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St Nicholas's Church, Harwich, Essex, England

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

Extra

Notes: Not easily read.
Bibliography: 'Gentleman/s Magazine' vol 76, 1806 p. 1097-8.
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan

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  "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.''",
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St Mary's church, Broughton, Lincolnshire, England

Plaque in St Mary’s church, Broughton, Lincolnshire commemorating Lieutenant George Wilfred Holt RNVR d. 1943

Location

St Mary's church, Broughton, Lincolnshire, England

Transcript

'IN LOVING MEMORY OF / GEORGE WILFRED HOLT, LIEUTENANT D.S.C., RNVR. / BORN 25TH JULY 1912 AT STURTON BY SCAWBY. / HE TOOK PART IN THE DIEPPE RAID, WAS IN CHARGE OF / 503RD. L.C.A. FLOTILLA, SICILY, WHERE HE WAS / WOUNDED. HE DIED 9TH SEPT 1943 AT 64TH / GENERAL HOSPITAL M.E.F. AND IS BURIED AT / HADRA, ALEXANDRIA. / HE WEARS IMMORTAL HONOUR, AND IS PROUD WITH THOSE / WHO FOUGHT FOR ENGLAND, AND PASSED CONTENT'

Details

Description: Cap badge carved above inscription, family crest below. Marble tablet on wooden mount.
Type: Plaque
Position: North wall of aisle
Materials: Marble, wood

Event Category

1939-1945 Second World War

People

Holt, George Wilfred
Age: 31
Date of Death: 9/9/1943
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RNVR
Organisation: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1970

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  "transcript": "'IN LOVING MEMORY OF / GEORGE WILFRED HOLT, LIEUTENANT D.S.C., RNVR. / BORN 25TH JULY 1912 AT STURTON BY SCAWBY. / HE TOOK PART IN THE DIEPPE RAID, WAS IN CHARGE OF / 503RD. L.C.A. FLOTILLA, SICILY, WHERE HE WAS / WOUNDED. HE DIED 9TH SEPT 1943 AT 64TH / GENERAL HOSPITAL M.E.F. AND IS BURIED AT / HADRA, ALEXANDRIA. / HE WEARS IMMORTAL HONOUR, AND IS PROUD WITH THOSE / WHO FOUGHT FOR ENGLAND, AND PASSED CONTENT'",
  "content": "<p>Plaque in St Mary’s church, Broughton, Lincolnshire commemorating Lieutenant George Wilfred Holt RNVR d. 1943</p>",
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Broad Street, Portsmouth, England

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

Event

Crimea War

Event Date

1853-1856

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

Extra

Recorder: Dvaid Saunders 1991

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St Mary's Church, Ulverston, Cumbria, England

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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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England

Memorial at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Henley-on-Thames commemorating Admiral of the Fleet, Richard James d. 1907

Location

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England

Transcript

'To the Glory of God / In Memory of / Richard James / Fourth Earl of Clanwilliam R.N. / G.C.B., KC. MG. Admiral of the Fleet / Born October 3rd 1832 / Died at Badgemore / Henley-on-Thames / August 4th 1907.'

Details

Type: Plaque
Position: On wall of Jesus Chapel
Materials: Brass

People

James, Richard
Age: 75
Date of Death: 4/8/1907
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the Fleet
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Patricia Barber 1998

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  "content": "<p>Memorial at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Henley-on-Thames commemorating Admiral of the Fleet, Richard James d. 1907</p>",
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    "recorder": "Patricia Barber 1998",
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St Andrew's Church, Aller, Somerset, England

Wall tablet in Aller, Somerset to Admiral Sir William Coldingham Masters Nicholson d. 1933

Location

St Andrew's Church, Aller, Somerset, England

Transcript

'IN PROUD MEMORY OF / SIR WILLIAM COLDINGHAM MASTERS / NICHOLSON, / KNIGHT COMMANDER OF THE MOST / HONOURABLE ORDER OF THE BATH / ADMIRAL OF HIS MAJESTY'S FLEET. / BORN 28TH OCTOBER 1863 / DIED 9TH JANUARY 1933. / Drive on. there is an eternity of rest to follow.'

Details

Description: Black limestone [?] on a white base. the lettering is gilt.

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Interior
Vessel: HMS Emperor of India

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Nicholson, William Coldingham Masters
Age: 69
Date of Death: 9/1/1932
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

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  "transcript": "'IN PROUD MEMORY OF / SIR WILLIAM COLDINGHAM MASTERS / NICHOLSON, / KNIGHT COMMANDER OF THE MOST / HONOURABLE ORDER OF THE BATH / ADMIRAL OF HIS MAJESTY'S FLEET. / BORN 28TH OCTOBER 1863 / DIED 9TH JANUARY 1933. / Drive on. there is an eternity of rest to follow.'",
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St Peter's Church, Parham, West Sussex, England

Memorial at St Peter’s Church, Parham, West Sussex commemorating Lieutenant Charles Bishopp RN d. 1808

Location

St Peter's Church, Parham, West Sussex, England

Details

People

Bishopp, Charles
Age:
Date of Death: 1808
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Lieutenant in the Royal Navy, died in Jamaica.
Bibliography: David Saunders 'Maritime Memorials & Mementoes' (Yeovil, 1996) p. 92.

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St Mary’s Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk

Memorial in St Mary’s Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk commemorating Samuel Dowsing d. 1785

Location

St Mary’s Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk

Transcript

In Memory of / Samuel Dowsing / Malter and Mariner. / who died 3rd March 1785 / Aged 19 Years

Details

Type: Gravestone

People

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Extra

Photographer: P Lacey

JSON

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All Saints Church, Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire, England

Memorial at All Saints Church, Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire commemorating Lieutenant William Bruce Mason RN d. 1827

Location

All Saints Church, Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire, England

Transcript

'William Bruce Mason, RN. Lieutenant of HM Ship 'Fox', drowned in the Rangoon River, Burmah. Born 5 January 1827. Died 16 July 1853. Aged 26'

Details

Vessel: HMS Fox

People

Mason, William Bruce
Age: 26
Date of Death: 16/7/1853
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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Clifton Street Cemetery, Clifton Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Memorial at Clifton Street Cemetery, Clifton Street, Belfast commemorating Lieutenant Peter Stark, RN, d. 1852

Location

Clifton Street Cemetery, Clifton Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Transcript

'In memory of Peter Stark Lieut R.N. died 11th May 1852 aged 59 years'

Details

Type: Gravestone

People

Stark, Peter
Age: 59
Date of Death: 11/5/1852
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters