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St Edmund's Church, Southwold, Suffolk, England

Memorial at St Edmund’s Church, Southwold, Suffolk commemorating George Elmy, Trinity Pilot, d. 1848

Location

St Edmund's Church, Southwold, Suffolk, England

Transcript

‘Sacred / to / the memory of / George Elmy / Trinity Pilot / who died / Aug 16 / 1848 Aged 80 Years // Sacred / to / the memory of / Elizabeth / wife of / George Elmy / Trinity Pilot. / Daughter of Thomas & / Susanna Julians / who departed this life / June 26 1844 / Aged 68 Years // And Thomas Elmy son of the above / who died at Lowestoft Dec 11 1833 / Aged 26 Years. '

Details

Description: Stone headstone
Position: Churchyard

People

Elmy, George
Age: 80
Date of Death: 1848
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Trinity Pilot
Organisation: Trinity House

Extra

Notes: Date of death checked against burial records

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967
Photographer: Ann Nix

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  "transcript": "‘Sacred / to / the memory of / George Elmy / Trinity Pilot / who died / Aug 16 / 1848 Aged 80 Years  //  Sacred / to / the memory of / Elizabeth / wife of / George Elmy / Trinity Pilot. / Daughter of Thomas & / Susanna Julians / who departed this life / June 26 1844 / Aged 68 Years // And Thomas Elmy son of the above / who died at Lowestoft Dec 11 1833 / Aged 26 Years. '",
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    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967",
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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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  "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'",
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    "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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  "transcript": "'James Carnie, Master Mariner, native of New Machar, Aberdeenshire died 8th September 1849 age 31'",
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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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  "transcript": "'In loving memory of Harry Norton accidentally killed aboard 'SS SALVIA' 29 April 1913 Aged 23 years'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Trinity Road Cemetery, Cleethorpes commemorating Harry Norton d. 1913</p>",
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St Mary's Church, Ulverston, Cumbria, England

Gravestone in Ulverston, Cumbria of James Beck d. 1825

Location

St Mary's Church, Ulverston, Cumbria, England

Transcript

'...James Beck of Ulverston, sailmaker who departed this life 9 May 1825 in the 33rd year of his age.'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Beck, James
Age: 33
Date of Death: 9/5/1825
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Sailmaker
Organisation:

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  "transcript": "'...James Beck of Ulverston, sailmaker who departed this life 9 May 1825 in the 33rd year of his age.'",
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Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Memorial at Kensal Green Cemetery commemorating Admiral Sir Edward Hamilton d. 1851

Location

Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Details

Vessel: HMY Mary

Event

Cutting out of the Hermione

Event Date

1799

Event Category

1793-1802 French Revolutionary War

People

Hamilton, Edward
Age: 79
Date of Death: 21/3/1851
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Born 1772. In 1799 cut out the frigate 'Hermione' from Puerto Cabello. Subsequently commander of the Royal Yacht 'Mary'.
Bibliography: Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981).

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  "transcript": "",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Kensal Green Cemetery commemorating Admiral Sir Edward Hamilton d. 1851</p>",
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    "date": "1799",
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  "people": [{"name":"Hamilton, Edward","age":"79","dateofdeath":"21/3/1851","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Admiral","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
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    "bibliography": "Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981).",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wendens Ambo, Essex, England

Gravestone at Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wendens Ambo, Essex, commemorating Midshipman William Nicholson d. 1886, who served in HMS ‘Vanguard’ with Admiral Nelson

Location

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wendens Ambo, Essex, England

Transcript

'In loving memory of William Nicholson of this parish, Midshipman in Nelson's Vanguard who died December 16th 1886 in his 104th year. At evening time it shall be light'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Vanguard

People

Nicholson, William
Age: 103
Date of Death: 16/12/1886
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Graham Dean and Keith Evans 'Nelson's Heroes' (Norwich, 1994) p.108; Graham Dean 'In search of Nelson's Men', 'The Nelson Dispatch' vol. 4, pp.152-3 (Slinfold,1992).

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  "location": "Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wendens Ambo, Essex, England",
  "transcript": "'In loving memory of William Nicholson of this parish, Midshipman in Nelson's Vanguard who died December 16th 1886 in his 104th year. At evening time it shall be light'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wendens Ambo, Essex, commemorating Midshipman William Nicholson d. 1886, who served in HMS ‘Vanguard’ with Admiral Nelson</p>",
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    "bibliography": "Graham Dean and Keith Evans 'Nelson's Heroes' (Norwich, 1994) p.108; Graham Dean 'In search of Nelson's Men', 'The Nelson Dispatch' vol. 4, pp.152-3 (Slinfold,1992).",
    "recorder": "",
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All Saints Church, Catherington, Hampshire, England

Wall tablet in All Saints Church, Catherington, Hampshire, dedicated to Lieutenant Roger Curtis RN d. 1851 and Commander Roger Curtis RN d. 1856

Location

All Saints Church, Catherington, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'TO THE MEMORY OF / ROGER LUCIUS CURTIS LIEUT. R.N. / SON OF SIR LUCIUS AND LADY CURTIS, / DIED AT BAHIA (SOUTH AMERICA) / WHILE IN COMMAND OF / H.M. STEAM VESSEL LOCUST, / THE 19TH OF OCTOBER 1851 / AGED 35 YEARS / ALSO OF / ROGER CURTIS COMMANDER R.N. / SON OF THE ABOVE / DIED 30TH DECEMBER 1856 / AGED 44 YEARS'

Details

Description: Rectangular white marble tablet with moulded cornice and base, supported on two rectangular brackets, the tablet flanked by two black pilasters. The whole mounted on a black marble support.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: North wall sanctuary
Materials: Marble
Vessel: HMS Locust

People

Curtis, Roger Lucius
Age: 35
Date of Death: 19/10/1851
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Curtis, Roger
Age: 44
Date of Death: 30/12/1856
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER. Both sons of Sir Lucius Curtis 1786-1869.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

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  "location": "All Saints Church, Catherington, Hampshire, England",
  "transcript": "'TO THE MEMORY OF / ROGER LUCIUS CURTIS LIEUT. R.N. / SON OF SIR LUCIUS AND LADY CURTIS, / DIED AT BAHIA (SOUTH AMERICA) / WHILE IN COMMAND OF / H.M. STEAM VESSEL LOCUST, / THE 19TH OF OCTOBER 1851 / AGED 35 YEARS / ALSO OF / ROGER CURTIS COMMANDER R.N. / SON OF THE ABOVE / DIED 30TH DECEMBER 1856 / AGED 44 YEARS'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet in All Saints Church, Catherington, Hampshire, dedicated to Lieutenant Roger Curtis RN d. 1851 and Commander Roger Curtis RN d. 1856</p>",
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    "notes": "DOSSIER. Both sons of Sir Lucius Curtis 1786-1869.",
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Shaw Park Burial Ground, St Ann Parish, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Memorial at Shaw Park Burial Ground, Jamaica commemorating Captain George King d. 1823 and Captain George King senior d. 1822

Location

Shaw Park Burial Ground, St Ann Parish, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Capt. George KING of the merchant ship 'James LAING', died July 1823 aet 27; also Capt. George KING, senior, died at sea, Augt 1822 aet 58'

Details

Vessel: James Laing

People

King, George
Age: 27
Date of Death: 7/1823
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:
King, George
Age: 58
Date of Death: 8/1822
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

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

JSON

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  "location": "Shaw Park Burial Ground, St Ann Parish, Jamaica, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Capt. George KING of the merchant ship 'James LAING', died July 1823 aet 27; also Capt. George KING, senior, died at sea, Augt 1822 aet 58'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Shaw Park Burial Ground, Jamaica commemorating Captain George King d. 1823 and Captain George King senior d. 1822</p>",
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Fort Canning Cemetery, Singapore, Rest of the World

Memorial at Fort Canning Cemetery, Singapore commemorating William Henry Hayden, HEIC, d. 1848

Location

Fort Canning Cemetery, Singapore, Rest of the World

Transcript

'In Memory of / W.H. HAYDEN ESQRE / of the / H.E.I.C. WAR STEAMER ‘PHLEGETHON’ / who departed this life / at SINGAPORE / on the 31st MAY 1848 / Aged 29 years / Erected by the Officers / of his service / by whom he was deeply esteemed / and regretted'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: South wall
Artists: R. Llewellyn & Co
Vessel: HEIC Phlegethon

People

Hayden, William Henry
Age: 29
Date of Death: 31/5/1848
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: 2nd Officer
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

Extra

Bibliography: Alan Harfield 'Early Cemeteries in Singapore' (Putney, 1988) p.109.

JSON

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  "transcript": "'In Memory of / W.H. HAYDEN ESQRE / of the / H.E.I.C. WAR STEAMER ‘PHLEGETHON’ / who departed this life / at SINGAPORE / on the 31st MAY 1848 / Aged 29 years / Erected by the Officers / of his service / by whom he was deeply esteemed / and regretted'",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters