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Mount Wesley Cemetery, Dargaville, Kaipara, Northland, New Zealand, Rest of the World

Memorial at Mount Wesley Cemetery, Dargaville, New Zealand commemorating Ernest Paterson Saunders d. 1908

Location

Mount Wesley Cemetery, Dargaville, Kaipara, Northland, New Zealand, Rest of the World

Transcript

'ERNEST PATERSON SAUNDERS, eldest son of Robina and Paterson Saunders, accidentally drowned 15 February 1907 aged 28 years.'

Details

Position: Old section
Vessel: SS Sterling

People

Saunders, Ernest Paterson
Age: 28
Date of Death: 15/2/1907
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Mate
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: NEWSPAPERS: CHRISTCHURCH 19th February "Details to hand concerning the drowning of Ernest Saunders, Mate of the tug Sterling, on the 15th February in the Wairora River, show that the deceased was playing out wire rope to tow the barque Kongsbryde. His foot was caught and he was pulled overboard. A search was made but no trace could be found of Saunders, who was twenty eight years old and came from Newcastle, New South Wales." NEWSPAPERS: from PapersPast. SHIPPING: AJHR 1907 Annual report of the NZ Marine Dept. Date of Accident: Feb 15th 1906 Name of Vessel, Port of Registry, and Official Number: Sterling, SS; Auckland, 101703 Name of Person injured: Ernest Paterson Saunders Nature of Injury: Fatal or otherwise: Drowned Place where accident occurred: Shag Creek, Wairoa River Particulars as to Accident and its Causes, and Verdict of Jury where Coroners Inquest held: Whilst paying out the towline Saunders was caught in a bight of the rope and dragged overboard.

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  "transcript": "'ERNEST PATERSON SAUNDERS, eldest son of Robina and Paterson Saunders, accidentally drowned 15 February 1907 aged 28 years.'",
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    "notes": "NEWSPAPERS: CHRISTCHURCH 19th February \"Details to hand concerning the drowning of Ernest Saunders, Mate of the tug Sterling, on the 15th February in the Wairora River, show that the deceased was playing out wire rope to tow the barque Kongsbryde. His foot was caught and he was pulled overboard. A search was made but no trace could be found of Saunders, who was twenty eight years old and came from Newcastle, New South Wales.\" NEWSPAPERS: from PapersPast. SHIPPING: AJHR 1907 Annual report of the NZ Marine Dept. Date of Accident: Feb 15th 1906 Name of Vessel, Port of Registry, and Official Number: Sterling, SS; Auckland, 101703 Name of Person injured: Ernest Paterson Saunders Nature of Injury: Fatal or otherwise: Drowned Place where accident occurred: Shag Creek, Wairoa River Particulars as to Accident and its Causes, and Verdict of Jury where Coroners Inquest held: Whilst paying out the towline Saunders was caught in a bight of the rope and dragged overboard.",
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Needham's Point Military Cemetery, Barbados, Rest of the World

Memorial at Needham’s Point Military Cemetery, Barbados commemorating Alfred Walker RN d. 1898

Location

Needham's Point Military Cemetery, Barbados, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Alfred Walker A.B. drowned at sea 29 Oct 1898 age 23 years'

Details

Vessel: HMS Proserpine

People

Walker, Alfred
Age: 23
Date of Death: 29/10/1898
Cause of Death: Maritime Accident
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Fell overboard and drowned. Born 6/2/1875 at Woolwich Arsenal. ADM 188/225/155023
Recorder: C. Flintham

JSON

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  "location": "Needham's Point Military Cemetery, Barbados, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Alfred Walker A.B. drowned at sea 29 Oct 1898 age 23 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Needham’s Point Military Cemetery, Barbados commemorating Alfred Walker RN d. 1898</p>",
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    "notes": "Fell overboard and drowned. Born 6/2/1875 at Woolwich Arsenal. ADM 188/225/155023",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "C. Flintham",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Gravestone in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating James Powe RN d. 1868

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of James POWE, who died on board H.M.S. 'Forester', January 1st. 1868, aged 21 years. Erected by Officers and crew of H.M.S. 'Beagle' as a token of respect for their departed shipmate'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS Forester, HMS Beagle

People

Powe, James
Age: 21
Date of Death: 1/1/1868
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "id": "M331",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of James POWE, who died on board H.M.S. 'Forester', January 1st. 1868, aged 21 years. Erected by Officers and crew of H.M.S. 'Beagle' as a token of respect for their departed shipmate'",
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
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Chelmsford, Essex, England

Wall tablet in Chelmsford dedicated to John Pocock Tindal d. 1797, who was killed at the Battle of Camperdown

Location

Chelmsford, Essex, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of / JOHN POCOCK TINDAL / late of this Parish / (second son of ROBERT Tindal & SALLY his Wife) / Who in the 17th Year of his Age / was killed in the Moment of Victory / by a Cannon-shot in the memorable Engagement / between the English & Dutch Fleets / on the 11th October 1797 / whilst gallantly on Duty as Signal-Midshipman / on board his Majesty's ship MONARCH / For his ingenuous and unaffected Manners / his unblemish'd integrity & Rectitude of Conduct / he was endeared to many Friends / by whom he has fallen sorely & sincerely lamented. / To his afflicted Parents & Family he has left the only Consolation / so fatal a catastrophe can admit, / in the Hope / that his truly Christian-like Conduct / will thro' Faith in the Merits of his SAVIOUR / be accepted and rewarded by his CREATOR / and in the Refection / that his Life tho' short was virtuous and meritorious / His Death Glorious and Honourable'

Details

Description: An urn is relief above the inscription tablet, on the apron below is carved. a stip's stern, barrel, guns, flags, sponges, rammers etc.
Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Marble

Event

Battle of Camperdown

Event Date

1797

Event Category

1793-1802 French Revolutionary War

People

Tindal, John Pocock
Age: 17
Date of Death: 11/10/1797
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Courtauld Institute photographs neg A98/1315 and A98/1316 (detail).

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  "location": "Chelmsford, Essex, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of / JOHN POCOCK TINDAL / late of this Parish / (second son of ROBERT Tindal & SALLY his Wife) / Who in the 17th Year of his Age / was killed in the Moment of Victory / by a Cannon-shot in the memorable Engagement / between the English & Dutch Fleets / on the 11th October 1797 / whilst gallantly on Duty as Signal-Midshipman / on board his Majesty's ship MONARCH / For his ingenuous and unaffected Manners / his unblemish'd integrity & Rectitude of Conduct / he was endeared to many Friends / by whom he has fallen sorely & sincerely lamented. / To his afflicted Parents & Family he has left the only Consolation / so fatal a catastrophe can admit, / in the Hope / that his truly Christian-like Conduct / will thro' Faith in the Merits of his SAVIOUR / be accepted and rewarded by his CREATOR / and in the Refection / that his Life tho' short was virtuous and meritorious / His Death Glorious and Honourable'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet in Chelmsford dedicated to John Pocock Tindal d. 1797, who was killed at the Battle of Camperdown</p>",
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    "description": "An urn is relief above the inscription tablet, on the apron below is carved. a stip's stern, barrel, guns, flags, sponges, rammers etc.",
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    "position": "",
    "materials": "Marble",
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    "artists": "",
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  "event": {
    "event":"Battle of Camperdown",
    "date": "1797",
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    "notes": "Courtauld Institute photographs neg A98/1315 and A98/1316 (detail).",
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Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, England

Memorial in the Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, commemorating Captain Sir Henry Martin RN d. 1851

Location

Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the / memory of / Captain Sir Henry Martin / Blackwood / who died in this port / while in command of / H.M. Ship Vengeance Jan 7th 1851 / "May he rest in peace" / And of Harriet Louisa / his wife / died February 6th 1873 / whose remains are also placed in this vault'

Details

Vessel: HMS Vengeance

People

Blackwood, Henry Martin
Age:
Date of Death: 7/1/1851
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

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  "location": "Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the / memory of / Captain Sir Henry Martin / Blackwood / who died in this port / while in command of / H.M. Ship Vengeance Jan 7th 1851 / \"May he rest in peace\" / And of Harriet Louisa / his wife / died February 6th 1873 / whose remains are also placed in this vault'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in the Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, commemorating Captain Sir Henry Martin RN d. 1851</p>",
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St Paul's Cathedral, London, England

Memorial at St Paul’s Cathedral, London commemorating Captain John Cooke, d. 1805

Location

St Paul's Cathedral, London, England

Transcript

'ERECTED AT THE PVBLIC EXPENSE TO THE / MEMORY OF CAPTAIN JOHN COOKE WHO WAS / KILLED COMMANDING THE BELLEROPHON, IN THE / BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR IN THE 44TH YEAR OF HIS AGE / AND THE 30TH OF HIS SERVICE'

Details

Description: Carved with two putti holding a trident and a globe, a mourning female figure and the prow of a ship.
Type: Wall memorial
Position: Crypt
Materials: Marble
Artists: Richard Westmacott
Vessel: HMS Bellerophon

Event

Battle of Trafalgar

Event Date

1805

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Cooke, John
Age: 43
Date of Death: 21/10/1805
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "post_id": "3800",
  "id": "M990",
  "location": "St Paul's Cathedral, London, England",
  "transcript": "'ERECTED AT THE PVBLIC EXPENSE TO THE / MEMORY OF CAPTAIN JOHN COOKE WHO WAS / KILLED COMMANDING THE BELLEROPHON, IN THE / BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR IN THE 44TH YEAR OF HIS AGE / AND THE 30TH OF HIS SERVICE'",
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    "position": "Crypt",
    "materials": "Marble",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "Richard Westmacott",
    "vessel": "HMS Bellerophon"  },
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    "event":"Battle of Trafalgar",
    "date": "1805",
    "category": "1803-1815 Napoleonic War"  },
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  "extra": {
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    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson",
    "photographer": "B. Tomlinson"  }
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St Lawrence's Church, Mereworth, Kent, England

Memorial in St Lawrence’s Church, Mereworth, Kent commemorating Rear-Admiral Charles Davis Lucas VC, RN d. 1914

Location

St Lawrence's Church, Mereworth, Kent, England

Transcript

'TO THE DEAR MEMORY OF / CHARLES DAVIS LUCAS / REAR ADMIRAL V.C. / OF GREAT CULVERDEN TUNBRIDGE / WELLS KENT. SON OF DAVIS LUCAS / OF CLONTIBRET AND DROMMARGLE / CO. ARMAGH. SERVED IN BURMESE WAR 1852-53 / AND IN BALTIC 1854-55. THE FIRST RECIPIENT OF THE VICTORIA CROSS 1854. JUSTICE OF / THE PEACE FOR KENT AND ARGYLLSHIRE / BORN FEBRUARY 19 1834. DIED AUGUST 7 1914 / BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART, FOR THEY / SHALL SEE GOD / ST. MATT. V.8.'

Details

Description: A white marble rectangular tablet in a heavily moulded bronze frame. At the top left hand corner is a representation of the Victoria Cross in relief.
Type: Memorial
Position: Vestry, north wall
Materials: Marble, bronze

Event

1852-53 Burmese War, 1854-55 Baltic Sea

People

Lucas, Charles Davis
Age: 80
Date of Death: 7/8/1914
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Victoria Cross winner. DOSSIER. Lucas's grave is in the churchyard marked with a stone celtic cross.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

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  "location": "St Lawrence's Church, Mereworth, Kent, England",
  "transcript": "'TO THE DEAR MEMORY OF / CHARLES DAVIS LUCAS / REAR ADMIRAL V.C. / OF GREAT CULVERDEN TUNBRIDGE / WELLS KENT. SON OF DAVIS LUCAS / OF CLONTIBRET AND DROMMARGLE / CO. ARMAGH. SERVED IN BURMESE WAR 1852-53 / AND IN BALTIC 1854-55. THE FIRST RECIPIENT OF THE VICTORIA CROSS 1854. JUSTICE OF / THE PEACE FOR KENT AND ARGYLLSHIRE / BORN FEBRUARY 19 1834. DIED AUGUST 7 1914 / BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART, FOR THEY / SHALL SEE GOD / ST. MATT. V.8.'",
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    "event":"1852-53 Burmese War, 1854-55 Baltic Sea",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Vault in Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey commemorating Rear-Admiral Thomas Mansell d. 1858

Location

Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Transcript

'REAR ADMIRAL THOMAS MANSELL / KNT., K.C.H., K.S.S. / DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 22ND 1858 / AGED 92 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS / CATHERINE RABEY LUKIS / FIRST WIFE OF THE ABOVE / DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE 11TH / 1841 / AGED 59 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS / CHARLOTTE LA SERRE WOOD SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE / DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 28 1868 AGED 82 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS'

Details

Type: Vault
Position: Facing Candie Road

People

Mansell, Thomas
Age: 92
Date of Death: 22/4/1858
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: J. Le Pelley 1981

JSON

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  "post_id": "3802",
  "id": "M5992",
  "location": "Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey, Channel Islands",
  "transcript": "'REAR ADMIRAL THOMAS MANSELL / KNT., K.C.H., K.S.S. / DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 22ND 1858 / AGED 92 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS / CATHERINE RABEY LUKIS / FIRST WIFE OF THE ABOVE / DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE 11TH / 1841 / AGED 59 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS / CHARLOTTE LA SERRE WOOD SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE / DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 28 1868 AGED 82 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS'",
  "content": "<p>Vault in Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey commemorating Rear-Admiral Thomas Mansell d. 1858</p>",
  "images": [],
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    "type": "Vault",
    "position": "Facing Candie Road",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Mansell, Thomas","age":"92","dateofdeath":"22/4/1858","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Rear Admiral","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
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    "recorder": "J. Le Pelley 1981",
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}

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All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Memorial tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating Albert Arthur Barber d. 1953

Location

All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Transcript

'Albert Arthur Barber aged 76 drowned in Brightlingsea Harbour on Easter Day 1953'.

Details

Type: Memorial tile

People

Barber, Albert Arthur
Age: 76
Date of Death: 1953
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

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

JSON

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  "post_id": "3803",
  "id": "M1459",
  "location": "All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England",
  "transcript": "'Albert Arthur Barber aged 76 drowned in Brightlingsea Harbour on Easter Day 1953'.",
  "content": "<p>Memorial tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating Albert Arthur Barber d. 1953</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "",
    "type": "Memorial tile",
    "position": "",
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    "dateErected": "",
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  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Barber, Albert Arthur","age":"76","dateofdeath":"1953","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"","organisation":""}],
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    "bibliography": "Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001).",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground (nurses home), Greenwich, London, England

Gravestone at the Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground , Greenwich commemorating Captain Daniel James Woodriff RN d. 1860

Location

Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground (nurses home), Greenwich, London, England

Transcript

'Sacred / to the memory of / Sarah / relict of the late Capt Daniel Woodriff RN / who died 2nd January 1860 / aged 90 years / Also Capt Daniel James Woodriff / RN son of Capt Daniel Woodriff / who died 20th January 1860 / aged 71 years / their remains are interred / in Saint Mary's Catacombs / adjoining'

Details

Type: Gravestone

People

Woodriff, Daniel James
Age: 71
Date of Death: 20/1/1860
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Not wholly legible, Daniel Woodriff d. 23/2/1842, D.J. Woodriff promoted Lieut. 11/12/1807.
Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1981

JSON

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  "post_id": "3804",
  "id": "M2384",
  "location": "Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground (nurses home), Greenwich, London, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred / to the memory of / Sarah / relict of the late Capt Daniel Woodriff RN / who died 2nd January 1860 / aged 90 years / Also Capt Daniel James Woodriff / RN son of Capt Daniel Woodriff / who died 20th January 1860 / aged 71 years / their remains are interred / in Saint Mary's Catacombs / adjoining'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at the Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground , Greenwich commemorating Captain Daniel James Woodriff RN d. 1860</p>",
  "images": [],
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  "details": {
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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    "notes": "Not wholly legible, Daniel Woodriff d. 23/2/1842, D.J. Woodriff promoted Lieut. 11/12/1807.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson 1981",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters