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All Saints Church, Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, England

Memorial at All Saints’ Church, Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, commemorating Rev. Edmund Nelson d. 1802, father of Horatio Nelson

Location

All Saints Church, Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, England

Transcript

TO THE MEMORY OF / THE REVD. EDMUND NELSON A. M. / RECTOR OF THIS PARISH 46 YEARS. / FATHER OF / HORATIO FIRST VISCOUNT NELSON / OF THE NILE / DUKE OF BRONTE & C. / WHO DIED APRIL THE 26th 1802. / AGED 79 YEARS. / THIS MONUMENT THE LAST MARK OF /FILIAL DUTY AND AFFECTION, WAS / ERECTED BY HIS SURVIVING CHILDREN

Details

Position: North side of chancel
Materials: Marble
Date Erected: 1803
Artists: John Flaxman

People

Nelson, Edmund
Age: 79
Date of Death: 26/04/1802
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Rector
Organisation: Church of England

Extra

Notes: Father of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson. Rev Edmund Nelson was the rector of All Saints' for 46 years. The family lived in the nearby Old Rectory, which no longer stands.

Bibliography: Rupert Gunnis 'Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1851' (London, 1964)

JSON

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  "transcript": "TO THE MEMORY OF / THE REVD. EDMUND NELSON A. M. / RECTOR OF THIS PARISH 46 YEARS. / FATHER OF / HORATIO FIRST VISCOUNT NELSON / OF THE NILE / DUKE OF BRONTE & C. / WHO DIED APRIL THE 26th 1802. / AGED 79 YEARS.  /  THIS MONUMENT THE LAST MARK OF /FILIAL DUTY AND AFFECTION, WAS / ERECTED BY HIS SURVIVING CHILDREN",
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    "type": "",
    "position": "North side of chancel",
    "materials": "Marble",
    "dateErected": "1803",
    "artists": "John Flaxman",
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
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    "notes": "Father of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson.  Rev Edmund Nelson was the rector of All Saints' for 46 years.  The family lived in the nearby Old Rectory, which no longer stands.<br />",
    "bibliography": "Rupert Gunnis 'Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1851' (London, 1964)",
    "recorder": "",
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St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England

Memorial at St Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, Suffolk commemorating William Lincoln, d. 1847

Location

St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'William Allen Lincoln, eldest son of the late William and Lucy Lincoln who was unfortunately killed on board the 'Quiver' on his passage to St Michaels, 31 December 1847, aged 25 years.'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: 'Quiver'

People

Lincoln, William Allen
Age: 25
Date of Death: 31/12/1847
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

JSON

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  "transcript": "'William Allen Lincoln, eldest son of the late William and Lucy Lincoln who was unfortunately killed on board the 'Quiver' on his passage to St Michaels, 31 December 1847, aged 25 years.'",
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Old Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in the Old Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China commemorating Joseph James West d. 1851

Location

Old Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World

Details

Vessel: Marion

People

West, Joseph James
Age:
Date of Death: 12/11/1851?
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Seaman
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: Lawrence Phillips 'British and American Naval Tombs on the China Coast', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 67, p. 371 (Greenwich, 1981).

JSON

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  "location": "Old Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World",
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  "content": "<p>Memorial in the Old Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China commemorating Joseph James West d. 1851</p>",
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    "bibliography": "Lawrence Phillips 'British and American Naval Tombs on the China Coast', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 67, p. 371 (Greenwich, 1981).",
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St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England

Wall tablet at St Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft commemorating Captain John Utber RN d. 1665

Location

St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'Neer this place / Lyeth the body of Captaine John Utber Commander of / His Majesties Fregat the / Guernsey in wch Valiently / fighting in the Defence of His / King & Country Against / the Dutch & Dane at Bergen /in Norway. He was unfortun / ately slayne the 2 Augusti / 1665 Aetatis Suae 22 / He was the sonne of Rear Admiral / Riche Utber of this towne of Lestoft'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Vessel: HMS Guernsey

Event

Bergen 1665

Event Category

1665-1667 Second Anglo-Dutch War

People

Utber, John
Age: 22
Date of Death: 2/8/1665
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER.
Bibliography: Hugh D.W. Lees 'Chronicles of a Suffolk Parish Church: Lowestoft St Margaret' (Lowestoft, 1949).
Recorder: B. Tomlinson
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Neer this place / Lyeth the body of Captaine John Utber Commander of / His Majesties Fregat the / Guernsey in wch Valiently / fighting in the Defence of His / King & Country Against / the Dutch & Dane at Bergen /in Norway. He was unfortun / ately slayne the 2 Augusti / 1665 Aetatis Suae 22 / He was the sonne of Rear Admiral / Riche Utber of this towne of Lestoft'",
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    "vessel": "HMS Guernsey"  },
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    "event":"Bergen 1665",
    "date": "",
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    "notes": "DOSSIER.",
    "bibliography": "Hugh D.W. Lees 'Chronicles of a Suffolk Parish Church: Lowestoft St Margaret' (Lowestoft, 1949).",
    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson",
    "photographer": "B. Tomlinson"  }
}

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St Mary's Church, Shotley, Suffolk, England

Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Shotley, Suffolk commemorating Sidney Pepperwell, RN, d.1916

Location

St Mary's Church, Shotley, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'Sidney Pepperwell, Ship's Steward Asst. HMS Dido 9th Jan 1916 age 21.

Details

Position: Naval cemetery
Vessel: HMS Dido

People

Pepperwell, Sidney
Age: 21
Date of Death: 9/1/1916
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Ship's Steward (Assistant)
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sidney Pepperwell, Ship's Steward Asst. HMS Dido 9th Jan 1916 age 21.",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Shotley, Suffolk commemorating Sidney Pepperwell, RN, d.1916</p>",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
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    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967",
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}

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St Mary's Church, Ilford, Essex, England

Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Ilford, commemorating Midshipman Albert Edward Crosby d. 1894

Location

St Mary's Church, Ilford, Essex, England

Transcript

'In Loving Memory / OF / ALBERT EDWARD CROSBY / MIDSHIPMAN / S.S. GLAUCUS / WHO WAS / ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED / IN SAN FRANCISCO HARBOUR / 1ST MARCH 1894 / AGED 19 YEARS. / 'OH FOR THE TOUCH OF A VANISHED / HAND AND THE SOUND OF A VOICE / THAT IS STILL.'

Details

Description: Angel, probably marble on a granite plinth. The inscription in leaded letters on a marble scroll on the side of the plinth, carved to suggest that it is attached to the plinth by a single pin at the top. A foul anchor is carved in relief above the inscription.
Type: Memorial
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Granite, marble?
Vessel: SS Glaucus

People

Crosby, Albert Edward
Age: 19
Date of Death: 1/3/1894
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Patricia Barber, 2007

JSON

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  "transcript": "'In Loving Memory / OF / ALBERT EDWARD CROSBY / MIDSHIPMAN / S.S. GLAUCUS / WHO WAS / ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED / IN SAN FRANCISCO HARBOUR / 1ST MARCH 1894 / AGED 19 YEARS. / 'OH FOR THE TOUCH OF A VANISHED / HAND AND THE SOUND OF A VOICE / THAT IS STILL.'",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John P. Donaldson d. 1877

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of John P DONALDSON, late Chief Engineer of the C.N. Coy's Steamer 'I'CHANG', who died at Hong Kong 6th, September 1877. Aged 34 years.'

Details

Description: Column on plinth
Type: Memorial
Vessel: SS I'Chang

People

Donaldson, John P.
Age: 34
Date of Death: 6/9/1877
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief Engineer
Organisation: China Navigation Company

Extra

Notes: Paddle steamer 'I Chang' China Navigation Co, built 1873, Glasgow. 1049 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "id": "M597",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of John P DONALDSON, late Chief Engineer of the C.N. Coy's Steamer 'I'CHANG', who died at Hong Kong 6th, September 1877. Aged 34 years.'",
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    "notes": "Paddle steamer 'I Chang' China Navigation Co, built 1873, Glasgow. 1049 tons.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St Paulinus Church, Paul, Cornwall, England

Gravestone in Paul, Cornwall commemorating William Pentreath d. 1890

Location

St Paulinus Church, Paul, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'IN LOVING MEMORY / OF / WILLIAM PENTREATH / OF THIS PARISH / MASTER MARINER / WHO DIED 21ST FEBRUARY 1890 / AGED 69 YEARS / 2FOR EVER WITH THE LORD" / ALSO OF JANE WIDOW OF THE ABOVE / WHO DIED 19TH APRIL 1895 / AGED 69 YEARS / "WAITING FOR THE COMING OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST" / ALSO OF THEIR CHILDREN / LOIS JANE / WHO DIED 1ST JANUARY 1854 / AGED 1 YEAR / AND / WILLIAM STANLEY / WHO DIED 29TH JANUARY 1855 / AGED 1 MONTH / ASLEEP IN JESUS'

Details

Description: Gothic headstone, flanked by columns, flowers carved above the inscription. Lettering inlaid with lead.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Stone

People

Pentreath, William
Age: 69
Date of Death: 21/2/1890
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master Mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "post_id": "3646",
  "id": "M5684",
  "location": "St Paulinus Church, Paul, Cornwall, England",
  "transcript": "'IN LOVING MEMORY / OF / WILLIAM PENTREATH / OF THIS PARISH / MASTER MARINER / WHO DIED 21ST FEBRUARY 1890 / AGED 69 YEARS / 2FOR EVER WITH THE LORD\" / ALSO OF JANE WIDOW OF THE ABOVE / WHO DIED 19TH APRIL 1895 / AGED 69 YEARS / \"WAITING FOR THE COMING OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST\" / ALSO OF THEIR CHILDREN / LOIS JANE / WHO DIED 1ST JANUARY 1854 / AGED 1 YEAR / AND / WILLIAM STANLEY / WHO DIED 29TH JANUARY 1855 / AGED 1 MONTH / ASLEEP IN JESUS'<br />\r\n<br />",
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    "event":"",
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South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World

Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, India commemorating Captain Ranald McDonald, d. 1828

Location

South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory of / Captain Ranald McDonald / of the ship 'Alexander' who departed this life / 6th January 1828, aged 28 years / This Monument is erected by the owners of the / 'Alexander' as a grateful tribute for his / faithful and valued service.'

Details

Vessel: Alexander

People

McDonald, Ranald
Age: 28
Date of Death: 6/1//1828
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: 'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.131.

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the Memory of / Captain Ranald McDonald / of the ship 'Alexander' who departed this life / 6th January 1828, aged 28 years / This Monument is erected by the owners of the / 'Alexander' as a grateful tribute for his / faithful and valued service.'",
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St Dunstan's Church, Stepney, London, England

Memorial in St Dunstan’s Church, Stepney, London dedicated to Admiral John Berry d. 1690

Location

St Dunstan's Church, Stepney, London, England

Transcript

'Ne id nescias Lector, D. IOANNES BERRY / Devoniensis Dignitate Equestri Clarus, Mari / tantum non Imperator, De Rege et Patria, / quod et Barbari noriunt, bene Meritus. / Magnam ob Res fortiter gestus adeptus / Gloriam, fama, Satur post multas / Reportatas Victorias, cum ab Aliis / Vinci non Potuit Fatis cessit 14 Febr 1689 / Baptizatus 7 Jan 1635.' Lest you forget, oh reader! The D. John Berry, of knightly rank from Devon. There was not a better commander known throughout the seas, even by the Barbarians, for having done many great and brave deeds for his King and Country. Rich in Glory and Fame after many glorious victories, because he could not be overcome by anyone else, he surrendered only to Death on 14 February 1689. He had been baptized on 7 January 1635.]

Details

Description: Bust contemporary dress in a niche, pediment above, inscription tablet below
Type: Wall monument
Position: North side of nave
Materials: Marble

Event Category

1672-1674 Third Anglo-Dutch War

People

Berry, John
Age: 55
Date of Death: 14/2/1690
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: John Cox and Christopher Chessun 'Pitkin Guide, St Dunstan and All Saints, Stepney' (Norwich, 2002). Translation Silvia Bozzato.

JSON

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  "post_id": "3630",
  "id": "M5712",
  "location": "St Dunstan's Church, Stepney, London, England",
  "transcript": "'Ne id nescias Lector, D. IOANNES BERRY / Devoniensis Dignitate Equestri Clarus, Mari / tantum non Imperator, De Rege et Patria, / quod et Barbari noriunt, bene Meritus. / Magnam ob Res fortiter gestus adeptus / Gloriam, fama, Satur post multas / Reportatas Victorias, cum ab Aliis / Vinci non Potuit Fatis cessit 14 Febr 1689 / Baptizatus 7 Jan 1635.' Lest you forget, oh reader! The D. John Berry, of knightly rank from Devon. There was not a better commander known throughout the seas, even by the Barbarians, for having done many great and brave deeds for his King and Country. Rich in Glory and Fame after many glorious victories, because he could not be overcome by anyone else, he surrendered only to Death on 14 February 1689. He had been baptized on 7 January 1635.]",
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    "bibliography": "John Cox and Christopher Chessun 'Pitkin Guide, St Dunstan and All Saints, Stepney' (Norwich, 2002). Translation Silvia Bozzato.",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters