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All Saints Cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World

Memorial in Galle, Sri Lanka commemorating Gilbert Laird d. 1879

Location

All Saints Cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World

Transcript

'To the memory of GILBERT LAIRD, Master Mariner, born 14 January 1844 at St. Margaret's Hope Orkney Scotland. Died 25th March 1879 on board the 'Jeanie Louttit' and is interred here. The barque was used on 29 March 1879 to bury the Master. She belonged to Mr. D. Louttit of Wick, Caithness'

Details

Vessel: Jeanie Louttit

People

Laird, Gilbert
Age:
Date of Death: 25/3/1879
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Formerly Ceylon.
Recorder: C. Flintham

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  "transcript": "'To the memory of GILBERT LAIRD, Master Mariner, born 14 January 1844 at St. Margaret's Hope Orkney Scotland. Died 25th March 1879 on board the 'Jeanie Louttit' and is interred here. The barque was used on 29 March 1879 to bury the Master. She belonged to Mr. D. Louttit of Wick, Caithness'",
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British Cemetery, Lisbon, Portugal, Rest of the Wordl

Memorial in the British Cemetery, Lisbon commemorating David Davies RN d. 1825

Location

British Cemetery, Lisbon, Portugal, Rest of the Wordl

Details

Vessel: HMS Superbe

People

Davies, David
Age: 39
Date of Death: 26/5/1825
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: 'British Naval Graves in Lisbon', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 27, p. 339 (Cambridge, 1941).

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  "content": "<p>Memorial in the British Cemetery, Lisbon commemorating David Davies RN d. 1825</p>",
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St Peter's Church, South Weald, Essex, England

Plaque in St Peter’s Church, South Weald, Essex, dedicated to Midshipman Francis Edward Augustus Newton RN d. 1878

Location

St Peter's Church, South Weald, Essex, England

Transcript

'To the memory of Francis Edward Augustus Newton, Midshipman R.N., accidentally drowned at Larnaca Island off Cyprus August 10 1878 Aged 17. This window was erected as a token of respect by the officers and men of H.M.S. Raleigh'

Details

Type: Plaque
Position: South wall of nave
Materials: Brass
Vessel: HMS Raleigh

People

Newton, Francis Edward Augustus
Age: 17
Date of Death: 10/8/1878
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS) 1979

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  "transcript": "'To the memory of Francis Edward Augustus Newton, Midshipman R.N., accidentally drowned at Larnaca Island off Cyprus August 10 1878 Aged 17. This window was erected as a token of respect by the officers and men of H.M.S. Raleigh'",
  "content": "<p>Plaque in St Peter’s Church, South Weald, Essex, dedicated to Midshipman Francis Edward Augustus Newton RN d. 1878</p>",
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    "recorder": "The Arts Society (NADFAS) 1979",
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Fort Canning Green Cemetery, Singapore, Rest of the World

Memorial at Fort Canning Green Cemetery, Singapore commemorating James Anderson, d. 1852

Location

Fort Canning Green Cemetery, Singapore, Rest of the World

Transcript

‘Erected / in memory of / JAMES ANDERSON / Master of the ship Rajasthan / of Glasgow / who died at Singapore / 6 December 1852 / Aged 30.'

Details

Type: Tablet
Position: North wall N.63 C67
Vessel: Rajasthan

People

Anderson, James
Age: 30
Date of Death: 6/12/1852
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: Alan Harfield 'Early Cemeteries in Singapore' (Putney, 1988) p. 214.

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  "transcript": "‘Erected / in memory of / JAMES ANDERSON / Master of the ship Rajasthan / of Glasgow / who died at Singapore / 6 December 1852 / Aged 30.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Fort Canning Green Cemetery, Singapore commemorating James Anderson, d. 1852</p>",
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Holy Trinity Old Church, Bothenhampton, Dorset, England

Memorial at Holy Trinity Old Church, Bothenhampton, commemorating Vice-Admiral John Collings Taswell Glossop d. 1934

Location

Holy Trinity Old Church, Bothenhampton, Dorset, England

Transcript

'Retired Officer de Legion d'Honneur. Churchwarden of his parish 1922-34'

Details

Vessel: HMAS Sydney

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Glossop, John Collings Taswell
Age:
Date of Death: 23/12/1934
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Commanded HMAS 'Sydney' when sank 'Emden' (German cruiser) 9/11/14.
Recorder: David Saunders 1993

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  "transcript": "'Retired Officer de Legion d'Honneur. Churchwarden of his parish 1922-34'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Holy Trinity Old Church, Bothenhampton, commemorating Vice-Admiral John Collings Taswell Glossop d. 1934</p>",
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    "notes": "Commanded HMAS 'Sydney' when sank 'Emden' (German cruiser) 9/11/14.",
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    "recorder": "David Saunders 1993",
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St Akeveranus's Church, St Keverne, Cornwall, England

Churchyard in St Keverne, Cornwall dedicated to William Lugg d. 1848

Location

St Akeveranus's Church, St Keverne, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM LUGG ESQ. retired Commander / in the Royal Navy who departed this life Novr 2nd / 1848 / aged 74 years / Also of JANE, his widow / who departed this life August 11th 1849 aged 68 years'

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Position: Churchyard

People

Lugg, William
Age: 74
Date of Death: 2/11/1848
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Also of his wife Jane. d. 1849

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  "location": "St Akeveranus's Church, St Keverne, Cornwall, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM LUGG ESQ. retired Commander / in the Royal Navy who departed this life Novr 2nd / 1848 / aged 74 years / Also of JANE, his widow / who departed this life August 11th 1849 aged 68 years'",
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    "notes": "Also of his wife Jane. d. 1849",
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St Nicholas Church, Bristol, England

Plaque in St Nicholas Church, Bristol commemorating John J.R Edwards d. 1908,

Location

St Nicholas Church, Bristol, England

Transcript

'In memory of / John J.R. Edwards / Eldest son of J. & M. Edwards / (of Clifton) / Killed by accident at sea on / S.S. Exeter City / from New York to Bristol / March 21st 1908 / Aged 52 years / Erected by his Mother'

Details

Type: Plaque
Position: Staircase
Materials: Brass
Vessel: SS Exeter City

People

Edwards, John J.R.
Age:
Date of Death: 21/3/1908
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Removed to St Nicholas from The Missions to Seamen Institute in 1981.
Bibliography: Josephine Teague 'The Missions to Seamen Church and Institute Bristol'.

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  "id": "M5036",
  "location": "St Nicholas Church, Bristol, England",
  "transcript": "'In memory of / John J.R. Edwards / Eldest son of J. & M. Edwards / (of Clifton) / Killed by accident at sea on / S.S. Exeter City / from New York to Bristol / March 21st 1908 / Aged 52 years / Erected by his Mother'",
  "content": "<p>Plaque in St Nicholas Church, Bristol commemorating John J.R Edwards d. 1908,</p>",
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    "notes": "Removed to St Nicholas from The Missions to Seamen Institute in 1981.",
    "bibliography": "Josephine Teague 'The Missions to Seamen Church and Institute Bristol'.",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
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St Nicholas's Church, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, England

Memorial at St Nicholas’s Church, Brighton commemorating Captain George Rolle Walpole Trefusis RN, d. 1849.

Location

St Nicholas's Church, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, England

Transcript

'The Hon'ble George Rolle Walpole Trefusis Captain RN Third son of Robert 17th Lord Clinton of Heaton North Devon. Died 28 May 1849 aged 56 years'

Details

People

Trefusis, George Rolle Walpole
Age: 56
Date of Death: 28/5/1849
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: C. Fintham

JSON

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  "location": "St Nicholas's Church, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, England",
  "transcript": "'The Hon'ble George Rolle Walpole Trefusis Captain RN Third son of Robert 17th Lord Clinton of Heaton North Devon. Died 28 May 1849 aged 56 years'<br />\r\n<br />",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St Nicholas’s Church, Brighton commemorating Captain George Rolle Walpole Trefusis RN, d. 1849.</p>",
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Westoe Cemetery, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Memorial at Westoe Cemetery, South Shields commemorating John Reay White d. 1864

Location

Westoe Cemetery, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Details

People

White, John Reay
Age: 28
Date of Death: 13/10/1864
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Died in China seas.

JSON

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St Paul's Cathedral, London, England

Wall monument in St Paul’s Cathedral, London commemorating Charles Booth d. 1916 shipowner

Location

St Paul's Cathedral, London, England

Transcript

'CHARLES BOOTH / MERCHANT SHIPOWNER / MEMBER OF HIS MAJESTY'S MOST / HONOURABLE PRIVY COUNCIL, BORN 1840 DIED 1916 / Throughout his life having at heart / the welfare of his fellow citizens and / believing that exact knowledge of / realities is the foundation of all reform / he devoted himself to the examination / and statement of the social, industrial / and religious condition of the people / of London. Those who knew him loved / him and drew inspiration from the / energy of his leadership and the / originality of his mind / IN FAITH HOPE AND LOVE / THEY DEDICATE THIS TABLET TO HIS MEMORY / EXPECTANS / RESVRRECTIONEM / MORTVORVM'

Details

Description: Architectural surround.
Type: Wall monument
Position: Crypt

People

Booth, Charles
Age:
Date of Death: 1916
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Ship owner. Statistical sociologist
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Born in 1840.

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters