Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating William Johns d. 1908
Location
Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England
Transcript
'William JOHNS / Pt R.M.L.I. H.M.S. 'Duke of Edinburgh' / died / 21st Dec 1908 aged 23'
Details
Type: Gravestone Position: Church of England (old) 344 Vessel: HMS Duke of Edinburgh
People
Johns, William Age: 23 Date of Death: 21/12/1908 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry
Window in Ramsey, Isle of Man dedicated to George Paton d. 1894
Location
St Paul's Church, Ramsey, Isle of Man
Transcript
'To the Glory of God and in memory of George Herbert Paton drowned in the North Sea 14 November 1894. This window is placed by a number of his friends'
Details
Description: Three lights. Stained glass window depicting Christ walking on the water. Type: Window Position: Nave Artists: R. Newbury
People
Paton, George Herbert Age: Date of Death: 14/11/1894 Cause of Death: Maritime Accident Rank / Occupation: Master Organisation:
Extra
Notes: A gravestone commemorating George Herbert Paton in the churchyard. Photographer: B. Tomlinson
Memorial in St Clement’s Church, Sandwich, Kent commemorating Post-Captain George Reynolds, RN d.1822
Location
St Clement's Church, Sandwich, Kent, England
Transcript
'IN A VAULT BENEATH ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF / GEORGE REYNOLDS ESQUIRE / POST CAPTAIN IN THE ROYAL NAVY / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 25TH DECEMBER 1822. / AGED 53 YEARS. / ALSO CAROLINE FRANCIS REYNOLDS / RELICT / OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED THE / 18TH DAY OF MARCH 1830'
Details
Description: Black obelisk above inscription tablet with flaming urn, and naval trophies in white marble. Type: Wall tablet Materials: Marble
People
Reynolds, George Age: 53 years Date of Death: 25/12/1822 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Post Captain Organisation: Royal Navy
Gravestone at Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man commemorating John Kelly RN d. 1899
Location
Old Church, Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man
Transcript
'Erected / in loving memory of / my dear husband / John KELLY / retired engineer officer R.N. / who fell asleep in Jesus 6th Nov 1899 / aged 65 years / I heard the voice of Jesus say / come unto me and rest / Lay down thou weary one lay down / thy head upon my breast / Also Ann Kelly BELL / sister of the above / who died at St Louis U.S.A. 1860 / aged 24 years / Also Mary Christina / widow of the above / who died 25 Aug 1911'
Details
Type: Gravestone Position: Churchyard
People
Kelly, John Age: 65 Date of Death: 6/11/1899 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Engineer Officer Organisation: Royal Navy
Wall tablet at St Bartholomew’s Church, Whittingham commemorating William Pawson RN d. 1854
Location
St Bartholomew's Church, Whittingham, Northumberland, England
Transcript
'William Pawson Esq of Shawdon, formerly of the Royal Navy who died at Edinburgh 5 Jan 1854 aged 74. And of Mary Ann his wife who died 1 May 1888 aged 72. Erected by their only son William John Pawson'
Headstone in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating John Evans d. 1894
Location
Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales
Transcript
'In / loving memory / of / my beloved husband / John Evans / (Master Mariner) / Formerly of Newquay, Cardigan / Born June 8th 1846 / Died June 23rd 1894 / Also of their daughter / Mary Muriel / Who died in infancy'
Details
Description: Headstone is in the shape of an open scroll. Type: Gravestone
People
Evans, John Age: 48 Date of Death: 23/6/1894 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Master Mariner Organisation:
Memorial at All Saints Church, Chelsea commemorating Rear-Admiral John Munden d. 1719
Location
Old Church, Chelsea, London, England
Details
Position: Churchyard
People
Munden, John Age: Date of Death: 13/3/1719 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral of the Red Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: Monuments to Sir John Munden, Rear Admiral of the Red, who died at Chelsea 1719 and to his brother, Sir Richard Munden,1638-1680. Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1972
Memorial in Church of St Michael and All Angels, Heavitree, Devon commemorating Lieutenant Samuel Tappen RN d. 1811
Location
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Heavitree, Devon, England
Transcript
' ...is deposited the Body of / SAMUEL TAPPEN / late First Lieutenant of / His Majesty's Frigate / The Rainbow [?] / ... / XX... MDCCCXI in the XXIX year of his age'
Details
Type: Ledger Position: Centre of interior of church Vessel: HMS Rainbow
People
Tappen, Samuel Age: 28 Date of Death: 1811 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN Organisation: Royal Navy
Monument at Boxgrove, Sussex commemorating Admiral Philip Nelson-Ward d. 1937.
Location
Church of St Mary and St Blaise, Boxgrove, Sussex, England
Transcript
'IN DEAR & / HONOURED MEMORY OF PHILIP NELSON-WARD ADMIRAL C.V.O. / YOUNGEST SON OF THE REV:HORATIO NELSON-WARD RECTOR OF RADSTOCK SOMERSET / GREAT GRANDSON OF ADMIRAL VISCOUNT NELSON. GENTLEMAN USHER TO H.M. KING GEORGE V / AFTER SERVING IN THE EGYPTIAN WAR OF 1882 THE CHINESE WAR OF 1900 AND THE / GREAT WAR OF 1914-18 AND AFTER BEING THE FIRST AT THE ADMIRALTY TO HOLD THE POST OF DIRECTOR OF NAVIGATION / HE DEDICATED THE LAST TEN YEARS OF HIS LIFE TO THE TASK OF IMPROVING THE WELFARE OF OFFICERS OF THE MERCHANT NAVY / BY WHOM HE WAS IN 1928 ELECTED FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE OFFICERS' (MERCHANT NAVY) FEDERATION A POSITION HE / FILLED WITH THE UTMOST DEVOTION UNTIL HIS DEATH ON 27TH JUNE 1937 ALSO IN MEMORY OF HIS DEARLY BELOVED WIFE DOROTHY (ELDER DAU: OF THE HON PIERS MARCUS CAULFIELD WHO WAS KILLED AT BATH BY ENEMY ACTION / ON APRIL 27TH 1942) THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED BY DOROTHY HIS WIFE AND HIS BROTHER HUGH'
Details
Description: Recumbent effigy on a tomb chest. The chest stands under a shallow curved stone canopy, which incorporates a carved frieze of stylised rose leaves similar to those painted inside the canopy. The keystone of the arch is carved as a kneeling angel with a carved fish above and behind each wing. He holds a shield bearing the painted cross of St George (Admiral's flag). Robed male and female figures in canopied niches on either side of the memorial hold terrestrial and celestial globes. Canopies have fish scale patterns on the roofs and a carved scallop shell behind each angel's head. The inscription panel with a blue background, stylised waves forming a setting for the admiral's funeral barge. On the tomb, the recumbrant bronze effigy of the admiral in dress uniform, wearing a cloak, CVO and campaign medals. On rush matting with cushion behind the head. Type: Monument Position: Nave, south aisle Materials: Stone, bronze Artists: Cecil Thomas, R Waller
Event Category
1914-1918 First World War
People
Nelson-Ward, Philip Age: Date of Death: 27/6/1937 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Admiral Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: DOSSIER. Dedicated 1 May 1947.
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters