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
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:
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
Wall tablet in Leatherhead, Surrey dedicated to the memory of Rear-Admiral Richard Byron, d. 1837
Location
Church of St Mary and St Nicholas, Leatherhead, Surrey, England
Transcript
'THIS TABLET / IS PLACED AS A TRIBUTE OF AFFECTION / TO THE MEMORY OF / RICHARD BYRON, ESQUIRE / REAR ADMIRAL OF THE WHITE SQUADRON / OF HER MAJESTY'S FLEET, / AND A COMPANION OF / THE MOST HONOURABLE MILITARY ORDER OF THE BATH. / DIED SEPTEMBER 2ND 1837 / AGED 68 YEARS'
Details
Description: A white marble rectangular tablet with a classical moulded cornice topped by plain quadrant shaped terminals (one of which is missing) with a raked topped block between. There is a thin square shelf moulding at the base with an ogival apron. The whole is mounted on a black ground, pedimental at the top with a dropped portion for half the width at the base. Type: Wall tablet Position: Chancel south side Materials: Marble
People
Byron, Richard Age: 68 Date of Death: 2/9/1837 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral of the White Organisation: Royal Navy
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
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters