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St Clement's Church, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Memorial at St Clement’s Church, Ipswich, Suffolk commemorating Sir Thomas Slade, Surveyor of the Navy, d. 1771

Location

St Clement's Church, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'near this spot lies buried / Sir THOMAS SLADE / (died Feb 1771) / Sometime Surveyor to the Navy / who in that capacity was / responsible for the design of / H.M.S. VICTORY / His wife HANNAH lies with / her parents in the tomb to be seen / next to the west boundary of the / churchyard

Details

Description: Plaque on bronze obelisk.
Type: Obelisk
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Bronze
Vessel: HMS Victory

People

Slade, Thomas
Age: c. 68
Date of Death: 1771
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Surveyor to the Navy
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Thomas Slade was appointed as Surveyor of the Navy in 1755, having worked as a Shipwright, Deputy Master Shipwright and Master Shipwright at Chatham, Deptford, Plymouth and Woolwich dockyards.
Photographer: B Tomlinson; P Lacey

JSON

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St Matthew's Church, Warehorne, Kent, England

Wall tablet in St Matthew’s Church, Warehorne, Kent commemorating Lieutenant-Commander John Everett Millais, RN d. 1920

Location

St Matthew's Church, Warehorne, Kent, England

Transcript

'IN LOVING MEMORY OF / LT. COMMANDER JOHN EVERETT MILLAIS, R.N. 3RD BART. / CHURCHWARDEN OF THIS CHURCH / ONLY SON OF SIR EVERETT AND LADY MILLAIS / OF LEACON HALL, WAREHORNE / BORN NOV 28TH 1888, DIED SEPT 30TH 1920 / MAKE HIS TO BE NUMBERED WITH THE / SAINTS IN EVERLASTING GLORY.'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Marble
Vessel: Stephen Furness

People

Millais, John Everett
Age: 31
Date of Death: 30/9/1920
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant Commander
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Grandson of the artist Sir John Everett Millais (1829-1898). Served in armed merchant cruiser 'Stephen Furness' during the First World War.

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  "transcript": "'IN LOVING MEMORY OF / LT. COMMANDER JOHN EVERETT MILLAIS, R.N. 3RD BART. / CHURCHWARDEN OF THIS CHURCH / ONLY SON OF SIR EVERETT AND LADY MILLAIS / OF LEACON HALL, WAREHORNE / BORN NOV 28TH 1888, DIED SEPT 30TH 1920 / MAKE HIS TO BE NUMBERED WITH THE / SAINTS IN EVERLASTING GLORY.'",
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St Nicholas's Church, Chawton, Hampshire, England

Memorial at Chawton, Hampshire, commemorating Captain Benjamin Clement RN d. 1835

Location

St Nicholas's Church, Chawton, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'In Memory of Benjamin Clement Capt. RN. who died Nov 5th AD 1835 Aged 50 and of Ann Mary, his wife, youngest daughter of William Prowting of this Parish Esq. died August 30th 1858 Aged 70. Also of their sons William Thomas died Jan 13th 1864 aged 43 and Benjamin Prowting, M.A. of Exeter College, Oxford 34 years Minor Canon of the Cathedral Church of Winchester died Nov 27 1873 Aged 60 R.I.P.'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Brass

People

Clement, Benjamin
Age: 50
Date of Death: 5/11/1835
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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  "location": "St Nicholas's Church, Chawton, Hampshire, England",
  "transcript": "'In Memory of Benjamin Clement Capt. RN. who died Nov 5th AD 1835 Aged 50 and of Ann Mary, his wife, youngest daughter of William Prowting of this Parish Esq. died August 30th 1858 Aged 70. Also of their sons William Thomas died Jan 13th 1864 aged 43 and Benjamin Prowting, M.A. of Exeter College, Oxford 34 years Minor Canon of the Cathedral Church of Winchester died Nov 27 1873 Aged 60 R.I.P.'",
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St James's Church, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, England

Memorial at St James’s Church, Toxteth commemorating Captain Latham Rankin d. 1785

Location

St James's Church, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Captain Latham Rankin died 7th June 1785 age 28'

Details

People

Rankin, Latham
Age: 28
Date of Death: 7/6/1785
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 3, p. 263.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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  "location": "St James's Church, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, England",
  "transcript": "'Captain Latham Rankin died 7th June 1785 age 28'",
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    "notes": "From a MS in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 3, p. 263.",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Seeds RN d. 1889

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of John SEEDS, Boatswains Mate, H.M.S. 'Victor Emanuel', who departed this life December 2nd 1889, aged 31 years'

Details

Description: Headstone with carved border, anchor carved above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Victor Emanuel

People

Seeds, John
Age: 31
Date of Death: 2/12/1889
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Boatswain's mate
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of John SEEDS, Boatswains Mate, H.M.S. 'Victor Emanuel', who departed this life December 2nd 1889, aged 31 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Seeds RN d. 1889</p>",
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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating John Thomas d. 1901

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In loving memory of / John Thomas / Master Mariner / Died July 18th 1901 / Aged 48 years / Until the day breaks and the / shadows flee away. / Also of Margaret / beloved wife of the above / who died May 3rd 1917 / Aged 62 years.'

Details

Type: Gravestone

People

Thomas, John
Age: 48
Date of Death: 18/7/1901
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master Mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

JSON

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Fort St George, Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India, Rest of the World

St Mary’s Cemetery, St Mary’s Church, Fort St George, Chennai, India commemorating Captain John Urquhart HEIC, d. 1805

Location

Fort St George, Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Captain John Urquhart, aged 27 years, late commander of the ship St George.'

Details

Position: Compound, St Mary's Church
Vessel: St George

People

Urquhart, John
Age: 27
Date of Death: 25/5/1805
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Commander; poet
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

Extra

Bibliography: Julian James Cotton 'List of Inscriptions on tombs or monuments in Madras possessing historical or archaeological interest' (Madras, 1905) p.40.

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  "transcript": "'Captain John Urquhart, aged 27 years, late commander of the ship St George.'",
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Cathedral, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England

Wall tablet at Ripon Cathedral commemorating Lieutenant Robert James Darley Waddilove RN d. 1844

Location

Cathedral, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England

Transcript

'WHICH HOPE WE HAVE AS AN ANCHOR OF THE SOUL / BOTH SURE AND STEADFAST. HEBREWS VI. 19. / SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / LIEUTT. ROBERT JAMES DARLEY WADDILOVE R.N. OF H.M.S. AMERICA, / WHO DIED AT SEA OCTR. 7TH. 1844 WITHIN A FEW DAYS SAIL OF VALPARAISO. / HIS REMAINS ARE COMMITTED TO THE DEPTHS OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC, / TILL THAT GREAT DAY WHEN EARTH AND SEA SHALL GIVE UP THEIR DEAD. / AGED 25 YEARS, 13 OF WHICH WERE SPENT IN H.M. SERVICE. / HE WAS BORN AT THORP MAY 12TH. 1819 / THE ELDEST GRANDSON OF THE VERY REVD. R.D. WADDILOVE D.D. / MANY YEARS DEAN OF THIS CHURCH. / THIS SLAB IS DEDICATED TO HIS MEMORY / BY HIS AFFLICTED PARENTS, APRIL 1ST. 1845'

Details

Description: A polished black marble wall slab with pyramidal head, on which is superimposed a polished white marble tablet. The rectangular inscription panel has two brackets below a projecting shelf, a stepped cornice and a pyramidal head in which is carved in low relief a warship at sea.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: North transept
Materials: Black and white marble
Artists: Nelsons, Carlisle
Vessel: HMS America

People

Waddilove, Robert James Darley
Age: 25
Date of Death: 7/10/1844
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

JSON

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  "location": "Cathedral, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England",
  "transcript": "'WHICH HOPE WE HAVE AS AN ANCHOR OF THE SOUL / BOTH SURE AND STEADFAST. HEBREWS VI. 19. / SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / LIEUTT. ROBERT JAMES DARLEY WADDILOVE R.N. OF H.M.S. AMERICA, / WHO DIED AT SEA OCTR. 7TH. 1844 WITHIN A FEW DAYS SAIL OF VALPARAISO. / HIS REMAINS ARE COMMITTED TO THE DEPTHS OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC, / TILL THAT GREAT DAY WHEN EARTH AND SEA SHALL GIVE UP THEIR DEAD. / AGED 25 YEARS, 13 OF WHICH WERE SPENT IN H.M. SERVICE. / HE WAS BORN AT THORP MAY 12TH. 1819 / THE ELDEST GRANDSON OF THE VERY REVD. R.D. WADDILOVE D.D. / MANY YEARS DEAN OF THIS CHURCH. / THIS SLAB IS DEDICATED TO HIS MEMORY / BY HIS AFFLICTED PARENTS, APRIL 1ST. 1845'",
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    "position": "North transept",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Stephen Powley RN d. 1864

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Stephen POWLEY, A.B. of H.M.S. 'Tartar', who died May 21st. 1864, aged 2[5] years'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Tartar

People

Powley, Stephen
Age: 25?
Date of Death: 21/5/1864
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Stephen POWLEY, A.B. of H.M.S. 'Tartar', who died May 21st. 1864, aged 2[5] years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Stephen Powley RN d. 1864</p>",
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St Gregory the Great Church, Dawlish, Devon, England

Memorial in St Gregory the Great Church, Dawlish, Devon commemorating John Howard d. 1866

Location

St Gregory the Great Church, Dawlish, Devon, England

Transcript

'AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF / JOHN HOWARD / GUNNER IN H.M. ROYAL MARINE / ARTILLERY. HE SERVED DURING THE / WAR IN CHINA AND ALSO IN THE SOUTH / NEARLY NINE YEARS. AND / DIED OF CONSUMPTION AT DAWLISH / SEPTEMBER 20TH 1866 / AGED 26 YEARS / "I have fought the good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith"'

Details

Type: Headstone
Materials: Limestone

Event

Second China War

Event Date

1857-1860

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Howard, John
Age: 26
Date of Death: 20/9/1866
Cause of Death: Consumption
Rank / Occupation: Gunner RMA
Organisation: Royal Marine Artillery

Extra

Recorder: S.W. Maritime History Society 1994

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  "transcript": "'AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF / JOHN HOWARD / GUNNER IN H.M. ROYAL MARINE / ARTILLERY.  HE SERVED DURING THE / WAR IN CHINA AND ALSO IN THE SOUTH / NEARLY NINE YEARS. AND / DIED OF CONSUMPTION AT DAWLISH / SEPTEMBER 20TH 1866 / AGED 26 YEARS / \"I have fought the good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith\"'",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters