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St Thomas’ Cathedral, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, Rest of the World

Memorial at St Thomas’ Cathedral, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia commemorating John Ward, RM, C. Kavanagh, RN, John Macey, RN, William Rich, RN, of HMS Leven who died in February 1865

Location

St Thomas’ Cathedral, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, Rest of the World

Transcript

'To the memory of / Ward, John Private RM / Kavanagh, Cornt, Ordinary / Macey, John, Ordinary / Rich, William Ldg Stoker / of HMS Leven died between 13th and 16 Feb 1865 / This stone is erected as a token of esteem and friendship by their shipmates'

Details

Vessel: HMS Leven

People

Kavanagh, C.
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 12/2/1865
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Ordinary Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy
Macey, John
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 15/2/1865
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Ordinary Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy
Rich, William
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 16/2/1865
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Leading Stoker
Organisation: Royal Navy
Ward, John
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 13/2/1865
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Private RM
Organisation: Royal Marines

Extra

Notes: ADM 38/8440.
Recorder: C. Flintham

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  "transcript": "'To the memory of / Ward, John Private RM / Kavanagh, Cornt, Ordinary / Macey, John, Ordinary / Rich, William Ldg Stoker / of HMS Leven died between 13th and 16 Feb 1865 / This stone is erected as a token of esteem and friendship by their shipmates'",
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Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon, England

Memorial in Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon commemorating Lieutenant Henry Rice RN d. 1808

Location

Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Lieutenant Henry Rice RN late of Tooting in the county of Surrey. He died Ocober 17th 1808 aged 31'

Details

Position: South wall of chancel

People

Rice, Henry
Age: 31
Date of Death: 17/10/1808
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Alex Chatwin 1982

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    "recorder": "Alex Chatwin 1982",
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Liverpool Necropolis, Liverpool, England

Memorial in the Liverpool Necropolis, commemorating Cpatain James John Geddes d. 1832

Location

Liverpool Necropolis, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Captain James John Geddes of the barque 'VICTORIA' died at sea 4 December 1832 on his passage from the Cape de Verde to Pernambuco'

Details

Vessel: Victoria

People

Geddes, James John
Age:
Date of Death: 4/12/1832
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From an MS in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 8, p. 263. 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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  "content": "<p>Memorial in the Liverpool Necropolis, commemorating Cpatain James John Geddes d. 1832</p>",
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South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World

Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata commemorating C. N. Phillips, d. 1836

Location

South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World

Transcript

'To the Memory of Mr. C.N. Phillips / late surgeon of the ship "Victory" who was / drowned on the 12th May 1836.'

Details

Vessel: Victory

People

Phillips, C.N.
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 12/5/1836
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Surgeon
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Notes: “At Calcutta ... - Drowned, whilst imprudently bathing alongside the Victory, Mr C.N. Phillips, surgeon of that ship.” The Asiatic Journal and Monthly Register - Calcutta. Sept - Dec 1836.

Bibliography: 'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.155.

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St Mary’s Cemetery, St Mary’s Church, Fort St George, Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India, Rest of the World

Memorial at St Mary’s Cemetery, St Mary’s Church, Fort St George, Chennai, India commemorating Captain Sir Charles Wood, RN, d. 1782

Location

St Mary’s Cemetery, St Mary’s Church, Fort St George, Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India, Rest of the World

Transcript

Here lies the body of Captain Charles Wood, late Commander of His Majesty's ship ‘Worcester’. Obit 8th October 1782.

Details

Position: Compound, St Mary's Church
Vessel: Worcester

Event

Battle of Trincomalee 1782

Event Date

3 September 1782

Event Category

1775-1783 American Revolutionary War

People

Wood, Charles
Age: 51
Date of Death: 8/10/1782
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Captain Sir Charles Wood was from Bowling Hall, Bradford, Yorkshire.

Bibliography: Julian James Cotton 'List of Inscriptions on tombs or monuments in Madras possessing historical or archaeological interest' (Madras, 1905) p.27.

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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating John Davies d. 1886, pilot

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

In memory of / John Davies / Pilot of Cardiff / Died Novr 4th 1886 / Aged 62 years / Also / Joseph his son / Died Jany 25th 1862 / Aged 9 months / Deeply regretted / Also / Joseph Henry his son / Died Dec 21st 1890 /Aged 27 years / Also of/ Elizabeth / wife of the above / died Novr 6th 1897 / Aged 73 years / Rest in peace.'

Details

Description: Headstone
Type: Gravestone

People

Davies, John
Age: 62
Date of Death: 4/11/1886
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Pilot
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

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  "transcript": "In memory of / John Davies / Pilot of Cardiff / Died Novr 4th 1886 / Aged 62 years / Also / Joseph his son / Died Jany 25th 1862 / Aged 9 months / Deeply regretted / Also / Joseph Henry his son / Died Dec 21st 1890 /Aged 27 years / Also of/ Elizabeth / wife of the above / died Novr 6th 1897 / Aged 73 years / Rest in peace.'",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Robert Jolliffe d. 1858

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory / of / Robert Jolliffe / late of the P & O SS Ganges / who departed this life / 1st Sept 1858 aged 24 years / this stone is erected as a / tribute of respect by his shipmates'

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Type: Headstone
Vessel: SS Ganges

People

Jolliffe, Robert
Age: 24
Date of Death: 1/9/1858
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: P & O Line

Extra

Notes: 'Ganges' built 1850 by Tod & McGregor, Glasgow. Iron paddle steamer 1189 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory / of / Robert Jolliffe / late of the P & O SS Ganges / who departed this life / 1st Sept 1858 aged 24 years / this stone is erected as a / tribute of respect by his shipmates'",
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Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Memorial at Kensal Green Cemetery, London commemorating George Murray Langs d. 1890

Location

Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Transcript

'IN LOVING MEMORY OF / GEORGE MURRAY LANGS / FLEET PAYMASTER R.N. / WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 3RD 1890. AGED 69 YEARS / AT EVENING TIME THERRE SHALL BE LIGHT.'

Details

Description: Flat slab with a cross in relief.
Type: Slab
Position: Section 138
Materials: Pink granite

People

Langs, George Murray
Age: 69
Date of Death: 03/09/1890
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Paymaster
Organisation: Royal Navy

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  "transcript": "'IN LOVING MEMORY OF / GEORGE MURRAY LANGS / FLEET PAYMASTER R.N. / WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 3RD 1890. AGED 69 YEARS / AT EVENING TIME THERRE SHALL BE LIGHT.'",
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Church of St John the Baptist, Westbourne, West Sussex, England

Gravestone at Church of St John the Baptist, Westbourne, West Sussex commemorating Robert Green d. 1845, surgeon RN

Location

Church of St John the Baptist, Westbourne, West Sussex, England

Transcript

'Sacred / to the Memory of / ROBERT GREER Surgeon in the R.N. / who departed this life / on the 17th of May 1845 / Aged 79 Years / Also of / MARGARET GREER wife of the above / who Died the 10th of October 1832 / Aged 64 Years'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Limestone

People

Greer, Robert
Age: 79
Date of Death: 17/5/1845
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Surgeon RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: June Marshall

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Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, England

Memorial in the Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, commemorating Commander James Turner RN d. 1853

Location

Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'James Howard Turner / Commander R.N. / who died Haslar Hospital / Aug 10th 1853 / aged 58 years / also / Alexander Stuart / brother-in-law of the above / medical superintendant of the asylum / who died Oct 13th 1858 / aged 48 years'

Details

People

Turner, James Howard
Age: 58
Date of Death: 10/8/1853
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters