Gravestone at St Helier Parish Church, St Helier, Jersey commemorating Captain John Chevalier d. 1861
Location
Green Street Cemetery, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
Transcript
'Sacred to the memory of an affectionate husband and father Capt John Chevalier late Harbour Master of St. Helier Jersey who was drowned off Noirmont Point in the upsetting of a boat while in the discharge of his duties on the 15 May 1861 aged 67 years, body recovered on 11 June, buried 12 June 1861. Esther Elizabeth Coutanche, widow of the above who died on the 18th February 1880 aged 83 years six months' [verse]
Details
Type: Gravestone Position: Plot 683
People
Chevalier, John Age: 67 Date of Death: 15/5/1861 Cause of Death: Maritime accident Rank / Occupation: Harbour master Organisation:
Memorial at St Michael’s Church, Liverpool commemorating Nicholas Hendrick d. 1827
Location
St Michael's Church, Pitt Street, Liverpool, England
Transcript
'Nicholas Hendrick, late 2nd Officer of the Thomas Burrow of Lancaster died 3rd January 1827 age 22. This stone was placed by Capt.T. Danson of the same vessel'
Details
Vessel: Thomas Burrow
People
Hendrick, Nicholas Age: 22 Date of Death: 3/1/1827 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: 2nd Officer Organisation:
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Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office, compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 3, p. 475. The church was demolished in 1946, a new one stands on the same site. Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand
Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata commemorating Lieutenant John Anderson, RN, d. 1834
Location
South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World
Transcript
‘Sacred to the Memory of / Lieutenant John Anderson, R.N. / Commander of the Ship, 'Katherine Stewart / Forbes', died 8th September 1834 / aged 42 years.'
Details
Vessel: Katherine Stewart Forbes
People
Anderson, John Age: 42 Date of Death: 8/9/1834 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN Organisation: Royal Navy
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Bibliography: 'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.155.
Memorial in the Military Graveyard, Menorca, Spain commemorating Henry Cooper USN d. 1792
Location
Military graveyard, Menorca, Spain, Rest of the World
Transcript
'Here lies the remains of / Henry Cooper / Cooper on the the United States / ship Delaware / His adze becoming blunt / His hoops rusted / His staves worm eaten / His bungs decayed / He laid down his tools / and with them his life / This year of our Lord 1792 / This tombstone was erected / by his shipmates out of / respect, / esteem and affection'
Details
Vessel: USS Delaware
People
Cooper, Henry Age: Date of Death: 1792 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Cooper Organisation: United States Navy
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Bibliography: 'Daily Telegraph' 14 July 1994. Recorder: Richard Branson 1994
Brass plaque in St Wenna’s Church, Morval, Cornwall commemorating Lieutenant Philip Mayow, RN d. 1873
Location
St Wenna's Church, Morval, Cornwall, England
Transcript
'In hoc signo vinces', 'To the Beloved Memory of PHILIP WYNELL MAYOW of Bray in the this Parish and of Hanworth in the County of Norfolk Esquire who died December 28th 1844. Aged 73. Also of ELIZABETH his Wife who died August 10th 1844. Aged 65. Also of their Eldest Child JOHN WYNELL MAYOW who died January 6th 1812 Aged 4. Also of their Second Son GEORGE WYNELL MAYOW Major-General C.B. of Bray and of Clipston Northamptonshire. He served throughout the war in the Crimea 1854-56 and was present at the Battles of Alma, Balaklava Light Cavalry Charge (the six hundred) Inkermann. He died January 1st 1873 Aged 64. Also of ELIZABTH JANE his Wife who died June 8th 1848, Aged 35. Also of PHILIP STAFFORD WYNELL MAYOW Lieut. R.N. Eldest son of the REVD. MAYOW WYNELL MAYOW of Bray. He died at Bombay on board HMS Briton March 26th 1873. Aged 23. Also of the Third son of the first above named PHILIP WYNELL MAYOW and Elizabeth his wife, the REVD. MAYOW WYNELL MAYOW of Bray who died at Southampton Feb. 26th 1895. Aged 84.', 'Requiescat in pace', 'I am the Resurrection and the Life'
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Type: Plaque Position: North aisle Materials: Brass Vessel: HMS 'Briton'
People
Mayow, Philip Stafford Wynell Age: 23 Date of Death: 26/3/1873 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN Organisation: Royal Navy
Wall tablet in All Saints’ Church, Wyke Regis, Dorset commemorating Admiral Marriott Arbuthnot d. 1794
Location
All Saints' Church, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, England
Transcript
'To perpetuate the memory of a man who in the service of his king and country devoted the greater part of his life. This marble is erected by the filial affection of his son John Arbuthnot Esq. Governor of North Yarmouth and Captain in the Army the last of his family. It is not for him to record those actions which raised his much admired father to that rank in his profession, Admiral of the Blue. They are chronicled in numerous pages of the naval annals of his time and in the hearts of those he commanded. The remains of Marriott Arbuthnot Esq. are deposited near this place who died on Jan 31st 1794 aged 82 years.'
Details
Description: Oval tablet Type: Wall tablet Position: East wall of chancel
People
Arbuthnot, Marriott Age: 82 Date of Death: 31/1/1794 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the Blue Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Bibliography: J.D. Spinney 'Some Naval Memorials in Dorset', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 73, p. 191 (Greenwich, 1987).
Memorial at English Harbour, Antigua commemorating Alexander Bernard RN d. 1821
Location
Dockyard Museum, English Harbour, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda, Rest of the World
Transcript
'Sacred / to the memory of, / Mr ALEXANDER BERNARD; / late Assistant Surgeon / of H.M.S. Pyramus: / who departed this life / on the 16th day of October 1821, / Aged 27 Years. / This Stone is erected / to his memory by the Midshipmen / of that Ship / as a tribute of esteem.'
Details
Description: Headstone Type: Gravestone Materials: Stone Vessel: HMS Pyramus
People
Bernard, Alexander Age: 27 Date of Death: 16/10/1821 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Assistant Surgeon Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: Damaged headstone retrieved from the nearby hospital graveyard and now on display in the museum.
