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St Thomas Church, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Memorial at Kingston Parish Church commemorating Captain Thomas Stopford RN d. 1824

Location

St Thomas Church, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Thomas STOPFORD Esqr., Late Commander of H.M.S. 'CARNATION', who departed this life on the 11th day of October 1824. Aged 32 years.' [In churchyard] 'Capt. Thomas STOPFORD, R.N., OB 10 Oct., 1824'

Details

Type: Wall monument
Materials: Marble
Artists: Richard Westmacott
Vessel: HMS Carnation

People

Stopford, Thomas
Age: 32
Date of Death: 11/10/1824
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Captain J.H. Lawrence-Archer 'Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies' (London, 1875).

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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Edward Diggins d. 1928, Channel Pilot

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of / Nora / beloved wife of Edward Diggins / who died Feb 3rd 1913 / Aged 43 years / Also of her mother Mary O'Donovan / May they rest in peace. / Also of Edward Diggins / Channel Pilot / who died July 22nd 1928 / Aged 62 years.'

Details

Description: Headstone.
Type: Gravestone

People

Diggins, Edward
Age: 62
Date of Death: 22/7/1928
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Pilot
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

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  "transcript": "'Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of / Nora / beloved wife of Edward Diggins / who died Feb 3rd 1913 / Aged 43 years / Also of her mother Mary O'Donovan / May they rest in peace. / Also of Edward Diggins / Channel Pilot / who died July 22nd 1928 / Aged 62 years.'",
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Church of St Michael in the Hamlet, Liverpool 7, Liverpool, England

Gravestone in Liverpool of Samuel Walker d. 1851 and John Joseph Walker d. 1878

Location

Church of St Michael in the Hamlet, Liverpool 7, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of SAMUEL WALKER, Master Mariner, obiit 21st. Mat 1851, aetat 54 years. Also of RICHARD SALISBURY, eldest son of the above, who departed this life at Egremont, Cheshire, January 14th. 1859, aged 31 years. Also of JOHN JOSEPH, third son of the above, who was drowned off SEACOME in the 'GEM' accident, November 26th, 1878, aged 29 years'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: Gem

People

Walker, Samuel
Age: 54
Date of Death: 21/5/1851
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:
Walker, John Joseph
Age: 29
Date of Death: 26/11/1878
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

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Notes: Wallasey steam ferry 'Gem' damaged in collision with 'Bowfell' five passengers drowned.
Bibliography: 'Lloyd's List' (November 28th 1878) p.11, column 27.
Recorder: Martin Davies 1985

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  "location": "Church of St Michael in the Hamlet, Liverpool 7, Liverpool, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of SAMUEL WALKER, Master Mariner, obiit 21st. Mat 1851, aetat 54 years. Also of RICHARD SALISBURY, eldest son of the above, who departed this life at Egremont, Cheshire, January 14th. 1859, aged 31 years. Also of JOHN JOSEPH, third son of the above, who was drowned off SEACOME in the 'GEM' accident, November 26th, 1878, aged 29 years'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in Liverpool of Samuel Walker d. 1851 and John Joseph Walker d. 1878</p>",
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    "notes": "Wallasey steam ferry 'Gem' damaged in collision with 'Bowfell' five passengers drowned.",
    "bibliography": "'Lloyd's List' (November 28th 1878) p.11, column 27.",
    "recorder": "Martin Davies 1985",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Toxteth Park Cemetery, Toxteth, Liverpool, England

Memorial at Toxteth Park Cemetery, Toxteth, Liverpool commemorating Archibald T. Miller RN d. 1903

Location

Toxteth Park Cemetery, Toxteth, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'In loving memory of ARCHIBALD T. MILLER, R.N., for 22 years Commander of H.M.S. School Ship 'Conway', died 7th May 1903, aged 64 years'

Details

Vessel: HMS Conway

People

Miller, Archibald T.
Age: 64
Date of Death: 7/5/1903
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

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  "transcript": "'In loving memory of ARCHIBALD T. MILLER, R.N., for 22 years Commander of H.M.S. School Ship 'Conway', died 7th May 1903, aged 64 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Toxteth Park Cemetery, Toxteth, Liverpool commemorating Archibald T. Miller RN d. 1903</p>",
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Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Ernest Ching d. 1912

Location

Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'Ernest Ching / stoker H.M.S. 'Bellerophon / died / 4th July 1912 Aged 22'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Church of England (old) 386
Vessel: HMS Bellerophon

People

Ching, Ernest
Age: 22
Date of Death: 4/7/1912
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Stoker
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Died of concussion.
Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry 1987

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  "transcript": "'Ernest Ching / stoker H.M.S. 'Bellerophon / died / 4th July 1912 Aged 22'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Ernest Ching d. 1912</p>",
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    "notes": "Died of concussion.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "R. & J.H. Perry 1987",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Sidney James Carter d. 1940

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory of Sidney James CARTER, Captain of S.S. "Sai On", who died 26th October 1940, aged 58 years. From dearly beloved wife and step children Anatole Woest and Lala'

Details

Description: Cross on stepped plinth.
Type: Cross
Vessel: SS Sai On

People

Carter, Sidney James
Age: 58
Date of Death: 26/10/1940
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Twin screw 'Sai On' built 1924 at Hong Kong, owners Tung On SS Co Ltd, 1950 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

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  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In memory of Sidney James CARTER, Captain of S.S. \"Sai On\", who died 26th October 1940, aged 58 years. From dearly beloved wife and step children Anatole Woest and Lala'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Sidney James Carter d. 1940</p>",
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    "notes": "Twin screw 'Sai On' built 1924 at Hong Kong, owners Tung On SS Co Ltd, 1950 tons.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
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All Saints Cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World

Memorial at All Saints Cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka commemorating Thomas Thompson d. 1904

Location

All Saints Cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World

Transcript

'In memory of Thomas Thompson 2nd mate of SS 'Katanga' age 30 years who was killed by a fall from aloft in execution of his duty 15 Sept 1904'

Details

Vessel: SS Katanga

People

Thompson, Thomas
Age: 30
Date of Death: 15/9/1904
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: 2nd Mate
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: C. Flintham

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  "location": "All Saints Cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In memory of Thomas Thompson 2nd mate of SS 'Katanga' age 30 years who was killed by a fall from aloft in execution of his duty 15 Sept 1904'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at All Saints Cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka commemorating Thomas Thompson d. 1904</p>",
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All Saints' Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Memorial tile in All Saints’ Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating Frederick Cant d. 1905

Location

All Saints' Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Transcript

'FREDERICK G CANT / aged 38. / Drowned off Geraldton / Western Australia. / June 19. 1905. / & buried at Geraldton'.

Details

Type: Memorial tile

People

Cant, Frederick G.
Age: 38
Date of Death: 19/6/1905
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001).

JSON

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  "transcript": "'FREDERICK G CANT / aged 38. / Drowned off Geraldton / Western Australia. / June 19. 1905. / & buried at Geraldton'.",
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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Edward John Saunders d. 1912, Cardiff pilot

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In loving memory of / Edward John (Ned) / Cardiff Pilot / the beloved husband of E L Sanders / who passed away March 11th 1912 / Aged 40 years /Thou blest rock / of ages / I am hiding in thee / Also / his devoted wife / Eleanor (Nell)/ who passed away / Nov 8th 1942 /Aged 63 years / at Rest / Also their beloved son Ned / Died 25th Nov 1979 / Also their daughter Kit / died 12th Nov 1988 / And their son John / died 1986'

Details

Description: Headstone shaped as a rock with attached anchor. With inscribed kerbs.
Type: Gravestone

People

Sanders, Edward John
Age: 30
Date of Death: 11/3/1912
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Pilot
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

JSON

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  "post_id": "3813",
  "id": "M6250",
  "location": "Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales",
  "transcript": "'In loving memory of / Edward John (Ned) / Cardiff Pilot / the beloved husband of E L Sanders / who passed away March 11th 1912 / Aged 40 years /Thou blest rock / of ages / I am hiding in thee / Also / his devoted wife / Eleanor (Nell)/ who passed away / Nov 8th 1942 /Aged 63 years / at Rest / Also their beloved son Ned / Died 25th Nov 1979 / Also their daughter Kit / died 12th Nov 1988 / And their son John / died 1986'",
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St Petrox Church, Dartmouth, Devon, England

Memorial in St Petrox Church, Dartmouth, Devon dedicated to Sir James Douglass d. 1898

Location

St Petrox Church, Dartmouth, Devon, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of James Nicholas Douglass, Knight, F.R.S / late engineer in Chief to the Honorable Corporation of Trinity House.' // ‘Walk as he walked in faith and righteousness; / Strive as he strove the weak and poor to aid; / Seek not thyself but other men to bless; / So win like him a wreath that will not fade.’

Details

Position: Churchyard

People

Douglass, James Nicholas
Age: 72
Date of Death: 1898
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Engineer in Chief
Organisation: Trinity House

Extra

Notes: Douglass was Engineer-in-Chief for Trinity House. He designed and constructed lighthouses, including the fourth Eddystone Lighthouse. He was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1887. Douglass was knighted for his achievements. He retired in 1892 and died on the Isle of Wight in 1898.

There is a tablet in Bonchurch Old Church, Isle of Wight where Sir James was initially buried. He was re-intered in August 1913 at St Petrox, Dartmouth.

There is a further memorial table inside St Petrox.

Bibliography: David Saunders 'Maritime Memorials & Mementoes' (Yeovil, 1996) p. 40

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  "location": "St Petrox Church, Dartmouth, Devon, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of James Nicholas Douglass, Knight, F.R.S /  late engineer in Chief to the Honorable Corporation of Trinity House.' //  ‘Walk as he walked in faith and righteousness; / Strive as he strove the weak and poor to aid; / Seek not thyself but other men to bless; / So win like him a wreath that will not fade.’",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters