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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating William Jones RN and Edward Northmore RM d. 1884

Location

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

Transcript

'William JONES A.B. / and / Edward Northmore Pt. R.M. / who were killed on board H.M.S. DARING / by the premature explosion of the charge / when loading their gun on the / 2nd June 1884'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Daring

People

Jones, William
Age:
Date of Death: 2/6/1884
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy
Northmore, Edward
Age:
Date of Death: 2/6/1884
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Private RM
Organisation: Royal Marines

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'William JONES A.B. / and / Edward Northmore Pt. R.M. / who were killed on board H.M.S. DARING / by the premature explosion of the charge / when loading their gun on the / 2nd June 1884'",
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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Ledger in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating James William Woods d. 1878

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In memory of / James William Woods / Master Mariner / Who died at Malta 11th January 1878 / Also of Elizabeth his wife / who died at Cardiff 18th May 1898'

Details

Description: Raised ledger.
Type: Gravestone

People

Woods, James William
Age:
Date of Death: 11/1/1878
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master Mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

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  "post_id": "3666",
  "id": "M6266",
  "location": "Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales",
  "transcript": "'In memory of / James William Woods / Master Mariner / Who died at Malta 11th January 1878 / Also of Elizabeth his wife / who died at Cardiff 18th May 1898'",
  "content": "<p>Ledger in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating James William Woods d. 1878</p>",
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  "details": {
    "description": "Raised ledger.",
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    "recorder": "David J. Wickham",
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}

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Labuan Botanical Gardens, Labuan, Sabah, Malaysia, Rest of the World

Memorial at the Labuan Botanical Gardens, Labuan, Sabah, Malaysia, commemorating Captain James Gordon, RN, d. 1847

Location

Labuan Botanical Gardens, Labuan, Sabah, Malaysia, Rest of the World

Transcript

‘SACRED / TO THE MEMORY / OF / James A Gordon Esq / Commander Of / HMS WOLF / SON OF REAR ADMIRAL / SIR JAMES A GORDON KCB / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE / AT LABUAN / 6 JANUARY 1847 / AGED 28 YEARS.'

Details

Vessel: HMS Wolf

People

Gordon, James
Age: 28
Date of Death: 6/1/1847
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Several Royal Navy and Royal Marines Officers and Crew were originally at the Old Naval Cemetery, Labuan. In May 1975, the headstones were moved to the Labuan Botanical Gardens.

Bibliography: 'Chowkidar' vol. viii, no. 2, p. 27 (1997).

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  "id": "M2909",
  "location": "Labuan Botanical Gardens, Labuan, Sabah, Malaysia, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "‘SACRED / TO THE MEMORY / OF / James A Gordon Esq / Commander Of / HMS WOLF / SON OF REAR ADMIRAL / SIR JAMES A GORDON KCB / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE / AT LABUAN / 6 JANUARY 1847 / AGED 28 YEARS.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at the Labuan Botanical Gardens, Labuan, Sabah, Malaysia, commemorating Captain James Gordon, RN, d. 1847</p>",
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    "notes": "Several Royal Navy and Royal Marines Officers and Crew were originally at the Old Naval Cemetery, Labuan.  In May 1975, the headstones were moved to the Labuan Botanical Gardens. <br />",
    "bibliography": "'Chowkidar' vol. viii, no. 2, p. 27 (1997).",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Headstone in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Jesse Lee RMA d. 1887

Location

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

Transcript

'IN MEMORY / OF / JESSE LEE / GR R.M.A. /WHO DIED ON THE / 23RD MAY 1887 / AGED 22 YEARS. / IN THE MIDST OF LIFE / WE ARE IN DEATH. / ERECTED BY THE / OFFICERS AND MEN OF / H.M.S. 'VICTOR EMMANUEL'

Details

Description: Gothic headstone with a grenade in relief above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Victor Emanuel

People

Lee, Jesse
Age: 22
Date of Death: 23/5/1887
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Gunner
Organisation: Royal Marine Artillery

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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  "id": "M117",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY / OF / JESSE LEE / GR R.M.A. /WHO DIED ON THE / 23RD MAY 1887 / AGED 22 YEARS. / IN THE MIDST OF LIFE / WE ARE IN DEATH. / ERECTED BY THE / OFFICERS AND MEN OF / H.M.S. 'VICTOR EMMANUEL'",
  "content": "<p>Headstone in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Jesse Lee RMA d. 1887</p>",
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, England

Window in Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, dedicated to Captain George Aldham RN d. 1833

Location

Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF GEORGE ALDHAM / CAPTAIN. ROYAL NAVY. OBIT / DEC.XVIII. AD. MDCCCXXXIII'

Details

Description: (North) Pelican in her piety, ascension, star of David. (South) Agnus Dei, Resurrection.
Type: Windows
Position: North aisle, west, south aisle west
Materials: Stained and painted glass, lead
Artists: William Miller

People

Aldham, George
Age:
Date of Death: 18/12/1833
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER.

JSON

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  "id": "M4706",
  "location": "Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, England",
  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY OF GEORGE ALDHAM / CAPTAIN. ROYAL NAVY. OBIT / DEC.XVIII. AD. MDCCCXXXIII'",
  "content": "<p>Window in Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, dedicated to Captain George Aldham RN d. 1833</p>",
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  "details": {
    "description": "(North) Pelican in her piety, ascension, star of David. (South) Agnus Dei, Resurrection.",
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    "position": "North aisle, west, south aisle west",
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    "artists": "William Miller",
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    "event":"",
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    "notes": "DOSSIER.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St Mary's Church, Gosforth, Cumbria, England

Memorial in Gosforth, Cumbria commemorating Charles Parker RN d. 1872

Location

St Mary's Church, Gosforth, Cumbria, England

Transcript

'Charles Parker RN served in the Royal Navy from 1799, was seven years a prisoner of war in France. After leaving the Navy resided 55 years in this parish. Died Febry 3 1872 aged 86'

Details

Materials: Brass

Event Category

1793-1802 French Revolutionary War

People

Parker, Charles
Age: 86
Date of Death: 3/2/1872
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Prisoner of war
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: David Saunders 1993

JSON

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  "post_id": "3671",
  "id": "M2299",
  "location": "St Mary's Church, Gosforth, Cumbria, England",
  "transcript": "'Charles Parker RN served in the Royal Navy from 1799, was seven years a prisoner of war in France. After leaving the Navy resided 55 years in this parish. Died Febry 3 1872 aged 86'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Gosforth, Cumbria commemorating Charles Parker RN d. 1872</p>",
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  "details": {
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  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
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  "people": [{"name":"Parker, Charles","age":"86","dateofdeath":"3/2/1872","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Prisoner of war","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "David Saunders 1993",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Memorial in St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating John Airey RN d. 1847 and Lieutenant George Taylor Airey RN d. 1851

Location

St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'John Airey, Master RN, died 23 February 1847, age 78, Lt G T Airey RN son of the above died Singapore 20 April 1851 age 57'

Details

People

Airey, John
Age: 78
Date of Death: 23/2/1847
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Airey, George Taylor
Age: 57
Date of Death: 20/4/1851
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 7, p.115.
Bibliography: Friends of Merseyside, Maritime Museum.
Recorder: Captain J.P. Brand

JSON

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  "id": "M741",
  "location": "St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England",
  "transcript": "'John Airey, Master RN, died 23 February 1847, age 78, Lt G T Airey RN son of the above died Singapore 20 April 1851 age 57'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating  John Airey RN d. 1847 and Lieutenant George Taylor Airey RN d. 1851</p>",
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    "event":"",
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    "notes": "From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 7, p.115.",
    "bibliography": "Friends of Merseyside, Maritime Museum.",
    "recorder": "Captain J.P. Brand",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St James's Cathedral, Spanish Town, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Memorial at St James’s Cathedral, Spanish Town, Jamaica commemorating James Lee d. 1821

Location

St James's Cathedral, Spanish Town, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of the Honourable James Lee Esq MD member of His Majesty's Privy Council of this Island who died in the gulph of Florida on his passage to England where he was going for the recovery of his health on 30 May 1821 aged 68. This monument was erected by his affectionate friend Francis Rigby Brodbett 1822. His body was committed to the deep'

Details

Description: Carved with three masted sailing vessel. The head of a pointed arched black backing panel is filled with a carved shield of arms and a crest in white marble. Below is a sarcophagus shaped panel on lions paws with a band of double guilloche ornament along the top edge. A three masted sailing vessel and 'His body was committed to the deep' carved on front. Serpents and staves on either side of the inscription panel.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: South transept
Materials: Marble
Artists: Reeves & Son

People

Lee, James
Age: 68
Date of Death: 30/5/1821
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Passenger
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Deceased a Doctor.
Bibliography: Lesley Lewis 'English Commemorative Monuments in Jamaica', 'The Jamaican Historical Review' vol. ix (1972).

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  "location": "St James's Cathedral, Spanish Town, Jamaica, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of the Honourable James Lee Esq MD member of His Majesty's Privy Council of this Island who died in the gulph of Florida on his passage to England where he was going for the recovery of his health on 30 May 1821 aged 68. This monument was erected by his affectionate friend Francis Rigby Brodbett 1822. His body was committed to the deep'",
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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating William David Thomas d. 1951

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'William David / Thomas R.N. / 1887-1951 / Elizabeth Mary / Thomas/ 1900-1972 / Dearly loved parents of / Ted, Veronica, Muriel, / Chas, Frances, Patricia, / Jim and Elizabeth / Always in our thoughts'

Details

Description: Headstone
Type: Gravestone

People

Thomas, William David
Age: 64
Date of Death: 1951
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

JSON

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  "post_id": "3678",
  "id": "M6470",
  "location": "Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales",
  "transcript": "'William David / Thomas R.N. / 1887-1951 / Elizabeth Mary / Thomas/ 1900-1972 / Dearly loved parents of / Ted, Veronica, Muriel, / Chas, Frances, Patricia, / Jim and Elizabeth / Always in our thoughts'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating William David Thomas d. 1951</p>",
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    "recorder": "David J. Wickham",
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}

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Holy Trinity Church, Hull, England

Wall Tablet at Holy Trinity Church, Hull commemorating Commander William Hunt RN d. 1845

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Hull, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / WILLIAM HUNT, COMMANDER, ROYAL NAVY / DIED NOV. 7. 1845'.

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: North side of chancel
Materials: Stone

People

Hunt, William
Age:
Date of Death: 7/11/1845
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Barbara Tomlinson
Photographer: Dr Pieter van der Merwe 2020

JSON

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  "post_id": "3653",
  "id": "M5640",
  "location": "Holy Trinity Church, Hull, England",
  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY OF / WILLIAM HUNT, COMMANDER, ROYAL NAVY / DIED NOV. 7. 1845'.",
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    "event":"",
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    "recorder": "Barbara Tomlinson",
    "photographer": "Dr Pieter van der Merwe 2020"  }
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters