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.
Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Hamilton James Fitz-Hugh RN d. 1891
Location
Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World
Transcript
'In memory of Hamilton James FITZ-HUGH, midshipman Royal Navy, second son of William Henry FITZ-HUGH of 17, Craven Hill Gardens, London. Born 1st February 1875. Died at Hong Kong 20th March 1891'
Details
Description: Obelisk on plinth. Type: Obelisk
People
Fitz-Hugh, Hamilton James Age: 16 Date of Death: 20/3/1891 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Midshipman RN Organisation: Royal Navy
Monument in Westminster Abbey commemorating Admiral George Churchill RN d. 1710
Location
Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England
Transcript
'P.S.E. / GEORGIUS CHURCHILL. / Winstonii Equitis Aurati Ex Agro Dorcestriensi / Filius natii secundus:invictisimi Ducis Marlburii / Frater non indignus / A prima juventute Militiae nomen dedit / et sub Regibus Carolo et Jacobo / terra mariq. / multa cum laude meruit. / Serenissimo Principi Georgio de Dania / Per Viginti plus annos a cubiculis / fide obsequio, moribus / gratum se reddidit et Charum. / Regnante Guilielmo Quo Die classis Gallia ab Anglis / ad oras Neutriae fugata et cumbusta est / (Die semper memorabili) / eo Anima Vigore et Fortitudine pugnavit / Quo Ducem Anglum decuit / Mox ab eodem Rege / oequisimo meritorum Judice / Unus e Commissariis Admiralliae constitutus / res maritimus quarum erat peritissimus / curavit diu et ornavit. / Sub faelicissimo demum Annae imperio / Instaurato iterum Bello contra Gallos / Insestissimos Hostes Britanni Nominis / ex Admirallis unus / et Celsissimo Principi Daniae / Magnae totius Britanniae Admirallo / factus e consistiis / curarum omnium et laborum particeps / Domino suo / faelicissimam navabat operam: / Donec fractae Gallorum vires / toto mari cesserant / Inde Principis optimi lateri adhaerens / Ad extremum usq diem / omnia Grati piiq animi officia / persolvit / Laboribus tandem et morbis confectus / Inter amplexus et lacrymas / Amicorum, Clientum et servorum / Quos Humanus, officiosus, liberalis, / Gratos devinctos et fideles habuit, / Pius tranquillus animosus, caelebs / obiit.VIII Maii ec.'
P.S.E. George Churchill second son of Winston, illustrious knight of the county of Dorset. Not unworthy brother of the victorious Duke of Marlborough, from his early youth he gave glory to the Army and under King Charles and King James he served as a soldier on land and sea with great distinction. For more than twenty years he served as gentleman of the chamber to the Most Serene Prince George of Denmark, making himself beloved by his Prince for his loyalty and his integrity. During the Reign of King William, On the day the French fleet was defeated and burned by the English at the mouth of the Neutria, [battle of Barfleur?] a day forever memorable, he fought with great strength and courage. Afterwards because he had proved fitted for the office, the king, being a most fair judge of men, made he alone of all the commanders Admiral, and for a long time he cared for and conducted the maritime affairs, in which he was extremely experienced. Lastly, during the most happy reign of Queen Anne, war against France (those most hateful enemies of the British) having broken out for the second time, he alone, among all the British admirals, was created First Admiral of England by the Prince of Denmark and taking part in all the cares and business, he conducted the affairs for his lord with the greatest zeal until the crushed forces of the French withdrew from the sea, then, always one of the closest advisers of the Prince, he continued to carry out all his duties with grateful and devoted spirit. Finally, worn out by labour and illnesses, he died in the arms and with the tears of his friends, dependants and servants. He was kind, dutiful, generous, grateful and faithful. He died pious, at peace, and unmarried on the eighth of May.
Details
Description: Between pilasters and beneath an entablature, an arched recess containing a flaming urn conspicuously displayed upon a flared pedestal against whose sides rest small cherubim with their wings closed. Type: Monument Position: South choir aisle Artists: Grinling Gibbons
Event
Battle of Barfleur
Event Date
1692
Event Category
1688-97 Nine Years War
People
Churchill, George Age: c. 56 Date of Death: 1710 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the Blue Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: Translation Silvia Bozzato. Bibliography: Brian Kemp 'English Church Monuments' (London, 1980) p.111. Recorder: B. Tomlinson
Wall tablet in St Mary’s Church, Ascension Island commemorating Captain Roger Sawrey Tinklar RM, d. 1840
Location
St Mary's Church, Ascension Island, Rest of the World
Transcript
'TO THE MEMORY OF / CAPTAIN SAWREY TINKLAR. R.M. / WHOSE REMAINS ARE INTERRED IN THE CEMETERY / HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPTEMBER 14th 1840 / WHILST HOLDING THE COMMAND OF THIS ISLAND / IN THE 45th YEAR OF HIS AGE / THIS MONUMENT / IS ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS OF ASCENSION / AND THE SQUADRON ON THE WEST COAST OF AFRICA / AS A TESTIMONY OF THEIR ESTEEM FOR HIS IN LIFE / AND THEIR SORROW FOR HIS DEATH.'
Details
Description: Carved military trophies above the inscription tablet. In the centre of the carving, the globe and laurel symbol of the Royal Marines, a shield with a crest and motto above it. Type: Wall tablet Materials: Marble
People
Tinklar, Roger Sawrey Age: 45 Date of Death: 14/9/1840 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Captain RM Organisation: Royal Marines
Extra
Notes: DOSSIER (places). Recorder: Jeff Cant 1997 Photographer: Colette Bassford
Gravestone at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Stopham, West Sussex commemorating Lieutenant-Commander Nigel Kenneth Walter Barttelot d. 1914
Location
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Stopham, West Sussex, England
Transcript
'IN LOVING MEMORY OF / NIGEL KENNETH WALTER BARTTELOT / LIEUTENANT COMMANDER ROYAL NAVY / THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF DOROTHY MAUD / AND YOUNGER SON OF / SIR WALTER GEORGE BARTTELOT, BART., OF STOPHAM / AND GEORGIANA HIS WIFE, BORN AT COATES CASTLE / APRIL 9TH 1883. HE FOUGHT AND FELL GALLANTLY / WHILE COMMANDING HMS LIBERTY IN THE / SUCCESSFUL ACTION IN HELIGOLAND BIGHT / AUGUST 28TH 1914 / AGED 31 YEARS'
Details
Description: Celtic cross on three steps. On the top step a carved wreath with ribbons. On the bottom step a carved naval cocked hat, a sword and sword belt. A stone book with a further inscription is placed on the grave which has kerb stones and is covered with stone chips. The lettering in lead. Type: Cross on plinth Position: Churchyard Materials: Stone
Event
Heligoland Bight
Event Date
28/8/1914
Event Category
1914-1918 First World War
People
Barttelot, Nigel Kenneth Walter Age: 31 Date of Death: 28/8/1914 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant-Commander Organisation: Royal Navy
Gravestone at St Oswald’s Church, Filey commemorating James Emptage d. 1841 Coastguard
Location
St Oswald's Church, Filey, North Yorkshire, England
Transcript
'IN MEMORY / OF CHARLOTTE / WIDOW OF JAMES EMPTAGE / WHO DIED SEPT 8TH 1873 / AGED 78 YEARS / ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED JAMES EMPTAGE / Chief Officer of the Coast Guard / FILEY / DIED JAN 15TH 1841 / AND WAS INTERRED AT FLAMBORO. / AGED 47 YEARS / LIKEWISE ELLEN THEIR DAUGHTER / DIED AUG 27TH 1851 AGED 27 YEARS / HENRY DIED MAY 6TH 1847 AGED 17 YEARS / & GEORGE JULY 21ST 1831 AGED 9 YEARS'
Details
Description: With celtic cross on top. Type: Gravestone Position: Churchyard Materials: Sandstone
People
Emptage, James Age: 47 Date of Death: 15/1/1841 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Chief Officer Coastguard Organisation: Coastguard
Memorial at St John’s Church, Old Haymarket, Liverpool commemorating Edward Cawson d. 1833
Location
St John's Church, Old Haymarket, Liverpool, England
Transcript
'Edward Cawson, Pilot died 28th. January 1833 age 35'
Details
People
Cawson, Edward Age: 35 Date of Death: 28/1/1833 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Pilot Organisation:
Extra
Notes: From an MS in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 1, p. 485. Church demolished in 1898. Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand
Gravestone at St Stephen’s Old Church, Fylingthorpe commemorating Edward Lothian and his family d. 1885 in the loss of the SS ‘Laxhoran’
Location
St Stephen's Old Church, Fylingthorpe, East Yorkshire, England
Transcript
'In affectionate remembrance of / EDWARD / the beloved son of / EDWARD and MAY LOTHIAN / of Robin Hood Bay, Captn of the SS Laxham / who was drown'd through / collision, with his beloved wife / and child, in the Bay of Biscey [sic] / July 21st 1884 / EDWARD LOTHIAN aged 32 years / Margaret BEDLINGTON LOTHIAN / aged 30 years / EDWARD their son aged 1 years / We cannot mourne beside their graves / nor mark the place they lay / God only knows'
Details
Type: Gravestone Position: North Yorkshire Vessel: SS Laxhoran
People
Lothian, Edward Age: 32 Date of Death: 22/7/1884 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Master Organisation: Lothian, Margaret Bedlington Age: 30 Date of Death: 22/7/1884 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Passenger Organisation: Lothian, Edward Age: 1 Date of Death: 22/7/1885 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Passenger Organisation:
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Notes: Vessel lost after collision with a passenger steamer off Corunna with the loss of 120 lives.
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