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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.'

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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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  "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.'",
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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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  "id": "M224",
  "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'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Robert Jolliffe d. 1858</p>",
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    "notes": "'Ganges' built 1850 by Tod & McGregor, Glasgow. Iron paddle steamer 1189 tons.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com",
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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

Extra

Photographer: Lucy Saint, Eleanor Baugh ©RMG

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  "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.'",
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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'

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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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  "id": "M5067",
  "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'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Church of St John the Baptist, Westbourne, West Sussex commemorating Robert Green d. 1845, surgeon RN</p>",
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    "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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  "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'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in the Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, commemorating Commander James Turner RN d. 1853</p>",
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Charles Church, Plymouth, England

Memorial at Charles Church, Plymouth commemorating John Ribbens d. 1844

Location

Charles Church, Plymouth, England

Transcript

'John Ribbens master mariner. Died 28 May 1844 age 38. Ship 'Benjamin Green' in the English Channel. Buried 31 May 1844'

Details

Vessel: Benjamin Green

People

Ribbens, John
Age: 38
Date of Death: 28/5/1844
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Charles Church was badly damaged during the Second World War and is now retained as a ruin.
Recorder: Lyn Collins

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  "location": "Charles Church, Plymouth, England",
  "transcript": "'John Ribbens master mariner. Died 28 May 1844 age 38. Ship 'Benjamin Green' in the English Channel. Buried 31 May 1844'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Charles Church, Plymouth commemorating John Ribbens d. 1844</p>",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "Charles Church was badly damaged during the Second World War and is now retained as a ruin.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Lyn Collins",
    "photographer": ""  }
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All Saints Church, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, England

Wall tablet in All Saints Church, Wyke Regis, Dorset commemorating Charles Hickes d. 1862

Location

All Saints Church, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, England

Transcript

'TO THE GLORY OF GOD & IN LOVING / MEMORY OF CHARLES MEYRICK HICKES / NAVAL CADET H.M.S. BRITANNIA (THEN OFF / PORTLAND) ONLY SON OF THE REV. GEORGE / HICKES & ONLY GRANDSON OF CHARLES / HICKES SVRGEON OF BATH HE DIED AFTER / A FEW DAYS ILLNESS 28 OCT.1862 AGED 14 / HIS GRAVE IS IN THE VPPER CHVRCH / YARD (A TRVST FUND FOR KEEPING IT / IN ORDER IS LEFT TO THE RECTOR & / CHVRCHWARDENS) A NAVAL SCHOLAR / SHIP IS FOVNDED IN HIS MEMORY / BLESSED ARE THE PVRE IN / HEART FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD'

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Description: Mosaic cross above inscription panel.

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Inside south door
Vessel: HMS Britannia

People

Hickes, Charles Meyrick
Age: 14
Date of Death: 28/10/1862
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Naval cadet
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: David Saunders 'Maritime Memorials & Mementoes' (Yeovil, 1996) p. 132 (photo).

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  "post_id": "3972",
  "id": "M4911",
  "location": "All Saints Church, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, England",
  "transcript": "'TO THE GLORY OF GOD & IN LOVING / MEMORY OF CHARLES MEYRICK HICKES / NAVAL CADET H.M.S. BRITANNIA (THEN OFF / PORTLAND) ONLY SON OF THE REV. GEORGE / HICKES & ONLY GRANDSON OF CHARLES / HICKES SVRGEON OF BATH HE DIED AFTER / A FEW DAYS ILLNESS 28 OCT.1862 AGED 14 / HIS GRAVE IS IN THE VPPER CHVRCH / YARD (A TRVST FUND FOR KEEPING IT / IN ORDER IS LEFT TO THE RECTOR & / CHVRCHWARDENS) A NAVAL SCHOLAR / SHIP IS FOVNDED IN HIS MEMORY / BLESSED ARE THE PVRE IN / HEART FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet in All Saints Church, Wyke Regis, Dorset commemorating Charles Hickes d. 1862</p>\n\n\n<p></p>",
  "images": [],
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  "details": {
    "description": "Mosaic cross above inscription panel.<br />\r\n<br />",
    "type": "Wall tablet",
    "position": "Inside south door",
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    "dateErected": "",
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    "vessel": "HMS Britannia"  },
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    "event":"",
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    "bibliography": "David Saunders 'Maritime Memorials & Mementoes' (Yeovil, 1996) p. 132 (photo).",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
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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 John Gregory, HEIC, d. 1794

Location

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

Transcript

'Here lies the Body of / Mr. John Gregory / Late 3d Officer / of the Ship Boddington, / who died the 5th May / MDCCXCIV, / Aged 20 years.'

Details

Vessel: Boddington

People

Gregory, John
Age: 20
Date of Death: 5/5/1794
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: 3rd Officer
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

Extra

Bibliography: 'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.81

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  "id": "M6064",
  "location": "South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Here lies the Body of / Mr. John Gregory / Late 3d Officer / of the Ship Boddington, / who died the 5th May / MDCCXCIV, / Aged 20 years.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata commemorating John Gregory, HEIC, d. 1794</p>",
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    "bibliography": "'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.81",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Church of St Michael and All Angels, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, England

Window in Church of St Michael and All Angels, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, dedicated to Vice-Admiral Robert Aitchison d. 1861

Location

Church of St Michael and All Angels, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF LUCRETIA CATHERINE / AITCHISON WHO DIED 17TH JULY 1866 in memory of Vice-Admiral / Robert Aitchison who died Feb 13 1861'.

Details

Description: Seven lights and eleven tracery lights depicting The New Jerusalem.
Type: Window
Date Erected: 1863
Artists: Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co

People

Aitchison, Robert
Age:
Date of Death: 13/2/1861
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

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  "post_id": "3974",
  "id": "M3071",
  "location": "Church of St Michael and All Angels, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, England",
  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY OF LUCRETIA CATHERINE / AITCHISON WHO DIED 17TH JULY 1866 in memory of Vice-Admiral / Robert Aitchison who died Feb 13 1861'.",
  "content": "<p>Window in Church of St Michael and All Angels, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, dedicated to Vice-Admiral Robert Aitchison d. 1861</p>",
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    "description": "Seven lights and eleven tracery lights depicting The New Jerusalem.",
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    "artists": "Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co",
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Church of St Martin of Tours, Exminster, Devon, England

Memorial in Church of St Martin of Tours, Exminster, Devon commemorating Rear-Admiral Piers Kekewich, RN, d. 1967

Location

Church of St Martin of Tours, Exminster, Devon, England

Transcript

'In memory of Piers Keane Kekewich CB a Rear Admiral in the Royal Navy 1889-1967 whose ashes are interred in the churchyard. This tablet was erected by his grandchildren'

Details

Type: Wall plaque
Position: Chantry chapel, South wall
Materials: Marble

People

Kekewich, Piers Keane
Age: 78
Date of Death: 5/10/1967
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: He is also commemorated on a cross below the wall east of the church which was erected to his parents, giving his date of birth as 23/1/1889 and date of death as 5/10/67.

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  "location": "Church of St Martin of Tours, Exminster, Devon, England",
  "transcript": "'In memory of Piers Keane Kekewich CB a Rear Admiral in the Royal Navy 1889-1967 whose ashes are interred in the churchyard. This tablet was erected by his grandchildren'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Church of St Martin of Tours, Exminster, Devon commemorating Rear-Admiral Piers Kekewich, RN, d. 1967</p>",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters