England

Monument in Cornwall dedicated to Captain Stephen Hutchens RN d. 1709

Location

St Paulinus Church, Paul, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'In memory of / CAPT. STEPHEN HUTCHENS / of this Parish, who departed this life / at Port Royal, Jamaica, the 24th day / of August 1709, & was buried by the / Communion Table in Kingston Church / in the forty first year of his age / Psalm cxii, 89 / His heart was established and did not shrink / until he saw his desire upon his enemies. / He hath dispersed abroad, and given to the poor; and his righteousness remaineth for / ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour. / He hathe given one hundred pounds towards / the repairing and beautifying of this Church / and six hundred pounds for building a house / for six poor men, and six poor women, born in / this Parish to live in and towards their / maintainance. / Anglia me genuit corpus Jamaica sepulto / jam tenet. Ao animam possidet ipse Deus / B ounus heb dueth, Eu poes Karens wei / tha Poble Bohodzhak Paull han Eles nei. / HeroicK actions eternize his fame / and pious ones with glory crown his name.'

Details

Description: In an architectural surround surmounted by a flaming urn and two weeping cherubs holding cartouche. The inscription tablet is flanked by corinthian columns and military trophies. On the apron a naval action in relief.

Type: Monument
Position: South side of nave
Materials: Marble

People

Hutchens, Stephen
Age: 41
Date of Death: 24/8/1709
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: The Cornish inscription translates 'Eternal life be his whose loving care gave Paul an alms house and the church repair.'

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  "location": "St Paulinus Church, Paul, Cornwall, England",
  "transcript": "'In memory of / CAPT. STEPHEN HUTCHENS / of this Parish, who departed this life / at Port Royal, Jamaica, the 24th day / of August 1709, & was buried by the / Communion Table in Kingston Church / in the forty first year of his age / Psalm cxii, 89 / His heart was established and did not shrink / until he saw his desire upon his enemies. / He hath dispersed abroad, and given to the poor; and his righteousness remaineth for / ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour. / He hathe given one hundred pounds towards / the repairing and beautifying of this Church / and six hundred pounds for building a house / for six poor men, and six poor women, born in / this Parish to live in and towards their / maintainance. / Anglia me genuit corpus Jamaica sepulto / jam tenet. Ao animam possidet ipse Deus / B ounus heb dueth, Eu poes Karens wei / tha Poble Bohodzhak Paull han Eles nei. / HeroicK actions eternize his fame / and pious ones with glory crown his name.'",
  "content": "<p>Monument in Cornwall dedicated to Captain Stephen Hutchens RN d. 1709</p>",
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    "description": "In an architectural surround surmounted by a flaming urn and two weeping cherubs holding cartouche. The inscription tablet is flanked by corinthian columns and military trophies. On the apron a naval action in relief.<br />\r\n<br />",
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    "notes": "The Cornish inscription translates 'Eternal life be his whose loving care gave Paul an alms house and the church repair.'",
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Church of the Transfiguration, Pycombe, West Sussex, England

Gravestone at Church of the Transfiguration, Pycombe, West Sussex commemorating George Barchard RN d. 1816

Location

Church of the Transfiguration, Pycombe, West Sussex, England

Transcript

'George Barchard late of the Royal Navy. Died January 6th 1816 aged 18 years'

Details

Position: Churchyard

People

Barchard, George
Age: 18
Date of Death: 6/1/1816
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER. Born Little Bookham, Surrey, baptised 23 Nov 1797. Son of Joseph Barchard and Jane Royle of Southwark, Surrey. 3rd of 4 sons.
Recorder: Mrs Asallaby. 1998

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  "location": "Church of the Transfiguration, Pycombe, West Sussex, England",
  "transcript": "'George Barchard late of the Royal Navy. Died January 6th 1816 aged 18 years'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Church of the Transfiguration, Pycombe, West Sussex commemorating  George Barchard RN d. 1816</p>",
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    "notes": "DOSSIER. Born Little Bookham, Surrey, baptised 23 Nov 1797. Son of Joseph Barchard and Jane Royle of Southwark, Surrey. 3rd of 4 sons.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Mrs Asallaby. 1998",
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Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England

Memorial in Highgate Cemetery commemorating John Dinnen, Chief Inspector of Machinery afloat d. 1866

Location

Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England

Transcript

'In Memory of / JOHN DINNEN, Esq., / of the Admiralty / Whitehall / Chief Inspector of / Steam Machinery afloat, / of Her Majesty's Fleets and Dockyards / Captain R.N., / Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, / Member of the Institution of Naval Architects, / Born 25th January 1807 / Died 4th January 1866 / A good and affectionate son and a kind brother / â€œBlessed are the dead which die in the Lordâ€ Rev. XIV 13 / A man of / multifarious knowledge / A profound scholar / of bountiful charity, / of faithful integrity, / An ornament to the profession he chose; / It is to be deplored that this gentleman / Should have met his death / by accident in the midst of his hard labours, / Having devoted a life of 39 years in bringing / Her Majesty's Steam Navy / to its present important position amongst nations'

Details

People

Dinnen, John
Age: 39
Date of Death: 4/1/1866
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN; engineer
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Dinnen died of a cerebral haemorrhage after being knocked down by a cab horse at Charing Cross. 'The coroner ... stated that several eminent men who were wrapped up in thought had met with similar deaths', 'The Times' 9 January 1866
Bibliography: Frederick Teague Cansick 'Epitaphs of Middlesex' (London, 1869) vol ii, p. 144.

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  "post_id": "5067",
  "id": "M5939",
  "location": "Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England",
  "transcript": "'In Memory of / JOHN DINNEN, Esq., / of the Admiralty / Whitehall / Chief Inspector of / Steam Machinery afloat, / of Her Majesty's Fleets and Dockyards / Captain R.N., / Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, / Member of the Institution of Naval Architects, / Born 25th January 1807 / Died 4th January 1866 / A good and affectionate son and a kind brother / â€œBlessed are the dead which die in the Lordâ€ Rev. XIV 13 / A man of / multifarious knowledge / A profound scholar / of bountiful charity, / of faithful integrity, / An ornament to the profession he chose; / It is to be deplored that this gentleman / Should have met his death / by accident in the midst of his hard labours, / Having devoted a life of 39 years in bringing / Her Majesty's Steam Navy / to its present important position amongst nations'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Highgate Cemetery commemorating John Dinnen, Chief Inspector of Machinery afloat d. 1866</p>",
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    "notes": "Dinnen died of a cerebral haemorrhage after being knocked down by a cab horse at Charing Cross. 'The coroner ... stated that several eminent men who were wrapped up in thought had met with similar deaths', 'The Times' 9 January 1866",
    "bibliography": "Frederick Teague Cansick 'Epitaphs of Middlesex' (London, 1869) vol ii, p. 144.",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St Michael and All Angels Church, Pirbright, Surrey, England

Plaque at St Michael and All Angels Church, Pirbright commemorating Lieutenant Patrick Charles Annesley Brownrigg RNVR d. 1842

Location

St Michael and All Angels Church, Pirbright, Surrey, England

Transcript

'TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF / PATRICK CHARLES ANNESLEY / BROWNRIGG / LIEUT R.N.V.R. / WHO MADE THE SUPREME / SACRIFICE ON MAY 6TH 1942 / AGED 27 YEARS

Details

Type: Plaque
Vessel: HMS Dolphin

Event Category

1939-1945 Second World War

People

Brownrigg, Pat. Charles Annesley
Age: 27
Date of Death: 6/5/1942
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RNVR
Organisation: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

Extra

Notes: Died during diving training.
Recorder: Mrs Saunders, September 1983

JSON

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  "post_id": "5068",
  "id": "M3406",
  "location": "St Michael and All Angels Church, Pirbright, Surrey, England",
  "transcript": "'TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF / PATRICK CHARLES ANNESLEY / BROWNRIGG /  LIEUT R.N.V.R. / WHO MADE THE SUPREME / SACRIFICE ON MAY 6TH 1942 / AGED 27 YEARS",
  "content": "<p>Plaque at St Michael and All Angels Church, Pirbright commemorating Lieutenant Patrick Charles Annesley Brownrigg RNVR d. 1842</p>",
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    "notes": "Died during diving training.",
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    "recorder": "Mrs Saunders, September 1983",
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Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground (nurses home), Greenwich, London, England

Gravestone at the Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground, Greenwich commemorating Lieutenant George Spearing RN d. 1825

Location

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

Transcript

'Lieutenant George Spearing RN and late of the Royal Hospital / Died October 25th [1825] / Mr James Spearing / Died Decr 21 1819 aged 36 [?] / ...children are deposited in / the Burial Vault near this place...rest the remains of / Mrs Spearing the relict of the above / Lieutenant George Spearing / Died 12th January 1837 aged 91 years'

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Type: Gravestone
Position: Enclosure

People

Spearing, George
Age:
Date of Death: 25/10/1825
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Public Record Office Greenwich Hospital Inscriptions 99618. Year of death from 'Commissioned Sea Officers of the Royal Navy 1650-1815'.

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  "post_id": "5069",
  "id": "M2394",
  "location": "Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground (nurses home), Greenwich, London, England",
  "transcript": "'Lieutenant George Spearing RN and late of the Royal Hospital / Died October 25th [1825] / Mr James Spearing / Died Decr 21 1819 aged 36 [?] / ...children are deposited in / the Burial Vault near this place...rest the remains of / Mrs Spearing the relict of the above / Lieutenant George Spearing / Died 12th January 1837 aged 91 years'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at the Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground, Greenwich commemorating Lieutenant George Spearing RN d. 1825</p>",
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    "event":"",
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    "notes": "Public Record Office Greenwich Hospital Inscriptions 99618. Year of death from 'Commissioned Sea Officers of the Royal Navy 1650-1815'.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Shek Kwu Chau Island, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial on Shek Kwu Chau Island, Hong Kong commemorating Elizabeth Ann MacMire d. 1845

Location

Shek Kwu Chau Island, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Ann, the beloved wife of Captain MacMire, who died at sea in 1845 on board 'Castle Runby' [?] aged 23 years 9 days'

Details

Vessel: Castle Runby

People

MacMire, Elizabeth Ann
Age: 23
Date of Death: 1845
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Passenger
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Vessel not in 'Lloyd's Register' possibly 'Castlereagh'.
Recorder: Christine Thomas 1988

JSON

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  "post_id": "5070",
  "id": "M4727",
  "location": "Shek Kwu Chau Island, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Ann, the beloved wife of Captain MacMire, who died at sea in 1845 on board 'Castle Runby' [?] aged 23 years 9 days'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial on Shek Kwu Chau Island, Hong Kong commemorating Elizabeth Ann MacMire d. 1845</p>",
  "images": [],
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    "notes": "Vessel not in 'Lloyd's Register' possibly 'Castlereagh'.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas 1988",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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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 Henry Baker, HEIC, d. 1815

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory of Mr Henry Baker / late 3rd officer of the H.C. ship 'Coldstream' / who departed this life on the 4th Nov. 1815 / Aetatis 27.'

Details

Vessel: Coldstream

People

Baker, Henry
Age: 27
Date of Death: 4/11/1815
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: 3rd Officer
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

Extra

Bibliography: 'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.164.

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the Memory of Mr Henry Baker / late 3rd officer of the H.C. ship 'Coldstream' / who departed this life on the 4th Nov. 1815 / Aetatis 27.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, West Bengal, India commemorating Henry Baker, HEIC, d. 1815</p>",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters