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Nunhead Cemetery, London, England

Memorial at Nunhead Cemetery, London commemorating Charles Gardner RN d. 1874

Location

Nunhead Cemetery, London, England

Transcript

'...of HMS Kestrel, drowned whilst on duty off Formosa 17 July 1874 aged 26'.

Details

Vessel: HMS Kestrel

People

Gardner, Charles
Age: 26
Date of Death: 17/7/1874
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Ron Woollacott 'Graves of Oriental Interest in Nunhead Cemetery'.

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St Mary's Church, Sandwich, Kent, England

Wall tablet in St Mary’s Church, Sandwich commemorating Rear-Admiral John Spratt Rainier d. 1822

Location

St Mary's Church, Sandwich, Kent, England

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / JOHN SPRATT RAINIER, ESQRE. / REAR-ADMIRAL OF THE BLUE SQUADRON OF HIS MAJESTY'S FLEET / WHO DIED ON THE 13TH OF NOVEMBER 1822 / IN THE 45TH YEAR OF HIS AGE'

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Description: Sarcophagus in relief with flags and garlanded urn on top.
Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Marble

People

Rainier, John Spratt
Age: 44
Date of Death: 13/11/1822
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral of the Blue
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: National Buildings Record Neg NBR AA54/4431.

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  "location": "St Mary's Church, Sandwich, Kent, England",
  "transcript": "'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / JOHN SPRATT RAINIER, ESQRE. / REAR-ADMIRAL OF THE BLUE SQUADRON OF HIS MAJESTY'S FLEET / WHO DIED ON THE 13TH OF NOVEMBER 1822 / IN THE 45TH YEAR OF HIS AGE'",
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South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World

Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, West Bengal, commemorating Thomas Carr, HEIC, d.1808

Location

South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World

Transcript

'To the Memory of / Mr Thomas Carr, / of the Honourable Company's Pilot Service / who died January 9th 1808, aged 67 years. / By nature formed for every social part, / mild were his manners and sincere his heart'

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People

Carr, Thomas
Age: 67
Date of Death: 9/1/1808
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Bengal Pilot Service

Extra

Bibliography: 'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.92.

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  "location": "South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'To the Memory of / Mr Thomas Carr, / of the Honourable Company's Pilot Service / who died January 9th 1808, aged 67 years. / By nature formed for every social part, / mild were his manners and sincere his heart'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, West Bengal, commemorating Thomas Carr, HEIC, d.1808</p>",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John L. Langan RN d. 1899

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory of the late John L. LANGAN, torpedo instructor of H.M.S. 'Undaunted', who died of smallpox at Hong Kong on the 15th February 1899, aged 31 years. Erected by the Ship's Company of H.M.S. 'Undaunted''

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Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS Undaunted

People

Langan, John L.
Age: 31
Date of Death: 15/2/1899
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Torpedo instructor
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

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  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In memory of the late John L. LANGAN, torpedo instructor of H.M.S. 'Undaunted', who died of smallpox at Hong Kong on the 15th February 1899, aged 31 years. Erected by the Ship's Company of H.M.S. 'Undaunted''",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John L. Langan RN d. 1899</p>",
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
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Liverpool Necropolis, Liverpool, England

Memorial in the Liverpool Necropolis, commemorating Captain Thomas Midgeley d. 1846

Location

Liverpool Necropolis, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Captain Thomas Midgeley died 10 August 1846 age 42'

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People

Midgeley, Thomas
Age: 42
Date of Death: 10/8/1846
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 8, p. 291. Liverpool Necropolis closed in 1898 and a public garden was later laid out on the site.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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  "transcript": "'Captain Thomas Midgeley died 10 August 1846 age 42'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in the Liverpool Necropolis, commemorating Captain Thomas Midgeley d. 1846</p>",
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    "notes": "From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 8, p. 291. Liverpool Necropolis closed in 1898 and a public garden was later laid out on the site.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Captain J. P. Brand",
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}

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Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in the Protestant Cemetery, Macau commemorating George Rees d. 1841

Location

Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of George REES, late Commander of the brig 'Royal Exchange' who died at Macao 26th. September 1842'

Details

Vessel: Royal Exchange

People

Rees, George
Age:
Date of Death: 26/9/1842
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: J.H. Braga 'Tombstones in the English Cemeteries in Macau'.

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  "location": "Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of George REES, late Commander of the brig 'Royal Exchange' who died at Macao 26th. September 1842'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in the Protestant Cemetery, Macau commemorating George Rees d. 1841</p>",
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    "bibliography": "J.H. Braga 'Tombstones in the English Cemeteries in Macau'.",
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St Peter's Church, Racton, West Sussex, England

Memorial at St Peter’s Church, Racton, West Sussex commemorating Admiral Robert Stewart Phipps-Hornby d. 1956

Location

St Peter's Church, Racton, West Sussex, England

Transcript

'Robert Stewart Phipps-Hornby CMG Admiral. 9th July 1866-13 August 1956. From childhood to old age, save when on service, a worshipper in this church'

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People

Phipps-Hornby, Robert Stewart
Age: 90
Date of Death: 13/8/1956
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Peter Clissold 'Ships and Monuments in the Solent Area', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 58, p. 207 (Greenwich, 1972).

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  "location": "St Peter's Church, Racton, West Sussex, England",
  "transcript": "'Robert Stewart Phipps-Hornby CMG Admiral. 9th July 1866-13 August 1956. From childhood to old age, save when on service, a worshipper in this church'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St Peter’s Church, Racton, West Sussex commemorating Admiral Robert Stewart Phipps-Hornby d. 1956</p>",
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    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "Peter Clissold 'Ships and Monuments in the Solent Area', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 58, p. 207 (Greenwich, 1972).",
    "recorder": "",
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Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England

Memorial at Highgate Cemetery commemorating Captain John Marshall RN d. 1851

Location

Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England

Transcript

'John Marshall, Esq., Captain R.N., / Died 5th January, 1851, aged 79. / Also JANE, the beloved relict of the above; / who died the 29th December, 1865'

Details

People

Marshall, John
Age: 79
Date of Death: 5/1/1851
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Frederick Teague Cansick 'Epitaphs of Middlesex' (London, 1869) vol ii, p. 103.

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  "transcript": "'John Marshall, Esq., Captain R.N., / Died 5th January, 1851, aged 79. / Also JANE, the beloved relict of the above; / who died the 29th December, 1865'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Highgate Cemetery commemorating Captain John Marshall RN d. 1851</p>",
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St Clement's Church, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Headstone at St Clement’s Church, Ipswich, Suffolk commemorating James Sewell d. 1854

Location

St Clement's Church, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'Sacred / to / the memory of / JAMES SEWELL / Master Mariner, who died in London / after a few hours illness / Sept 19, 1854 / in the 41st year / of his age / Watch for ye know / not what hour your Lord / doth come'

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Type: Headstone
Position: Churchyard

People

Sewell, James
Age: 40
Date of Death: 19/9/1854
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Notes: Amended BT 2005.
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1972

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  "transcript": "'Sacred / to / the memory of / JAMES SEWELL / Master Mariner, who died in London / after a few hours illness / Sept 19, 1854 / in the 41st year / of his age / Watch for ye know / not what hour your Lord / doth come'",
  "content": "<p>Headstone at St Clement’s Church, Ipswich, Suffolk commemorating James Sewell d. 1854</p>",
  "images": [],
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    "materials": "",
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    "artists": "",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "Amended BT 2005.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1972",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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All Saints Church, Catherington, Hampshire, England

Wall tablet in All Saints Church, Catherington, Hampshire, dedicated to Admiral Sir Charles Napier d. 1860

Location

All Saints Church, Catherington, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of / ADMIRAL SIR CHARLES NAPIER, M.P. K.C.B. / BORN 6th MARCH 1786 DIED 6th NOVEMBER 1860. / THEN SHALL THE DUST RETURN TO THE EARTH AS IT WAS: / AND THE SPIRIT SHALL RETURN UNTO GOD WHO GAVE IT. ECCLES.XII.7. / ALSO OF HIS BELOVED SONS / CHARLES STEWART / BORN 30th JULY 1816 DIED 10th NOVEMBER 1821. / JOHN MAXWELL AN INFANT DIED AUGUST 1820. / AND ALSO TO THE GRANDSONS OF THE ABOVE / HENRY CHARLES NAPIER JODRELL / BORN 30th OCTOBER 1852 DIED 15th DECEMBER 1858. / NAPIER EDWARD GORDON JODRELL / BORN 28TH JANUARY 1858 DIED 5th JAN 1859. / SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN TO COME UNTO ME AND FORBID THEM NOT: FOR OF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD. / THIS TABLET IS ERECTED / BY THE DAUGHTER, SISTER AND MOTHER / WHOSE GROUNDS OF COMFORT AND CONSOLATION / ARE THE PROMISES OF THE WORD'

Details

Description: Cross, anchor and rope carved above inscription tablet.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Hyde Chapel, north wall
Materials: Marble

People

Napier, Charles
Age: 74
Date of Death: 6/11/1860
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER. Memorials to Napier's daughter in same church. Gravestone in NE corner of churchyard to Charles Napier and his wife Elizabeth Francis.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

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  "location": "All Saints Church, Catherington, Hampshire, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of / ADMIRAL SIR CHARLES NAPIER, M.P. K.C.B. / BORN 6th MARCH 1786 DIED 6th NOVEMBER 1860. / THEN SHALL THE DUST RETURN TO THE EARTH AS IT WAS: / AND THE SPIRIT SHALL RETURN UNTO GOD WHO GAVE IT. ECCLES.XII.7. / ALSO OF HIS BELOVED SONS / CHARLES STEWART / BORN 30th JULY 1816 DIED 10th NOVEMBER 1821. / JOHN MAXWELL AN INFANT DIED AUGUST 1820. / AND ALSO TO THE GRANDSONS OF THE ABOVE / HENRY CHARLES NAPIER JODRELL / BORN 30th OCTOBER 1852 DIED 15th DECEMBER 1858. / NAPIER EDWARD GORDON JODRELL / BORN 28TH JANUARY 1858 DIED 5th JAN 1859. / SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN TO COME UNTO ME AND FORBID THEM NOT: FOR OF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD. / THIS TABLET IS ERECTED / BY THE DAUGHTER, SISTER AND MOTHER / WHOSE GROUNDS OF COMFORT AND CONSOLATION / ARE THE PROMISES OF THE WORD'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet in All Saints Church, Catherington, Hampshire, dedicated to Admiral Sir Charles Napier d. 1860</p>",
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    "recorder": "The Arts Society (NADFAS)",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters