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All Saints Church, Branksome, Poole, England

Gravestone at All Saints Church, Branksome, Poole, commemorating Thomas Pride VC d. 1893

Location

All Saints Church, Branksome, Poole, England

Transcript

'IN / LOVING MEMORY OF / THOMAS PRIDE V.C. R.N. / WHO DIED JULY 16TH 1893 / AGED 57 YEARS '/ ALSO OF MARY ELIZABETH HIS BELOVED WIFE / WHO DIED AUG 25TH 1906 / AGED 62 YEARS / SO SHALL WE EVER BE WITH THE LORD / NOT MY WILL, BUT THINE BE DONE'.

Details

Type: Cross
Position: Churchyard

People

Pride, Thomas
Age: 57
Date of Death: 16/7/1893
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain of the Afterguard
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Victoria Cross winner.
Bibliography: J.D. Spinney 'Some Naval Memorials in Dorset', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 73, p. 195, (Greenwich,1987).

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  "transcript": "'IN / LOVING MEMORY OF / THOMAS PRIDE V.C. R.N. / WHO DIED JULY 16TH 1893 / AGED 57 YEARS '/ ALSO OF MARY ELIZABETH HIS BELOVED WIFE / WHO DIED AUG 25TH 1906 / AGED 62 YEARS / SO SHALL WE EVER BE WITH THE LORD / NOT MY WILL, BUT THINE BE DONE'.",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

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

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

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  "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'",
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St Matthew's Church, Moulmein, Myanmar, Rest of the World

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.'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Graveyard
Vessel: Yunnan

People

Ricker, Edward
Age: 25
Date of Death: 5/5/1885
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Chief Officer
Organisation: Irrawaddy Flotilla

Extra

Bibliography: 'Chowkidar' vol. 11, no.1, Spring 2006, p.4.

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  "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.'",
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Church of St Peter and St Paul, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England

Memorial at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Aldeburgh, Suffolk commemorating Frederick Flick, Trinity Pilot, d. 1907

Location

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'Frederick William FLICK (Trinity Pilot) who died 29 May 1907 aged 59, also his wife Margaret died 17 April 1923 aged 78'

Details

People

Flick, Frederick William
Age: 59
Date of Death: 29/5/1907
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Trinity Pilot
Organisation: Trinity House

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan, 1967

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  "transcript": "'Frederick William FLICK (Trinity Pilot) who died 29 May 1907 aged 59, also his wife Margaret died 17 April 1923 aged 78'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Aldeburgh, Suffolk commemorating Frederick Flick, Trinity Pilot, d. 1907</p>",
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    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan, 1967",
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Protestant Cemetery, Northam Road, Penang, Malaysia, Rest of the World

Memorial at the Protestant Cemetery, Northam Road, Penang, Malaysia, commemorating James H. Winlock, USN, d. 1873

Location

Protestant Cemetery, Northam Road, Penang, Malaysia, Rest of the World

Transcript

‘JAMES H. WINLOCK / Midshipman U.S. Navy, / died at Sea March 2nd 1873 / On Board the / U.S.S. HARTFORD, / Aged 21 Years.'

Details

Vessel: USS Hartford

People

Winlock, James H.
Age: 21
Date of Death: 2/3/1873
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman USN
Organisation: United States Navy

Extra

Bibliography: John B. Hattendorf 'Some British and American Sailor's Tombstones in Penang, Malaysia', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 68, p. 325, (Greenwich, 1982).

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  "transcript": "‘JAMES H. WINLOCK / Midshipman U.S. Navy, / died at Sea March 2nd 1873 / On Board the / U.S.S. HARTFORD, / Aged 21 Years.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at the Protestant Cemetery, Northam Road, Penang, Malaysia, commemorating James H. Winlock, USN, d. 1873</p>",
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St Mary's Church, Newport Pembrokeshire, Wales

Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Newport Pembrokeshire commemorating James Lewis d. 1815

Location

St Mary's Church, Newport Pembrokeshire, Wales

Transcript

'James Lewis, Mariner, died 12 Sept 1815 aged 25 years'

Details

Position: Churchyard

People

Lewis, James
Age: 25
Date of Death: 12/9/1815
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1973

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    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1973",
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St Nicholas's Church, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, England

Altar book in St Nicholas’s Church, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, dedicated to Captain Lawrence Guest Gornall d. 1951

Location

St Nicholas's Church, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'In ever Loving Memory of / Captain Laurence Guest Gornall. / Royal Navy who died on / October 6th 1951. Presented by / his wife and children' [written on flyleaf]

Details

Type: Altar book

People

Gornall, Lawrence Guest
Age:
Date of Death: 6/10/1951
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

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  "transcript": "'In ever Loving Memory of / Captain Laurence Guest Gornall. / Royal Navy who died on / October 6th 1951. Presented by / his wife and children' [written on flyleaf]",
  "content": "<p>Altar book in St Nicholas’s Church, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, dedicated to Captain Lawrence Guest Gornall d. 1951</p>",
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Brompton Cemetery, London, England

Memorial at Brompton Cemetery, London commemorating Sir Samuel Cunard d. 1865 and other members of his family

Location

Brompton Cemetery, London, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / SIR SAMUEL CUNARD BARONET / BORN 21 NOVEMBER 1787 / DIED 24 APRIL 1865 / ALS0 IN MEMORY OF / WILLIAM CUNARD / SON OF SIR SAMUEL CUNARD / BORN 9TH APRIL 1825 / DIED 11TH JANUARY 1908 / BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD' [on lower plinth] 'CUNARD'

Details

Description: Two granite slabs.
Type: Tomb
Materials: Pink granite (upper slab) limestone (lower)

People

Cunard, Samuel
Age: 77
Date of Death: 28/4/1865
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Ship owner
Organisation: Cunard Steamship Co

Extra

Notes: Sir Samuel Cunard 1787-1865 founded Cunard Steamship Co.
Bibliography: Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981).

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  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY OF / SIR SAMUEL CUNARD BARONET / BORN 21 NOVEMBER 1787 / DIED 24 APRIL 1865 / ALS0 IN MEMORY OF / WILLIAM CUNARD / SON OF SIR SAMUEL CUNARD / BORN 9TH APRIL 1825 / DIED 11TH JANUARY 1908 / BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD' [on lower plinth] 'CUNARD'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Brompton Cemetery, London commemorating Sir Samuel Cunard d. 1865 and other members of his family</p>",
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    "bibliography": "Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981).",
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St Thomas's Church, Cricket St Thomas, Somerset, England

Plaque in St Thomas’s Church, Cricket St Thomas commemorating Lieutenant-Commander William Nelson Hood d. 1921

Location

St Thomas's Church, Cricket St Thomas, Somerset, England

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / THE HONOURABLE ALFRED NELSON HOOD / 7TH SON OF ALEXANDER NELSON AND MARY / VISCOUNT AND VISCOUNTESS BRIDPORT, / DUKE AND DUCHESS OF BRONTE. / BORN 8TH OCTOBER 1858 DIED [?] OCTOBER 1918. / AND OF HIS BROTHER / THE HONOURABLE WILLIAM NELSON HOOD / LATE LIEUTENANT COMMANDER ROYAL NAVY / BORN 6TH JANUARY 1848. DIED 23RD [?] OCTOBER 1921'

Details

Type: Plaque
Materials: Brass

People

Hood, William Nelson
Age:
Date of Death: 23/10/1921 ?
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Lyn Collins

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  "location": "St Thomas's Church, Cricket St Thomas, Somerset, England",
  "transcript": "'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / THE HONOURABLE ALFRED NELSON HOOD / 7TH SON OF ALEXANDER NELSON AND MARY / VISCOUNT AND VISCOUNTESS BRIDPORT, / DUKE AND DUCHESS OF BRONTE. / BORN 8TH OCTOBER 1858 DIED [?] OCTOBER 1918. / AND OF HIS BROTHER / THE HONOURABLE WILLIAM NELSON HOOD / LATE LIEUTENANT COMMANDER ROYAL NAVY / BORN 6TH JANUARY 1848. DIED 23RD [?] OCTOBER 1921'",
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St Andrew's Church, Great Finborough, Suffolk, England

Memorial at St Andrew’s Church, Great Finborough, Suffolk commemorating Lieutenant Robert Wollaston, RN, d. 1774

Location

St Andrew's Church, Great Finborough, Suffolk, England

Transcript

‘M.S. / Fratris Charti / ROBERTI WOLLASTON NAVARCI, / Guilielmus Wollaston Armiger, / Frater Natu Maximus / Hujus Manerii Dominus, / Hoc Monumentum / Erigi Curavit / OB: 14 June 1774 / Aet 33’

M.S. Lieutenant Robert Wollaston. Sir William Wollaston, eldest brother, Lord of this manor erected the monument on 14 June 1774.

Details

Description: Circular white marble roundel with surrounding marble or alabaster frame encircling. The text is placed at the centre of a circle of relief carving with numerous naval objects, including an anchor and a pennant. Above the text is a heraldic griffin in a crenelated castle. Below is a coat of arms. The surrounding inner circle has ‘NE QUID FALSI’ around the central text : ’Nothing of what is false.’ A quote referring to Cicero.
Materials: Marble

People

Wollaston, Robert
Age: 33
Date of Death: 14/6/1774
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Captain John Hatley’s sister Judith, married Robert Wollaston in 1770. John Hatley sailed with Captain James Cook as a midshipman on Cook’s third voyage in 1776.

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters