Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Long Stratton, Norfolk commemorating Robert Burroughes, second officer, HEIC, d. 1833 [?} in the Java Sea.
Location
St Mary's Church, Long Stratton, Norfolk, England
Transcript
'Robert Marsh Burroughes, 3rd son of the Revd Ellis Burroughes and Sarah Nasmith his wife. He was second officer of the Honble East India Company's ship "Sir David Scott" and died in the Java Sea 22nd March 1833 [?] aged 26 years. His mortal remains are deposited on North Island in the Straits of Sunda'
Details
Vessel: HEIC 'Sir David Scott'
People
Burroughes, Robert Marsh Age: 26 Date of Death: 22/3/1833 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Second Officer Organisation: Honourable East India Company
Memorial brass in Oxburgh Hall Chapel, Oxburgh Hall, Oxborough, Norfolk commemorating Sub Lieutenant Peter Hartcup, RN d. 1941
Location
Oxburgh Hall Chapel, Oxburgh Hall, Oxborough, Norfolk, England
Transcript
‘In Loving Memory of / Peter James Hartcup Sub Lieutenant R.N. only son of / John and Violet Hartcup and / grandson of Vice Admiral James Lacon Hammet, C.V.O., R.N. / Born October 1st 1918 / killed in action April 16 1941 / My Jesus Mercy Mary help'
Details
Description: Wall mounted tablet with blue insciprtion. Gold paste cross in relief at top. Green wreath around a gold anchor in relief at the bottom. Type: Plaque Position: Chapel Materials: Brass
Event Category
1939-1945 Second World War
People
Hartcup, Peter James Age: 22 Date of Death: 16/4/1941 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Sub-Lieutenant Organisation: Royal Navy
Headstone at Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Captain John Smith d. 1899 and Robert Henry Smith d. 1941
Location
Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales
Transcript
'In / loving / memory of / Emily Susan / the beloved daughter of / John & Maria Smith / Who died August 19th 1887 / Aged 14 years / "They shall walk with Me in white / for they are worthy". / Also the above / John Smith / Who was lost at sea April 7th 1899 / Aged 55 years / Also Robert Henry Smith / Died at sea through enemy action / April 1941 aged 58 / Also Emily / widow of the above John Smith / died 2nd Aug 1949, Aged 84 years.'
Details
Description: Headstone. Type: Gravestone Vessel: SS Ambrose Fleming
Event Category
1939-1945 Second World War
People
Smith, John Age: 55 Date of Death: 7/4/1899 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Organisation: Unknown Smith, Robert Henry Age: 58 Date of Death: 29/4/1941 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Chief Engineer Officer Organisation: Merchant Navy
Memorial in St Paul’s Cathedral, London commemorating the Reverend William Nelson, 1st Earl Nelson d. 1835 and other members of the Nelson family
Location
St Paul's Cathedral, London, England
Transcript
'TO THE MEMORY OF / THE RIGHT HONOURABLE AND RVD WILLIAM NELSON D.D. / BARON NELSON OF THE NILE / VISCOUNT MERTON AND EARL NELSON OF / TRAFALGAR / DUKE OF BRONTE IN SICILY / WHO DIED ON THE 28TH FEBRUARY 1835 / IN THE 78TH YEAR OF HIS AGE / AND LIES BURIED HERE / IN THE SAME VAULT WITH HIS WIFE / SARAH COUNTESS NELSON / NEAR THE REMAINS OF HIS ONLY SON / VISCOUNT TRAFALGAR / AND HIS ILLUSTRIOUS BROTHER / HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON'
Details
Materials: Marble
People
Nelson, William Age: 77 Date of Death: 28/2/1835 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Chaplain RN Organisation: Royal Navy
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Notes: Brother of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Recorder: B. Tomlinson
Memorial in the Church of St Michael and All Angels, Heavitree, Devon commemorating Commander Henry Hockin, RN d. 1868
Location
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Heavitree, Devon, England
Transcript
'Sacred / to / the memory of / HENRY HOCKIN ESQ. / Commander R.N. / Who died at Heavitree / 20th December 1868 / Aged 74 years / Blessed are the dead which die / in the Lord'
Details
Type: Headstone Position: North side of church
People
Hockin, Henry Age: 74 Date of Death: 20/12/1868 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Commander RN Organisation: Royal Navy
Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating crew members of HMS ‘Victor Emmanuel’ and ‘Tamar’ who died 1896-1899
Location
Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World
Transcript
'Sacred to the memory of / Jesse SAYERS S.B.A. Died Dec...age 25 / William CLEMENTS C.P.O. Jan 7 1898 age 41 / Samuel CHAPMAN Lce. Cpl. R.M.L.I. Nov 27 1898 age 28 / William BAIRD E.R.A. Dec 21 1898 age 32 / H.M.S. 'Victor Emmanuel' and 'Tamar'/ 1896-1899'
Details
Type: Gravestone
People
Baird, William Age: 32 Date of Death: 21/12/1898 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Engine Room Artificer Organisation: Royal Navy Chapman, Samuel Age: 28 Date of Death: 27/11/1898 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Lance Corporal RMLI Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry Clements, William Age: 41 Date of Death: 7/1/1898 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Chief Petty Officer RN Organisation: Royal Navy Sayers, Jesse Age: 25 Date of Death: 1896-99 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Sick berth attendant Organisation: Royal Navy
Memorial at Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania, commemorating Alexander McWhitter, BISN, d. 1886
Location
Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Rest of the World
Transcript
'Alex. McWhitter / 3rd Officer B.I.S.N. Co. / S.S. Mecca / died 24th October 1886 / aged 28 years'
Details
Type: Gravestone Vessel: Mecca
People
McWhitter, Alexander Age: 28 Date of Death: 24/10/1886 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: 3rd Officer Organisation: British India Steam Navigation Co
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters
