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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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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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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:

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Recorder: C. Flintham
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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).
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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
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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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Chichester, West Sussex, England

Memorial in Chichester, West Sussex commemorating James Albus RN d. 1775

Location

Chichester, West Sussex, England

Details

Artists: Charles Harris

People

Albus, James
Age:
Date of Death: 1775
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Not in NMM list of Commissioned sea officers.
Bibliography: K.A. Esdaile 'English Church Monuments' (London, 1946).
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Church of St Mary and St Nicholas, Leatherhead, Surrey, England

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

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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
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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
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