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Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, England

Ledger in Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, commemorating Nicholas Harmon d. 1776

Location

Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'In Memory of / Capt Nicholas Harmon / who Departed this life / May the 27th 1776 / Aged 70 Years / Many Years Commander / in the Jamaica Trade'

Details

Type: Ledger
Position: Chancel aisle
Materials: Stone

People

Harmon, Nicholas
Age: 70
Date of Death: 27/5/1776
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

JSON

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  "transcript": "'In Memory of / Capt Nicholas Harmon / who Departed this life / May the 27th 1776 / Aged 70 Years / Many Years Commander / in the Jamaica Trade'",
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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

Extra

JSON

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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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  "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'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St James’s Church, Bramley, Hampshire, commemorating Vice-Admiral Noel Digby d. 1920</p>",
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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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    "notes": "Steamer 'Far East' built 1863 at London, 1259 tons. Destined voyage 1870 London to China. Owner Fletcher & Co.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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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

JSON

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  "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'",
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St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Memorial in St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating Captain Gillespie Dunleivie d. 1847

Location

St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Capt Gillespie Dunleivie died 10 February 1847 aged 29. Capt Gillespie Dunleivie of Edge Lane, Stanley died 11 May 1859 age 59'

Details

People

Dunleivie, Gillespie
Age: 29
Date of Death: 10/2/1847
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:
Dunleivie, Gillespie
Age: 59
Date of Death: 11/5/1859
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol.7, p.691.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Capt Gillespie Dunleivie died 10 February 1847 aged 29. Capt Gillespie Dunleivie of Edge Lane, Stanley died 11 May 1859 age 59'",
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    "notes": "From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol.7, p.691.",
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    "recorder": "Captain J. P. Brand",
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St Nicholas's Church, Deptford, London, England

Wall tablet at St Nicholas’s Church, Deptford commemorating Sir Richard Hughes d. 1779

Location

St Nicholas's Church, Deptford, London, England

Transcript

'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY / OF SIR RICHARD HVGHES BARONET / ONE OF THE PRINCIPAL OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS / OF HIS MAJESTIES NAVY / WHO DIED IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD / MDCCLXXIX / SEPTEMBER XXIII / AGED LXXI / IN HIS PRIVATE STATION / HE WAS TRULY AMIABLE / IN HIS PROFESSIONAL CHARACTER / JVSTLY RESPECTABLE / IN HIM HIS FAMILY REGRET / AN AFFECTIONATE RELATION / SOCIETY AN VSEFVL MEMBER / RELIGION A REAL ORNAMENT / MAY THE APPROBATION HE ACQVIRED / FROM ALL ORDERS AND DEGREES OF MEN / FOR HIS UPRIGHT LIFE AND PLEASING MANNERS / AND THE HONOVRS HE RECEIVED / FROM HIS SOVEREIGN / FOR HIS GOOD AND FAITHFVLL SERVICES / BE THE PRELVDE ONLY / TO APPLAVSES FROM ANGELS / AND ACCEPTANCE FROM THE KING OF KINGS'

Details

Description: Carved with a urn.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Formerly high up on cross beam,south side.
Materials: Marble

People

Hughes, Richard
Age: 71
Date of Death: 23/9/1779
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commissioner of the Navy.
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Father of Admiral Sir Richard Hughes. Inscription tablet all that remains of a monument damaged in the war.
Bibliography: J. Summerson 'Monuments in St Nicholas Deptford', 'Mariners Mirror' vol. 27, p. 287 (Cambridge,1941).
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

JSON

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  "transcript": "'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY / OF SIR RICHARD HVGHES BARONET / ONE OF THE PRINCIPAL OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS / OF HIS MAJESTIES NAVY / WHO DIED IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD / MDCCLXXIX / SEPTEMBER XXIII / AGED LXXI / IN HIS PRIVATE STATION / HE WAS TRULY AMIABLE / IN HIS PROFESSIONAL CHARACTER / JVSTLY RESPECTABLE / IN HIM HIS FAMILY REGRET / AN AFFECTIONATE RELATION / SOCIETY AN VSEFVL MEMBER / RELIGION A REAL ORNAMENT / MAY THE APPROBATION HE ACQVIRED / FROM ALL ORDERS AND DEGREES OF MEN / FOR HIS UPRIGHT LIFE AND PLEASING MANNERS / AND THE HONOVRS HE RECEIVED / FROM HIS SOVEREIGN / FOR HIS GOOD AND FAITHFVLL SERVICES / BE THE PRELVDE ONLY / TO APPLAVSES FROM ANGELS / AND ACCEPTANCE FROM THE KING OF KINGS'",
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Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England

Wall tablet in Westminster Abbey, London commemorating William Dalrymple Midshipman RN d. 1782

Location

Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England

Transcript

'To the MEMORY of WILLIAM DALRYMPLE, / Midshipman, Eldest son of Sir John DALRYMPLE Baronet, / one of the Barons of Exchequer in Scotland & of Elizabeth / Hamilton MacGill Representative of the VISCOUNTS of OXFORD / Who, though heir to ample estates, preferred to a life of indolence / and pleasure the toilsome and perilous profession of a seaman, / when his country was in danger. At the age of eighteen he was kill'd off the coast of Virginia in a desperate engagement, in which Captain Salter / in the Santa Margareta took the Amazone, a French ship of superior / force almost in sight of the enemy's fleet; receiving in the public despatches / of his skilful and generous commander the honorable testimony, that / "he was a worthy and deserving youth, / who, had he lived, would have been an ornament to his profession"; and leaving to his once happy Parents, in whose fond eyes he appeared / to promise whatever could be expected from genious, spirit, and the best gift of God, a kind and melting heart, the endearing remembrance of his virtues: / Father of all, grant to the prayers of a Father and Mother, that / their surviving children may imitate the qualities of such a brother; And / that there may never be wanting to the British youth, the spirit to pursue / that line of public honour which he marked out for himself and for them. / Obiit 29th July 1782'

Details

Description: Arms below inscription with motto 'FIRM'.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: South choir aisle
Vessel: HMS 'Santa Margareta'

People

Dalrymple, William
Age: 18
Date of Death: 29/7/1782
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: David Saunders 'Maritime Memorials & Mementoes' (Yeovil, 1996) p. 81.

JSON

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  "location": "Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England",
  "transcript": "'To the MEMORY of WILLIAM DALRYMPLE, / Midshipman, Eldest son of Sir John DALRYMPLE Baronet, / one of the Barons of Exchequer in Scotland & of Elizabeth / Hamilton MacGill Representative of the VISCOUNTS of OXFORD / Who, though heir to ample estates, preferred to a life of indolence / and pleasure the toilsome and perilous profession of a seaman, / when his country was in danger. At the age of eighteen he was kill'd off the coast of Virginia in a desperate engagement, in which Captain Salter / in the Santa Margareta took the Amazone, a French ship of superior / force almost in sight of the enemy's fleet; receiving in the public despatches / of his skilful and generous commander the honorable testimony, that / \"he was a worthy and deserving youth, / who, had he lived, would have been an ornament to his profession\"; and leaving to his once happy Parents, in whose fond eyes he appeared / to promise whatever could be expected from genious, spirit, and the best gift of God, a kind and melting heart, the endearing remembrance of his virtues: / Father of all, grant to the prayers of a Father and Mother, that / their surviving children may imitate the qualities of such a brother; And / that there may never be wanting to the British youth, the spirit to pursue / that line of public honour which he marked out for himself and for them. / Obiit 29th July 1782'",
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St Nicholas's Church, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England

Memorial at St Nicholas’s Church, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk commemorating John Livin, d. 1860

Location

St Nicholas's Church, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England

Transcript

'John LIVIN, husband of Mariah, who was unfortunately drowned from the 'Maid of Yare' of Gt Yarmouth, coming through the Cockle Gat on 28 May 1860 aged 44 years'

Details

Vessel: Maid of Yare

People

Livin, John
Age: 44
Date of Death: 28/5/1860
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

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Notes: The Cockle Gat is a sea passage described as ‘the northern entrance to 'Yarmouth Roads’’. A Light Ship was placed on the eastern side of the Cockle Gat.
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967

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  "post_id": "4309",
  "id": "M2329",
  "location": "St Nicholas's Church, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England",
  "transcript": "'John LIVIN, husband of Mariah, who was unfortunately drowned from the 'Maid of Yare' of Gt Yarmouth, coming through the Cockle Gat on 28 May 1860 aged 44 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St Nicholas’s Church, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk commemorating John Livin, d. 1860</p>",
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    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "Maid of Yare"  },
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  "people": [{"name":"Livin, John","age":"44","dateofdeath":"28/5/1860","causeofdeath":"Maritime accident","rankOccupation":"Unknown","organisation":"Unknown"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "The Cockle Gat is a sea passage described as ‘the northern entrance to 'Yarmouth Roads’’.  A Light Ship was placed on the eastern side of the Cockle Gat.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters