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

Memorial at Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Charles Wensley RMLI d. 1893

Location

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

Transcript

'In Memory of Charles Wensley Private R.M.L.I., H.M.S. LEANDER died at Hong Kong 28th January 1893 aged 24. Gone but not forgotten. Erected by his shipmates.'

Details

Description: Headstone with ivy branches and a cross carved above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Leander

People

Wensley, Charles
Age: 24
Date of Death: 28/1/1893
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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  "transcript": "'In Memory of Charles Wensley Private R.M.L.I., H.M.S. LEANDER died at Hong Kong 28th January 1893 aged 24. Gone but not forgotten. Erected by his shipmates.'",
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St Peter's Parish Church, Liverpool, England

Memorial at St Peter’s Parish Church, Liverpool commemorating John Tierney d. 1832

Location

St Peter's Parish Church, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'John Tierney, Shipwright, died 17 September 1830 age 21. Edward Tierney, Shipwright, drowned in River Mersey 6th February 1832 aged 28'

Details

People

Tierney, John
Age: 21
Date of Death: 17/9/1830
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Shipwright
Organisation:
Tierney, Edward
Age: 28
Date of Death: 6/2/1832
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Shipwright
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 1, p. 335.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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  "location": "St Peter's Parish Church, Liverpool, England",
  "transcript": "'John Tierney, Shipwright, died 17 September 1830 age 21. Edward Tierney, Shipwright, drowned in River Mersey 6th February 1832 aged 28'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St Peter’s Parish Church, Liverpool commemorating John Tierney d. 1832</p>",
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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

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

Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, India commemorating Captain Charles Grey, d. 1835

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory of / Captain Charles Gray, / of the Country Service, who departed this life 2nd / January 1835, aged 45 years. / This stone is erected by a sincere and / attached friend.'

Details

People

Gray, Charles
Age: 45
Date of Death: 2/1/1835
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Notes: Country ships were privately owned vessels trading in the coastal waters of India and neighbouring countries. From 1790 they operated under license from the East India Company.

Bibliography: 'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.113.

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  "location": "South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the Memory of / Captain Charles Gray, / of the Country Service, who departed this life 2nd / January 1835, aged 45 years. / This stone is erected by a sincere and / attached friend.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, India commemorating Captain Charles Grey, d. 1835</p>",
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    "bibliography": "'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.113.",
    "recorder": "",
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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Benjamin Dodson d. 1907

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'Erected to the memory / of / Benjamin Dodson / as a token of regard / by the officials and staff / of the Cardiff Channel Dry / Docks and Pontoon Co Ltd / Who died April 22 1907 / Aged 57 years / Also of? Benjamin / grandson of the above / Died July 19th 1911 / aged 5 years.'

Details

Type: Gravestone

People

Dodson, Benjamin
Age: 57
Date of Death: 22/4/1907
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Cardiff Channel Dry Docks and Pontoon Co Ltd

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

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  "post_id": "3554",
  "id": "M6486",
  "location": "Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales",
  "transcript": "'Erected to the memory / of / Benjamin Dodson / as a token of regard / by the officials and staff / of the Cardiff Channel Dry / Docks and Pontoon Co Ltd / Who died April 22 1907 / Aged 57 years / Also of? Benjamin / grandson of the above / Died July 19th 1911 / aged 5 years.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Benjamin Dodson d. 1907</p>",
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    "recorder": "David J. Wickham",
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Fort Canning Cemetery, Singapore, Rest of the World

Memorial at Fort Canning Cemetery, Singapore commemorating Robert Tomlinson, RM, d. 1857

Location

Fort Canning Cemetery, Singapore, Rest of the World

Transcript

‘SACRED / to the memory of / R. Tomlinson R.M. / of / HM Surveying / Schooner ‘SARACEN’ / Who Departed This Life / 19 March 1857 / Aged 29 years / This tablet was erected / by his shipmates as a to / ken of respect.'

Details

Type: Tablet
Position: North Wall N57 C68
Artists: C. Perreau [signed]
Vessel: HMS Saracen

People

Tomlinson, Robert
Age: 29
Date of Death: 19/3/1857
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Royal Marines

Extra

Notes: Cause of death 'suspected poisoning'.
Bibliography: Alan Harfield 'Early Cemeteries in Singapore' (Putney, 1988) p. 209.

JSON

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  "location": "Fort Canning Cemetery, Singapore, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "‘SACRED / to the memory of / R. Tomlinson R.M. / of / HM Surveying / Schooner ‘SARACEN’ / Who Departed This Life / 19 March 1857 / Aged 29 years / This tablet was erected / by his shipmates as a to / ken of respect.'",
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    "notes": "Cause of death 'suspected poisoning'.",
    "bibliography": "Alan Harfield 'Early Cemeteries in Singapore' (Putney, 1988) p. 209.",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Nevodchikov's Point, Viluchinsk, Kamchatka Region, Russia, Rest of the World

Memorial at Nevodchikov’s Point, Viluchinsk, Kamchatka Region, Russia commemorating Rear-Admiral David Powell Price RN d. 1854 and Lieutenant M. Bourasset, Imperial French Navy d. 1854

Location

Nevodchikov's Point, Viluchinsk, Kamchatka Region, Russia, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of David Powell Price / Esquire, Rear Admiral of the Royal Fleet / French Lieutenant M. Bourasset /and mariners of allied Anglo-French Squadron / killed in the battle off Petropaulovski / August-September 1854'

Details

Description: Cross, anchor and inscribed plaque.
Type: Cross
Materials: Marble, iron

Event

Crimea War

Event Date

1853-1856

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Bourasset, M.
Age:
Date of Death: 1854
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant
Organisation: French Navy
Price, David Powell
Age: 64
Date of Death: 30/8/1854
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Rear-Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: The memorial was paid for by local people, the project masterminded by Yury Zavrazhny.

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of David Powell Price / Esquire, Rear Admiral of the Royal Fleet / French Lieutenant M. Bourasset /and mariners of allied Anglo-French Squadron / killed in the battle off Petropaulovski / August-September 1854'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Nevodchikov’s Point, Viluchinsk, Kamchatka Region, Russia commemorating Rear-Admiral David Powell Price RN d. 1854 and Lieutenant M. Bourasset, Imperial French Navy d. 1854</p>",
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St Nicholas's Church, Chiswick, London, England

Mausoleum at St Nicholas’s Church, Chiswick commemorating Philip James de Loutherbourg d. 1812 marine artist

Location

St Nicholas's Church, Chiswick, London, England

Details

Type: Mausoleum
Position: Churchyard
Artists: Sir John Soane

People

de Loutherbourgh, Philip James
Age:
Date of Death: 11/3/1812
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Marine artist
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: A.E. Daniell 'London Riverside Churches' (London, 1897) p. 70.

JSON

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  "content": "<p>Mausoleum at St Nicholas’s Church, Chiswick commemorating Philip James de Loutherbourg d. 1812 marine artist</p>",
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Tjebia (Chibia) Island, Indonesia, Rest of the World

Memorial at Tjebia (Chibia) Island, Indonesia, commemorating Rear Admiral Ernest John Spooner, RN, d. 1942

Location

Tjebia (Chibia) Island, Indonesia, Rest of the World

Details

People

Spooner, Ernest John
Age: 54
Date of Death: 15/4/1942
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Place of burial. Tjebia or Chibia Island is part of the Juju group, north of Bangka Island, off Sumatra, Indonesia.
Rear Admiral Ernest Spooner and Air Vice-Marshal Conway Pulford and 40 others were stranded on the island during the evacuation of Singapore in 1942. Spooner and Pulford died of malaria and exhaustion. Spooner has a Commonwealth War Grave memorial at Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore.

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters