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Cathedral of St Thomas of Canterbury, Portsmouth, England

Wall tablet in Portsmouth Cathedral dedicated to Captain Bridges Taylor RN d. 1814

Location

Cathedral of St Thomas of Canterbury, Portsmouth, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / CAPTAIN BRIDGES WATKINSON TAYLOR / OF THE ROYAL NAVY / FIFTH SON OF THE REVEREND EDWARD TAYLOR OF BIFRONS IN THE COUNTY OF KENT / AND LATE COMMANDER OF HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP APOLLO / WHO WAS UNFORTUNATELY DROWNED IN THE 35TH YEAR OF HIS AGE / TOGETHER WITH SEVEN OTHER PERSONS BY THE UPSETTING OF A BOAT/OFF THE PORT OF BRINDISI, IN THE ADRIATIC ON THE 24TH OF FEBRUARY 1814 / HE WAS AN OFFICER OF DISTINGUISHED MERIT, HIGHLY AND UNIVERSALLY RESPECTED / IN THE PROFESSION TO WHICH HE HAD BELONGED FROM HIS EARLIEST YOUTH, AND / TO THE ACTIVE DUTIES OF WHICH THE WHOLE OF HIS LIFE WAS, WITH LITTLE / INTERMISSION DEVOTED / IN THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY HE WAS EVER ZEALOUS, ENTERPRIZING / AND PERSEVERING, OF UNSHAKEN COURAGE AND FIRMNESS BLENDED WITH MILDNESS / AND MODESTY OF DISPOSITION; WHICH SECURED TO HIM THE AFFECTION OF ALL WHO / APPROACHED HIM / HIS BENEVOLENCE WAS ACTIVE YET UNASSUMING, AND HIS HUMANITY / THE NATURAL ATTRIBUTE OF SUCH A CHARACTER, WAS PARTICULARLY EVINCED / BY HIS HAVING AT DIFFERENT TIMES SAVED THREE OF HIS FELLOW CREATURES / FROM DROWNING AT THE IMMINENT RISQUE OF HIS OWN LIFE, NOR WAS HIS / UNREMITTING ATTENTION TO THE DUTIES OF RELIGION LESS EXEMPLARY / TO HIS SHIP'S COMPANY HE BEHAVED WITH THE KINDNESS AND ATTENTION / OF A FATHER AND FRIEND, AS SUCH HE WAS CONSTITUTED BY THEM, AND HIS/SOLICITUDE FOR THEIR WELFARE AND COMFORT AND FOR THEIR CREDIT, WAS/MET BY A CHEERFUL AND ATTENTIVE DISCHARGE OF EVERY DUTY. / DESIROUS OF RECORDING THEIR HIGH SENSE OF HIS MERITS / AND THEIR AFFECTIONATE REGARD FOR HIS CHARACTER / THE OFFICERS OF THE APOLLO HAVE ERECTED THIS MONUMENT / TO THE MEMORY OF THEIR LAMENTED COMMANDER' [On apron] 'THE BODY OF CAPTAIN TAYLOR / WAS FOUND SOME WEEKS AFTER THE FATAL ACCIDENT / AND WAS DEPOSITED IN A HANDSOME MONUMENT / ERECTED TO HIM AND HIS FELLOW SUFFERERS IN THE GREAT SQUARE OF THE TOWN OF BRINDISI / BY THE INHABITANTS / WHO HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED THE KINDNESS / WHICH THEY INVARIABLY EXPERIENCED FROM HIM / WHILE EMPLOYED IN THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY / OFF THEIR COAST / BY THIS WELL MERITED TRIBUTE TO HIS MEMORY'

Details

Description: Gun anchor and shot carved above inscription tablet. Snake biting its tail within rays below.

Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Marble
Vessel: HMS Apollo

People

Taylor, Bridges Watkinson
Age: 35
Date of Death: 24/2/1814
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "location": "Cathedral of St Thomas of Canterbury, Portsmouth, England",
  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY OF / CAPTAIN BRIDGES WATKINSON TAYLOR / OF THE ROYAL NAVY / FIFTH SON OF THE REVEREND EDWARD TAYLOR OF BIFRONS IN THE COUNTY OF KENT / AND LATE COMMANDER OF HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP APOLLO / WHO WAS UNFORTUNATELY DROWNED IN THE 35TH YEAR OF HIS AGE / TOGETHER WITH SEVEN OTHER PERSONS BY THE UPSETTING OF A BOAT/OFF THE PORT OF BRINDISI, IN THE ADRIATIC ON THE 24TH OF FEBRUARY 1814 / HE WAS AN OFFICER OF DISTINGUISHED MERIT, HIGHLY AND UNIVERSALLY RESPECTED / IN THE PROFESSION TO WHICH HE HAD BELONGED FROM HIS EARLIEST YOUTH, AND / TO THE ACTIVE DUTIES OF WHICH THE WHOLE OF HIS LIFE WAS, WITH LITTLE / INTERMISSION DEVOTED / IN THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY HE WAS EVER ZEALOUS, ENTERPRIZING / AND PERSEVERING, OF UNSHAKEN COURAGE AND FIRMNESS BLENDED WITH MILDNESS / AND MODESTY OF DISPOSITION; WHICH SECURED TO HIM THE AFFECTION OF ALL WHO / APPROACHED HIM / HIS BENEVOLENCE WAS ACTIVE YET UNASSUMING, AND HIS HUMANITY / THE NATURAL ATTRIBUTE OF SUCH A CHARACTER, WAS PARTICULARLY EVINCED / BY HIS HAVING AT DIFFERENT TIMES SAVED THREE OF HIS FELLOW CREATURES / FROM DROWNING AT THE IMMINENT RISQUE OF HIS OWN LIFE, NOR WAS HIS / UNREMITTING ATTENTION TO THE DUTIES OF RELIGION LESS EXEMPLARY / TO HIS SHIP'S COMPANY HE BEHAVED WITH THE KINDNESS AND ATTENTION / OF A FATHER AND FRIEND, AS SUCH HE WAS CONSTITUTED BY THEM, AND HIS/SOLICITUDE FOR THEIR WELFARE AND COMFORT AND FOR THEIR CREDIT, WAS/MET BY A CHEERFUL AND ATTENTIVE DISCHARGE OF EVERY DUTY. / DESIROUS OF RECORDING THEIR HIGH SENSE OF HIS MERITS / AND THEIR AFFECTIONATE REGARD FOR HIS CHARACTER / THE OFFICERS OF THE APOLLO HAVE ERECTED THIS MONUMENT / TO THE MEMORY OF THEIR LAMENTED COMMANDER' [On apron] 'THE BODY OF CAPTAIN TAYLOR / WAS FOUND SOME WEEKS AFTER THE FATAL ACCIDENT / AND WAS DEPOSITED IN A HANDSOME MONUMENT / ERECTED TO HIM AND HIS FELLOW SUFFERERS IN THE GREAT SQUARE OF THE TOWN OF BRINDISI / BY THE INHABITANTS / WHO HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED THE KINDNESS / WHICH THEY INVARIABLY EXPERIENCED FROM HIM / WHILE EMPLOYED IN THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY / OFF THEIR COAST / BY THIS WELL MERITED TRIBUTE TO HIS MEMORY'",
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    "position": "",
    "materials": "Marble",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "HMS Apollo"  },
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Robert McDonald d. 1883

Location

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

Transcript

‘IN MEMORY / OF / ROBERT MCDONALD / LATE CHIEF ENGINEER / OF THE / SPANISH STEAMER / 'LUZON' / WHO DIED AT HONG KONG / 11TH MARCH 1888 / AGED 29 YEARS / THIS STONE HAS BEEN ERECTED / AS A TRIBUTE / OF RESPECT AND ESTEEM / BY THE OTHER ENGINEERS’

Details

Description: Headstone, a cross forming the trunk of a tree is carved above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: Luzon

People

McDonald, Robert
Age: 29
Date of Death: 11/3/1883
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief Engineer
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "‘IN MEMORY / OF / ROBERT MCDONALD / LATE CHIEF ENGINEER / OF THE / SPANISH STEAMER / 'LUZON' / WHO DIED AT HONG KONG / 11TH MARCH 1888 / AGED 29 YEARS / THIS STONE HAS BEEN ERECTED / AS A TRIBUTE / OF RESPECT AND ESTEEM / BY THE OTHER ENGINEERS’",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Robert McDonald d. 1883</p>",
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East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich, London, England

Gravestone at East Greenwich Pleasaunce commemorating George Carter Pulsford FRAS d. 1899

Location

East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich, London, England

Transcript

'In loving memory of George Carter Pulsford FRAS. Headmaster of the Royal Hospital School, Greenwich. Born 4th November 1842. Died 1st Aug 1899'

Details

Type: Gravestone

People

Pulsford, George Carter
Age:
Date of Death: 1/8/1899
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Hospital School, Greenwich

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1988

JSON

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  "id": "M911",
  "location": "East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich, London, England",
  "transcript": "'In loving memory of George Carter Pulsford FRAS. Headmaster of the Royal Hospital School, Greenwich. Born 4th November 1842. Died 1st Aug 1899'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at East Greenwich Pleasaunce commemorating George Carter Pulsford FRAS d. 1899</p>",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson 1988",
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}

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St Leonard's Church, Butleigh, Somerset, England

Wall tablet in Butleigh, Somerset to Admiral Sir Arthur William Acland Hood d. 1901,

Location

St Leonard's Church, Butleigh, Somerset, England

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ADMIRAL / SIR ARTHUR WILLIAM ACLAND HOOD / BARON HOOD OF AVALON G.C.B. / THIRD SON OF SIR ALEXANDER HOOD / OF WOOTON HOUSE IN THIS PARISH / BARONET. BY AMELIA ANNE HIS WIFE / DAUGHTER OF SIR HUGH BATEMAN OF / HARTINGTON HALL CO. DERBY. BARONET / HE SERVED IN SYRIA, THE CRIMEA AND CHINA / AND WAS SOMETIME A.D.C. TO H.M. QUEEN VICTORIA / DIRECTOR OF NAVAL ORDNANCE, COMMANDER / OF THE CHANNEL SQUADRON AND A LORD / COMMISSIONER OF THE ADMIRALTY. HE / RAISED AND COMMANDED THE GLASTONBURY / VOLUNTEERS IN 1859. BORN AT BATH JULY 14TH / 1824. DIED AT WOOTON HOUSE NOV. 16TH 1901. / I HEARD A VOICE FROM HEAVEN SAYING UNTO ME: / WRITE: FROM HENCEFORTH BLESSED ARE THE / DEAD WHICH DIE IN THE LORD. EVEN SO SAITH THE / SPIRIT - FOR THEY REST FROM THEIR LABOURS. / ERECTED BY HIS WIDOW LADY HOOD OF AVALON.'

Details

Description: The Hood arms and supporters above the inscription. This is placed within a border of oak leaves, with roundels of angel musicians in the corners and an anchor below. The names of Hood's ships are inscribed on ribbons as follows: 'HMS EXCELLENT 1800 HMS PYLADES 1802, HMS ACORN 1850, HMS MINOTAUR 1870, HMS MONARCH 1874.'

Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Brass
Vessel: HMS Acorn

Event

Second Opium War

Event Date

1856 - 1860

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Hood, Arthur William Acland
Age: 77
Date of Death: 16/11/1901
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Photographer: Anne Michell

JSON

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  "location": "St Leonard's Church, Butleigh, Somerset, England",
  "transcript": "'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ADMIRAL / SIR ARTHUR WILLIAM ACLAND HOOD / BARON HOOD OF AVALON G.C.B. / THIRD SON OF SIR ALEXANDER HOOD / OF WOOTON HOUSE IN THIS PARISH / BARONET. BY AMELIA ANNE HIS WIFE / DAUGHTER OF SIR HUGH BATEMAN OF / HARTINGTON HALL CO. DERBY. BARONET / HE SERVED IN SYRIA, THE CRIMEA AND CHINA / AND WAS SOMETIME A.D.C. TO H.M. QUEEN VICTORIA / DIRECTOR OF NAVAL ORDNANCE, COMMANDER / OF THE CHANNEL SQUADRON AND A LORD / COMMISSIONER OF THE ADMIRALTY. HE / RAISED AND COMMANDED THE GLASTONBURY / VOLUNTEERS IN 1859. BORN AT BATH JULY 14TH / 1824. DIED AT WOOTON HOUSE NOV. 16TH 1901. / I HEARD A VOICE FROM HEAVEN SAYING UNTO ME: / WRITE: FROM HENCEFORTH BLESSED ARE THE / DEAD WHICH DIE IN THE LORD. EVEN SO SAITH THE / SPIRIT - FOR THEY REST FROM THEIR LABOURS. / ERECTED BY HIS WIDOW LADY HOOD OF AVALON.'",
  "content": "<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M5603Large.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7319\" width=\"312\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M5603Large.jpg 500w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M5603Large-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" /></figure>\n\n\n<p>Wall tablet in Butleigh, Somerset to Admiral Sir Arthur William Acland Hood d. 1901,</p>",
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    "description": "The Hood arms and supporters above the inscription. This is placed within a border of oak leaves, with roundels of angel musicians in the corners and an anchor below. The names of Hood's ships are inscribed on ribbons as follows: 'HMS EXCELLENT 1800 HMS PYLADES 1802, HMS ACORN 1850, HMS MINOTAUR 1870, HMS MONARCH 1874.'<br />\r\n<br />",
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    "materials": "Brass",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "HMS Acorn"  },
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    "event":"Second Opium War",
    "date": "1856 - 1860",
    "category": "19th century conflicts in Asia"  },
  "people": [{"name":"Hood, Arthur William Acland","age":"77","dateofdeath":"16/11/1901","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Admiral","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
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    "photographer": "Anne Michell"  }
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Old Naval Cemetery, Kure, Japan, Rest of the World

Memorial at the Old Naval Cemetery, Kure, Japan commemorating George Tibbins RN d. 1907

Location

Old Naval Cemetery, Kure, Japan, Rest of the World

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS Alacrity

People

Tibbins, George
Age: 18
Date of Death: 13/4/1907
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Ordinary Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Erected by Tibbins' shipmates. DOSSIER.
Recorder: Wilfred T. Aldridge 2001

JSON

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  "id": "M2906",
  "location": "Old Naval Cemetery, Kure, Japan, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at the Old Naval Cemetery, Kure, Japan commemorating  George Tibbins RN d. 1907</p>",
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    "vessel": "HMS Alacrity"  },
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Tibbins, George","age":"18","dateofdeath":"13/4/1907","causeofdeath":"Maritime accident","rankOccupation":"Ordinary Seaman","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "Erected by Tibbins' shipmates. DOSSIER.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Wilfred T. Aldridge 2001",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Liverpool Necropolis, Liverpool, England

Memorial in the Liverpool Necropolis, commemorating Joseph Tesseyman d. 1869 and another of the same name d. 1870

Location

Liverpool Necropolis, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Joseph Tesseyman, Office of Excise died 8 July 1869 age 46. Joseph Tesseyman. Office of Excise died 1 November 1870 age 73. Edward Bowen his son-in-law killed by an explosion of gas'

Details

People

Tesseyman, Joseph
Age: 46
Date of Death: 8/7/1869
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Office of Excise

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol.8, p.401. Liverpool Necropolis closed in 1898 and a public garden was later laid out on the site.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

JSON

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  "id": "M666",
  "location": "Liverpool Necropolis, Liverpool, England",
  "transcript": "'Joseph Tesseyman, Office of Excise died 8 July 1869 age 46. Joseph Tesseyman. Office of Excise died 1 November 1870 age 73. Edward Bowen his son-in-law killed by an explosion of gas'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in the Liverpool Necropolis, commemorating Joseph Tesseyman d. 1869 and another of the same name d. 1870</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
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    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Tesseyman, Joseph","age":"46","dateofdeath":"8/7/1869","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"","organisation":"Office of Excise"}],
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    "notes": "From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol.8, p.401. Liverpool Necropolis closed in 1898 and a public garden was later laid out on the site.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Captain J. P. Brand",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Wimbourne, Dorset, England

Memorial at Wimbourne, Dorset, commemorating William Job Maillard VC d. 1903

Location

Wimbourne, Dorset, England

Transcript

[Kerb] 'Staff Surgeon W.J. Maillard M.D., V.C., R.N.' [Within wreath on the cross] 'PRO GLORIA PATRIA'.

Details

Description: Grave with marble kerbs and horizontal cross on grass. The cross in carved with a wreath from which is suspended the Victoria Cross.
Type: Gravestone
Materials: Marble

People

Maillard, William Job
Age: 40
Date of Death: 10/9/1903
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Staff Surgeon
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: The Victoria Cross awarded to Maillard for attempting to rescue a wounded seaman during the 1898 occupation of Crete.
Bibliography: John Winton 'The Victoria Cross at Sea' (London, 1978) p. 84.

JSON

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  "transcript": "[Kerb] 'Staff Surgeon W.J. Maillard M.D., V.C., R.N.' [Within wreath on the cross] 'PRO GLORIA PATRIA'.",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Wimbourne, Dorset, commemorating William Job Maillard VC d. 1903</p>",
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    "artists": "",
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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    "notes": "The Victoria Cross awarded to Maillard for attempting to rescue a wounded seaman during the 1898 occupation of Crete.",
    "bibliography": "John Winton 'The Victoria Cross at Sea' (London, 1978) p. 84.",
    "recorder": "",
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}

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

Memorial at Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating David Forbes d. 1858

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of David FORBES, late Chief Officer of the 'Warrior Queen', who departed this life 8th August 1858, aged 25 years'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: Warrior Queen

People

Forbes, David
Age: 25
Date of Death: 8/8/1858
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief Officer
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: 'Warrior Queen' ship, owner Bradley, built 1856 Sunderland, 988 tons, Destined voyage in 1858-London to Australia.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "id": "M255",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of David FORBES, late Chief Officer of the 'Warrior Queen', who departed this life 8th August 1858, aged 25 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating David Forbes d. 1858</p>",
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    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol, England

Gravestone of Stephen Edward Miller d. 1917, in Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol.

Location

Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol, England

Transcript

'Stephen Edward Miller Was drowned at sea on the S.S. Kansas on Sept 5th 1917. Aged 19 years. Also of Richard Nicholas Miller, Father of the above Who died suddenly Sept 2nd 1924 Aged 64 years. Also of William John Scott Son in law of the above Who was drowned at Cardiff Sept [?]th 1924, Aged 37 years. Also Maria Jane, Wife of Richard Nicholas Miller, Who died Nov 4th 1933 Aged 68. Reunited. In Loving memory of Grace Elizabeth Miller daughter of the above.'

Details

Description: Depicts a steam ship (right) approaching a rock (left) with an anchor on it. Sea appears to be stormy.

Type: Gravestone
Position: top plateau
Materials: Stone
Vessel: SS Kansas

People

Miller, Stephen Edward
Age: 19
Date of Death: 5/9/1917
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Merchant Navy

Extra

Notes: Worn. Located on top plateau, on footpath leading between main road and top lodge.

JSON

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  "location": "Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol, England",
  "transcript": "'Stephen Edward Miller Was drowned at sea on the S.S. Kansas on Sept 5th 1917. Aged 19 years. Also of Richard Nicholas Miller, Father of the above Who died suddenly Sept 2nd 1924 Aged 64 years. Also of William John Scott Son in law of the above Who was drowned at Cardiff Sept [?]th 1924, Aged 37 years. Also Maria Jane, Wife of Richard Nicholas Miller, Who died Nov 4th 1933 Aged 68. Reunited. In Loving memory of Grace Elizabeth Miller daughter of the above.'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone of Stephen Edward Miller d. 1917, in Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol. </p>",
  "images": [],
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    "description": "Depicts a steam ship (right) approaching a rock (left) with an anchor on it. Sea appears to be stormy.<br />\r\n<br />",
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    "position": "top plateau",
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    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "SS Kansas"  },
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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    "notes": "Worn. Located on top plateau, on footpath leading between main road and top lodge.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St Edmund's Church, Crofton, Hampshire, England

Tablet in St Edmund’s Church, Crofton, Hampshire, dedicated to Vice-Admiral Henry Paulet d. 1832

Location

St Edmund's Church, Crofton, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'THIS TABLET IS ERECTED AS / A HUMBLE TRIBUTE OF A WIDOW'S AFFECTIONATE / REGARD TO RECORD THE
MEMORY / AND DEATH OF / THE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD HENRY PAULET / K.C.B. A VICE ADMIRAL / IN THE BRITISH NAVY AND LATE / OF WEST HILL LODGE IN / THIS PARISH / WHO DIED ON THE 28 JANUARY 1832 AGED 64 / AND WAS BURIED IN A VAULT IN / THIS CHAPEL'

Details

Type: Tablet
Position: Nave North Wall
Materials: White marble, black painted stone surround
Artists: Chase

People

Paulet, Henry
Age: 64
Date of Death: 28/1/1832
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

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Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS) 2004

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  "post_id": "4858",
  "id": "M1951",
  "location": "St Edmund's Church, Crofton, Hampshire, England",
  "transcript": "'THIS TABLET IS ERECTED AS / A HUMBLE TRIBUTE OF A WIDOW'S AFFECTIONATE / REGARD TO RECORD THE <br />\r\nMEMORY / AND DEATH OF / THE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD HENRY PAULET / K.C.B. A VICE ADMIRAL / IN THE BRITISH NAVY AND LATE / OF WEST HILL LODGE IN / THIS PARISH / WHO DIED ON THE 28 JANUARY 1832 AGED 64 / AND WAS BURIED IN A VAULT IN / THIS CHAPEL'",
  "content": "<p>Tablet in St Edmund’s Church, Crofton, Hampshire, dedicated to Vice-Admiral Henry Paulet d. 1832</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "",
    "type": "Tablet",
    "position": "Nave North Wall",
    "materials": "White marble, black painted stone surround",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "Chase",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
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    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Paulet, Henry","age":"64","dateofdeath":"28/1/1832","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Vice Admiral","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "The Arts Society (NADFAS) 2004",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters