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Oxburgh Hall Chapel, Oxburgh Hall, Oxborough, Norfolk, England

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

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  "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'",
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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

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

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

JSON

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  "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.'",
  "content": "<p>Headstone at Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating  Captain John Smith d. 1899 and Robert Henry Smith d. 1941</p>",
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St Paul's Cathedral, London, England

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

Extra

Notes: Brother of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805).
Recorder: B. Tomlinson

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  "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'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in St Paul’s Cathedral, London commemorating the Reverend William Nelson, 1st Earl Nelson d. 1835 and other members of the Nelson family</p>",
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    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson",
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Church of St Michael and All Angels, Heavitree, Devon, England

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

Extra

Recorder: D.P. Gander 1985

JSON

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  "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'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in the Church of St Michael and All Angels, Heavitree, Devon commemorating Commander Henry Hockin, RN d. 1868</p>",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "D.P. Gander 1985",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Antonio Vella d. 1912

Location

Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'ANTONIO VELLA / officer's cook H.M.S. 'Argyll' / died / 29 Nov'r 1912 Aged 41'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Roman Catholic (old) 515
Vessel: HMS Argyll

People

Vella, Antonio
Age: 41
Date of Death: 29/11/1912
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Officer's cook
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry 1987

JSON

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  "transcript": "'ANTONIO VELLA / officer's cook H.M.S. 'Argyll' / died / 29 Nov'r 1912 Aged 41'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Antonio Vella d. 1912</p>",
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    "vessel": "HMS Argyll"  },
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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    "recorder": "R. & J.H. Perry 1987",
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}

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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Murray d. 1879

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory of John Murray, Chief Engineer, S.S. 'Amoy', died at Hong Kong, 14th. November, 1879, aged 65 years'

Details

Description: Headstone with carved border, kerbs round gave.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: SS Amoy

People

Murray, John
Age: 65
Date of Death: 14/11/1879
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief Engineer
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Screw steamer 'Amoy' owner W. Milburn, built Newcastle 1873 814 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "id": "M233",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In memory of John Murray, Chief Engineer, S.S. 'Amoy', died at Hong Kong, 14th. November, 1879, aged 65 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Murray d. 1879</p>",
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    "notes": "Screw steamer 'Amoy' owner W. Milburn, built Newcastle 1873 814 tons.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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

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

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas 1988

JSON

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  "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'",
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas 1988",
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Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Rest of the World

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

Extra

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  "transcript": "'Alex. McWhitter / 3rd Officer B.I.S.N. Co. / S.S. Mecca / died 24th October 1886 / aged 28 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania, commemorating Alexander McWhitter, BISN, d. 1886</p>",
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St German's Church, Rame, Cornwall, England

Gravestone in Rame, Cornwall dedicated to John Parford d. 1898

Location

St German's Church, Rame, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'In Loving Memory of / John Parford / Trinity Pilot / Who died March 26th 1898 / aged 74 / Also / Stephen Edwards Parford / Son of the above / Who died April 26th 1898 / Aged 40 Years / "Thy Will be Done" / Also / Mary Jane / Relict of the above / Who died May 28th 1906 / Aged 82 years'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Parford, John
Age: 74
Date of Death: 26/3/1898
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Trinity Pilot
Organisation:

Extra

JSON

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  "id": "M3678",
  "location": "St German's Church, Rame, Cornwall, England",
  "transcript": "'In Loving Memory of / John Parford / Trinity Pilot / Who died March 26th 1898 / aged 74 / Also / Stephen Edwards Parford / Son of the above / Who died April 26th 1898 / Aged 40 Years / \"Thy Will be Done\" / Also / Mary Jane / Relict of the above / Who died May 28th 1906 / Aged 82 years'",
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    "event":"",
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Sewree (Sewri) Christian Cemetery, Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra, India, Rest of the World

Memorial in Sewri Christian Cemetery, Mumbai, India, commemorating Joseph Board d. 1881

Location

Sewree (Sewri) Christian Cemetery, Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra, India, Rest of the World

Details

Vessel: SS Indus

People

Board, Joseph Samuel
Age: 23
Date of Death: 17/12/1881
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: 4th Officer
Organisation: P & O Line

Extra

Notes: 'of Weymouth, Dorset’. Sewree also known as Sewri.

Bibliography: David Hutchfield 'Sewree Christian Cemetery, Mumbai, India', 'Family Tree Magazine' vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 48-9, (Feb 1999).

JSON

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  "content": "<p>Memorial in Sewri Christian Cemetery, Mumbai, India, commemorating Joseph Board d. 1881</p>",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters