Memorial at the Esplanade Burial Ground, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka commemorating George Richard Ewbank d. 1821
Location
Esplanade Burial Ground, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World
Transcript
'Sacred to the memory of Mr GEORGE RICHARD EWBANK Chief Clerk of Storekeeper's Office of his Majesty's Dockyard Trincomalee who departed this life 14 June 1821 aged 31 years'
Details
People
Ewbank, George Richard Age: 31 Date of Death: 14/6/1821 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Chief clerk Organisation: HM Dockyard, Trincomalee
Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating William Holliday RMLI d. 1907
Location
Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World
Transcript
'In memory of W. HOLLIDAY, Pte. R.M.L.I., died at Hong Kong March 20th 1907, aged 34 years. Erected by his shipmates of H.M.S. 'Tamar' and 'Monmouth'
Details
Description: Celtic cross on stepped plinth. Type: Cross Vessel: HMS Tamar , HMS Monmouth
People
Holliday, William Age: 34 Date of Death: 20/3/1907 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry
Extra
Bibliography: TNA ADM 159/69/5670 Recorder: Christine Thomas
Wall tablet at St Peter’s Church, Broadstairs, Kent commemorating Antony Calvert, Elder Brother, Trinity House d. 1808
Location
St Peter's Church, Broadstairs, Kent, England
Transcript
'In a vault near this spot / are deposited the Remains/of ANTHONY CALVERT Esqr./ who died on the 20th of November 1808, aged 75. / He was for nearly 30 years, / one of the Elder Brethren of the Corporation of the / TRINITY HOUSE / and for 40 years an Inhabitant of / Broadstairs / to his unremitting and persevering Exertions / that Place owes its present state of Improvement / his loss will be long regretted / by a numerous Circle of Friends; / and deplored by the Poor'
Details
Description: Inscription within a cartouche. Type: Wall tablet
People
Calvert, Anthony Age: 75 Date of Death: 20/11/1808 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Organisation: Trinity House
Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Charles S. Crickman d. 1873
Location
Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World
Transcript
'Sacred to the memory of Charles S. CRICKMAY, late 2nd Officer of the S.S. 'Canton', who was drowned at Kowloon on the 18th June, 1873, aged 32 years. This stone is erected as a token of respect by the officers and crew of the ship'
Details
Description: Headstone with rope twist border, a foul anchor above the inscription. Type: Headstone Vessel: SS Canton
People
Crickmay, Charles S. Age: 32 Date of Death: 18/6/1873 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: 2nd Officer Organisation:
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Notes: Screw steamer 'Canton' built Newcastle 1870, owner E. H. Watts, 1881 tons. Destined voyage in 1873 London to China. Recorder: Christine Thomas
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
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Bibliography: 'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.131.
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.
Tablet in St Nicholas’s Church, Harwich, commemorating Rear-Admiral Joseph Knight d. 1775
Location
St Nicholas's Church, Harwich, Essex, England
Transcript
'To the memory of / Sir Joseph Knight, Rear Admiral of the White, / Descended from an ancient family in Cheshire / born in Cornwall; / he served his King and country for more than half a century / with loyalty, disinterestedness, and fortitude. / Obiit 8th September 1775, aetatis 66 / And of Dame Phillipina his wife, daughter of Antony Deane, Esq. of this county / a zealous friend, instructive companion, / and excellent parent / Obiit 20th July, 1799 aetatis 72.''
Details
Type: Tablet Position: Sanctuary wall
People
Knight, Joseph Age: 66 Date of Death: 8/9/1775 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral of the White Organisation: Royal Navy
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Notes: Not easily read. Bibliography: 'Gentleman/s Magazine' vol 76, 1806 p. 1097-8. Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters
