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St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Memorial in St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating Captain Thomas Charnley d. 1860

Location

St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Capt Thomas Charnley, Dockmaster died 11 April 1860 aged 58'

Details

People

Charnley, Thomas
Age: 58
Date of Death: 11/4/1860
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master. Dockmaster
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol.7, p.531.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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Church of St Peter and St Paul, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England

Memorial at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Aldeburgh, Suffolk commemorating Commander John Osborn, RN, d. 1854

Location

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'John Osborn, Commander Royal Navy, died 30 Jan 1854 aged 78. Joanna his wife died 24 April 1876 aged 92. Henry his son died at Bombay 17 Oct 1842'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Osborn, John
Age: 78
Date of Death: 30/1/1854
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967

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  "transcript": "'John Osborn, Commander Royal Navy, died 30 Jan 1854 aged 78. Joanna his wife died 24 April 1876 aged 92. Henry his son died at Bombay 17 Oct 1842'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Aldeburgh, Suffolk commemorating Commander John Osborn, RN, d. 1854</p>",
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    "notes": "",
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    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967",
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Toxteth Park Cemetery, Toxteth, Liverpool, England

Memorial at Toxteth Park Cemetery, Toxteth, Liverpool commemorating John H. Davies d. 1858

Location

Toxteth Park Cemetery, Toxteth, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of John Harrison Davies who died on the 26th day of November 1856, aged 2 years. Also of JOHN H DAVIES, Pilot, father of the above, who was unfortunately drowned off Point Lynas, by the upsetting of a boat, March 9th 1858, aged 33 years'

Details

Position: B50

People

Davies, John H.
Age: 33
Date of Death: 9/3/1858
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Pilot
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Martin Davies, 1985

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of John Harrison Davies who died on the 26th day of November 1856, aged 2 years. Also of JOHN H DAVIES, Pilot, father of the above, who was unfortunately drowned off Point Lynas, by the upsetting of a boat, March 9th 1858, aged 33 years'",
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    "recorder": "Martin Davies, 1985",
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Cathedral, Exeter, Devon, England

Wall monument in Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon commemorating Captain Benjamin Dollin d. 1700

Location

Cathedral, Exeter, Devon, England

Transcript

'Here lieth the body of Captain Benjamin Dollin. Born at Bristol and died in this City in his journey from London towards Pentillie in Cornwall ye third day of October 1700' [Floor slab]. 'Nearby are placed the remains of Captain Bengeman Dollin who was born at Bristol. After many years travel to various parts both of Europe and America (and almost all the world) and at length contemplating a return to this country at first to look into certain necessary business and then to settle in his native land, he landed in London on the 17th day of September, 1700, While however on his way through this City to Pentillie in the County of Cornwall he was seized with illness and died on the third day of October in the same year to his grief. He had lived much beloved by many'

Details

Description: A full face bust of Dollin in wig and cravat is carved above the inscription in a oval recess, a wreathed skull on the top. The rectangular inscription tablet is surrounded with skulls and foliage arabesques, a winged cherub's head beneath it. A 14 gun merchantman running before the wind is carved at the base of the monument.

Type: Wall monument
Position: North transept, east wall
Materials: Alabaster

People

Dollin, Benjamen
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 3/10/1700
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: H. Wilson Holman 'Capt Bengeman Dollin', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 9, p. 346-7 (Cambridge, 1923).

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  "transcript": "'Here lieth the body of Captain Benjamin Dollin. Born at Bristol and died in this City in his journey from London towards Pentillie in Cornwall ye third day of October 1700' [Floor slab]. 'Nearby are placed the remains of Captain Bengeman Dollin who was born at Bristol. After many years travel to various parts both of Europe and America (and almost all the world) and at length contemplating a return to this country at first to look into certain necessary business and then to settle in his native land, he landed in London on the 17th day of September, 1700, While however on his way through this City to Pentillie in the County of Cornwall he was seized with illness and died on the third day of October in the same year to his grief. He had lived much beloved by many'",
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Birchin Edge, Birchin Edge, Derbyshire, England

Obelisk on Birchin Edge, Derbyshire dedicated to Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson d. 1805

Location

Birchin Edge, Birchin Edge, Derbyshire, England

Details

Description: Obelisk with a ball on the top.
Type: Obelisk
Materials: Gritstone

Event

Battle of Trafalgar

Event Date

1805

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Nelson, Horatio
Age: 47
Date of Death: 21/10/1805
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Commissioned by J. Brightman, 1810.
Bibliography: Colin White (editor) 'The Nelson Companion' (Portsmouth,1995) p.142.

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    "notes": "Commissioned by J. Brightman, 1810.",
    "bibliography": "Colin White (editor) 'The Nelson Companion' (Portsmouth,1995) p.142.",
    "recorder": "",
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St Lawrence's Church, Chicheley, Buckinghamshire, England

Memorial in Chicheley, Buckinghamshire commemorating Lieutenant Ian Granville Sharp RM, d. 1943

Location

St Lawrence's Church, Chicheley, Buckinghamshire, England

Transcript

'In ever loving memory of Ian Granville Sharp Lieutenant Royal Marines. Beloved eldest son of Douglas and Katherine Granville Sharp of Southsea and grandson of Utten James Easson vicar of this parish 1903 to 1940. He died on active service in Ceylon on June 10th 1943 aged 23 years. The Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon him and give him peace'

Details

Description: Royal Marines badge in medallion at the top.
Type: Ledger

Event Category

1939-1945 Second World War

People

Sharp, Ian Granville
Age:
Date of Death: 10/6/1943
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RM
Organisation: Royal Marines

Extra

Recorder: Captain M.T. Morton 1982

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  "location": "St Lawrence's Church, Chicheley, Buckinghamshire, England",
  "transcript": "'In ever loving memory of Ian Granville Sharp Lieutenant Royal Marines. Beloved eldest son of Douglas and Katherine Granville Sharp of Southsea and grandson of Utten James Easson vicar of this parish 1903 to 1940. He died on active service in Ceylon on June 10th 1943 aged 23 years. The Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon him and give him peace'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Chicheley, Buckinghamshire commemorating Lieutenant Ian Granville Sharp RM, d. 1943</p>",
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St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Memorial in St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating Lieutenant Searles Wood Oldham RN d. 1843

Location

St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Lieut Searles Wood Oldham RN died 23 Feb. 1843 age 50'

Details

People

Oldham, Searles Wood
Age: 50
Date of Death: 23/2/1843
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d.1886, vol. 6, p.523.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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  "transcript": "'Lieut Searles Wood Oldham RN died 23 Feb. 1843 age 50'",
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St Peter's Parish Church, Liverpool, England

Memorial at St Peter’s Parish Church, Liverpool commemorating Thomas Harrison d. 1812

Location

St Peter's Parish Church, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Thomas Harrison Shipwright, who unfortunately lost his life in the Queen's Dock 28th February 1812 age 55'.

Details

People

Harrison, Thomas
Age: 55
Date of Death: 28/2/1812
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Shipwright
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 1, p. 280.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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Pier Head, Liverpool, England

Statue at Liverpool Pier Head depicting Captain Frederick John Walker RN d. 1945

Location

Pier Head, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Captain F.J. WALKER GB DSO*** Royal Navy / 1896-45', 'In memory of Captain F.J. WALKER CB DSO *** Royal Navy, the men of his 36th / Escort and 2nd Support Group and those who fought in the Battle of the / Atlantic 1939-45', ' This statue was commissioned by Captain Walker's Old Boys Association / sculpted by / Tom Murphy / and unveiled by / H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh KG KT / on 16th October 1998.'

Details

Description: Shows Walker striding forward holding binoculars. The granite plinth has a circular on a square layer.
Type: Statue
Materials: bronze, granite
Date Erected: 1998
Artists: Tom Murphy

Event Category

1939-1945 Second World War

People

Walker, Frederick John
Age:
Date of Death: 1944
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Photographer: B. Tomlinson

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  "transcript": "'Captain F.J. WALKER GB DSO*** Royal Navy / 1896-45', 'In memory of Captain F.J. WALKER CB DSO *** Royal Navy, the men of his 36th / Escort and 2nd Support Group and those who fought in the Battle of the / Atlantic 1939-45', ' This statue was commissioned by Captain Walker's Old Boys Association / sculpted by / Tom Murphy / and unveiled by / H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh KG KT / on 16th October 1998.'",
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St Edmund's Church, Crofton, Hampshire, England

Wall tablet in St Edmund’s Church, Crofton, Hampshire, commemorating Rear-Admiral Edward O’Bryen d. 1808

Location

St Edmund's Church, Crofton, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'Near this place lie / The Remains of MARY / Wife of Rear Admiral / EDWARD O'BRYEN. / She departed this life March 28th / 1807 age 46 years. / In the same Vault / Are deposited the remains of / Rear Admiral / EDWARD O'BRYEN / who died December 25th 1808, aged 54 Years. / His whole life was / Devoted to the service / of His Country / And / In the glorious Action / Off Camperdown / on the 11th October 1797, / He was Captain of / His Majesty's Ship / Monarch'

Details

Description: Oval white tablet on a grey background.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Nave West Wall
Materials: White and grey marble

Event

Battle of Camperdown

Event Date

1797

Event Category

1793-1802 French Revolutionary War

People

O'Bryen, Edward
Age: 54
Date of Death: 25/12/1808
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Also his widow Martha Charlotte O' Bryen died 20 March 1857 aged 69 and daughter Mary O'Bryen died 9 November 1847 aged 53. Edward, son of Lucius and Elizabeth O'Bryen, baptized March 1854 at St Thomas' Portsmouth (IGI).
Bibliography: DNB, 'Hampshire Telegraph' 2 Jan 1809, p.3.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS) 2005

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    "bibliography": "DNB, 'Hampshire Telegraph' 2 Jan 1809, p.3.",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters