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Royal Dockyard Church, Chatham, Kent, England

Memorial in Royal Dockyard Church, Chatham, Kent commemorating Rear-Admiral Edward Kelly, RN d. 1892

Location

Royal Dockyard Church, Chatham, Kent, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / REAR ADMIRAL EDWARD KELLY / WHO WAS SUPERINTENDANT OF / CHATHAM DOCKYARD FROM / 1ST NOVEMBER, 1887, UNTIL THE DATE / OF HIS DEATH 16 JANUARY, 1892 / BURIED AT / ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL CEMETERY. / THIS TABLET IS PLACED HERE BY THE / OFFICERS AND WORKMEN OF THE / DOCKYARD AS A MARK OF RESPECT.'

Details

Description: Foul anchor above inscription, which is within a gothic architectural surround. The border is decorated with leaves and roundels. The engraving is infilled with black and red. The roundels in the corners are decorated with the initials 'A' and 'O' with two stars of David below.
Type: Plaque
Materials: Brass

People

Kelly, Edward
Age: 55 years
Date of Death: 16/1/1892
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "location": "Royal Dockyard Church, Chatham, Kent, England",
  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY OF / REAR ADMIRAL EDWARD KELLY / WHO WAS SUPERINTENDANT OF / CHATHAM DOCKYARD FROM / 1ST NOVEMBER, 1887, UNTIL THE DATE / OF HIS DEATH 16 JANUARY, 1892 / BURIED AT / ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL CEMETERY. / THIS TABLET IS PLACED HERE BY THE / OFFICERS AND WORKMEN OF THE / DOCKYARD AS A MARK OF RESPECT.'",
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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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  "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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    "recorder": "A.J. Richardson",
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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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    "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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  "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'",
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  "details": {
    "description": "Carved with a urn.",
    "type": "Wall tablet",
    "position": "Formerly high up on cross beam,south side.",
    "materials": "Marble",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
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    "category": ""  },
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    "notes": "Father of Admiral Sir Richard Hughes. Inscription tablet all that remains of a monument damaged in the war.",
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    "recorder": "The Arts Society (NADFAS)",
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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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    "description": "Arms below inscription with motto 'FIRM'.",
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    "position": "South choir aisle",
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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

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.
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967

JSON

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  "content": "<p>Memorial at St Nicholas’s Church, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk commemorating John Livin, d. 1860</p>",
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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.",
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    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967",
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Fort Canning Green Cemetery, Singapore, Rest of the World

Memorial at Fort Canning Green Cemetery, Singapore commemorating Samuel Peter, RN, d. 1849

Location

Fort Canning Green Cemetery, Singapore, Rest of the World

Transcript

‘Sacred / to the memory of / SAMUEL PETER, R.N. / who departed this life / on board / H.M.S. ALBATROSS / the 18th January 1849 / Aged 21 years / This tombstone / is erected by his Brother / Officers by whom he is / sincerely regretted'

Details

Type: Tablet
Position: South wall C 21
Vessel: HMS Albatross

People

Peter, Samuel
Age: 21
Date of Death: 18/1/1849
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Alan Harfield 'Early Cemeteries in Singapore' (Putney, 1988) p. 142.

JSON

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  "id": "M491",
  "location": "Fort Canning Green Cemetery, Singapore, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "‘Sacred / to the memory of / SAMUEL PETER, R.N. / who departed this life / on board / H.M.S. ALBATROSS / the 18th January 1849 / Aged 21 years / This tombstone / is erected by his Brother / Officers by whom he is / sincerely regretted'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Fort Canning Green Cemetery, Singapore commemorating Samuel Peter, RN, d. 1849</p>",
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    "bibliography": "Alan Harfield 'Early Cemeteries in Singapore' (Putney, 1988) p. 142.",
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    "photographer": ""  }
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St Dunstan's Church, Canterbury, Kent, England

Memorial Headstone in St Dunstan’s Church, Canterbury, Kent commemorating Commander John Stevens, RN d. 1814 and Captain Cornelius James Stevens, RM d. 1827

Location

St Dunstan's Church, Canterbury, Kent, England

Transcript

'Here are deposited the remains of / John STEVENS Esq / a commander in the Royal Navy, who died Oct...1814 aged 72 years / also of Elizabeth his widow / who departed this life February 4th 1837 / in the 89th year of his age / they has three sons, the second / Cornelius James, a captain in the Royal Marines was killed in the service of his country in the battle of Navarino / on board his Majesty's ship Albion / on the 20th of Oct 1827 aged 40 years / Thomas the eldest, also a captain in the Royal Marines and John Harvey / the youngest a captain in the Royal / Marine Artillery have caused this stone to be erected in memory of / their revered parents and of / their beloved brother'

Details

Description: Headstone, bodystone and footstone

Type: Headstone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Limestone
Vessel: HMS ‘Albion'

Event

Battle of Navarino

Event Date

1827

Event Category

1821-1828 War of Greek Independence

People

Stevens, John
Age: 72
Date of Death: 10/1814
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Stevens, Cornelius James
Age: 40
Date of Death: 20/10/1827
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Captain RM
Organisation: Royal Marines

Extra

Notes: Burial Register says John Stevens died aged 70.

JSON

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  "location": "St Dunstan's Church, Canterbury, Kent, England",
  "transcript": "'Here are deposited the remains of / John STEVENS Esq / a commander in the Royal Navy, who died Oct...1814 aged 72 years / also of Elizabeth his widow / who departed this life February 4th 1837 / in the 89th year of his age / they has three sons, the second / Cornelius James, a captain in the Royal Marines was killed in the service of his country in the battle of Navarino / on board his Majesty's ship Albion / on the 20th of Oct 1827 aged 40 years / Thomas the eldest, also a captain in the Royal Marines and John Harvey / the youngest a captain in the Royal / Marine Artillery have caused this stone to be erected in memory of / their revered parents and of / their beloved brother'",
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    "materials": "Limestone",
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    "vessel": "HMS ‘Albion'"  },
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    "event":"Battle of Navarino",
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St John's Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Rest of the World

Memorial at St John’s Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada commemorating Thomas Elford, RN d. 1909

Location

St John's Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Rest of the World

Transcript

'In loving memory of THOMAS ELFORD DIED DEC 17 1909, AGED 72 YEARS, ALSO HIS WIFE OLEAVIA M. DIED 25 MAR 1909. AGED 68 YEARS' [left side of stone] 'WILLIAM E. DIED 19 OCTOBER 1880 AGED 6, LILIAN G. DIED 19 DECEMBER 1891 AGED 5, CHILDREN OF THOMAS AND OLEAVIA' [on back of stone] 'HARRAHER, JAMES ALFRED DIED 9 JUNE 1946, 1872-1940 AGED 68, HIS WIFE EMMA MAUDE [nee Elford] DIED AUG 1968, 1877-1968, AGED 91' [on right side of stone] 'ROBERT ELFORD 1881-1917 AGED 36'

Details

Type: Gravestone

People

Elford, Thomas
Age: 72
Date of Death: 17/12/1909
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER. Thomas Elford a seaman in the Royal Navy 1855-1866.
Recorder: Miss F. Grisdale

JSON

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  "post_id": "4313",
  "id": "M2474",
  "location": "St John's Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In loving memory of THOMAS ELFORD DIED DEC 17 1909, AGED 72 YEARS, ALSO HIS WIFE OLEAVIA M. DIED 25 MAR 1909. AGED 68 YEARS' [left side of stone] 'WILLIAM E. DIED 19 OCTOBER 1880 AGED 6, LILIAN G. DIED 19 DECEMBER 1891 AGED 5, CHILDREN OF THOMAS AND OLEAVIA' [on back of stone] 'HARRAHER, JAMES ALFRED DIED 9 JUNE 1946, 1872-1940 AGED 68, HIS WIFE EMMA MAUDE [nee Elford] DIED AUG 1968, 1877-1968, AGED 91' [on right side of stone] 'ROBERT ELFORD 1881-1917 AGED 36'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St John’s Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada commemorating Thomas Elford, RN d. 1909</p>",
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  "people": [{"name":"Elford, Thomas","age":"72","dateofdeath":"17/12/1909","causeofdeath":"Unknown","rankOccupation":"Seaman","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "DOSSIER. Thomas Elford a seaman in the Royal Navy 1855-1866.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Miss F. Grisdale",
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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

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

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

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Type: Wall monument
Materials: Black marble

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

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

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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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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters