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St Edmund's Church, Southwold, Suffolk, England

Gravestone at St Edmund’s Church, Southwold, Suffolk commemorating Benjamin Lowsey d.1842

Location

St Edmund's Church, Southwold, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'SACRED / to the Memory of / BENJ. LOWSEY / many years an Officer in H.M. / Customs at this Port / who died / June 13. 1842 / AGED 78 YEARS'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Lowsey, Benjamin
Age: 78 years
Date of Death: 13/6/1842
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Customs Officer
Organisation: HM Customs

Extra

Notes: Sighted 2008.
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967
Photographer: Pippa Lacey, 2018

JSON

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    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967",
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Wesleyan Chapel, Upper Stanhope Street, Liverpool, England

Memorial at the Wesleyan Chapel, Upper Stanhope Street, Liverpool commemorating Jonathan Mann d. 1855

Location

Wesleyan Chapel, Upper Stanhope Street, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Jonathan Mann, Master Mariner died on his homeward passage from Calcutta to Liverpool 18th December 1855 age 53'

Details

People

Mann, Jonathan
Age: 53
Date of Death: 18/12/1855
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From an MS in Liverpool Record Office,compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 5, p. 461.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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  "transcript": "'Jonathan Mann, Master Mariner died on his homeward passage from Calcutta to Liverpool 18th December 1855 age 53'",
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Protestant Cemetery, Northam Road, Penang, Malaysia, Rest of the World

Memorial at the Protestant Cemetery, Northam Road, Penang, Malaysia commemorating Lieutenant Constantine Glinn, RN, d. 1854

Location

Protestant Cemetery, Northam Road, Penang, Malaysia, Rest of the World

Transcript

‘BENEATH THIS STONE / LIE THE REMAINS OF / CONSTANTINE GEORGE GLINN / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE / 16TH JULY 1854 / AGED 36 YEARS.'

Details

People

Glinn, Constantine George
Age: 36
Date of Death: 16/7/1854
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: John B. Hattendorf 'Some British and American Sailor's Tombstones in Penang, Malaysia', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 68, p. 325, (Greenwich, 1982).

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  "transcript": "‘BENEATH THIS STONE / LIE THE REMAINS OF / CONSTANTINE GEORGE GLINN / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE / 16TH JULY 1854 / AGED 36 YEARS.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at the Protestant Cemetery, Northam Road, Penang, Malaysia commemorating Lieutenant Constantine Glinn, RN, d. 1854</p>",
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Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England

Memorial at Highgate Cemetery, London commemorating Commander Robert James Elliott RN d. 1849

Location

Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England

Transcript

'ROBERT JAMES ELLIOTT,. / R.N., / Died 30th April, 1849 / in the 59th year of his age.'

Details

People

Elliott, Robert James
Age: 59
Date of Death: 30/4/1849
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Frederick Teague Cansick 'Epitaphs of Middlesex' (London, 1869) vol ii, p. 48

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  "transcript": "'ROBERT JAMES ELLIOTT,. / R.N., / Died 30th April, 1849 / in the 59th year of his age.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Highgate Cemetery, London commemorating Commander Robert James Elliott RN d. 1849</p>",
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St John's Church, Hawkchurch, Devon, England

Wall monument in Hawkchurch, Devon, commemorating Admiral Sir William Domett, RN, d. 1828

Location

St John's Church, Hawkchurch, Devon, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory of / SIR WILLIAM DOMETT, G.C.B. / He entered his Majesty's Navy in 1769 / under his friend and patron, Viscount Bridport, / and was engaged in active service Forty six years, / He had the rare and distinguished honour of serving / as Captain of the Fleet / under the following Naval Heroes of England:- / Lords Bridport-Hood-Rodney-Howe / Keppel-St Vincent-Nelson / An eulogium on his character and talents, / more eloquent than words & more durable than marble! / he was present in Lord Rodney's action 1782. / In the same year he commanded the Queen at the relief of Gibraltar, / and the Royal George at the glorious victory / of the 1st June 1794 / and for the style and gallantry with which he commenced the fight / He was honored with a Medal by his Majesty George III / He was appointed by the King in 1801 / Colonel of the Portsmouth division of Marines / At the battle of Copenhagen he acted as Captain of the Fleet / by the particular request of Lord Nelson / On his return from the Baltic he was appointed / Captain of the Channel Fleet / by Admiral Cornwallis / In 1804 he was appointed / one of the commissioners of the Admiralty / and in 1813 Commander in Chief at Plymouth / but in 1815 he resigned his command in consequence of ill health / and retired to spend the remainder of his life / on his Estate at West-hay in this Parish, / where he suddenly expired / on the 19th of May 1828 / Aged 76 Years / A friend to the Poor-a Christian indeed-he died / as deeply regretted as he lived universally beloved'

Details

Description: Inscription tablet flanked by Doric columns, a pediment above. A foul anchor is carved in relief on the base.

Type: Wall monument
Position: South wall of nave
Materials: Marble

Event

Glorious First of June

Event Date

1794

Event Category

1793-1802 French Revolutionary War

People

Domett, William
Age: 76
Date of Death: 19/5/1828
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the White
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: J.D. Spinney 'Some Naval Memorials in Dorset', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 73, p. 192 (Greenwich,1987).

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the Memory of / SIR WILLIAM DOMETT, G.C.B. / He entered his Majesty's Navy in 1769 / under his friend and patron, Viscount Bridport, / and was engaged in active service Forty six years, / He had the rare and distinguished honour of serving / as Captain of the Fleet / under the following Naval Heroes of England:- / Lords Bridport-Hood-Rodney-Howe / Keppel-St Vincent-Nelson / An eulogium on his character and talents, / more eloquent than words & more durable than marble! / he was present in Lord Rodney's action 1782. / In the same year he commanded the Queen at the relief of Gibraltar, / and the Royal George at the glorious victory / of the 1st June 1794 / and for the style and gallantry with which he commenced the fight / He was honored with a Medal by his Majesty George III / He was appointed by the King in 1801 / Colonel of the Portsmouth division of Marines / At the battle of Copenhagen he acted as Captain of the Fleet / by the particular request of Lord Nelson / On his return from the Baltic he was appointed / Captain of the Channel Fleet / by Admiral Cornwallis / In 1804 he was appointed / one of the commissioners of the Admiralty / and in 1813 Commander in Chief at Plymouth / but in 1815 he resigned his command in consequence of ill health / and retired to spend the remainder of his life / on his Estate at West-hay in this Parish, / where he suddenly expired / on the 19th of May 1828 / Aged 76 Years / A friend to the Poor-a Christian indeed-he died / as deeply regretted as he lived universally beloved'",
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St Mary's Church, Newport Pembrokeshire, Wales

Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Newport Pembrokeshire commemorating John Owen Nicholas d. 1844, David Nicholas d. 1840 and Evan Nicholas d. 1877

Location

St Mary's Church, Newport Pembrokeshire, Wales

Transcript

'Frances beloved wife of Evan Nicholas of this town, Master of the brig Victory and daughter of John & Mary Owen of Rhoswaer, who died 1 July 1843 aged 34. Also John Owen Nicholas, son of the above Evan & Frances Nicholas, who died at sea on board the brig Victory off Cape Glean [?] Ireland, June 20th 1844 aged 12 years. Also David Nicholas, son of the above parents who died at sea on board the brig Victory off the Skillicks Rocks, Ireland, Aug 8th 1840 aged 15 years & 9 months. Also the above Evan Nicholas who died Aug 27th 1877 aged 80 years'

Details

Vessel: Victory

People

Nicholas, Evan
Age: 80
Date of Death: 27/8/1877
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:
Nicholas, John Owen
Age: 12
Date of Death: 20/6/1844
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:
Nicholas, David
Age: 15
Date of Death: 8/8/1840
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: 'Victory' 229 tons brig built at Newport in 1811, registered in Milford as a coaster.
Bibliography: 1871 Wales census.
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1973

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  "transcript": "'Frances beloved wife of Evan Nicholas of this town, Master of the brig Victory and daughter of John & Mary Owen of Rhoswaer, who died 1 July 1843 aged 34. Also John Owen Nicholas, son of the above Evan & Frances Nicholas, who died at sea on board the brig Victory off Cape Glean [?] Ireland, June 20th 1844 aged 12 years. Also David Nicholas, son of the above parents who died at sea on board the brig Victory off the Skillicks Rocks, Ireland, Aug 8th 1840 aged 15 years & 9 months. Also the above Evan Nicholas who died Aug 27th 1877 aged 80 years'",
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Msida Bastion Cemetery, Malta, Rest of the World

Memorial in Msida Bastion Cemetery, Malta commemorating Robert Cleveland d. 1848

Location

Msida Bastion Cemetery, Malta, Rest of the World

Details

Vessel: Porcupine

People

Cleveland, Robert
Age: 25
Date of Death: 27/4/1848
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Captain schooner 'Porcupine' of London.

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St Nicholas's Church, St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

Monument in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, to Admiral Sir Charles Taylor RN, d. 1835

Location

St Nicholas's Church, St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

Transcript

'TO THE MEMORY OF SIR CHARLES TYLER / OF COTTRELL IN THIS PARISH / ADMIRAL OF THE WHITE AND KNIGHT GRAND CROSS / OF THE MOST HONOURABLE AND MILITARY ORDER OF THE BATH / WHO DIED THE 28TH DAY OF SEPTR 1835 AGED 75 YEARS / HIS LIFE WAS DEVOTED TO THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY / DURING A PERIOD OF THE GREATEST DIFFICULTY AND DANGER / AND HE BORE A DISTINGUISHED PART IN THE EVER MEMORABLE / BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR / IN WHICH HE COMMANDED THE TONNANT 80 GUNS / HE WAS HONORED BY THE FRIENDSHIP OF THE HERO / UNDER WHOSE AUSPICES HE THEN FOUGHTAND IN WHOSE GLORIOUS END / IT WAS NEARLY HIS FATE TO PARTICIPATE / HIS PROFESSIONAL CAREER WAS MARKED BY MANY ACTS / OF VALOR AND HONORABLE SERVICE / WHICH WON FOR HIM THOSE HIGH DISTINCTIONS / WHICH WERE CONFERRED ON HIM BY HIS SOVEREIGN / WITH THE GENERAL APPROBATION OF HIS COUTRYMEN / ALSO OF MARGARET WIFE OF THE ABOVE / WHO DIED THE 21ST DAY OF JULY 1835 AGED 76 YEARS'

Details

Description: A draped urn above the inscription tablet, a coat of arms below.
Type: Wall tablet
Vessel: HMS Tonnant

Event

Battle of Trafalgar

Event Date

1805

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Tyler, Charles
Age: 75
Date of Death: 28/9/1835
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the White
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER.

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Borough Cemetery, Harwich, Essex, England

Gravestone in Borough Cemetery, Harwich, Essex, commemorating Gilbert Frank Wright d. 1908

Location

Borough Cemetery, Harwich, Essex, England

Transcript

'IN LOVING MEMORY OF / GILBERT FRANK WRIGHT / WHO LOST HIS LIFE ON G.E.R. SS Gt YARMOUTH / 27th OCTOBER 1908 / AGED 26 YEARS / ALSO OF / FREDERICK WILLIAM WRIGHT / WHO DIED AT SANTOS, BRAZIL / 13th DECEMBER 1891 / AGED 20 YEARS. / 'IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH'

Details

Description: Carved with a foul anchor.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Area A to right of path
Materials: White marble
Vessel: SS Great Yarmouth

People

Wright, Gilbert Frank
Age:
Date of Death: 27/10/1908
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: M.E. Manton 1997

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Holy Trinity Church, St Anne Street, Liverpool, England

Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Liverpool commemorating Wibergh Penny d. 1839

Location

Holy Trinity Church, St Anne Street, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Wibergh Penny Chief Officer of the ship 'Frances Charlotte' of London lost overboard at Sydney New South Wales 20th April 1839, age 22'

Details

Vessel: Frances Charlotte

People

Penny, Wibergh
Age: 22
Date of Death: 20/4/1839
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief Officer
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office,compiled by James Gibson, d.1886, vol. 2, p. 295. Church demolished in 1970.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters