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:
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
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:
Memorial at Rotherhithe to Captain Anthony Wood d. 1625
Location
St Mary's Church, Rotherhithe, London, England
Transcript
'Here beneath lyeth interred the body of Captain Anthony Wood who departed this life the 24th of August / 1625 being the 49th yeare of his age / and had issue by his Wife Martha / Wood 6 sonns and 4 daughters'
Details
Description: With a relief of a ship in full sail. Type: Wall monument Position: North aisle east end
People
Wood, Anthony Age: 48 Date of Death: 24/8/1625 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Master Organisation:
Extra
Bibliography: K.A. Esdaile 'English Church Monuments' (London, 1946) pp. 96-7.
Memorial in Church of St Michael and All Angels, Heavitree, Devon commemorating CommanderJohn Massey RN d. 1853
Location
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Heavitree, Devon, England
Transcript
'Sacred to the memory of / ANN relict of the / Archdeacon MASSEY / who died September 23 [?] 1818 / Aged 64 [?] / Also of JOHN MASSEY Esqre / Commander R.N. / Son of the above / Who died on the 3rd [?] day of November / A.D.1853 / Also of...NEEN / daughter of the above / J. MASSEY Esq. / Who died June 29 [?] / ... year of her age'
Details
Description: Flat, coffin shaped gravestone Type: Coffin stone Position: North side of churchyard
People
Massey, John Age: Unknown Date of Death: 3/11/1853 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Commander Organisation: RoyalNavy
Vault in the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Teston, Kent, the place of burial of Admiral Charles Middleton, RN d. 1813
Location
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Teston, Kent, England
Details
Description: Letter B carved on floor of the church. Type: Family vault
People
Middleton, Charles Age: Unknown Date of Death: 18/6/1813 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Admiral Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: Admiral Charles Middleton, 1st Baron Barham. Buried in family vault 25/6/1813 with his wife d. 1792, infant grand-child d. 1792 and his daughter d.1823. Recorder: BC. 16/12/1980
Gravestone in Rame, Cornwall dedicated to William Brown d. 1857
Location
St German's Church, Rame, Cornwall, England
Transcript
'Sacred / TO THE MEMORY OF / MARY EMMA CARIL BROWN / Who died 8th Jan 1854 / Aged 2 Years and 4 Months / Suffer little children to come unto / me and forbid them not for of such / is the kingdom of God. LUKE VIII 16 / ALSO / WILLIAM H D BROWN / Father of the Above / Who died at BULLAWAR / near BENARES EAST INDIES / while serving with the Naval Brigade / under CAPT PEEL Oct 6th 1857 / Aged 45 Years / DEEPLY LAMENTED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM'
Details
Type: Gravestone Position: Churchyard
Event
Indian Mutiny 1857-1858
Event Date
1857-1858
Event Category
19th century conflicts in Asia
People
Brown, William H. D. Age: 45 Date of Death: 6/10/1857 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Organisation: Naval Brigade
Memorial in Broad Street, Portsmouth commemorating the Crimea War
Location
Broad Street, Portsmouth, England
Transcript
'During the Russian War 1854 a landing party from H.M.S. Hecla was attacked by a large body of Cossacks and many would have fallen had it not been for the courage of the two sailors who taking cover behind this stone kept the enemy at bay until the safety of the whole party was assured. Captain Hall had this boulder carried to the ship and transported to Portsmouth'
Details
Description: A boulder. Type: Boulder Vessel: HMS Hecla
Gravestone in Ulverston, Cumbria commemorating Commander James Hodgson RN d. 1852
Location
St Mary's Church, Ulverston, Cumbria, England
Transcript
'..Erected to the memory of Thomas son of James & Mary Hodgson who died at Mangaraut on the West coast of Africa Oct 1843 aged 26 years. Died in Cavendish Street 14 July 1851 after a long and painful illness, May the beloved wife of Capt. James HODSON R.N. and mother of the above aged 71 years. Died in Cavendish Street, 24 March 1852, JAMES HODGSON retired Commander Royal Navy, aged 58 years. Mary Hodgson daughter of the above named, died in Cavendish Street, July 7th 1871 aged 65 years. Elizabeth HODGSON 2nd daughter of the above died in Cavendish Street, Dec. 26th 1877, aged 64 years. Anne HODGSON daughter of the above died in Cavendish Street, Jan 14th 1890 aged 74 years.'
Details
Type: Gravestone Position: Churchyard
People
Hodgson, James Age: 58 Date of Death: 24/3/1852 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Commander RN Organisation: Royal Navy
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters