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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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  "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.'",
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St Andrew's Parish Church, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Wall tablet in St Andrew’s Parish Church, Kingston, Jamaica commemorating Richard Spear RN d. 1815

Location

St Andrew's Parish Church, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Richard SPEAR, Esq., Secretary to Rear-Admiral Douglas, OB 14 Novr., 1815 aet 27'

Details

Type: Wall monument
Materials: Black marble

People

Spear, Richard
Age:
Date of Death: 14/11/1815
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Secretary
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: Captain J.H. Lawrence-Archer 'Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies' (London, 1875).

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Richard SPEAR, Esq., Secretary to Rear-Admiral Douglas, OB 14 Novr., 1815 aet 27'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet in St Andrew’s Parish Church, Kingston, Jamaica commemorating Richard Spear RN d. 1815</p>",
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St Martin of Tours Church, Exminster, Devon, England

Memorial in St Martin’s Church, Exminster, Devon commemorating William Dunn, RN, d. 1895

Location

St Martin of Tours Church, Exminster, Devon, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORIAM WILLIAM ADDENS DUNN A.B. LATE OF HMS HYACINTH WHO DIED AT SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 17 SEPTR 1895 AGED 22 YEARS. THIS STONE WAS ERECTED IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE ABOVE BY HIS OFFICERS AND SHIPMATES. "THE SEA IS HIS." PSALM XCV 5'

Details

Description: Oblong plinth with a four stepped truncated pyramid on top with leaves and crosses on its stages.
Type: Memorial
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: HMS Hyacinth

People

Dunn, William Addens
Age: 22
Date of Death: 17/9/1895
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Missing cross from the top?
Recorder: F.M.M. Lewes, 1997

JSON

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  "location": "St Martin of Tours Church, Exminster, Devon, England",
  "transcript": "'IN MEMORIAM WILLIAM ADDENS DUNN A.B. LATE OF HMS HYACINTH WHO DIED AT SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 17 SEPTR 1895 AGED 22 YEARS. THIS STONE WAS ERECTED IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE ABOVE BY HIS OFFICERS AND SHIPMATES. \"THE SEA IS HIS.\" PSALM XCV 5'",
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    "notes": "Missing cross from the top?",
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South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World

Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, India, commemorating Joseph Wells, Bengal Pilot Service, d. 1823

Location

South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory of Mr. Joseph Wells / Late Branch Pilot of H.Co.s Marine, who was / suddenly snatched from the bosom of his friends / after bearing with Christian-like fortitude for / seven months, a painful trial of his Maker's will / leaving behind him a disconsolate widow and / seven young children to lament his untimely loss. / How blest the man who in retirement does find, / The soft endearments of his bosomed friends, / Whose social virtues lightens o'er his mind, / With Christian fortitude against the world contends. / Such was the partner of my worldly care / Such was the father of our dearest pledge, / But death relentless teaches to beware, / The fleeting joys that fill our transient age. / Died 21st March 1823, aged 42 years and 3 ms.'

Details

People

Wells, Joseph
Age: 42
Date of Death: 21/3/1823
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Branch pilot
Organisation: Bengal Pilot Service

Extra

Bibliography: 'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.147.

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the Memory of Mr. Joseph Wells / Late Branch Pilot of H.Co.s Marine, who was / suddenly snatched from the bosom of his friends / after bearing with Christian-like fortitude for / seven months, a painful trial of his Maker's will / leaving behind him a disconsolate widow and / seven young children to lament his untimely loss. / How blest the man who in retirement does find, / The soft endearments of his bosomed friends, / Whose social virtues lightens o'er his mind, / With Christian fortitude against the world contends. / Such was the partner of my worldly care / Such was the father of our dearest pledge, / But death relentless teaches to beware, / The fleeting joys that fill our transient age. / Died 21st March 1823, aged 42 years and 3 ms.'",
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St Edmund's Church, Southwold, Suffolk, England

Memorial at St Edmund’s Church, Southwold, Suffolk commemorating William Girling, Trinity Pilot, d.1900

Location

St Edmund's Church, Southwold, Suffolk, England

Transcript

‘Affectionate Remembrance of / Elizabeth / the beloved wife of / WILLIAM ANDREW GIRLING / Trinity Pilot / who departed this life / April 21 1889 / Aged 58 Years / Gone where the weary are at rest / Also WILLIAM ANDREW / GIRLING / who died April 7 1900 / Aged 77 Years / At Rest.'

Details

Position: Churchyard

People

Girling, William Andrew
Age: 77
Date of Death: 7/4/1900
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Trinity Pilot
Organisation: Trinity House

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967
Photographer: P Lacey

JSON

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  "transcript": "‘Affectionate Remembrance of / Elizabeth / the beloved wife of / WILLIAM ANDREW GIRLING / Trinity Pilot / who departed this life / April 21 1889 / Aged 58 Years / Gone where the weary are at rest / Also WILLIAM ANDREW / GIRLING / who died April 7 1900 / Aged 77 Years / At Rest.'",
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    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967",
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St Nicholas Church, Boarhunt, Hampshire, England

Wall monument in St Nicholas Church, Boarhunt, Hampshire, dedicated to Robert Eddowes d. 1765

Location

St Nicholas Church, Boarhunt, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory / of ROBERT EDDOWES Esqr. / late Storekeeper of the Ordnance at Portsmouth / who died the 8th of October 1765. Aged 71 / Also / of the Revd ROBERT EDDOWES A.M. / Rector of Hannington and Vicar of Twyford in this County / his eldest Son by his wife SUSANNAH H. FILMER / descended from the families of Fiennes and Filmer / He died the 21st of February 1767 Aged 48 / Also of CATHERINE BRENT / the wife of Robert Eddowes the son / descended from the BRENTS of Thorpe in Oxfordshire / who died the 21st of March 1771 Aged 55 / And ordered this Monument to be erected / Their remains are deposited in this place; / Their virtues in the hearts of their friends; / Their hopes in the Mercy of their Creator; / Through the intercession of their Redeamer / Catherine Eddowes Died April 1798'

Details

Description: Top of memorial missing. One escutcheon with the family arms placed to one side.
Type: Wall monument
Position: Nave
Materials: Marble

People

Eddowes, Robert
Age: 71
Date of Death: 8/9/1765
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Keeper of the Ordnance
Organisation: HM Dockyard, Portsmouth

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the Memory / of ROBERT EDDOWES Esqr. / late Storekeeper of the Ordnance at Portsmouth / who died the 8th of October 1765. Aged 71 / Also / of the Revd ROBERT EDDOWES A.M. / Rector of Hannington and Vicar of Twyford in this County / his eldest Son by his wife SUSANNAH H. FILMER / descended from the families of Fiennes and Filmer / He died the 21st of February 1767 Aged 48 / Also of CATHERINE BRENT / the wife of Robert Eddowes the son / descended from the BRENTS of Thorpe in Oxfordshire / who died the 21st of March 1771 Aged 55 / And ordered this Monument to be erected / Their remains are deposited in this place; / Their virtues in the hearts of their friends; / Their hopes in the Mercy of their Creator; / Through the intercession of their Redeamer / Catherine Eddowes Died April 1798'",
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St James's Church, Bramley, Hampshire, England

Memorial at St James’s Church, Bramley, Hampshire, commemorating Vice-Admiral Noel Digby d. 1920

Location

St James's Church, Bramley, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'To the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of Noel Stephen Fox Digby Vice Admiral RN born October 2nd 1839 died January 18 1920 Served Crimean War 1854-1855 the Baltic 1855-56 Ashanti War 1872'

Details

Event

Crimea War

Event Date

1853-1856

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Digby, Noel Stephen Fox
Age:
Date of Death: 18/1/1920
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: David Saunders 1982

JSON

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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Irvine d. 1870

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of John IRVINE, native of Dalby, Ayrshire, late 2nd Engineer of the S.S. 'Far East' of Singapore, who departed this life on the 15th. December, 1870, aged 2[6] years'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: SS Far East

People

Irvine, John
Age: 26
Date of Death: 15/12/1870
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: 2nd Engineer
Organisation: Fletcher & Co

Extra

Notes: Steamer 'Far East' built 1863 at London, 1259 tons. Destined voyage 1870 London to China. Owner Fletcher & Co.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of John IRVINE, native of Dalby, Ayrshire, late 2nd Engineer of the S.S. 'Far East' of Singapore, who departed this life on the 15th. December, 1870, aged 2[6] years'",
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Church of St Andrew with St Luke, Stoke Damerel, Devon, England

Memorial in the Church of St Andrew with St Luke, Stoke Damerel, Devon commemorating James Tapper d. 1864

Location

Church of St Andrew with St Luke, Stoke Damerel, Devon, England

Transcript

'IN / MEMORY OF / JAMES TAPPER / LATE SHIPWRIGHT / OF H.M. DOCKYARD / WHO DIED APRIL 6TH 1864 / AGED 69 YEARS'

Details

Description: Headstone.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Slate

People

Tapper, James
Age: 69
Date of Death: 6/4/1864
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Shipwright
Organisation: HM Dockyard, Plymouth

Extra

Notes: Now laid flat in a path

JSON

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  "transcript": "'IN / MEMORY OF / JAMES TAPPER / LATE SHIPWRIGHT / OF H.M. DOCKYARD / WHO DIED APRIL 6TH 1864 / AGED 69 YEARS'",
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St Mary Magdalene's Church, Offleyhoo, Hertfordshire, England

Monument in Offleyhoo, Hertfordshire commemorating Henry Penrice d. 1752

Location

St Mary Magdalene's Church, Offleyhoo, Hertfordshire, England

Transcript

[Plinth] 'Here lyes Sir HENRY PENRICE Kt. L.L.D. Judge of the / High Court of Admiralty, Chancellor of the Diocese of Glocester, / and Official of Middlesex, which Employments He long discharged / with Honour and Integrity. When the University of Cambridge / sent Deputies to compliment FREDERICK first King of Prussia / on his Foundation of the University of Frankfort upon the Oder 1705, / He was the Civilian chosen on that Occasion. He loved Hospitality / Encouraged Industry, and increased the Ancient Estate of / the SPENCER Family. He dyed the 10th August 1752 Aged 75. / SPENCER PENRICE Esqr. his only Son, / a Youth of Great Virtues and Expectations died 1739, Aged 20 / and lyes here interred.' [base] 'To their Memories, ANNA MARIA the only Aurviving Issue of Sir HENRY / and Sir Thomas SALUSBURY Knt. L.L.D. Judge of the High Court of Admiralty / whom She married 1751, have erected this Monument'

Details

Description: An obelisk with a medallion and relief profiles of father and son; at the top of the obelisk a coat of arms. At the base, an allegorical figure (truth) holding a wreath in her left hand, an anchor, oars, scales, fasces, rudder and torch at her feet in reference to Penrice's judicial role.

Type: Monument
Position: Chancel north wall
Materials: Marble
Artists: Robert Taylor

People

Penrice, Henry
Age: 75
Date of Death: 10/8/1752
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Judge of the High Court of Admiralty
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Sighted B. Tomlinsosn 2009.
Recorder: A.J. Richardson
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters