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St Mary's Church, Kingston, Portsmouth, England

Wall tablet in St Mary’s Church, Kingston, Portsmouth to crew members of HMS ‘Severn’ who died during her commission 1892-1895

Location

St Mary's Church, Kingston, Portsmouth, England

Transcript

'TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF / THEIR SHIPMATES WHO DIED DURING HER SECOND / COMMISSION ON THE CHINA STATION 1892-1895 / THE CAPTAIN, OFFICERS AND SHIP'S COMPANY OF / H.M.S. SEVERN HAVE DEDICATED THIS MEMORIAL TABLET / HENRY HARDING LG STOKER / JAMES CROFT STOKER / HENRY PARKINSON LG STOKER / GEORGE WITHERS PTE. R.M.L.I. / BEN. W. HANSELL STOKER / WILLIAM E. BILLEN A.B. / HENRY ELLIS LCE SGT. R.M.L.I. / CHARLES PANTON STOKER'

Details

Description: Inscription flanked by two kneeling angels on a blue background, one with an anchor and the other with a wreath.
Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Opus sectile
Vessel: HMS Severn

People

Billen, Wiliam E.
Age:
Date of Death: 1892-1893
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy
Croft, James
Age:
Date of Death: 1892-1893
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Stoker
Organisation: Royal Navy
Ellis, Henry
Age:
Date of Death: 1892-1893
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry
Hansell, Benjamin W.
Age:
Date of Death: 1892-1895
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Stoker
Organisation: Royal Navy
Harding, Henry
Age:
Date of Death: 1892-1893
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Leading Stoker
Organisation: Royal Navy
Panton, Charles
Age:
Date of Death: 1892-1893
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Stoker
Organisation: Royal Navy
Parkinson, Henry
Age:
Date of Death: 1892-1893
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Leading Stoker
Organisation: Royal Navy
Withers, George
Age:
Date of Death: 1892-1893
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry

Extra

Bibliography: Dr Dennis Hadley 'Opus Sectile: Its History & Manufacture', 'Church Recorders News & Views' (London, 2003)

JSON

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  "location": "St Mary's Church, Kingston, Portsmouth, England",
  "transcript": "'TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF / THEIR SHIPMATES WHO DIED DURING HER SECOND / COMMISSION ON THE CHINA STATION 1892-1895 / THE CAPTAIN, OFFICERS AND SHIP'S COMPANY OF / H.M.S. SEVERN HAVE DEDICATED THIS MEMORIAL TABLET / HENRY HARDING LG STOKER / JAMES CROFT STOKER / HENRY PARKINSON LG STOKER / GEORGE WITHERS PTE. R.M.L.I. / BEN. W. HANSELL STOKER / WILLIAM E. BILLEN A.B. / HENRY ELLIS LCE SGT. R.M.L.I. / CHARLES PANTON STOKER'",
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    "artists": "",
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    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
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    "recorder": "",
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Church of St Thomas a Becket, Dodbrooke, Devon, England

Gravestone at the Church of St Thomas a Becket, Dodbrooke, Devon commemorating Lieutenant Thomas Darracott RN, d. 1833

Location

Church of St Thomas a Becket, Dodbrooke, Devon, England

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: D152
Materials: Slate

People

Darracott, Thomas
Age: 71
Date of Death: 24/7/1833
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Mrs Lyn Collins

JSON

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  "transcript": "",
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St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Headstone at St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating David Keay d. 1834 Captain James Keay d. 1837 and Captain Alexander Keay d. 1849

Location

St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'SACRED to the MEMORY / of DAVID KEAY / who was drowned on his homeward / passage from Philadelphia to / Liverpool 12th Septr 1834, / Aged 19 Years. / Also Captain JAMES KEAY who / died in Africa 22nd June 1837, Aged 28 Years. / Also THOMAS KEAY, who died at Demerara 10th November 1839, / Aged 19 Years. / Also Captain ALEXANDER KEAY, / Father of the above who died 25th June / 1849, Aged 62 years. / Blessed are they who die in the LORD'

Details

Description: Headstone.
Type: Gravestone
Materials: Slate

People

Keay, David
Age: 19
Date of Death: 12/9/1834
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:
Keay, James
Age: 28
Date of Death: 22/6/1837
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:
Keay, Thomas
Age: 19
Date of Death: 10/11/1839
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:
Keay, Alex
Age: 62
Date of Death: 25/6/1849
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From an MS in Liverpool. Record after. Compiled by James Gibson, d. 1886, vol. 7, p. 49. The site, in an old quarry next to Liverpool Angican Cathedral, is now St James's Park. Memorial sighted 2011 by B. Tomlinson.
Recorder: B. Tomlinson 2011
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "transcript": "'SACRED to the MEMORY / of DAVID KEAY / who was drowned on his homeward / passage from Philadelphia to / Liverpool 12th Septr 1834, / Aged 19 Years. / Also Captain JAMES KEAY who / died in Africa 22nd June 1837, Aged 28 Years. / Also THOMAS KEAY, who died at Demerara 10th November 1839, / Aged 19 Years. / Also Captain ALEXANDER KEAY, / Father of the above who died 25th June / 1849, Aged 62 years. / Blessed are they who die in the LORD'",
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    "event":"",
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    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson 2011",
    "photographer": "B. Tomlinson"  }
}

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St Nicholas's Church, Deptford, London, England

Wall monument at St Nicholas’s Church, Deptford commemorating Jonas Shish d. 1680 shipwright and other members of his family

Location

St Nicholas's Church, Deptford, London, England

Transcript

'Near this place is interred the body of Jonas Shish / Esq: Master Shipwright to King Charles ye second / of his Magesties Yards Deepford and Woolwich who / departed this life May ye 5th : 1680 : in the : 75 : yeare of his / age and in his last sickness did appoint his Epitaph in / words to this effect / By sin I die the wages due to all / By sin as I the Univers must fall / Yet holy IESVS bring me to ye throne / Of Heavenly bliss where GOD doth rule alone / That I may sacred Anthems alwaies sing / With holy Angels to their Soveraign King / Once I was strong but am intombed now / To be dissolved to dust and so must you / In health remember still thy latter end / That will beget a care nere to offend / Here also lyeth the body of Elizabeth his wife / Who departed this life ye 5th of March : 1678 : in ye / 59 : yeare of her age together with 8 children / and 12 Grandchildren leaving behind them 3 / sons and 3 daughters / Also John the Eldest Son Master Shipwright / Of his Majesties Yard : Deptford : Objit: Octob : /11th : 1686 : Aged : 43 : Yeares. & Thomas . ye : 3d Son / Master Shipwright : Of : his Majesties Yard / Woollwich : Obijt : December the 6th : / 1685 : Aged : 37 : yeares. And Kendrick / The Son of John and Marie Shish Who Deceased May the 15th 1685 / Aged 14 Yeares'

Details

Description: Flanked by two cherubs, broken pediment above, skulls and arms below.
Type: Wall monument
Position: South wall
Materials: Marble

People

Shish, Jonas
Age: 74
Date of Death: 5/5/1680
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master shipwright
Organisation:
Shish, John
Age: 43
Date of Death: 11/10/1686
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master shipwright
Organisation:
Shish, Thomas
Age: 37
Date of Death: 6/12/1685
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master shipwright
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Damaged in World War II. Inscription tablet only remained when sighted by NADFAS. DOSSIER. Photo in GLC photograph collection.
Bibliography: 'South East London Mercury' (11 May 1978); J. Somerson 'Monuments in St Nicholas Deptford', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 27, pp. 277-89 (Cambridge, 1941).

JSON

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  "id": "M2022",
  "location": "St Nicholas's Church, Deptford, London, England",
  "transcript": "'Near this place is interred the body of Jonas Shish / Esq: Master Shipwright to King Charles ye second / of his Magesties Yards Deepford and Woolwich who / departed this life May ye 5th : 1680 : in the : 75 : yeare of his / age and in his last sickness did appoint his Epitaph in / words to this effect / By sin I die the wages due to all / By sin as I the Univers must fall / Yet holy IESVS bring me to ye throne / Of Heavenly bliss where GOD doth rule alone / That I may sacred Anthems alwaies sing / With holy Angels to their Soveraign King / Once I was strong but am intombed now / To be dissolved to dust and so must you / In health remember still thy latter end / That will beget a care nere to offend / Here also lyeth the body of Elizabeth his wife / Who departed this life ye 5th of March : 1678 : in ye / 59 : yeare of her age together with 8 children / and 12 Grandchildren leaving behind them 3 / sons and 3 daughters / Also John the Eldest Son Master Shipwright / Of his Majesties Yard : Deptford : Objit: Octob : /11th : 1686 : Aged : 43 : Yeares. & Thomas . ye : 3d Son / Master Shipwright : Of : his Majesties Yard / Woollwich : Obijt : December the 6th : / 1685 : Aged : 37 : yeares. And Kendrick / The Son of John and Marie Shish Who Deceased May the 15th 1685 / Aged 14 Yeares'",
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  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "Flanked by two cherubs, broken pediment above, skulls and arms below.",
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    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
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    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "Damaged in World War II. Inscription tablet only remained when sighted by NADFAS. DOSSIER. Photo in GLC photograph collection.",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating James Downie d. 1868

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of James DOWNIE, Commander of the ship 'Chinaman' of London. Born at Rosehearty, Aberdeenshire, Scotland 16th July 1821, died at Hong Kong 10 March 1868, aged 46 years'

Details

Description: Foul anchor carved above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: Chinaman

People

Downie, James
Age: 46
Date of Death: 10/3/1868
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Park Bros.

Extra

Notes: Ship 'Chinaman' owner Park Bros, built 1865 at Greenock, 688 tons. Destined voyage in 1868 London to China. Headstone was laid flat in 2010.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "post_id": "4808",
  "id": "M601",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of James DOWNIE, Commander of the ship 'Chinaman' of London. Born at Rosehearty, Aberdeenshire, Scotland 16th July 1821, died at Hong Kong 10 March 1868, aged 46 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating James Downie d. 1868</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "Foul anchor carved above the inscription.",
    "type": "Headstone",
    "position": "",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "Chinaman"  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
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    "notes": "Ship 'Chinaman' owner Park Bros, built 1865 at Greenock, 688 tons. Destined voyage in 1868 London to China. Headstone was laid flat in 2010.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St Crux Church, Shambles, York, Yorkshire, England

Location

St Crux Church, Shambles, York, Yorkshire, England

Transcript

'To the Memory of Sir Tancred Robinson of Nenby upon Swale in the North Riding of this County Baronet who rose thro' all the sev. gradations to the Rank of Flag Officer in His Majesty's Navy and ...Lord Mayor twice. Died Father of the city the 3rd September 1755 in the 68th year of his age and was buried here, near his wife, Dame Mary, daughter & sole heiress of Rowland Norton of Disforth in this county Esq.'

Details

Description: Sarcophagus with naval trophies.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Right of altar window
Materials: Marble

People

Robinson, Tancred
Age: 67
Date of Death: 3/9/1755
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral of the White
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Patricia Barber 1996

JSON

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  "post_id": "4809",
  "id": "M3866",
  "location": "St Crux Church, Shambles, York, Yorkshire, England",
  "transcript": "'To the Memory of Sir Tancred Robinson of Nenby upon Swale in the North Riding of this County Baronet who rose thro' all the sev. gradations to the Rank of Flag Officer in His Majesty's Navy and ...Lord Mayor twice. Died Father of the city the 3rd September 1755 in the 68th year of his age and was buried here, near his wife, Dame Mary, daughter & sole heiress of Rowland Norton of Disforth in this county Esq.'",
  "content": "",
  "images": [],
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    "description": "Sarcophagus with naval trophies.",
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    "position": "Right of altar window",
    "materials": "Marble",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Robinson, Tancred","age":"67","dateofdeath":"3/9/1755","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Rear Admiral of the White","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Patricia Barber 1996",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Henry Field Sampson d. 1886, Hong Kong Harbour Department

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Anthony Field SAMPSON of the Harbour Department, Hong Kong, who died March 13th 1886, aged 53'

Details

Type: Cross

People

Sampson, Anthony Field
Age: 53
Date of Death: 13/3/1886
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Harbour department, Hong Kong

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas 1988

JSON

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  "id": "M317",
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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Anthony Field SAMPSON of the Harbour Department, Hong Kong, who died March 13th 1886, aged 53'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Henry Field Sampson d. 1886, Hong Kong Harbour Department</p>",
  "images": [],
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  "details": {
    "description": "",
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    "event":"",
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    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas 1988",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, England

Gravestone at the Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, commemorating Edward Hawk d. 1796

Location

Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'This stone was erected by the / Seafaring Friendly Society / At Emsworth / To the Memory of / EDWARD HAWK jun / who was drown'd in / Emsworth Harbour / by his boat oversetting / on the 7th of October 1796 / Aged 26 years / When jarring Elements my Boat asailed / All strength was feeble and all efforts failed / So now beware dear friends what course you stere / And think upon the dust that slumber [here]'

Details

Description: The head of the gravestone is carved with an upturned boat amid waves.
Type: Headstone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Limestone

People

Hawk, Edward
Age: 26
Date of Death: 7/10/1796
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER. Sketch.

JSON

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  "post_id": "4812",
  "id": "M4705",
  "location": "Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, England",
  "transcript": "'This stone was erected by the / Seafaring Friendly Society / At Emsworth / To the Memory of / EDWARD HAWK jun / who was drown'd in / Emsworth Harbour / by his boat oversetting / on the 7th of October 1796 / Aged 26 years / When jarring Elements my Boat asailed / All strength was feeble and all efforts failed / So now beware dear friends what course you stere / And think upon the dust that slumber [here]'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at the Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, commemorating Edward Hawk d. 1796</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "The head of the gravestone is carved with an upturned boat amid waves.",
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    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "DOSSIER. Sketch.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating James Domican d. 1912

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In / loving memory of / James Domican / Master Mariner / Died Decr 20th 1912 / Aged 71 / At Rest / Also Eliza / beloved wife of the above / Died July 5th 1880 / Aged 38 Interred at Hebron, Bristol / Also of / William John Evans / dearly loved husband of Eva / who died Octr 16th 1942 / Aged 81 / Also the above Eva Evans / who died March 11th 1944 / Aged 79'

Details

Description: Headstone.

Type: Gravestone
Materials: Black marble

People

Domican, James
Age: 71
Date of Death: 20/12/1912
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master Mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

JSON

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  "post_id": "4813",
  "id": "M6253",
  "location": "Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales",
  "transcript": "'In / loving memory of / James Domican / Master Mariner / Died Decr 20th 1912 / Aged 71 / At Rest / Also Eliza / beloved wife of the above / Died July 5th 1880 / Aged 38 Interred at Hebron, Bristol / Also of / William John Evans / dearly loved husband of Eva / who died Octr 16th 1942 / Aged 81 / Also the above Eva Evans / who died March 11th 1944 / Aged 79'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating James Domican d. 1912</p>",
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St Bartholomew's Church, Kirkwhelpington, Northumberland, England

Wall tablet at St Bartholomew’s Church, Kirkwhelpington commemorating Sir Charles Algernon Parsons d. 1931, inventor of the steam turbine

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St Bartholomew's Church, Kirkwhelpington, Northumberland, England

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'Sacred to the memory of the Honourable Sir Charles Algernon Parsons O.M., K.C.B., F.R.S. of Ray Demesne fourth son of the third Earl of Rosse of Birs Castle, King's County, Ireland, born June 9th 1854, died February 11th, 1931'

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Description: Wall tablet with the family arms in a roundel above the inscription.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: North wall of nave
Materials: Black slate with grey stone border.

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Parsons, Charles Algernon
Age: 77
Date of Death: 11/2/1931
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Engineer
Organisation:

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Notes: Graves of Sir Charles and his wife, together in the cemetery of the church under two stone crosses. DOSSIER. Inventor of marine steam turbine.
Recorder: M.T. Morton 1984

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters