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Cadennabia, Italy, Rest of the World

Memorial at Cadennabia, Italy commemorating Captain William Llewellyn Morrison RN d. 1905

Location

Cadennabia, Italy, Rest of the World

Transcript

'William Llewellyn Morrison, Captain R.N., b. at Sea, Straits of Sunda, 4 Oct., 1847, ob. at Cadenabbia, 10 May 1905, a. 58.' [Not exact].

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People

Morrison, William Llewellyn
Age: 58
Date of Death: 10/5/1905
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: ADM 196/12/201 gives date of death as 12 May 1903.
Bibliography: 'Notes and Queries', 1906, Series 10, vol. 6, p. 446.

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  "transcript": "'William Llewellyn Morrison, Captain R.N., b. at Sea, Straits of Sunda, 4 Oct., 1847, ob. at Cadenabbia, 10 May 1905, a. 58.' [Not exact].",
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Colchester Cemetery, Colchester, Essex, England

Gravestone in Colchester Cemetery commemorating Isaac Pooley d. 1872, who served at Trafalgar

Location

Colchester Cemetery, Colchester, Essex, England

Transcript

'In Affectionate Rememberance / of / ISAAC POOLEY / WHO DIED JANUARY 2 1872 / AGED 87 YEARS...

Details

Description: Headstone.
Type: Gravestone
Materials: Limestone

Event

Battle of Trafalgar 1805

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Pooley, Isaac
Age: 87
Date of Death: 2/12/1872
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Ordinary Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Ordinary Seaman in 'Victory' at Trafalgar.

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  "transcript": "'In Affectionate Rememberance / of / ISAAC POOLEY / WHO DIED JANUARY 2 1872 / AGED 87 YEARS...",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in Colchester Cemetery  commemorating Isaac Pooley d. 1872, who served at Trafalgar</p>",
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Bowden church, Bowden, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Wall tablet in Bowden Church, Scottish Borders commemorating Vice-Admiral Robert Riddell Carre d. 1860

Location

Bowden church, Bowden, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / VICE ADMIRAL R. R. CARRE / WHO DIED IN THE LORD 1ST MARCH 1860. / AGED 78 YEARS. / AND IS INTERRED OPPOSITE TO THIS TABLET. / ERECTED BY HIS NEPHEW / WALTER RIDDELL CARRE'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: East wall
Materials: White marble

People

Carre, Robert Riddell
Age: 78
Date of Death: 1/3/1860
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

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  "location": "Bowden church, Bowden, Scottish Borders, Scotland",
  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY OF / VICE ADMIRAL R. R. CARRE / WHO DIED IN THE LORD 1ST MARCH 1860. / AGED 78 YEARS. / AND IS INTERRED OPPOSITE TO THIS TABLET. / ERECTED BY HIS NEPHEW / WALTER RIDDELL CARRE'",
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Church of St Mary of Antioch, St Margaret-at-Cliffe, Kent, England

Headstone at the Church of St Mary of Antioch, St Margaret-at-Cliffe, Kent commemorating James Kingsford, HM Customs d. 1827

Location

Church of St Mary of Antioch, St Margaret-at-Cliffe, Kent, England

Transcript

'Here rests the remains of JAMES KINGSFORD who was in the employ of His Majesty's Customs for the space of 52 years. He died at Dover, 25 March 1827, aged 88 years, also the remains of MARY, his wife who died 22 March 1796 aged 54 years. In memory also of ELIZABETH his second wife, who died 30 November 1826 aged 74 years and was buried in the churchyard of St. Mary, Dover'

Details

Type: Headstone
Position: Y8
Materials: Sandstone

People

Kingsford, James
Age: 88
Date of Death: 25/3/1827
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Customs Officer
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: 'The Monumental Inscriptions in the Church and Churchyard of St Margaret of Antioch, St Margaret At Cliffe, Kent' Kent Family History Society (Canterbury, 1980).
Recorder: E.R. Stage

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  "transcript": "'Here rests the remains of JAMES KINGSFORD who was in the employ of His Majesty's Customs for the space of 52 years. He died at Dover, 25 March 1827, aged 88 years, also the remains of MARY, his wife who died 22 March 1796 aged 54 years. In memory also of ELIZABETH his second wife, who died 30 November 1826 aged 74 years and was buried in the churchyard of St. Mary, Dover'",
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    "recorder": "E.R. Stage",
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Methodist Church, Chillington, Devon, England

Memorial at Methodist Church, Chillington, Devon commemorating George Pendle d. 1927

Location

Methodist Church, Chillington, Devon, England

Transcript

'George PENDLE lost at sea from SS. KAROLD in Australian waters Oct 1927 aged 30'

Details

Vessel: SS Karold

People

Pendle, George
Age: 30
Date of Death: 10/1927
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Recorder: P. Cove; E.R. Stage

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  "location": "Methodist Church, Chillington, Devon, England",
  "transcript": "'George PENDLE lost at sea from SS. KAROLD in Australian waters Oct 1927 aged 30'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Methodist Church, Chillington, Devon commemorating George Pendle d. 1927</p>",
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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Evan Millward d. 1931

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In loving memory of / Annie / the beloved wife of/ Evan Millward / who departed this life Octr 19th 1913 / Aged 36 years / She is gone: The grave hath received her. / It is Jesus who called her away. / She is gone to the one who redeemed her. / From night to the splendour of day. / Also / John Lesley Demery / Who died Jany 28th 1923 / Aged 18 years / Safe in the arms of Jesus / Also / Evan Millward (Pilot) / who died Aug 20th 1931 /Aged 67 years / At rest / And / Emma Griffin / 1907-1977.'

Details

Description: Headstone
Type: Gravestone

People

Millward, Evan
Age: 67
Date of Death: 20/8/1931
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Pliot
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

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  "location": "Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales",
  "transcript": "'In loving memory of / Annie / the beloved wife of/ Evan Millward / who departed this life Octr 19th 1913 / Aged 36 years / She is gone: The grave hath received her. / It is Jesus who called her away. / She is gone to the one who redeemed her. / From night to the splendour of day. / Also / John Lesley Demery / Who died Jany 28th 1923 / Aged 18 years / Safe in the arms of Jesus / Also / Evan Millward (Pilot) / who died Aug 20th 1931 /Aged 67 years / At rest / And / Emma Griffin / 1907-1977.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Evan Millward d. 1931</p>",
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    "recorder": "David J. Wickham",
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St Sampson's Church, St Sampson's, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Headstone at St Sampson’s, Guernsey commemorating Captain Richard Jameson d. 1835

Location

St Sampson's Church, St Sampson's, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Transcript

'Also in memory of Captain Richard Jameson, native of Aberdeen, Scotland, who died on the 13th March 1835 on his passage home from Barbadoes, West Indies, aged 33 years and 7 months. Deeply regretted by all who knew his fine character'

Details

Type: Headstone
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: Goshawk

People

Jameson, Richard
Age:
Date of Death: 13/3/1835
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: 'Guernsey Star' (23 April 1835).
Recorder: David Kreckeler 1982

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Also in memory of Captain Richard Jameson, native of Aberdeen, Scotland, who died on the 13th March 1835 on his passage home from Barbadoes, West Indies, aged 33 years and 7 months. Deeply regretted by all who knew his fine character'",
  "content": "<p>Headstone at St Sampson’s, Guernsey commemorating Captain Richard Jameson d. 1835</p>",
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    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "'Guernsey Star' (23 April 1835).",
    "recorder": "David Kreckeler 1982",
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Montserrat, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Rest of the World

Memorial on Montserrat commemorating Gilbert Tarlton d. 1769

Location

Montserrat, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Here lieth Interr'd the Remains of / Captain Gilbert Tarlton / of the Brigantine Jenny of Liverpool / who Died on this Island the 15th of June, 1769'

Details

Vessel: Jenny

People

Tarlton, Gilbert
Age:
Date of Death: 15/6/1769
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: V.L. Oliver 'The Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies' 1927.

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  "transcript": "'Here lieth Interr'd the Remains of / Captain Gilbert Tarlton / of the Brigantine Jenny of Liverpool / who Died on this Island the 15th of June, 1769'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial on Montserrat commemorating Gilbert Tarlton d. 1769</p>",
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    "bibliography": "V.L. Oliver 'The Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies' 1927.",
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St Mary's Church, Appledore, Devon, England

Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Appledore, Devon commemorating John Tamlyn d. 1871

Location

St Mary's Church, Appledore, Devon, England

Transcript

'In loving memory of CAPT. JOHN TAMLYN who sailed from Cardiff 24th November 1871 bound for Callao in command of the ship CLEORA and was lost at sea aged 41 years. Also his wife ELIZABETH TAMLYN died 13 May 1917, aged 83 years. Also of JOHN their son and devoted husband of MARY E. TAMLYN died 17 June 1936, aged 74. Also his beloved wife Mary Elizabeth TAMLYN, died 24th November 1942, aged 81 years. And their daughter ISA ELIZABETH TAMLYN, died 27 September 1969, aged 77 years. And their dear friend and companion ELSIE COLDRIDGE WOOLWAY 1889-1978'

Details

Description: Celtic cross on three tiered steps.
Type: Celtic cross
Position: East side of church by path
Vessel: Cleora

People

Tamlyn, John
Age: 41
Date of Death: 1871
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Recorder: D,J, Folland

JSON

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  "transcript": "'In loving memory of CAPT. JOHN TAMLYN who sailed from Cardiff 24th November 1871 bound for Callao in command of the ship CLEORA and was lost at sea aged 41 years. Also his wife ELIZABETH TAMLYN died 13 May 1917, aged 83 years. Also of JOHN their son and devoted husband of MARY E. TAMLYN died 17 June 1936, aged 74. Also his beloved wife Mary Elizabeth TAMLYN, died 24th November 1942, aged 81 years. And their daughter ISA ELIZABETH TAMLYN, died 27 September 1969, aged 77 years. And their dear friend and companion ELSIE COLDRIDGE WOOLWAY 1889-1978'",
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Parish church, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales

Memorial at Aberystwyth commemorating William Isaac d. 1848

Location

Parish church, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales

Transcript

'SACRED / To the Memory of / WILLIAM ISAAC / of this Town, / Master Mariner who died / on the 10th day of / September 1848 / AGED 66 YEARS...'

Details

Position: Churchyard
Materials: Slate

People

Isaac, William
Age: 66
Date of Death: 10/9/1848
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Verse in Welsh.
Recorder: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters