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Holy Trinity Church, Bungay, Suffolk, England

Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Bungay, Suffolk commemorating Captain Thomas Stanton, HEIC, d. 1691.

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Bungay, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'Here underneath this Marble Lyeth Interred the Body / of Capt THOMAS STANTON, Formerly comma / nder of the Good Ship Returne to and from / Surat in East India who by his indefatigable in / dustry made ye said voyage in twelve mon / ths the like not done by any since his / Returne he Fought and beat a Dutch man / of war & brought ye said ship (to his never / Dying fame) safe into the River Thames he / departed this life at Bungay the 30th of April / 1691 in the 67th yeare of his Age here being / Likewise interred ye Body of Susanna his / beloved wife by whom he had Issue his / only Sonne Thomas Surviveing . they Rest he / re in hopes of a Joyfull Resurrection . Vivant / in aeternum'

Details

Description: Black marble floor ledger with heraldic shield above the text.
Type: Ledger
Position: Floor
Materials: Black marble
Vessel: Returne

People

Stanton, Thomas
Age: 66
Date of Death: 30/4/1691
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER.

JSON

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  "location": "Holy Trinity Church, Bungay, Suffolk, England",
  "transcript": "'Here underneath this Marble Lyeth Interred the Body / of Capt THOMAS STANTON, Formerly comma / nder of the Good Ship Returne to and from / Surat in East India who by his indefatigable in / dustry made ye said voyage in twelve mon / ths the like not done by any since his / Returne he Fought and beat a Dutch man / of war & brought ye said ship (to his never / Dying fame) safe into the River Thames he / departed this life at Bungay the 30th of April / 1691 in the 67th yeare of his Age here being / Likewise interred ye Body of Susanna his / beloved wife by whom he had Issue his / only Sonne Thomas Surviveing . they Rest he / re in hopes of a Joyfull Resurrection . Vivant / in aeternum'",
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Liverpool Necropolis, Liverpool, England

Memorial in the Liverpool Necropolis, commemorating Captain Henry Carter d. 1832 and Captain John Kellway d. 1844

Location

Liverpool Necropolis, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Captain Henry Carter lost at sea AD 1832 aged 45 and his grandfather Captain John Kelway died 18th October 1844 age 89'

Details

People

Carter, Henry
Age: 45
Date of Death: 1832
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:
Kelway, John
Age: 89
Date of Death: 18/10/1844
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. 8, p. 229. Liverpool Necropolis closed in 1898 and a public garden was later laid out on the site.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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  "transcript": "'Captain Henry Carter lost at sea AD 1832 aged 45 and his grandfather Captain John Kelway died 18th October 1844 age 89'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in the Liverpool Necropolis, commemorating Captain Henry Carter d. 1832 and Captain John Kellway d. 1844</p>",
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Marylebone Parish Church, London, England

Wall tablet in Marylebone Parish Church commemorating Captain Edward Pelham Brenton RN d. 1839

Location

Marylebone Parish Church, London, England

Transcript

'In the vault of this church are deposited the remains of Edward Pelham Brenton Esquire, a captain in the Royal Navy, Historian of the Naval Service in Great Britain. He established the Children’s Friend Society. Died on the 6th April 1839. The remains also of his beloved wife Margaretta Diana Brenton repose by his side. She died 6th November 1843, aged 74.'

Details

Description: With draped urn in relief.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Gallery
Materials: Marble
Artists: Denton

People

Brenton, Edward Pelham
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 6/4/1839
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain
Organisation: Royal Navy

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  "location": "Marylebone Parish Church, London, England",
  "transcript": "'In the vault of this church are deposited the remains of Edward Pelham Brenton Esquire, a captain in the Royal Navy, Historian of the Naval Service in Great Britain.  He established the Children’s Friend Society.  Died on the 6th April 1839.  The remains also of his beloved wife Margaretta Diana Brenton repose by his side.  She died 6th November 1843, aged 74.'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet in Marylebone Parish Church commemorating Captain Edward Pelham Brenton RN d. 1839</p>",
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Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in the Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China commemorating William Alfred C. R. Baker d. 1879

Location

Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World

Transcript

'In loving memory of William Alfred C R BAKER. Born in Hong Kong July 1879. Age 29 years. Died September 19th, 1908 at Macau on board the S.S. 'Hoi Sang' of which he was Chief Engineer. "Peace Perfect peace"'

Details

Vessel: SS Hoi Sang

People

Baker, William Alfred C R
Age: 29
Date of Death: 19/9/1908
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief Engineer
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "location": "Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In loving memory of William Alfred C R BAKER. Born in Hong Kong July 1879. Age 29 years. Died September 19th, 1908 at Macau on board the S.S. 'Hoi Sang' of which he was Chief Engineer. \"Peace Perfect peace\"'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in the Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China commemorating William Alfred C. R. Baker d. 1879</p>",
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
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Protestant cemetery, Northam Road, Penang, Malaysia

Memorial at the Protestant Cemetery, Northam Road, Penang, Malaysia, commemorating Alexander Harris, RN, d. 1887

Location

Protestant cemetery, Northam Road, Penang, Malaysia

Transcript

‘IN MEMORY OF / ALEXANDER HARRIS / SEAMAN OF H.M.S. ORION / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE / DECEMBER 17TH 1887 / AGED 20 YEARS 7 6 MONTHS.’ / 'HIS SPIRIT IT HAS FLOWN / TO HIM SO FULL OF LOVE / WE HOPE HE WEARS A CROWN / IN THE MANSIONS UP ABOVE.’ / ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS & CREW AS A MARK OF THEIR ESTEEM.

Details

Vessel: HMS Orion

People

Harris, Alexander
Age: 20
Date of Death: 1887
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: John B. Hattendorf 'Some British and American Sailor's Tombstones in Penang, Malaysia', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 68, p.325, (Greenwich, 1982).

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  "transcript": "‘IN MEMORY OF / ALEXANDER HARRIS / SEAMAN OF  H.M.S. ORION / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE / DECEMBER 17TH 1887 / AGED 20 YEARS 7 6 MONTHS.’ / 'HIS SPIRIT IT HAS FLOWN / TO HIM SO FULL OF LOVE / WE HOPE HE WEARS A CROWN / IN THE MANSIONS UP ABOVE.’ / ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS & CREW AS A MARK OF THEIR ESTEEM.",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at the Protestant Cemetery, Northam Road, Penang, Malaysia, commemorating Alexander Harris, RN, d. 1887</p>",
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St Peter's Church, Pembury, Kent, England

Memorial window in St Peter’s Church, Pembury, Kent dedicated to Lieutenant Francis Hope Tabor, RN d. 1878

Location

St Peter's Church, Pembury, Kent, England

Transcript

[On scrolls held by each angel] 'ALLELUIA'. [On scroll above Christ] 'O . THOU . OF . LITTLE . FAITH . WHEREFORE . DIDST . THOU . DOUBT' [Below][ 'BE . OF . GOOD . CHEER' , 'IT . IS . I . DO NOT . BE . AFRAID', 'TO . THE . DEAR . MEMORY . OF . FRANCIS . HOPE . TABOR / LIEUT : R : N : BORN . JULY . 12 . 1848 . DIED . MARCH . 24 . 1878'

Details

Description: Kite shaped light, with shield of arms of Tabor family, above two cinquefoil lights. The latter depict Christ walking on the water and Peter failing to do so. These scenes are in gothic architectural frames with the figures of angels above.

Type: Window
Position: Chancel south wall
Materials: Stone, glass
Artists: Clayton & Bell

People

Tabor, Francis Hope
Age: 30 years
Date of Death: 24/3/1878
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS) 1995

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  "location": "St Peter's Church, Pembury, Kent, England",
  "transcript": "[On scrolls held by each angel] 'ALLELUIA'. [On scroll above Christ] 'O . THOU . OF . LITTLE . FAITH . WHEREFORE . DIDST . THOU . DOUBT' [Below][ 'BE . OF . GOOD . CHEER' , 'IT . IS . I . DO NOT . BE . AFRAID', 'TO . THE . DEAR . MEMORY . OF . FRANCIS . HOPE . TABOR / LIEUT : R : N : BORN . JULY . 12 . 1848 . DIED . MARCH . 24 . 1878'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial window in St Peter’s Church, Pembury, Kent dedicated to Lieutenant Francis Hope Tabor, RN d. 1878</p>",
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    "recorder": "The Arts Society (NADFAS) 1995",
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St Mary's Church, Tattingstone, Suffolk, England

Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Tattingstone, Suffolk commemorating Lieutenant George Western, RN, d. 1825 in Jamaica.

Location

St Mary's Church, Tattingstone, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'Lieut George Edward Western, RN, 2nd son of Rear Admiral Thos Western. He departed this life on the Jamaica Station 4 February 1825 aged 21'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Marble

People

Western, George Edward
Age: 21
Date of Death: 4/2/1825
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

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  "transcript": "'Lieut George Edward Western, RN, 2nd son of Rear Admiral Thos Western. He departed this life on the Jamaica Station 4 February 1825 aged 21'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Tattingstone, Suffolk commemorating Lieutenant George Western, RN, d. 1825 in Jamaica.</p>",
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St Mary's Church, Swaythling, Hampshire, England

Tablet in St Mary’s Church, Swaythling, Hampshire, commemorating Charles Wheatley Newbolt d. 1840

Location

St Mary's Church, Swaythling, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Charles Wheatley Newbolt R.N. youngest son of Sir Henry Newbolt, formerly Chief Justice at [Madras?] who in the faithful discharge of his duties on board HMS Wellesley in the China Seas departed this life August the 18th 1840 Aet 21, a young officer of great promise, he uniformly succeeded in gaining the approbation of his superiors and by his amiable, affectionate, unselfish disposition endeared himself to all. Endued with such religious principles and relying for pardon solely on the merits of his Redeemer his end was like his life blessedness and peace. As a fond tho' faint testimonial of his worth his sorrowing mother erected this tablet'

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Type: Tablet
Position: South wall
Vessel: HMS Wellesley

People

Newbolt, Charles Wheatley
Age: 21
Date of Death: 18/8/1840
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Mate
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Ann Shirley 1982

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Charles Wheatley Newbolt R.N. youngest son of Sir Henry Newbolt, formerly Chief Justice at [Madras?] who in the faithful discharge of his duties on board HMS Wellesley in the China Seas departed this life August the 18th 1840 Aet 21, a young officer of great promise, he uniformly succeeded in gaining the approbation of his superiors and by his amiable, affectionate, unselfish disposition endeared himself to all. Endued with such religious principles and relying for pardon solely on the merits of his Redeemer his end was like his life blessedness and peace. As a fond tho' faint testimonial of his worth his sorrowing mother erected this tablet'",
  "content": "<p>Tablet in St Mary’s Church, Swaythling, Hampshire, commemorating Charles Wheatley Newbolt d. 1840</p>",
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St Michael's Cathedral, Barbados, Rest of the World

Memorial in St Michael’s Cathedral, Barbados commemorating William Crane RN d. 1833

Location

St Michael's Cathedral, Barbados, Rest of the World

Transcript

'In memory of William Crane esquire late purser of H.M.S. Sapphire ob Dec 10 1833 Age 46 years'

Details

Type: Plate
Position: South wall
Vessel: HMS Sapphire

People

Crane, William
Age: 46
Date of Death: 10/12/1833
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Purser RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: C. Flintham

JSON

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  "location": "St Michael's Cathedral, Barbados, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In memory of William Crane esquire late purser of H.M.S. Sapphire ob Dec 10 1833 Age 46 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in St Michael’s Cathedral, Barbados commemorating William Crane RN d. 1833</p>",
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    "recorder": "C. Flintham",
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St Mary's Church, Lewisham, Greater London, England

Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Lewisham commemorating Captain Charles Weller, HEIC, d. 1866

Location

St Mary's Church, Lewisham, Greater London, England

Transcript

'TO THE LOVED MEMORY OF CAPTAIN CHARLES WELLER / WHO WENT TO HIS REST 24TH MARCH 1866 AGED 84 YEARS / HE WAS MANY YEARS IN THE MARITIME / SERVICE OF THE HON. EAST INDIA COMPANY / AND FOR NEARLY 30 YEARS / AN ELDER BROTHER OF THE TRINITY HOUSE LONDON / ALSO TO THE LOVED MEMORY OF / MARIA WIFE OF CAPTAIN CHARLES WELLER / WHO ENTERED INTO REST APRIL THE THIRD 1870 / IN HER 83RD YEAR.'

Details

Position: Churchyard

People

Weller, Charles
Age: 84
Date of Death: 24/3/1866
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain HEIC
Organisation: Honourable East India Company, Trinity House

Extra

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  "transcript": "'TO THE LOVED MEMORY OF CAPTAIN CHARLES WELLER / WHO WENT TO HIS REST 24TH MARCH 1866 AGED 84 YEARS / HE WAS MANY YEARS IN THE MARITIME / SERVICE OF THE HON. EAST INDIA COMPANY / AND FOR NEARLY 30 YEARS / AN ELDER BROTHER OF THE TRINITY HOUSE LONDON / ALSO TO THE LOVED MEMORY OF / MARIA WIFE OF CAPTAIN CHARLES WELLER / WHO ENTERED INTO REST APRIL THE THIRD 1870 / IN HER 83RD YEAR.'",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters