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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

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Recorder: David Saunders 1982
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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
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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

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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Captain James Stewart d. 1896

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Captain James STEWART, of the C.I.M.C. R.C. 'Kai Pan', who died at Mirs Bay, 14th. October, 1896, aged 60 years. Erected by the Captains and officers of Rev. Cruisers, and friends'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: Kai Pan

People

Stewart, James
Age: 60
Date of Death: 14/10/1896
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas 1988
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Scotch Church, Rodney Street, Liverpool, England

Memorial at the Scotch Church, Rodney Street, Liverpool commemorating James Carnie d. 1849

Location

Scotch Church, Rodney Street, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'James Carnie, Master Mariner, native of New Machar, Aberdeenshire died 8th September 1849 age 31'

Details

People

Carnie, James
Age: 31
Date of Death: 8/9/1849
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Officer compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 5, p. 155. The church is now a ruin.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand
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Trinity Road Cemetery, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England

Gravestone at Trinity Road Cemetery, Cleethorpes commemorating Harry Norton d. 1913

Location

Trinity Road Cemetery, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England

Transcript

'In loving memory of Harry Norton accidentally killed aboard 'SS SALVIA' 29 April 1913 Aged 23 years'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: SS Salvia

People

Norton, Harry
Age: 23
Date of Death: 29/4/1913
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: C. Flintham
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