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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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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Richard Hurford d. 1934

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In loving remembrance of / Richard Hurford / Master Mariner / Died October 7th 1934 / Aged 60 years / Also / Richard, Arthur and Ro.../ who died in infancy / Fragrant memories.'

Details

Type: Gravestone

People

Hurford, Richard
Age: 60
Date of Death: 7/10/1934
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master Mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

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  "transcript": "'In loving remembrance of / Richard Hurford / Master Mariner / Died October 7th 1934 / Aged 60 years / Also / Richard, Arthur and Ro.../ who died in infancy / Fragrant memories.'",
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St John's Church, Old Haymarket, Liverpool, England

Memorial at St John’s Church, Old Haymarket, Liverpool commemorating Captain Morris Roberts d. 1818

Location

St John's Church, Old Haymarket, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Captain Morris Roberts, Brig Minerva of Barmouth died 10th March 1818 age 34'

Details

Vessel: Minerva

People

Roberts, Morris
Age: 34
Date of Death: 10/3/1818
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 1, p. 599. Church demolished in 1898.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Captain J. P. Brand",
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Church of the Good Shepherd, Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Scotland

Wall tablet in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Murrayfield commemorating Lieutenant Ian Colquhoun Cowan RN d. 1916 in the Battle of Jutland

Location

Church of the Good Shepherd, Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Scotland

Transcript

'There fought and fell in the Battle off / Jutland Ian Colquhoun Cowan / Flag Lieutenant H.M.S. Defence on 31st / May 1916 in his twenty seventh year / this tablet is placed here in memory / of him and to the Glory of God / I thank my God upon every remembrance of you'

Details

Description: Inscription in incised Roman capitals in red and black punctuated by scallop shells. On the left is an incised and painted three-masted galleon in full sail, the spritsail decorated with a scallop shell; one sail on each mast, the foresail decorated with the three lions of England, the mainsail with the lion of Scotland and the mizzen with the harp of Ireland.
Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Brass
Vessel: HMS Defence

Event

Battle of Jutland

Event Date

1916

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Cowan, Ian Colquhoun
Age: 27
Date of Death: 31/5/1916
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Flag Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS), Judy Crabb 2001

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  "location": "Church of the Good Shepherd, Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Scotland",
  "transcript": "'There fought and fell in the Battle off / Jutland Ian Colquhoun Cowan / Flag Lieutenant H.M.S. Defence on 31st / May 1916 in his twenty seventh year / this tablet is placed here in memory / of him and to the Glory of God / I thank my God upon every remembrance of you'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Murrayfield commemorating Lieutenant Ian Colquhoun Cowan RN d. 1916 in the Battle of Jutland</p>",
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    "recorder": "The Arts Society (NADFAS), Judy Crabb 2001",
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St Michael's Church, Aldbourne, Wiltshire, England

Wall tablet in St Michael’s Church, Aldbourne commemorating Captain Henry Frowd Seagram RN d. 1845

Location

St Michael's Church, Aldbourne, Wiltshire, England

Transcript

'TO THE MEMORY / OF CAPTAIN HENRY FROWD SEAGRAM R.N. / (ELDEST SON OF THE PRESENT RECTOR OF THIS PARISH) / GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF / OF THE GAMBIA: / WHO IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES AND CLIMATES / HAVING FOR A PERIOD OF 21 YEARS SERVED / HIS COUNTRY ZEALOUSLY AND FAITHFULLY / DIED IN THE EXECUTION OF HIS DUTY / AT BATHURST ON THE GAMBIA / 26TH OF AUGUST 1845' [Signed below] 'HARRISON MARLBRO'.

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Description: An anchor above the inscription tablet.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Above and to right of altar
Materials: Black and white marble
Artists: Harrison

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Africa

People

Seagram, Henry Frowd
Age:
Date of Death: 26/8/1845
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: On the north aisle wall, by Harrison, is the monument to his father, the Rev John Seagram who d. 28 Aug.1852 aged 79 and the latter's wife Felicia who died 2 July 1847 and also on the same tablet their third son Edgar who died aged 19 on 6 Feb 1825 'on board the 'Lady Campbell' when proceeding the Madras as a cadet in the HEIC service.
Recorder: Professor Norman Hammond & Dr J. L. Wilson
Photographer: Professor Norman Hammond

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  "transcript": "'TO THE MEMORY / OF CAPTAIN HENRY FROWD SEAGRAM R.N. / (ELDEST SON OF THE PRESENT RECTOR OF THIS PARISH) / GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF / OF THE GAMBIA: / WHO IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES AND CLIMATES / HAVING FOR A PERIOD OF 21 YEARS SERVED / HIS COUNTRY ZEALOUSLY AND FAITHFULLY / DIED IN THE EXECUTION OF HIS DUTY / AT BATHURST ON THE GAMBIA / 26TH OF AUGUST 1845' [Signed below] 'HARRISON MARLBRO'.",
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Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating John Fiddick d. 1907

Location

Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'In / ever loving memory / of / JOHN FIDDICK / Gunner RN / The dearly beloved husband of / ELIZABETH FIDDICK / who died March 5th 1907 / aged 41 years / The cup was bitter, the sting severe / to part with one we loved so dear / the trial was hard, we'll not complain / but trust to meet in heaven again'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Church of England (old) 378

People

Fiddick, John
Age: 41
Date of Death: 5/3/1907
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Gunner RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry 1987

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  "transcript": "'In / ever loving memory / of / JOHN FIDDICK / Gunner RN / The dearly beloved husband of / ELIZABETH FIDDICK / who died March 5th 1907 / aged 41 years / The cup was bitter, the sting severe / to part with one we loved so dear / the trial was hard, we'll not complain / but trust to meet in heaven again'",
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Liverpool Necropolis, Liverpool, England

Memorial in the Liverpool Necropolis, commemorating William Turton d. 1853

Location

Liverpool Necropolis, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'William Turton late of H M Customs died 8th March 1853 age 55'

Details

People

Turton, William
Age: 55
Date of Death: 8/3/1853
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: HM Customs

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 8, p. 67. Liverpool Necropolis closed in 1898 and a public garden was later laid out on the site.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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Scotch Presbyterian Church, Oldham Street, Liverpool, England

Memorial at Scotch Presbyterian Church, Oldham Street, Liverpool commemorating Captain Seth Webber d. 1821

Location

Scotch Presbyterian Church, Oldham Street, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Captain Seth Webber of Charlestown USA died 16th October 1821 age ...'

Details

People

Webber, Seth
Age:
Date of Death: 16/10/1821
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 5, p. 41.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters