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'
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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
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Bibliography: Crispin Gill 'Captain William Henry Allen of the American Brig Argus', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 69, p. 317 (Greenwich, 1983).
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.'
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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 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
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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
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:
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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.
Memorial at Highgate Cemetery, London commemorating Stephen Tindall Skirrow RN d. 1864
Location
Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England
Transcript
'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''
Details
People
Skirrow, Stephen Tindall Age: 43 Date of Death: 10/10/1864 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Organisation: Royal Navy
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Bibliography: Frederick Teague Cansick 'Epitaphs of Middlesex' (London, 1869) vol ii, p. 99.
Memorial commemorating Sir Antonio Brady d. 1881 at St John’s Church, Stratford, London
Location
St John's Church, Stratford, London, England
Transcript
‘TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF / SIR ANTONIO BRADY KT. J.P. / WHO ENTERED INTO REST DEC. 12 1881 / THIS CHANCEL WAS ERECTED IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 1884 / They rest from their labours and their works do follow them’
Details
Description: Brass plaque with a green border of leaves, red crosses in the corners. Type: Plaque Materials: Brass
People
Brady, Antonio Age: Date of Death: 12/12/1881 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Admiralty Registrar of Contracts Organisation: Admiralty
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Notes: Buried in the churchyard. Bibliography: 'Dictionary of National Biography'.
Gravestone at Highland Road Cemetery, Portsmouth commemorating Israel Harding VC d. 1917
Location
Highland Road cemetery, Portsmouth, England
Transcript
'In / Loving Memory of / EMMA ANNETTE. / THE BELOVED WIFE OF / ISRAEL HARDING V.C. R.N. / DIED 11TH MAY 1912 / AGED 69 YEARS / EARTH HATH ONE SOUL THE LESS / HEAVEN ONE ANGEL MORE / Also ANNETTE NUNN / MOTHER OF THE ABOVE / DIED MARCH 27TH 1893 / AGED 74 YEARS / Also ISRAEL HARDING V.C. R.N. / HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE / BORN OCT. 21ST 1833 / PASSED AWAY MAY 22ND 1917'
Details
Type: Gravestone
Event
Bombardment of Alexandria
Event Date
1882
Event Category
19th century conflicts in Africa
People
Harding, Israel Age: Date of Death: 22/5/1917 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Gunner Organisation: Royal Navy
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Notes: Victoria Cross winner. Bibliography: John Winton 'The Victoria Cross at Sea' (London, 1978) p. 79.
Wall tablet in Church of St Thomas with St Nicholas, Bedhampton, Hampshire, commemorating Officer Trevor Letham of the Royal Marines d. 1832
Location
Church of St Thomas with St Nicholas, Bedhampton, Hampshire, England
Transcript
'...IN THE SAME VAULT WITH HIS LAMENTED WIFE, / NINE FEET FROM THE EAST, AND FIVE FEET FROM THE SOUTH WALL / OF THIS CHANCEL, ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF / THE ABOVE MENTIONED TREVOR HULL LETHAM ESQUR. / BORN 15TH OF MARCH 1765 DIED 10TH JANUARY 1832. / HE WAS THE SECOND SON OF HENRY LETHAM OF BLUNDEL HILL, BY MARY, YOUNGEST DAUGHTER / OF HERCULES BURLEIGH ESQR. OF CULCAVEY. COUNTY DOWN, AND FOURTH IN DESCENT FROM / JOHN LATHAM OF THE ANCIENT FAMILY OF THAT NAME IN LANCASHIRE. WHO SETTLED / IN IRELAND ABOUT THE YEAR 1649. HE SERVED FROM 1780 TO THE YEAR 1827 AS AN / OFFICER IN THE CORPS OF ROYAL MARINES AND WAS EVER CONSIDERED A ZEALOUS / OFFICER. A MAN OF UNIMPEACHABLE INTEGRITY, AND UNBLEMISHED HONOUR / Enter not into Judgement with thy Servant O LORD, for in thy sight shall / no man living be justified. / Psalm CXLIIII Verse 11nd'
Details
Type: Wall tablet Materials: Black and white marble Artists: S. More
People
Letham, Trevor Hull Age: Date of Death: 10/1/1832 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Officer RM Organisation: Royal Marines
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Notes: DOSSIER. Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters
