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St Swithin's Church, Sandford, Devon, England

Memorial in St Swithin’s Church, Sandford, Devon commemorating William Bent RN d. 1852, surgeon

Location

St Swithin's Church, Sandford, Devon, England

Transcript

'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / WILLIAM HENRY BENT / SURGEON OF HMS FANTOME, SECOND SON OF LT COL BENT RA / WHO AT THE AGE OF 34 YEARS WAS DROWNED BY THE SWAMPING OF / A BOAT ON THE BAR OF PORIRUA NEW ZEALAND NOVEMBER 11TH 1852, / IN A HUMANE AND GALLANT ATTEMPT TO RENDER MEDICAL ASSISTANCE / TO A BED RIDDEN SETTLER OF THAT PLACE. / THIS TABLET RECORDS THE UNAVAILING SORROW / OF THE SURVIVORS OF A LARGE AND UNITED FAMILY / WHICH HAD GROWN UP TOGETHER IN AFFECTION, / AND WHICH HE, THE INEXPRESSIBLY DEAR SON AND BROTHER / WAS THE FIRST TO QUIT FOR ANOTHER, AND, IT IS HUMBLY HOPED / THROUGH GOD`S MERCY, AND FAITH IN OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, / A BETTER WORLD.'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Interior
Materials: Marble
Vessel: 'Fantome'

People

Bent, William Henry
Age: 34
Date of Death: 11/11/1852
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Surgeon RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Professor Norman Hammond & Dr J. L. Wilson
Photographer: Professor Norman Hammond 2019

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  "transcript": "'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / WILLIAM HENRY BENT / SURGEON OF HMS FANTOME, SECOND SON OF LT COL BENT RA / WHO AT THE AGE OF 34 YEARS WAS DROWNED BY THE SWAMPING OF / A BOAT ON THE BAR OF PORIRUA NEW ZEALAND NOVEMBER 11TH 1852, / IN A HUMANE AND GALLANT ATTEMPT TO RENDER MEDICAL ASSISTANCE / TO A BED RIDDEN SETTLER OF THAT PLACE. / THIS TABLET RECORDS THE UNAVAILING SORROW / OF THE SURVIVORS OF A LARGE AND UNITED FAMILY / WHICH HAD GROWN UP TOGETHER IN AFFECTION, / AND WHICH HE, THE INEXPRESSIBLY DEAR SON AND BROTHER / WAS THE FIRST TO QUIT FOR ANOTHER, AND, IT IS HUMBLY HOPED / THROUGH GOD`S MERCY, AND FAITH IN OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, / A BETTER WORLD.'",
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Cathedral of St Thomas, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, Rest of the World

Memorial in Cathedral of St Thomas, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia commemorating George Miers d. 1846

Location

Cathedral of St Thomas, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, Rest of the World

Transcript

'In memory of George Miers late master of the schooner 'Julia' died 30th June 1846 aged 38 years'

Details

Vessel: Julia

People

Miers, George
Age: 38
Date of Death: 30/6/1846
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: C. Flintham

JSON

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  "transcript": "'In memory of George Miers late master of the schooner 'Julia' died 30th June 1846 aged 38 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Cathedral of St Thomas, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia commemorating George Miers d. 1846</p>",
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St Lawrence's Church, Warkworth, Northumberland, England

Gravestone at St Lawrence’s Church, Warkworth commemorating John Claxton d. 1868

Location

St Lawrence's Church, Warkworth, Northumberland, England

Transcript

'John Claxton, Master Mariner, who died at Amble, August 29th aged 66 years. And of Sarah, his wife who died 6 Jan 1869 aged 57'

Details

Position: Cemetery

People

Claxton, John
Age: 66
Date of Death: 29/8/1868
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Rev. William Henry Donnan 1970

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  "transcript": "'John Claxton, Master Mariner, who died at Amble, August 29th aged 66 years. And of Sarah, his wife who died 6 Jan 1869 aged 57'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at St Lawrence’s Church, Warkworth commemorating John Claxton d. 1868</p>",
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Cemetery, Aberdovey, Gwynedd, Wales

Gravestone in Aberdovey Cemetery commemorating Captain William Parry d. 1896

Location

Cemetery, Aberdovey, Gwynedd, Wales

Transcript

'Capt. William Parry, Schooner 'IDRIS', Aberdovey, died Dec. 15th 1896 aged 69 years'

Details

Vessel: Idris

People

Parry, William
Age: 69
Date of Death: 15/12/1896
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: 'Idris' was a wooden schooner built in 1860 by Owen at Aberdovey. Registered at Aberystwyth. Owner and Master W. Parry.
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1973

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  "transcript": "'Capt. William Parry, Schooner 'IDRIS', Aberdovey, died Dec. 15th 1896 aged 69 years'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in Aberdovey Cemetery commemorating Captain William Parry d. 1896</p>",
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    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1973",
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}

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Holy Trinity Church, Hull, England

Window dedication tablet at Holy Trinity Church, Hull commemorating William Leetham d. 1875

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Hull, England

Transcript

'WILLIAM LEETHAM, / SHIPOWNER OF HULL, / DIED AT NERVI, / ITALY JANY. 14 1875 / AGED 51', 'JOHN LEETHAM / ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED / AT IPSAMBOUL [Abu-Simbal] / ON THE NILE 29 JANUARY 1879 / AGED 23'

Details

Description: Two of a group of three dedication tablets below a window.
Type: Tablet
Position: South side of chancel
Materials: Stone

People

Leetham, William
Age: 51
Date of Death: 14/1/1875
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Ship owner
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Sighted B. Tomlinson 2007.
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1969

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  "transcript": "'WILLIAM LEETHAM, / SHIPOWNER OF HULL, / DIED AT NERVI, / ITALY JANY. 14 1875 / AGED 51', 'JOHN LEETHAM / ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED / AT IPSAMBOUL [Abu-Simbal] / ON THE NILE 29 JANUARY 1879 / AGED 23'",
  "content": "<p>Window dedication tablet at Holy Trinity Church, Hull commemorating William Leetham d. 1875</p>",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "Sighted B. Tomlinson 2007.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1969",
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}

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Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Rest of the World

Memorial at Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania commemorating T. Tall, RN, d. 1873

Location

Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Rest of the World

Transcript

'In memory of / T. Tall O.S. / H.M.S. Glasgow / died 6th Feb 1873’

Details

Description: Marble tablet set in concrete cross.
Type: Cross
Materials: Marble, concrete
Vessel: HMS Glasgow

People

Tall, T.
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 2/1873
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Ordinary seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

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  "location": "Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In memory of / T. Tall O.S. / H.M.S. Glasgow / died 6th Feb 1873’",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania commemorating T. Tall, RN, d. 1873</p>",
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Memorial Garden, Next to Walton-Le-Soken Parish church, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, England

Gravestone in the Memorial Garden next to Walton-Le-Soken Parish church, Essex, commemorating Walter John Hunt d. 1916

Location

Memorial Garden, Next to Walton-Le-Soken Parish church, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, England

Transcript

'IHS / Walter John Hunt / Private R.M.L.I. / Died / March 28th 1916 / Aged 36 years'

Details

Description: Headstones arranged in two parallel lines.
Type: War Graves Commission headstone
Vessel: HMS Conquest

People

Hunt, Walter John
Age: 36
Date of Death: 28/3/1916
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry

Extra

Notes: Crew members drowned in capsize of whaler.
Recorder: Captain M.T. Morton 1981

JSON

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  "location": "Memorial Garden, Next to Walton-Le-Soken Parish church, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, England",
  "transcript": "'IHS / Walter John Hunt / Private R.M.L.I. / Died / March 28th 1916 / Aged 36 years'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in the Memorial Garden next to Walton-Le-Soken Parish church, Essex, commemorating Walter John Hunt d. 1916</p>",
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    "notes": "Crew members drowned in capsize of whaler.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Captain M.T. Morton 1981",
    "photographer": ""  }
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St Mary's Church, Diptford, Devon, England

Memorial in St Mary’s Church, Diptford, Devon commemorating Captain James T. B. Notley RN d. 1960

Location

St Mary's Church, Diptford, Devon, England

Transcript

'MARGARET HAMILTON / THE BELOVED WIFE OF / JAMES T.B. NOTLEY / CAPTAIN, ROYAL NAVY. / BORN 29TH OCT. 1889. / DIED 6TH JUNE 1958 / ALSO OF / JAMES T.B. NOTLEY / BORN 7TH MAY 1887 / DIED 1ST APRIL 1960'

Details

Description: Cross on plinth. Plinth has engraved inscription. There is kerbing around grave. Stone on grave to: Major J.T.B Notley DSO late DCLI 1917 - 2003
Type: Cross
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Granite

People

Notley, James T.B.
Age: 72
Date of Death: 1/4/1960
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

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  "location": "St Mary's Church, Diptford, Devon, England",
  "transcript": "'MARGARET HAMILTON / THE BELOVED WIFE OF / JAMES T.B. NOTLEY / CAPTAIN, ROYAL NAVY. / BORN 29TH OCT. 1889. / DIED 6TH JUNE 1958 / ALSO OF / JAMES T.B. NOTLEY / BORN 7TH MAY 1887 / DIED 1ST APRIL 1960'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in St Mary’s Church, Diptford, Devon commemorating Captain James T. B. Notley RN d. 1960</p>",
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Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Cross in Kensal Green Cemetery, London commemorating Captain Frederick Hildebrand Stevens RN d. 1882

Location

Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Transcript

[Gothic letters]'TO THE MEMORY / OF / FREDERICK HILDEBRAND STEVENS / CAPTAIN ROYAL NAVY. / BORN OCTOBER 31ST 1811. / DIED JANUARY 28TH 1882. / R.I.P. / ERECTED IN LOVING MEMORY / BY HIS SONS AND DAUGHTERS.'

Details

Description: Pedestal with cross broken off but leaning on it.
Type: Cross
Position: Section 151
Materials: Stone

People

Stevens, Frederick Hildebrand
Age: 70
Date of Death: 28/01/1882
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Third in from the path.
Recorder: Lucy Saint, Eleanor Baugh

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  "location": "Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England",
  "transcript": "[Gothic letters]'TO THE MEMORY / OF / FREDERICK HILDEBRAND STEVENS / CAPTAIN ROYAL NAVY. / BORN OCTOBER 31ST 1811. / DIED JANUARY 28TH 1882. / R.I.P. / ERECTED IN LOVING MEMORY / BY HIS SONS AND DAUGHTERS.'",
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St Edmund's Church, Southwold, Suffolk, England

Memorial at St Edmund’s Church, Southwold, Suffolk commemorating Philip Church, d. 17[54]

Location

St Edmund's Church, Southwold, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'Here resteth the body of Philip Church who dep. this life ... day of Jan. in the year of our Lord 17[54] aged 64 years. / Though boreas blasts and neptunes waves / have tost me two and fro. Yet in spight of / both by God's decree I harbour here below / where I do now at anchor ride with / many of our fleet yet once again I / must set sail our Admiral Christ to meet.'

Details

Description: Headstone carved with a skull and crossbones.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Church, Philip
Age: 66
Date of Death: 1754
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: 'The Register of English Monumental Inscriptions' vol.ii, (English Monumental Inscriptions Society, London, 1914) p. 140.

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  "transcript": "'Here resteth the body of Philip Church who dep. this life ... day of Jan. in the year of our Lord 17[54] aged 64 years. / Though boreas blasts and neptunes waves / have tost me two and fro. Yet in spight of / both by God's decree I harbour here below / where I do now at anchor ride with / many of our fleet yet once again I / must set sail our Admiral Christ to meet.'",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters