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St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Memorial in St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating Jonathan Fisher d. 1831

Location

St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Jonathan Fisher shipbuilder, died 28th January 1831 age 60'

Details

People

Fisher, Jonathan
Age: 60
Date of Death: 28/1/1831
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Shipbuilder
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From an MS in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 6, p. 229.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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St David's Church, Exeter, Devon, England

Memorial in St David’s Church, Exeter, Devon commemorating Lieutenant Richard Darke RN d. 1845

Location

St David's Church, Exeter, Devon, England

Transcript

'In memory of / Richard Darke Died 25 July 1827 / Aged 79 / Elizabeth his wife Died 15 August 1830 / Aged 64 / Also of their children / Joseph Died 3 March 1827 Aged 39 / Richard (Lieut R.N.) Died at Tavistock 10 August 1845 Aged 54 / Elizabeth Died 5 August 1851 Aged 63 / Grace wife of J W Snell Died 20 Feb 1854 / Aged 61 / Patience wife of Com Fell Died / 12 Nov 1866 Aged 62 / James Died 23 Nov 1869 Aged 75 / Also of / Sarah wife of George Darke. Died / 29 Dec 1850 Aged 38 / Also of / George Darke / Born 4th June 1800 / Died 31st May 1892'

Details

Description: Headstone.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Darke, Richard
Age: 54
Date of Death: 10/8/1845
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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  "transcript": "'In memory of / Richard Darke Died 25 July 1827 / Aged 79 / Elizabeth his wife Died 15 August 1830 / Aged 64 / Also of their children / Joseph Died 3 March 1827 Aged 39 / Richard (Lieut R.N.) Died at Tavistock 10 August 1845 Aged 54 / Elizabeth Died 5 August 1851 Aged 63 / Grace wife of J W Snell Died 20 Feb 1854 / Aged 61 / Patience wife of Com Fell Died / 12 Nov 1866 Aged 62 / James Died 23 Nov 1869 Aged 75 / Also of / Sarah wife of George Darke. Died / 29 Dec 1850 Aged 38 / Also of / George Darke / Born 4th June 1800 / Died 31st May 1892'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in St David’s Church, Exeter, Devon commemorating Lieutenant Richard Darke RN d. 1845</p>",
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St Leonard's Church, Deal, Kent, England

Memorial in St Leonard’s Church, Deal, Kent commemorating Duncombe Drake, RN d. 1734

Location

St Leonard's Church, Deal, Kent, England

Transcript

'Here lies the Body of / Duncombe Drake Esq / 2nd son of Sir Francis Drake of / Buckland in Con. Devon Bart. / by Elizth Daugt of Sir Henry / Polexfen Ld Chief Justice of / the Common Pleas / He married Grace Daug. of Sr / Nich. Trevanion Commissioner / of his Maj Dockyard at Plymouth. / He was one of his Maj. Commissioners / of Appeals and Commander of / his Maj. Ship Argyle Man of War / as he lived beloved he died / Lamented by all that knew him / in the 22nd day of May / in the year of his Age 40 / of our Lord 1734'

Details

Position: Nave
Vessel: HMS ‘Argyle'

People

Drake, Duncombe
Age: 39
Date of Death: 22/5/1734
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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  "transcript": "'Here lies the Body of / Duncombe Drake Esq / 2nd son of Sir Francis Drake of / Buckland in Con. Devon Bart. / by Elizth Daugt of Sir Henry / Polexfen Ld Chief Justice of / the Common Pleas / He married Grace Daug. of Sr / Nich. Trevanion Commissioner / of his Maj Dockyard at Plymouth. / He was one of his Maj. Commissioners / of Appeals and Commander of / his Maj. Ship Argyle Man of War / as he lived beloved he died / Lamented by all that knew him / in the 22nd day of May / in the year of his Age 40 / of our Lord 1734'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in St Leonard’s Church, Deal, Kent commemorating Duncombe Drake, RN d. 1734</p>",
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Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in the Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China commemorating Andrew Paterson d. 1842

Location

Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Andrew PATERSON late commander of the barque 'Lady Hayes' who departed this life 22 July, 1842. Aged 45 years. Erected as a last tribute by his brother officers in China'

Details

Vessel: Lady Hayes

People

Paterson, Andrew
Age: 45
Date of Death: 22/7/1842
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: The 'Lady Hayes' was a famous opium ship, the crew of which were involved in a melee at Keeau Island, near Macao, in 1833. She was broken up eventually in 1868.
Bibliography: J.H. Braga 'Tombstones in the English Cemeteries in Macau'.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Andrew PATERSON late commander of the barque 'Lady Hayes' who departed this life 22 July, 1842. Aged 45 years. Erected as a last tribute by his brother officers in China'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in the Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China commemorating Andrew Paterson d. 1842</p>",
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    "notes": "The 'Lady Hayes' was a famous opium ship, the crew of which were involved in a melee at Keeau Island, near Macao, in 1833. She was broken up eventually in 1868.",
    "bibliography": "J.H. Braga 'Tombstones in the English Cemeteries in Macau'.",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Graveyard of St Lazarus, Larnaca, Cyprus, Rest of the World

Memorial at Graveyard of St Lazarus, Larnaca, Cyprus commemorating Captain Peter Dare d. 1685

Location

Graveyard of St Lazarus, Larnaca, Cyprus, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Capt. Peter Dare, Comr. of the Ship Scipio, d. 25 June, 1685, a. 38.' [Not exact]

Details

Vessel: Scipio

People

Dare, Peter
Age: 38
Date of Death: 25/6/1685
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: 'Notes & Queries', 1906, Series 10, vol. 6, p. 302, which itself is a reprint from C.D. Cobham 'Excerpta Cyprio' (Nicosia, 1895).

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Capt. Peter Dare, Comr. of the Ship Scipio, d. 25 June, 1685, a. 38.' [Not exact]",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Graveyard of St Lazarus, Larnaca, Cyprus commemorating Captain Peter Dare d. 1685</p>",
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St Andrew's Church, Plymouth, England

Memorial at St Andrew’s Church, Plymouth commemorating Commander William Henry Allen USN and Richard Delphey USN d. 1813

Location

St Andrew's Church, Plymouth, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of William Henry Allen Esq. aged 27 years, late commander of the United States Brig Argus who died August 18, 1813, in consequence of a wound received in action with HBM Brig Pelican August 14 1813, also in remembrance of Richard Delphey, midshipman aged 18 years, killed in the same action, whose remains are deposited on the left. Here sleep the brave'

Details

Type: Headstone
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: USS Argus

Event

War of 1812

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Allen, William Henry
Age: 27
Date of Death: 18/8/1813
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Commander USN
Organisation: United States Navy
Delphey, Richard
Age: 18
Date of Death: 14/8/1813
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman USN
Organisation: United States Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Crispin Gill 'Captain William Henry Allen of the American Brig Argus', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 69, p. 317 (Greenwich, 1983).

JSON

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Church of St Probus and St Grace, Probus, Cornwall, England

Gravestone in Cornwall dedicated to George Dunn d. 1905

Location

Church of St Probus and St Grace, Probus, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'... GEORGE DUNN BEARD / WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY / KILLED ON H.M.S. FALCON / NOVR 18 1905 / AGED 23 YEARS'

Details

Description: Churchyard memorial carved with a cross and foul anchor.

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Stone
Vessel: HMS Falcon

People

Beard, George Dunn
Age: 23
Date of Death: 18/11/1905
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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  "transcript": "'... GEORGE DUNN BEARD / WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY / KILLED ON H.M.S. FALCON / NOVR 18 1905 / AGED 23 YEARS'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in Cornwall dedicated to George Dunn d. 1905</p>",
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    "position": "Churchyard",
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    "dateErected": "",
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    "vessel": "HMS Falcon"  },
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All Saints' Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Monument at All Saints’ Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating Nicolas Magens d. 1764

Location

All Saints' Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Transcript

’To the memory of / NICOLAS MAGENS Esq. / Late of the City of London, Merchant / and / Lord of the Manours of Brightlingsea / and Moverons, / who departed this Life / the 18th day of August 1764 / on the 67th year of his Age / This Monument was erected by his disconsolate Widow, / in Testimony of her Affection / to a most indulgent Husband / a most sincere and generous Friend / and / a truly valuable and good Man. / His extensive knowledge in Commerce / renders his Death a Public / as well as a private Loss. / His Writings / eminently display his shining Abilities / and will perpetuate his Name / to the latest Posterity / Sacred also to the Memory of / Mrs ELIZABETH MAGENS / widow of NICOLAS MAGENS Esqr / who died 30th August 1779. Aged 66 / Her benevolent disposition and extensive / Charity endeared Her to all around Her and / rendered Her Life universally lamented.'

Details

Description: 'Portrays the Resurrection and the pyramid is about to crumble for 'all shall dissolve'. a female angel displays an inscription recording Magens virtues and stands beside the emblems of his trade - ships, bales of merchandise, an anchor and a globe. There is also, 'An angel child sitting on the horn of plenty pointing to the globe showing trade is no more' and at the same time the emblems of Prudence, Justice, and Honour which he (Magens) traded with' (wreath and scales) are placed at the top of the pyramid where we see another 'Angel-child sounding the trumpet intermix'd with a choir of cherubs in clouds.' (Ipswich Journal). The globe is turned to show the Pacific, Australia is missing and California is shown as an island.
Type: Monument
Position: Chancel
Materials: Marble
Date Erected: 1766
Artists: Nicholas Read

People

Magens, Nicolas
Age: 66
Date of Death: 14/8/1764
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Merchant
Organisation: Llo

Extra

Notes: Merchant of Holstein, who made a fortune in London in maritime insurance and retired to Essex, purchasing the Brightlingsea Estate in 1763 for £29,300.
Bibliography: Nicholas Penny 'Church Monuments in Romantic England' p. 173 (Newhaven, London 1977) ; 'The Ipswich Journal' (8th Nov 1766)
Photographer: Pippa Lacey

JSON

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  "transcript": "’To the memory of / NICOLAS MAGENS Esq. / Late of the City of London, Merchant / and / Lord of the Manours of Brightlingsea / and Moverons, / who departed this Life / the 18th day of August 1764 / on the 67th year of his Age / This Monument was erected by his disconsolate Widow, / in Testimony of her Affection / to a most indulgent Husband / a most sincere and generous Friend / and / a truly valuable and good Man. / His extensive knowledge in Commerce / renders his Death a Public / as well as a private Loss. / His Writings / eminently display his shining Abilities / and will perpetuate his Name / to the latest Posterity / Sacred also to the Memory of / Mrs ELIZABETH MAGENS / widow of NICOLAS MAGENS Esqr / who died 30th August 1779. Aged 66 / Her benevolent disposition and extensive / Charity endeared Her to all around Her and / rendered Her Life universally lamented.'",
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    "description": "'Portrays the Resurrection and the pyramid is about to crumble for 'all shall dissolve'. a female angel displays an inscription recording Magens virtues and stands beside the emblems of his trade - ships, bales of merchandise, an anchor and a globe. There is also, 'An angel child sitting on the horn of plenty pointing to the globe showing trade is no more' and at the same time the emblems of Prudence, Justice, and Honour which he (Magens) traded with' (wreath and scales) are placed at the top of the pyramid where we see another 'Angel-child sounding the trumpet intermix'd with a choir of cherubs in clouds.' (Ipswich Journal). The globe is turned to show the Pacific, Australia is missing and California is shown as an island.",
    "type": "Monument",
    "position": "Chancel",
    "materials": "Marble",
    "dateErected": "1766",
    "artists": "Nicholas Read",
    "vessel": ""  },
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    "event":"",
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    "bibliography": "Nicholas Penny 'Church Monuments in Romantic England' p. 173 (Newhaven, London 1977) ; 'The Ipswich Journal' (8th Nov 1766)",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": "Pippa Lacey"  }
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Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, London, England

Memorial at Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park to Captain Edward Charles Lusby of Hull d. 1874

Location

Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, London, England

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / CAPT E. C. LUSBY / OF HULL / WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY SHOT ON HIS SHIP IN LONDON / ON NOV. 5TH AND DIED ON NOV. 9TH 1874, AGED 46 YEARS…'

Details

Type: Headstone
Materials: Granite, lead

People

Lusby, Edward Charles
Age: 47
Date of Death: 9/11/1874
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: Rosemary Taylor 'Every stone tells a story'; Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 272.

JSON

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  "location": "Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, London, England",
  "transcript": "'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / CAPT E. C. LUSBY / OF HULL / WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY SHOT ON HIS SHIP IN LONDON / ON NOV. 5TH AND DIED ON NOV. 9TH 1874, AGED 46 YEARS…'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park to Captain Edward Charles Lusby of Hull d. 1874</p>",
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    "bibliography": "Rosemary Taylor 'Every stone tells a story'; Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 272.",
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Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England

Memorial at Highgate Cemetery, London commemorating Stephen Tindall Skirrow RN d. 1864

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Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England

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'Sacred to the Memory of / STEPHEN TINDALL SKIRROW, Esqre., R.N., / Born July 18th, 1821 Died October 10th, 1864, / Aged 43 years / 'Blessed is he that considereth the poor, the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble''

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Skirrow, Stephen Tindall
Age: 43
Date of Death: 10/10/1864
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
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Organisation: Royal Navy

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Bibliography: Frederick Teague Cansick 'Epitaphs of Middlesex' (London, 1869) vol ii, p. 99.

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters