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St Paul's Cathedral, London, England

Wall monument in St Paul’s Cathedral, London commemorating Admiral Charles Napier d. 1860

Location

St Paul's Cathedral, London, England

Transcript

'CHARLES NAPIER MP / ADMIRAL / COUNT NAPIER ST VINCENT / BORN 1786 DIED 1860'

Details

Description: Circular portrait surrounded by wreath. Crossed flags behind and battle relief.
Type: Wall monument
Position: North transept
Artists: George Gamon Adams

People

Napier, Charles
Age: 74
Date of Death: 6/11/1860
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: 'Illustrated London News' (16 Jan 1869) p. 65.
Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1981

JSON

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    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "'Illustrated London News' (16 Jan 1869) p. 65.",
    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson 1981",
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Royal Dockyard Church, Chatham, Kent, England

Wall tablet in the Royal Dockyard Church, Chatham, Kent commemorating Sir Thomas Bourchier, RN Superintendent of Chatham Dockyard, d. 1849

Location

Royal Dockyard Church, Chatham, Kent, England

Transcript

'SIR THOMAS BOURCHIER K.C.B. / WAS BORN 10TH MARCH 1791, AND DIED 26TH APRIL 1849, / WHILST SUPERINTENDANT OF THIS DOCKYARD. / THIS TABLET IS INTENDED MERELY AS A RECORD OF HIS DEATH, / NOT TO SET FORTH HIS MERITS. / HIS CHARACTER AND SERVICES BELONG TO HIS COUNTRY / HIS MEMORY IS ENSHRINED IN THE HEART OF HIS SORROWING WIDOW, / MAY WE BE ENABLED TO LIVE AND DIE LIKE HIM, AND / (WHEN OUR TASK IS DONE) / FOLLOW HIM WHITHER HE IS GONE / Lord who shall dwell in the tabernacle or who shall rest upon thy holy hill. Even he that leadeth an uncorrupt life and doeth the thing that is right and speaketh the truth from his heart. Psalm XV.'

Details

Description: Quotation in a long line across the bottom. Carved edge.
Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Marble

People

Bourchier, Thomas
Age: 58
Date of Death: 26/4/1849
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Superintendant
Organisation: HM Dockyard, Chatham

Extra

Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "location": "Royal Dockyard Church, Chatham, Kent, England",
  "transcript": "'SIR THOMAS BOURCHIER K.C.B. / WAS BORN 10TH MARCH 1791, AND DIED 26TH APRIL 1849, / WHILST SUPERINTENDANT OF THIS DOCKYARD. / THIS TABLET IS INTENDED MERELY AS A RECORD OF HIS DEATH, / NOT TO SET FORTH HIS MERITS. / HIS CHARACTER AND SERVICES BELONG TO HIS COUNTRY / HIS MEMORY IS ENSHRINED IN THE HEART OF HIS SORROWING WIDOW, / MAY WE BE ENABLED TO LIVE AND DIE LIKE HIM, AND / (WHEN OUR TASK IS DONE) / FOLLOW HIM WHITHER HE IS GONE / Lord who shall dwell in the tabernacle or who shall rest upon thy holy hill. Even he that leadeth an uncorrupt life and doeth the thing that is right and speaketh the truth from his heart. Psalm XV.'",
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Westoe Cemetery, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Memorial at Westoe Cemetery, South Shields commemorating William Turnbull d. 1864

Location

Westoe Cemetery, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Details

Vessel: Chamois

People

Turnbull, William
Age:
Date of Death: 12/1864
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Died on board barque 'Chamois'. Brother of Joseph Turnbull d. 3/1862.

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  "location": "Westoe Cemetery, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England",
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  "content": "<p>Memorial at Westoe Cemetery, South Shields commemorating William Turnbull d. 1864</p>",
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    "notes": "Died on board barque 'Chamois'. Brother of Joseph Turnbull d. 3/1862.",
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Old English Cemetery, Via Giuseppe Verdi, Livorno, Italy, Rest of the World

Memorial in the Old English Cemetery, Livorno, Italy commemorating William Edwards d. 1800

Location

Old English Cemetery, Via Giuseppe Verdi, Livorno, Italy, Rest of the World

Transcript

'In memory of / William Edwards / late master of the brig Tino / born January 14, 1800 / died in Leghorn November 6th 1831'

Details

Vessel: Tino

People

Edwards, William
Age: 31
Date of Death: 6/11/1831
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: G.G. Milner-Gibson Cullum; Francis Campbell MaCauley 'The inscriptions in the old British cemetery of Leghorn' (Leghorn, 1906) p.8.

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  "location": "Old English Cemetery, Via Giuseppe Verdi, Livorno, Italy, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In memory of / William Edwards / late master of the brig Tino / born January 14, 1800 / died in Leghorn November 6th 1831'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in the Old English Cemetery, Livorno, Italy commemorating William Edwards d. 1800</p>",
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Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa, Malta, Rest of the World

Wall plaque at the Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa, Malta commemorating Lieutenant Raymond A. L. Ozzard RN and Lieutenant C .Julian Begbie RN, both died in 1895

Location

Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa, Malta, Rest of the World

Transcript

'In memory of / Lieutenant Raymond A L Ozzard R.N. / Who died at Malta 12th January 1895 / Also of / Lieutenant C Julian Begbie R.N. / Who died at Malta 24th July 1895 / Both of H.M.S. Anson / Erected by their shipmates.'

Details

Type: Wall plaque
Materials: Brass
Vessel: HMS Anson

People

Begbie, Charles Julian
Age: 22
Date of Death: 24/7/1895
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Ozzard, Raymond Abelard Langley
Age:
Date of Death: 12/1/1895
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: ADM 196/141/126 Lieutenant C.J. Begbie born 25 May 1872, died of enteric fever.
ADM 196/42/48 Lieutenant R.A.L. Ozzard born 30 April 1867 , cause of death 'probably apoplexy'

JSON

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  "id": "M6507",
  "location": "Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa, Malta, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In memory of / Lieutenant Raymond A L Ozzard R.N. / Who died at Malta 12th January 1895 / Also of / Lieutenant C Julian Begbie R.N. / Who died at Malta 24th July 1895 / Both of H.M.S. Anson / Erected by their shipmates.'",
  "content": "<p>Wall plaque at the Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa, Malta commemorating Lieutenant Raymond A. L. Ozzard RN and Lieutenant C .Julian Begbie RN, both died in 1895</p>",
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    "notes": "ADM 196/141/126 Lieutenant C.J. Begbie born 25 May 1872, died of enteric fever.<br />\r\nADM 196/42/48 Lieutenant R.A.L. Ozzard born 30 April 1867 , cause of death 'probably apoplexy'",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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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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  "id": "M2852",
  "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'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Kingston Parish Church commemorating Captain Thomas Stopford RN d. 1824</p>",
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    "event":"",
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    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "Captain J.H. Lawrence-Archer 'Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies' (London, 1875).",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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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

JSON

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  "post_id": "3826",
  "id": "M6418",
  "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.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Edward Diggins d. 1928, Channel Pilot</p>",
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    "materials": "",
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    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
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  "people": [{"name":"Diggins, Edward","age":"62","dateofdeath":"22/7/1928","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Pilot","organisation":""}],
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    "recorder": "David J. Wickham",
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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:

Extra

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

JSON

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  "post_id": "3828",
  "id": "M2982",
  "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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  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
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    "dateErected": "",
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    "vessel": "Gem"  },
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    "event":"",
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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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  "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'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Toxteth Park Cemetery, Toxteth, Liverpool commemorating Archibald T. Miller RN d. 1903</p>",
  "images": [],
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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

JSON

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  "location": "Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England",
  "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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    "vessel": "HMS Bellerophon"  },
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    "recorder": "R. & J.H. Perry 1987",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters