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St Nicholas' Church, Rushbrooke Village, Suffolk, England

Memorial at St Nicholas’ Church, Rushbrooke Village, Suffolk commemorating Captain William Rushbrooke, RN d.1883

Location

St Nicholas' Church, Rushbrooke Village, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'WILLIAM HENRY RUSHBROOKE. COMMANDER ROYAL NAVY BORN JUNE 8, 1815. DIED JULY 28, 1883. BLESSED ARE THE DEAD WHO DIE IN THE LORD R.I.P.'

Details

Description: Fenced grave with a cross.
Type: Cross
Position: South side churchyard

People

Rushbrooke, William Henry
Age: 68
Date of Death: 28/7/1883
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Born 5/4/1890. Also tablet inside church. DOSSIER.
Recorder: Lt. Cdr. P.J. Rushbrooke

JSON

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  "id": "M3754",
  "location": "St Nicholas' Church, Rushbrooke Village, Suffolk, England",
  "transcript": "'WILLIAM HENRY RUSHBROOKE. COMMANDER ROYAL NAVY BORN JUNE 8, 1815. DIED JULY 28, 1883. BLESSED ARE THE DEAD WHO DIE IN THE LORD R.I.P.'",
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    "position": "South side churchyard",
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    "notes": "Born 5/4/1890. Also tablet inside church. DOSSIER.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Lt. Cdr. P.J. Rushbrooke",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Camperdown Cemetery, Newtown, New South Wales, Australia, Rest of the World

Gravestone at Camperdown Cemetery, Newtown, Australia commemorating William Ward Harvey RN d. 1853

Location

Camperdown Cemetery, Newtown, New South Wales, Australia, Rest of the World

Details

Description: Carved with crossed foul anchors, a cannon, shot and globe.
Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS Torch

People

Harvey, William Ward
Age: 19
Date of Death: 24/12/1853
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Andrew F.C. David 'British Naval Officers commemorated in a Sydney churchyard', 'Mariners Mirror' vol. 76, p. 226 (Greenwich, 1990).

JSON

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  "location": "Camperdown Cemetery, Newtown, New South Wales, Australia, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Camperdown Cemetery, Newtown, Australia commemorating William Ward Harvey RN d. 1853</p>",
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    "bibliography": "Andrew F.C. David 'British Naval Officers commemorated in a Sydney churchyard', 'Mariners Mirror' vol. 76, p. 226 (Greenwich, 1990).",
    "recorder": "",
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Bath Abbey, Bath, England

Wall tablet dedicated to Rear-Admiral Smith Callis d. 1761, in Bath Abbey, Bath.

Location

Bath Abbey, Bath, England

Transcript

'Near this place are laid / the Remains of / SMITH CALLIS Esqr / Rear Admiral of the Blue / from his earliest youth / train'd to the service of the Sea / In every Station / and in every Instance of Tryal / (many of the utmost Danger) / his Steady Courage / prevailed often with Success / always with geat Applause / But his intrepid Conduct / at ST TROPEZ / received a peculiar Distinction / more lasting than Marble / from his Sovereign's Hand / The Greatness of his King / and the Love of his Country / were the prevailing passions / of his Mind / In his Life and Manners / He was Serious, Humane, Liberal, Friendly / and of Strict Integrity / This truly brave Commander / feared nothing but / to do an unbecoming Action / He died / Octo: 16: MDCCLXI / In the 52nd Year / of his Age'

Details

Description: Above the inscription, Callis's arms on a cartouche flanked by naval trophies.

Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Marble

People

Callis, Smith
Age: 52
Date of Death: 16/10/1761
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral of the Blue
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "id": "M511",
  "location": "Bath Abbey, Bath, England",
  "transcript": "'Near this place are laid / the Remains of / SMITH CALLIS Esqr / Rear Admiral of the Blue / from his earliest youth / train'd to the service of the Sea / In every Station / and in every Instance of Tryal / (many of the utmost Danger) / his Steady Courage / prevailed often with Success / always with geat Applause / But his intrepid Conduct / at ST TROPEZ / received a peculiar Distinction / more lasting than Marble / from his Sovereign's Hand / The Greatness of his King / and the Love of his Country / were the prevailing passions / of his Mind / In his Life and Manners / He was Serious, Humane, Liberal, Friendly / and of Strict Integrity / This truly brave Commander / feared nothing but / to do an unbecoming Action / He died / Octo: 16: MDCCLXI / In the 52nd Year / of his Age'",
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    "description": "Above the inscription, Callis's arms on a cartouche flanked by naval trophies.<br />\r\n<br />",
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    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson",
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St Mary's Church, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England

Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Gateshead commemorating Douglas Cooper d. 1847

Location

St Mary's Church, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England

Transcript

'Douglas Cooper, Master Mariner d.13 June 1847 aged 69'

Details

Position: Churchyard

People

Cooper, Douglass
Age: 69
Date of Death: 13/6/1847
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Rev. Graham Traster 1970

JSON

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  "location": "St Mary's Church, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England",
  "transcript": "'Douglas Cooper, Master Mariner d.13 June 1847 aged 69'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Gateshead commemorating Douglas Cooper d. 1847</p>",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Rev. Graham Traster 1970",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Peter Foster d.1896 Imperial Maritime Customs

Location

Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Transcript

'In loving memory of Peter Foster, 1st Class Tide Waiter, Imperial Maritime Customs, born at Southampton on the 9th January 1856, died at Hong Kong on the 28th October 1896 aged 40 years. This stone was erected by his sorrowing sister, Jane'

Details

Description: Headstone and kerbs.
Type: Gravestone

People

Foster, Peter
Age: 40
Date of Death: 28/10/1896
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Tide Waiter
Organisation: Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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  "post_id": "3242",
  "id": "M302",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In loving memory of Peter Foster, 1st Class Tide Waiter, Imperial Maritime Customs, born at Southampton on the 9th January 1856, died at Hong Kong on the 28th October 1896 aged 40 years. This stone was erected by his sorrowing sister, Jane'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Peter Foster d.1896 Imperial Maritime Customs</p>",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St Mary's Church, Totnes, Devon, England

Memorial in St Mary’s Church, Totnes, Devon commemorating Anthony Pike d. 1851

Location

St Mary's Church, Totnes, Devon, England

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / ANTHONY PIKE. / LATE STOREKEEPER OF THE ROYAL WILLIAM / VICTUALLING YARD PLYMOUTH. / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AT TOTNES. / ON THE 22ND OF APRIL 1851. / IN THE 63RD YEAR OF HIS AGE. / THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BY HIS CHIDREN. / IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF A KIND. / AND AFFECTIONATE PARENT'

Details

Description: Rectangular tablet with a moulded cornice on a black marble ground standing on two brackets.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: South aisle south wall
Materials: Marble
Artists: J. Bovey

People

Pike, Anthony
Age: 62
Date of Death: 22/4/1851
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Storekeeper
Organisation: Royal William Victualling Yard, Plymouth

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER. Removed from north chapel, 1896.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

JSON

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  "id": "M4417",
  "location": "St Mary's Church, Totnes, Devon, England",
  "transcript": "'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / ANTHONY PIKE. / LATE STOREKEEPER OF THE ROYAL WILLIAM / VICTUALLING YARD PLYMOUTH. / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AT TOTNES. / ON THE 22ND OF APRIL 1851. / IN THE 63RD YEAR OF HIS AGE. / THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BY HIS CHIDREN. / IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF A KIND. / AND AFFECTIONATE PARENT'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in St Mary’s Church, Totnes, Devon commemorating Anthony Pike d. 1851</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "Rectangular tablet with a moulded cornice on a black marble ground standing on two brackets.",
    "type": "Wall tablet",
    "position": "South aisle south wall",
    "materials": "Marble",
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    "artists": "J. Bovey",
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    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "DOSSIER. Removed from north chapel, 1896.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "The Arts Society (NADFAS)",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Sighted at Rowley's Antiques and Fine Art Auctioneers, Newmarket, Suffolk, England

Memorial at Rowley’s Auctioneers, Newmarket, Suffolk commemorating Captain John Moss, RN d. 1799

Location

Sighted at Rowley's Antiques and Fine Art Auctioneers, Newmarket, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'MEMENTO MORI / SACRED / To the Memory of / JOHN RALPH MOSS / Commander / of / His Majesty's Sloop / MERLIN / Who Died the 24th Aug't 1799 / Aged 40 Years / On Board the said sloop / in this Bay / upon his Return to JAMAICA / after having Defeated / a Spanish Armament / of Sloop Schooner, Gunboat / with 2000 Land Forces / Destin'd for the Reduction of / The Logwood Cutters in the / BAY of HONDURAS.'

Details

Description: Arched top with an engraved skull and cross bones above inscription (also engraved). Holes to nail the copper plate to the headboard round the edges.
Type: Plate for wooden headboard
Materials: Copper
Vessel: HMS Merlin

Event

1793-1802 French Revolutionary War

People

Moss, John Ralph
Age: 40
Date of Death: 24/8/1799
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: In Rowley's sale 5 September 2006, lot 35.

JSON

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  "transcript": "'MEMENTO MORI / SACRED / To the Memory of / JOHN RALPH MOSS / Commander / of / His Majesty's Sloop / MERLIN / Who Died the 24th Aug't 1799 / Aged 40 Years / On Board the said sloop / in this Bay / upon his Return to JAMAICA / after having Defeated / a Spanish Armament / of Sloop Schooner, Gunboat  / with 2000 Land Forces / Destin'd for the Reduction of / The Logwood Cutters in the / BAY of HONDURAS.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Rowley’s Auctioneers, Newmarket, Suffolk commemorating Captain John Moss, RN d. 1799</p>",
  "images": [],
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Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower of London, London, England

Memorial in St Peter ad Vincula, Tower of London commemorating Valentine Pyne d. 1677

Location

Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower of London, London, England

Transcript

'Erected in Memory of Captn Valentine Pyne late Mr. Gunner of / England Second Sonne of George Pyne of Currymallett, in ye / County of Somerset Gent who following ye Footstepps of his Father / & in loyale obedience to his Sovereigne trayled a pike: under the / Command of his Father in ye last expedicon at Cadiz in ye yeare 1625 / and ye year 1627 in ye expedition at ye Isle of Rhe after that betook himself / to his Maies Fleet where he served at Sea till the late unhappy / Rebellion, & during that Rebellion in his late Maies Service at Land. / After whose death he voluntaryly followed ye comand of Prince Rupert / for ye space of XV yeares both in his expedicons at sea & in ye Warrs / of Germany till his now Maies happy Restauracon since wch tyme hee / Comanded some of his now Maies Shipps in the first Warr against ye Dutch / & in Recompence of his faithfull service his Matie was graciously pleased to / elect him Mr. Gunner of England in wch Capacity hee departed this life (wch/hee ledd single) the last daye of Aprill Anno Dni 1677 And in ye XXVIIIth/Year of his Majesties Reigne aged 74 Yeares. / Vndaunted Hero whose aspireing mind / As being not willing here to bee confind / Like birds in cage, in narrow Trunk of Clay / Entertained Death and with it soar'd away / Now hee is gone why should I not Relate / To a future Age his Valour, Fame and Fate / Iust, Loyal, Prudent, Faithful, such was hee / Natures accomplished worlds Epitomie / Proud hee was not and though by Riches tryd / Yet virtue was his safe his surest guide / Nor can devouring Tyme his rapid Jawes / Ere eat away those Axioms hee made Lawes'

Details

Description: 'This mural monument consists of a central panel containing the inscription with enriched moulded surround, flanked by panelled pilasters with moulded bases and enriched capitals forming part of the architrave. Each pilaster contains a cannon placed vertically, with swags of fruit and foliage springing from volutes on outer sides. The entablature over comprises moulded cornice and carved frieze, showing crossed artillery sponges and ribbon ornament above the pilasters; the centre portion of the frieze, supported by scrolls and slightly projecting is left plain, and may have been intended for an inscription or motto. The base is formed by a moulded string, eliptically arched in centre, and crowned by a bold gadroon ornament. The monument is supported on carved and moulded consoles, the space between being filled by carving in relief of a galleon in action, framed by palms of victory springing from a winged cherubs head. The entablature is surmounted by a shortened pediment, finished with carved rosettes, and shield with arms and mantling.' F. E. Pearce Edwards.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: North wall close to the organ

Event

1665-1667 Second Anglo-Dutch War

People

Pyne, Valentine
Age: 74
Date of Death: 30/4/1677
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master gunner
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Heraldry: Pyne of Curry Mallet-Azure a fess between 3 escallops or. Valentine Pyne appointed master gunner 15/12/1665/6 in the room of James Weyre deceased (PRO Pat Role No 3098.16). B & W image in English Heritage Archive, Red Box Collection and on the original record cards they hold for the RCHME Inventory volumes.
Bibliography: Lieutenant Colonel J.H. Leslie 'Monuments and Memorials of Soldiers in the London City churches', 'Journal for the Society for Army Historical Research' vol. vi, p.178-180 (1927).

JSON

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  "location": "Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower of London, London, England",
  "transcript": "'Erected in Memory of Captn Valentine Pyne late Mr. Gunner of / England Second Sonne of George Pyne of Currymallett, in ye / County of Somerset Gent who following ye Footstepps of his Father / & in loyale obedience to his Sovereigne trayled a pike: under the / Command of his Father in ye last expedicon at Cadiz in ye yeare 1625 / and ye year 1627 in ye expedition at ye Isle of Rhe after that betook himself / to his Maies Fleet where he served at Sea till the late unhappy / Rebellion, & during that Rebellion in his late Maies Service at Land. / After whose death he voluntaryly followed ye comand of Prince Rupert / for ye space of XV yeares both in his expedicons at sea & in ye Warrs / of Germany till his now Maies happy Restauracon since wch tyme hee / Comanded some of his now Maies Shipps in the first Warr against ye Dutch / & in Recompence of his faithfull service his Matie was graciously pleased to / elect him Mr. Gunner of England in wch Capacity hee departed this life (wch/hee ledd single) the last daye of Aprill Anno Dni 1677 And in ye XXVIIIth/Year of his Majesties Reigne aged 74 Yeares. / Vndaunted Hero whose aspireing mind / As being not willing here to bee confind / Like birds in cage, in narrow Trunk of Clay / Entertained Death and with it soar'd away / Now hee is gone why should I not Relate / To a future Age his Valour, Fame and Fate / Iust, Loyal, Prudent, Faithful, such was hee / Natures accomplished worlds Epitomie  / Proud hee was not and though by Riches tryd / Yet virtue was his safe his surest guide / Nor can devouring Tyme his rapid Jawes / Ere eat away those Axioms hee made Lawes'",
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    "recorder": "",
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Selby Abbey, Selby, North Yorkshire, England

Memorial at Selby Abbey, North Yorkshire commemorating Thomas Standering and his son John, both died in 1848

Location

Selby Abbey, Selby, North Yorkshire, England

Transcript

'In / MEMORY / OF THOMAS STANDERING / OF SELBY, SHIP OWNER, / WHO DIED OCTOBER 12TH 1848 / AETATIS 76, / ALSO ELIZABETH STANDERING / RELICT OF THE ABOVE / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE / ON THE 6TH FEBRUARY 1855 / AETATIS 78, / ALSO OF JOHN STANDERING / ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE / NAMED THOMAS STANDERING / WHO WAS DROWNED ON THE / 11TH DAY OF AUGUST 1848 ON HIS / VOYAGE FROM ST PETERSBURG / TO LONDON, AGED 43'

Details

Description: Gothic arch with pinnacles.
Position: South wall of nave

People

Standering, Thomas
Age: 76
Date of Death: 12/10/1848
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Ship owner
Organisation:
Standering, John
Age: 43
Date of Death: 11/8/1848
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Alex Chatwin 1982

JSON

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  "id": "M3856",
  "location": "Selby Abbey, Selby, North Yorkshire, England",
  "transcript": "'In / MEMORY / OF THOMAS STANDERING / OF SELBY, SHIP OWNER, / WHO DIED OCTOBER 12TH 1848 / AETATIS 76, / ALSO ELIZABETH STANDERING / RELICT OF THE ABOVE / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE / ON THE 6TH FEBRUARY 1855 / AETATIS 78, / ALSO OF JOHN STANDERING / ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE / NAMED THOMAS STANDERING / WHO WAS DROWNED ON THE / 11TH DAY OF AUGUST 1848 ON HIS / VOYAGE FROM ST PETERSBURG / TO LONDON, AGED 43'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Selby Abbey, North Yorkshire commemorating Thomas Standering and his son John, both died in 1848</p>",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Charles Watkins d. 1901

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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

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'‘SACRED TO THE MEMORY / OF / CHARLES WATKINS, WHO DIED IN HONG KONG / 31ST MARCH 1901, / AGED 72 YEARS. / AS A TOKEN OF ESTEEM AND REGRET / BY HIS SHIPMATES / RMS EMPRESS OF CHINA / REST IN PEACE’'

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Description: Cross on plinth.
Type: Cross
Vessel: RMS Empress of China

People

Watkins, Charles
Age: 72
Date of Death: 31/3/1901
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Canadian Pacific

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Notes: 'Empress of China' passenger liner, Canadian Pacific, built 1891 by Naval Construction and Armament Co, 5905 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters