Memorial at Church of St Thomas Cathedral, Mumbai, India, commemorating Captain George Hardinge, RN, d. 1808
Location
Church of St Thomas Cathedral, Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra, India, Rest of the World
Transcript
'In youth mature, in valour tried, / but modest though a nation's pride; / At Glory's call to danger led. / the hero fought, the victor bled; / Fame weeping heard the gallant prayer, / A patriot's death in arms to share, / Her fond regret is cherished here, / And virtue consecrates the tear. / Postera laude recens.'
'This monument is erected here by the public spirit of Bombay to consecrate the memory of / CAPTAIN GEORGE NICHOLAS HARDINGE, R.N. / Animated by the example of his great master Nelson, he acquired an early fame and died a hero's death. / Commanding the San-Fiorenzo of 36 guns and 186 men, / He chased and brought into action upon three successive days the enemy's Frigate La-Piedmontaise, / who has 50 guns and 566 men, bore a high character, and was the terror of the Indian-Seas. / Nobly supported by his First Lieutenant, William Dawson, by his other officers and by his crew, / He achieved a most brilliant conquest / But fell with glory in the last and most critical portion of this heroic enterprise, / Upon the 8th March 1808, and in the 28th year of his age. / His ardent perseverance and skill in those actions were so extraordinary, / That by unanimous vote, the House of Commons raised a monument in St Paul's Cathedral / for a perpetual record of honor to his name and character. / Thus it is that Great Britain by herself and by her colonies / Marks her tribute of national recompense, gratitude and affection to heroes / who devote and sacrifice life itself upon the altar of patriot valour. / These are tributes that will animate the courage and zeal of her champions / to the latest posterity'
Details
Description: At the top of the obelisk is a heraldic shield, oak leaves and a foul anchor.
The main large sculpture is of conch shell chariot in which Captain Harding in naval uniform reclines. He is being handed a thunderbolt by a winged female of death. The chariot is drawn by two sea horses, with a merman below holding a trumpet.
Below is a carved with a relief of a battle, with the head of elephant on the left side and a lion’s head on the right. At the base is the inscription.
Type: Monument Position: West wall Artists: John Bacon the Younger (1777-1859) Vessel: HMS San Fiorenzo
Event Category
1803-1815 Napoleonic War
People
Hardinge, George Nicholas Age: 28 Date of Death: 8/3/1808 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Captain RN Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: The thunderbolt as a symbol of triumph is see in the John Bacon monument to Admiral Sir George Pocock in Westminster Abbey.
Memorial in Rochester Cathedral, Kent, commemorating John Parr, HM Dockyard, Chatham d. 1792
Location
Cathedral, Rochester, Kent, England
Transcript
'Near this Place lie the Remains of / JOHN PARR Esq. / Storekeeper of the Ordnance at Chatham. / He passed between 50 and 60 Years of his Life in his Majesty's Service and discharged his several Engagements in it, at home / and abroad with the greatest Assiduity, Integrity and Honour. / He died the 21st March 1792 Aged 76 years. / Mrs MARY PARR caused this Monument to be erected as a / Tribute of Affection to the Memory of a much respected Brother'
Details
Description: Sarcophagus with paw feet, pyramid above with arms. Two urns on top of the sarcophagus Type: Wall tablet Position: To left of steps into choir Materials: Marble
People
Parr, John Age: 76 Date of Death: 21/3/1792 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Storekeeper of the Ordnance Organisation: HM Dockyard, Chatham
Memorial at New Windsor Church, Windsor commemorating Neville William Caley d. 1846
Location
New Windsor Church, Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, England
Transcript
'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / NEVILLE WILLIAM CALEY / MIDSHIPMAN OF THE SHIP WELLESLEY / FOURTH SON OF Mr JOHN CALEY / OF NEW WINDSOR / WHO WAS DROWNED AT SEA / FEBY 2nd 1846 / IN THE 18TH YEAR OF HIS AGE'
Details
Vessel: Wellesley
People
Caley, Neville William Age: 17 Date of Death: 2/2/1846 Cause of Death: Maritime accident Rank / Occupation: Midshipman Organisation:
Memorial in the Old Royal Naval College Chapel, Greenwich commemorating Vice-Admiral Thomas Masterman Hardy d. 1839
Location
Old Royal Naval College Chapel, Greenwich, London, England
Transcript
'ERECTED / TO THE MEMORY / OF VICE ADMIRAL / SIR THOMAS MASTERMAN HARDY / BARONET AND G.C.B. / GOVERNOR OF GREENWICH HOSPITAL. / THE FRIEND AND COMPANION IN ARMS OF / NELSON. / EMINENT FOR JUDGEMENT / AND SELF POSSESSION; / EVER ANXIOUS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT / OF THE SERVICE / TO WHICH HE HAD DEVOTED HIMSELF; / EQUAL TO ALL ITS DIFFICULTIES AND DUTIES / CONVERSANT WITH ITS MINUTEST DETAILS. / THE NAME OF THIS GALLANT / AND DISTINGUISHED OFFICER / WILL DESCEND TO POSTERITY / AS ONE OF THE NOBLEST ORNAMENTS / OF THE PROFESSION / TO WHICH ENGLAND IS MUCH INDEBTED / FOR SECURITY AND RENOWN / DIED SEPTEMBER 20TH 1839 / AGED 70 YEARS'
Details
Description: Portrait bust of Hardy with profile relief of Nelson inscribed 'ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN TO DO HIS DUTY' below flanked by anthemion motifs. Type: Monument Position: End of nave Artists: William Behnes
People
Hardy, Thomas Masterman Age: 70 Date of Death: 20/9/1839 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral. Governor of Greenwich Hospital Organisation: Royal Navy
Memorial window in St Mary’s Church, Liscard, Merseyside dedicated to Benjamin Gleadell d. 1888
Location
St Mary's Church, Liscard, Merseyside, England
Transcript
'To the glory of God and in loving memory of Benjamin Gleadell who died at sea, Sept 27th 1888' [inscription in window]'This window was erected by parishioners, relatives and passengers in memory of Benjamin Gleadell 1829-1888 Captain of the RMS Germanic and Commodore of the White Star Line' [brass dedication plaque].
Details
Description: Depicts Christ walking on the water and supporting a sinking St Peter. Type: Window Materials: Stained glass Vessel: RMS Germanic
People
Gleadell, Benjamen Age: 59 Date of Death: 27/9/1888 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Commodore Organisation: White Star Line
Wall tablet at Holy Trinity Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed commemorating John Maitland Forster d. 1854
Location
Holy Trinity Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England
Transcript
'John Maitland Forster son of Major-General Bowes Forster and grandson of General Sir Peregrine Maitland who fell in action on board H.M. ship Bellerophon, 84 guns on 17th October 1854, during an attack of the combined fleets of England and France against Sebastopol. Universally beloved and lamented by all who knew him age 16 years'
Details
Type: Wall tablet Position: Near pulpit Vessel: HMS Bellerophon
Event
Crimea War
Event Date
1853-1856
Event Category
19th century conflicts in Asia
People
Forster, John Maitland Age: 16 Date of Death: 17/10/1854 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Organisation:
Extra
Bibliography: David Saunders 'Maritime Memorials & Mementoes' (Yeovil, 1996) p. 20. Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1970
Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating James J. Matthews d. 1869
Location
Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World
Transcript
'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES J. MATHEWS, / LATE ENGINEER OF THE P & O. CO'S / S.S. 'CHINA', WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPTEMBER 28TH 1869. / AGED 32 YEARS. / STAY TRAVELLER AS YOU ARE PASSING BY, / AS YOU ARE NOW SO ONCE WAS I, / AS I AM NOW SO SHALL YOU BE, / SO THEN PREPARE TO FOLLOW ME.'
Details
Description: Headstone. Type: Gravestone Vessel: SS China
People
Mathews, James J. Age: 32 Date of Death: 28/9/1869 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Organisation: P & O Line
Extra
Notes: 'China' built 1855 John Laird & Sons, Birkenhead. Iron passenger steamer 2009 tons. Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com
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