Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Frederick James Saunders RN d. 1907
Location
Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World
Transcript
'Sacred to the memory of Frederick James SAUNDERS, A.B. of H.M.S. 'King Alfred', who died at Hong Kong on 25th. December 1907, aged 21 years. Erected by his shipmates.'
Details
Description: Headstone, inscription on a shield, large foul anchor in relief above. Type: Headstone Vessel: HMS King Alfred
People
Saunders, Frederick James Age: 21 Date of Death: 25/12/1907 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman Organisation: Royal Navy
Memorial at Hampstead Cemetery, London commemorating David Morgan d. 1937 surgeon
Location
Hampstead Cemetery, London, England
Transcript
'IN LOVING MEMORY / OF / DAVID MORGAN / SURGEON / 1862-1937 / X-RAY PIONEER / AND / REFORMER OF MEDICAL / SERVICES AT SEA / HE GIVETH HIS BELOVED SLEEP'
Details
People
Morgan, David Age: 75 Date of Death: 1937 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Surgeon Organisation:
Extra
Bibliography: Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 143.
Gravestone in Cornwall dedicated to R.J. Toms d. 1885
Location
St Martin's Church, St Martin by Looe, Cornwall, England
Transcript
'In loving memory of Elisa Emma the dearly beloved daughter of S.A. Toms who died June 30th 1907 aged 26 years 'Peace perfect peace.' Also of S.A. TOMS the beloved mother of the above who died February 21st 1931 aged 84 years. Also in memory of Capt. R.J. TOMS husband of the above who was lost at sea in the year 1885.'
Details
Description: Headstone and kerbs.
Type: Gravestone Position: Churchyard
People
Toms, R.J. Age: Date of Death: 1885 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Master Organisation:
Gravestone in Kensal Green Cemetery, London commemorating Captain John Forbes RN d. 1868 and other naval members of his family
Location
Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England
Transcript
[East side] 'IN MEMORY OF / CAPTAIN JOHN FORBES R.N. D:L. / FORMERLY OF WINKFIELD PLACE Co BERKSHIRE / BORN 15TH MARCH 1780. DIED 16TH JANUARY 1868 / 'NILE', 'ST DOMINGO', 'EGYPT'. [South side] 'ALSO / OF / JAMES WILLIAM / FORBES, / LIEUTENANT ... INFANTRY / HIS ELDEST SON / WHO DIED 28TH JANUARY 1839 / AGED 24 YEARS / AND WAS BURIED AT SEA' [West side] 'ALSO OF LETITIA FORBES, / WIFE OF THE ABOVE / CAPTAIN JOHN FORBES R.N. / BORN 14TH MAY 1790 DIED 25TH JULY 1869.' [North side] 'ALSO / OF / FREDERICK EDWYN / FORBES. / COMMANDER ROYAL NAVY. / HIS THIRD SON / WHO DIED...APRIL 1842 AGED 23 YEARS. / AND WAS BURIED AT SEA /...'
Details
Type: Coped stone
Event Category
1793-1802 French Revolutionary War
People
Forbes, John Age: 88 Date of Death: 16/1/1868 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Captain RN Organisation: Royal Navy
Memorial at the Protestant Cemetery, Northam Road, Penang, Malaysia, commemorating Captain Joseph Webb, d. 1846
Location
Protestant Cemetery, Northam Road, Penang, Malaysia, Rest of the World
Transcript
‘In memory of / CAPT. JOSEPH WEBB, of Salem, Mass. U.S.A. / who died at this place / July 21, 1846, / aged 45 years.’ / ‘Faithful & true in all his private relations, / Just, & of strict integrity in his business / affairs.
Details
People
Webb, Joseph Age: 45 Date of Death: 21/7/1846 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Unknown Organisation: Unknown
Extra
Bibliography: John B. Hattendorf 'Some British and American Sailor's Tombstones in Penang, Malaysia', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 68, p. 326 (Greenwich).
Wall tablet in Harrow on the Hill, London commemorating Flag Lieutenant Henry Barlow Bartle Denniss d. 1913
Location
St Mary's Church, Harrow on the Hill, London, England
Transcript
'TO THE GLORY OF GOD / IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY OF / HENRY BARLOW BARTLEY DENNISS / FLAG LIEUTENANT IN THE ROYAL NAVY / BORN 15th JUNE 1885 DIED 18TH JANUARY 1913 / ALSO OF THOMAS VIVIAN BARTLEY DENNISS / CAPTAIN (ACTING LIEUT-COL) ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGT. / BORN 29th OCTOBER 1891 DIED 28TH AUGUST 1918 / AFTER FOUR YEARS FIGHTING IN THE GREAT WAR / FROM EFFECTS OF WOUNDS RECEIVED AT NEUVE CHAPELLE IN 1915. / SO TO-DAY-AND OH IF EVER / DUTY'S VOICE IS RINGING CLEAR / BIDDING MEN TO BRAVE ENDEAVOUR / BE OUR ANSWER-WE ARE HERE'
Details
Type: Wall tablet Position: Chancel south wall
People
Denniss, Henry Barlow Bartley Age: 28 Date of Death: 18/1/1913 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Flag Lieutenant RN Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: Also of Captain Thomas Vivan Bartley Denniss. d. 1918 Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)
Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, India commemorating Samuel Cook, HEIC, d. 1840
Location
South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World
Transcript
'Sacred to the Memory of / Samuel Cook, Engineer, H.C.S. / who died 9th May 1840, / aged 26 years 11 mos / and 22 days / How fleeting and how transitory is life, and how sure and certain is death.'
Details
People
Cook, Samuel Age: 26 Date of Death: 9/5/1840 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Engineer Organisation: Honourable East India Company
Extra
Bibliography: 'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.168.
Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Donald Fergusson d. 1891
Location
Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World
Transcript
' In loving memory of Donald FERGUSSON, C.E., formerly of Portsmouth Dockyard who met his death by accident August 31st. 1891. Aged 57 years. In the midst of life we are in death. This stone is erected by his loving wife'
Details
Description: Headstone flanked by square pilasters, foliage and cross carved above inscription, which is on a heart-shaped panel. Type: Headstone
People
Fergusson, Donald Age: 57 Date of Death: 31/8/1891 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Chief Engineer Organisation: HM Dockyard Portsmouth
Wall tablet in St Matthew’s Church, Moulmein, Myanmar commemorating Edward Ricker d. 1885
Location
St Matthew's Church, Moulmein, Myanmar, Rest of the World
Transcript
'In loving memory of Edward Ricker of Cheshire, late Chief Officer of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Steamer Yunnan, who was drowned in the Irrawaddy River off Pagan whilst in performance of his duty at 9.30 am on 5th May 1885, aged 25 years, 9 months and 12 days. His remains were washed ashore five days later at Ailabyin and buried where they were discovered on the riverbank. This last token of love is erected by his beloved widow who sadly recalls his great loss and untimely death.'