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All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Memorial tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating Robert Gooch d. 1877

Location

All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Transcript

'ROBERT H GOOCH / aged 21 / drowned off Fronton / Oct, 24 1877 / and buried / in this Churchyard'

Details

Type: Memorial tile

People

Gooch, Robert H.
Age: 21
Date of Death: 24/10/1877
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001)

Photographer: P Lacey

JSON

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  "transcript": "'ROBERT H GOOCH / aged 21 / drowned off Fronton / Oct, 24 1877 / and buried / in this Churchyard'",
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    "recorder": "",
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Holy Trinity Church, Northwood, London, England

Window at Holy Trinity Church, Northwood, London dedicated to Sub-Lieutenant Tim Evelyn Evans d. 1915

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Northwood, London, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Sub Lieut TIM EVELYN EVANS RN Killed in Submarine C29 Aug 29th 1915'

Details

Type: Window
Position: North aisle
Materials: Glass, lead
Vessel: C29

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Evans, Tim Evelyn
Age:
Date of Death: 29/8/1915
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Mined during a decoy operation against U-Boats.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Sub Lieut TIM EVELYN EVANS RN Killed in Submarine C29 Aug 29th 1915'",
  "content": "<p>Window at Holy Trinity Church, Northwood, London dedicated to  Sub-Lieutenant Tim Evelyn Evans d. 1915</p>",
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    "date": "",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "Mined during a decoy operation against U-Boats.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "The Arts Society (NADFAS)",
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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 William Gardner RN d. 1893

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred / to. the memory / of / William Gardner / leading stoker / HMS Archer / who died at Hong Kong / 29th December 1893 / aged 40 years / this stone was erected / by the officers and men of / HMS Archer / as a token of respect and esteem

Details

Description: Foul anchor carved above inscription.
Type: Headstone
Materials: Granite
Vessel: HMS Archer

People

Gardner, William
Age: 40
Date of Death: 28/12/1893
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Leading Stoker
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Christine Thomas records date of death as 1895.
Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred / to. the memory / of / William Gardner / leading stoker / HMS Archer / who died at Hong Kong / 29th December 1893 / aged 40 years / this stone was erected / by the officers and men of / HMS Archer / as a token of respect and esteem",
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    "notes": "Christine Thomas records date of death as 1895.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com",
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}

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

Gravestone in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Newton Arthur Young RN d. 1905

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory of Newton Arthur YOUNG L.S., H.M.S. 'Vengeance' of Bournemouth, who died 22nd. February 1905, aged 30 years. Erected by his shipmates'

Details

Description: Headstone, a crown with oak branches below, is carved above the inscription which is placed on a shield.
Type: Headstone
Materials: Marble
Vessel: HMS Vengeance

People

Young, Newton Arthur
Age: 30
Date of Death: 22/2/1905
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Leading Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In memory of Newton Arthur YOUNG L.S., H.M.S. 'Vengeance' of Bournemouth, who died 22nd. February 1905, aged 30 years. Erected by his shipmates'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating  Newton Arthur Young RN d. 1905</p>",
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}

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King's Chapel, Gibraltar, Rest of the World

Wall tablet in King’s Chapel, Gibraltar commemorating Captain William Paget RN d. 1794

Location

King's Chapel, Gibraltar, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory of The Honble WILLIAM PAGET, Second Son of the Earl of Uxbridge / A Captain of the Royal Navy / And Representative in Parliament for the County of Anglesey / Who having early devoted Himself to the service of his Country in the perilous Profession of a Seaman / Was in the 24th Year of his Age promoted to the Rank of a Post Captain / And appointed to the Command of the ROMNEY of 50 Guns. / In the sanguine Prospect of a glorious Career a Wound received at a more early Age / From the Dagger of an Assassin in a foreign Land brought Him to a premature End. / Yet short as his Life was, He lived long enough to be approved a gallant and skilful Seaman, / And one of the most amiable of Men. / The former stands recorded in the Annals of British Valour / By the Capture of LA SYBILLE a French Man of War,of 48 guns and 430 Men. / After a severe and obstinate Conflict in the Mediterranean Sea. / To the latter the heart of every Individual who knew Him will bear Testimony. / Natus Decr 22d 1769. Mortuus 1794. / Far from thy Country, Kindred and thy Friends, / Thy short but bright Career of Glory ends / Yet tho` thy Ashes grace a foreign Earth, / Britain exulting claims, brave Youth, thy birth. / Long as her Trident awes the boundless Deep /, Long as the subject Seas her navies sweep, / So long thy Virtue blended with her Fame / Shall gild thy Deeds, and consecrate thy Name.'

Details

Description: Sarcophagus marked ‘S.M. HON. WM. PAGET’. The inscription tablet below, flanked by winged, draped male figures holding inverted torches. Signed: 'Richd Westmacott Jnr London'.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Interior
Materials: Marble
Artists: Richard Westmacott

Event

1793-1802 French Revolutionary War

People

Paget, William
Age:
Date of Death: 1794
Cause of Death: Murdered
Rank / Occupation: Post Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the Memory of The Honble WILLIAM PAGET, Second Son of the Earl of Uxbridge / A Captain of the Royal Navy / And Representative in Parliament for the County of Anglesey / Who having early devoted Himself to the service of his Country in the perilous Profession of a Seaman / Was in the 24th Year of his Age promoted to the Rank of a Post Captain / And appointed to the Command of the ROMNEY of 50 Guns. / In the sanguine Prospect of a glorious Career a Wound received at a more early Age / From the Dagger of an Assassin in a foreign Land brought Him to a premature End. / Yet short as his Life was, He lived long enough to be approved a gallant and skilful Seaman, / And one of the most amiable of Men. / The former stands recorded in the Annals of British Valour / By the Capture of LA SYBILLE a French Man of War,of 48 guns and 430 Men. / After a severe and obstinate Conflict in the Mediterranean Sea. / To the latter the heart of every Individual who knew Him will bear Testimony. / Natus Decr 22d 1769. Mortuus 1794. / Far from thy Country, Kindred and thy Friends, / Thy short but bright Career of Glory ends / Yet tho` thy Ashes grace a foreign Earth, / Britain exulting claims, brave Youth, thy birth. / Long as her Trident awes the boundless Deep /, Long as the subject Seas her navies sweep, / So long thy Virtue blended with her Fame / Shall gild thy Deeds, and consecrate thy Name.'",
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St Edmund's Church, Southwold, Suffolk, England

Memorial at St Edmund’s Church, Southwold, Suffolk commemorating Commander Francis Ellis, RN d. 1858

Location

St Edmund's Church, Southwold, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'Francis Wilson ELLIS, Commander Royal Navy died 18 June 1858 aged 68 years. Francis Georgiana aged 13 years died 25th Dec 1847. John aged 8 years died 21 Oct 1841. Francis Laxford aged 3 months died 10 Feb 1856. All children of Commander Ellis and Charlotte his wife, their remains are interred in the chancel of the church at LINGWOOD in the county of Norfolk'

Details

Position: Churchyard

People

Ellis, Francis Wilson
Age: 68
Date of Death: 18/6/1858
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "id": "M4099",
  "location": "St Edmund's Church, Southwold, Suffolk, England",
  "transcript": "'Francis Wilson ELLIS, Commander Royal Navy died 18 June 1858 aged 68 years. Francis Georgiana aged 13 years died 25th Dec 1847. John aged 8 years died 21 Oct 1841. Francis Laxford aged 3 months died 10 Feb 1856. All children of Commander Ellis and Charlotte his wife, their remains are interred in the chancel of the church at LINGWOOD in the county of Norfolk'",
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    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan",
    "photographer": "B. Tomlinson"  }
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St Clement's Church, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Memorial at St Clement’s Church, Ipswich, Suffolk commemorating Thomas Bowell d. 1685

Location

St Clement's Church, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'Thomas Bowell, Master Mariner, died 1685. Had 4 sons & 3 daughters'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Bowell, Thomas
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 1685
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Notes: British Library: Add.1909.F.204b. Inscription abbreviated in Davy's Church Notes?
Recorder: Mrs F Keymer, 1 Westbrook Road, London, SE3 0NS, 23/7/1988

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Thomas Bowell, Master Mariner, died 1685. Had 4 sons & 3 daughters'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St Clement’s Church, Ipswich, Suffolk commemorating Thomas Bowell d. 1685</p>",
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    "bibliography": "",
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    "photographer": ""  }
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South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India

Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, India, commemorating G. Williams, HEIC, d. 1819

Location

South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India

Transcript

'To the Memory of G. Williams, Esq. / late chief officer of the H.C. ship / 'Thomas Grenville' / who died 10th Oct. 1819, aged 26 years.'

Details

Vessel: Thomas Grenville

People

Williams, G.
Age: 26
Date of Death: 10/9/1819
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Chief Officer
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

Extra

Bibliography: 'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.133.

JSON

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  "id": "M6113",
  "location": "South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India",
  "transcript": "'To the Memory of G. Williams, Esq. / late chief officer of the H.C. ship / 'Thomas Grenville' / who died 10th Oct. 1819, aged 26 years.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, India, commemorating G. Williams, HEIC, d. 1819</p>",
  "images": [],
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    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Westoe Cemetery, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Memorial at Westoe Cemetery South Shields commemorating William R. Thornton d. 1869

Location

Westoe Cemetery, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Details

Vessel: SS Rocket

People

Thornton, William R.
Age: 54
Date of Death: 23/10/1869
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Drowned from SS 'Rocket'.

JSON

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  "id": "M4044",
  "location": "Westoe Cemetery, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England",
  "transcript": "",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Westoe Cemetery South Shields commemorating William R. Thornton d. 1869</p>",
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Old St Pancras Church, Camden, London, England

Tomb at Old St Pancras Church commemorating John Mills d. 1811 HEIC

Location

Old St Pancras Church, Camden, London, England

Transcript

'Also the aforesaid / JOHN MILLS ESQ. / who departed this life 29th of July 1811 / Aged 90 Years / He was the last Survivor of the few / Persons who came out of the Black Hole / at Calcutta in Bengal in the Year 1756.'

Details

Type: Tomb
Position: Churchyard under plane tree

People

Mills, John
Age: 90
Date of Death: 1811
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master HEIC
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

Extra

Notes: Last survivor of black hole of Calcutta, Commodore of East India Company's yacht at Calcutta.
Bibliography: 'Chowkidar' vol. 3, no. 5 (October 1984) p. 50.

JSON

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  "id": "M959",
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  "content": "<p>Tomb at Old St Pancras Church commemorating John Mills d. 1811 HEIC</p>",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters