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Trinity Road Cemetery, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England

Gravestone at Trinity Road Cemetery, Cleethorpes commemorating George Wheeler d. 1883

Location

Trinity Road Cemetery, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England

Transcript

'In loving memory of George Wheeler drowned at sea during the storm which raged from 6 March-8 March 1883 aged 58 years'

Details

Type: Gravestone

People

Wheeler, George
Age: 58
Date of Death: 3/1883
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: C. Flintham

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  "location": "Trinity Road Cemetery, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England",
  "transcript": "'In loving memory of George Wheeler drowned at sea during the storm which raged from 6 March-8 March 1883 aged 58 years'",
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    "recorder": "C. Flintham",
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South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World

Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, India commemorating Captain Thomas Street, d. 1820

Location

South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of / Captain Thomas George Street, / of the ship 'Triumph' who departed this life / on the 2nd December 1820 in the 41st year / of his age, leaving and afflicted wife and children / and many friends to regret his loss.'

Details

Vessel: Triumph

People

Street, Thomas George
Age: 41
Date of Death: 2/12/1820
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: 'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.135.

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  "id": "M6118",
  "location": "South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of / Captain Thomas George Street, / of the ship 'Triumph' who departed this life / on the 2nd December 1820 in the 41st year / of his age, leaving and afflicted wife and children / and many friends to regret his loss.'",
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    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.135.",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
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St George's Chapel, Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, England

Wall tablet at St George’s Chapel, Windsor commemorating Captain Richard Copeland RN d. 1850

Location

St George's Chapel, Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, England

Transcript

'In the cemetery adjoining the western front of St George's Chapel rest the remains of Richard Copeland, Post Captain in the Royal Navy. Having part in the operations of the last war he was subsequently employed in command of their Majesties Ships Mastiff and Beacon from the year 1825-1836 in the survey of the Grecian archipelago, ably carrying out its peaceful and scientific objects yet sustaining when called on, the honour of his country's arms by the capture of a pirate band on the Isle of Thassos. At the termination of his service, he returned to the adjacent scenes familiar to his youth, though with health shattered by climate and hardship the fatal effects of which has been lamentably conspicuous in the mortality of his brother officers and passed the remainder of his days in not undignified retirement and in the enjoyment of much happiness and finally departed this life on 16th July 1850 in the 59th year of his age. A record of merit in his profession and kindness of heart, manliness of spirit and honesty of purpose is inscribed in truth and sorrow and borne testimony to by many to whom his memory is justly dear'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Cloisters
Materials: White marble
Vessel: HMS Mastiff, HMS Beacon

People

Copeland, Richard
Age: 58
Date of Death: 16/7/1850
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Post Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1983

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  "id": "M4861",
  "location": "St George's Chapel, Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, England",
  "transcript": "'In the cemetery adjoining the western front of St George's Chapel rest the remains of Richard Copeland, Post Captain in the Royal Navy. Having part in the operations of the last war he was subsequently employed in command of their Majesties Ships Mastiff and Beacon from the year 1825-1836 in the survey of the Grecian archipelago, ably carrying out its peaceful and scientific objects yet sustaining when called on, the honour of his country's arms by the capture of a pirate band on the Isle of Thassos. At the termination of his service, he returned to the adjacent scenes familiar to his youth, though with health shattered by climate and hardship the fatal effects of which has been lamentably conspicuous in the mortality of his brother officers and passed the remainder of his days in not undignified retirement and in the enjoyment of much happiness and finally departed this life on 16th July 1850 in the 59th year of his age. A record of merit in his profession and kindness of heart, manliness of spirit and honesty of purpose is inscribed in truth and sorrow and borne testimony to by many to whom his memory is justly dear'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet at St George’s Chapel, Windsor commemorating Captain Richard Copeland RN d.  1850</p>",
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    "type": "Wall tablet",
    "position": "Cloisters",
    "materials": "White marble",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "HMS Mastiff, HMS Beacon"  },
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  "extra": {
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    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson 1983",
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St Margaret's Westminster, Westminster, London, England

Memorial in St Margaret’s Westminster, Westminster, London commemorating Admiral Ernest Neville Rolfe RN d. 1909

Location

St Margaret's Westminster, Westminster, London, England

Transcript

'ADMIRAL ERNEST NEVILLE-ROLFE CB / 1847 - 1909 / HE SERVED THIS CHURCH AND PARISH / IN THE OFFICE OF CHURCHWARDEN, / BEING LOVED AND TRUSTED / BY THE RECTOR AND PARISHIONERS. / HE WAS BURIED WITH HIS FATHERS / AT HEACHAM, NORFOLK'

Details

Description: Inscription within a frame of oak leaves with a rose and thistle in each corner, a celtic cross above.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: A aisle south wall
Materials: White and brown marble

People

Neville-Rolfe, Ernest
Age: 61
Date of Death: 11/5/1909
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

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  "post_id": "3176",
  "id": "M4766",
  "location": "St Margaret's Westminster, Westminster, London, England",
  "transcript": "'ADMIRAL ERNEST NEVILLE-ROLFE CB / 1847 - 1909 / HE SERVED THIS CHURCH AND PARISH / IN THE OFFICE OF CHURCHWARDEN, / BEING LOVED AND TRUSTED / BY THE RECTOR AND PARISHIONERS. / HE WAS BURIED WITH HIS FATHERS / AT HEACHAM, NORFOLK'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in St Margaret’s Westminster, Westminster, London commemorating Admiral Ernest Neville Rolfe RN d. 1909</p>",
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    "description": "Inscription within a frame of oak leaves with a rose and thistle in each corner, a celtic cross above.",
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    "artists": "",
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "DOSSIER.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "The Arts Society (NADFAS)",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St Mary's Church, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales

Ledger at St Mary’s Church, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire commemorating Captain Francis Randell d. 1839

Location

St Mary's Church, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales

Transcript

'In memory of Capt. Francis Randell... / who died 15th June 1839... / and Rebecca wife of the above and Francis Randell who died on Sept 18 [?] / Aged 60 years. Also of Mary daughter of the above and of Francis and Eliza [?] Randell who died...'

Details

Type: Flat slab
Position: Churchyard
Materials: slate

People

Randell, Francis
Age:
Date of Death: 15/6/1839
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Gail Thomas 2011

JSON

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  "post_id": "3177",
  "id": "M6372",
  "location": "St Mary's Church, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales",
  "transcript": "'In memory of Capt. Francis Randell... / who died 15th June 1839... / and Rebecca wife of the above and Francis Randell who died on Sept 18 [?] / Aged 60 years. Also of Mary daughter of the above and of Francis and Eliza [?] Randell who died...'",
  "content": "<p>Ledger at St Mary’s Church, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire commemorating Captain Francis Randell d. 1839</p>",
  "images": [],
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    "type": "Flat slab",
    "position": "Churchyard",
    "materials": "slate",
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    "artists": "",
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  "extra": {
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    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Gail Thomas 2011",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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English cemetery, Port Hamilton, Geomun-do, South Korea, Rest of the World

Memorial in the English Cemetery, Geomun-do, South Korea commemorating William J. Murray RN and Charles Dale RN d. 1886

Location

English cemetery, Port Hamilton, Geomun-do, South Korea, Rest of the World

Transcript

'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / WILLIAM J. MURRAY, A.B. / AGED ...YEARS / CHARLES DALE, BOY / AGED 17 YEARS / OF H.M.S. ALBATROSS / WHO WERE KILLED BY ACCIDENT / ON THE ...MARCH 1886 / ERECTED BY THEIR SHIPMATES'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS Albatross

People

Dale, Charles
Age: 17
Date of Death: 3/1886
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Boy
Organisation: Royal Navy
Murray, William J.
Age:
Date of Death: 3/1886
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: See Historic Photographs negs P47424, P47425, and P47426.
Recorder: Kim Jae-Seung 1996

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  "post_id": "3178",
  "id": "M3428",
  "location": "English cemetery, Port Hamilton, Geomun-do, South Korea, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / WILLIAM J. MURRAY, A.B. / AGED ...YEARS / CHARLES DALE, BOY / AGED 17 YEARS / OF H.M.S. ALBATROSS / WHO WERE KILLED BY ACCIDENT / ON THE ...MARCH 1886 / ERECTED BY THEIR SHIPMATES'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in the English Cemetery, Geomun-do, South Korea commemorating William J. Murray RN and Charles Dale RN d. 1886</p>",
  "images": [],
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  "details": {
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    "type": "Gravestone",
    "position": "",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
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    "vessel": "HMS Albatross"  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Dale, Charles","age":"17","dateofdeath":"3/1886","causeofdeath":"Maritime accident","rankOccupation":"Boy","organisation":"Royal Navy"},{"name":"Murray, William J.","age":"","dateofdeath":"3/1886","causeofdeath":"Maritime accident","rankOccupation":"Able Seaman","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "See Historic Photographs negs P47424, P47425, and P47426.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Kim Jae-Seung 1996",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Elder Park, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland

Statue in Elder Park, Govan of John Elder d. 1869 shipbuilder and engineer

Location

Elder Park, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland

Details

Description: Full-length figure of John Elder (1824-1869) his left hand resting on a compound engine.
Type: Statue
Materials: Bronze, Peterhead granite
Artists: Joseph Edgar Boehm, James Moore

People

Elder, John
Age:
Date of Death: 1888
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Shipbuilder; engineeer
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: The inclusion of the engine insisted on by the memorial committee. Sculptor's fee of 2, 000 guineas raised by public subscription.
Bibliography: Ray McKenzie 'Sculpture in Glasgow' (Scotland, 1999)

JSON

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  "post_id": "3179",
  "id": "M6044",
  "location": "Elder Park, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland",
  "transcript": "",
  "content": "<p>Statue in Elder Park, Govan of John Elder d. 1869 shipbuilder and engineer</p>",
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  "details": {
    "description": "Full-length figure of John Elder (1824-1869) his left hand resting on a compound engine.",
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    "materials": "Bronze, Peterhead granite",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "Joseph Edgar Boehm, James Moore",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Elder, John","age":"","dateofdeath":"1888","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Shipbuilder; engineeer","organisation":""}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "The inclusion of the engine insisted on by the memorial committee. Sculptor's fee of 2, 000 guineas raised by public subscription.",
    "bibliography": "Ray McKenzie 'Sculpture in Glasgow' (Scotland, 1999)",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St David's Church, Exeter, Devon, England

Ledger at St David’s Church, Exeter, Devon commemorating Captain William Armytage RN d. 1872

Location

St David's Church, Exeter, Devon, England

Transcript

'William Armytage, Captain Royal Navy / Born January 4th 1821 Died January 11th 1872 / Honble Jane Sarah, Lady Hotham / Widow of Captn Armytage / Died April 28th 1907 aged 90 / He led them forth by the right way that they might go / to a city of habitation. Pslm cv 11 7 ver / The blood of Jesus Christ / clenseth us from all sin'

Details

Description: A cross on the top surface, the inscription on the sides.
Type: Ledger
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Grey granite

People

Armytage, William
Age: 51
Date of Death: 11/1/1872
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

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  "location": "St David's Church, Exeter, Devon, England",
  "transcript": "'William Armytage, Captain Royal Navy / Born January 4th 1821 Died January 11th 1872 / Honble Jane Sarah, Lady Hotham / Widow of Captn Armytage / Died April 28th 1907 aged 90 / He led them forth by the right way that they might go / to a city of habitation. Pslm cv 11 7 ver / The blood of Jesus Christ / clenseth us from all sin'",
  "content": "<p>Ledger at St David’s Church, Exeter, Devon commemorating Captain  William Armytage RN d. 1872</p>",
  "images": [],
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  "details": {
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    "position": "Churchyard",
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    "artists": "",
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Commander Herbert K. Lane, Imperial Chinese Navy d. 1874

Location

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

Transcript

'Beneath are deposited the remains of Herbert K. Lane, Commander of H.I.C.M.S. 'CHEN JUI', who died suddenly at sea on November 5th 1874. Aged 29 years'

Details

Description: Headstone flanked by pillars, footstone and kerbs.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HICMS Chen Jui

People

Lane, Herbert Kirkman
Age: 29
Date of Death: 5/11/1874
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Imperial Chinese Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "post_id": "3143",
  "id": "M71",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Beneath are deposited the remains of Herbert K. Lane, Commander of H.I.C.M.S. 'CHEN JUI', who died suddenly at sea on November 5th 1874. Aged 29 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating  Commander Herbert K. Lane, Imperial Chinese Navy d. 1874</p>",
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    "materials": "",
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    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "HICMS Chen Jui"  },
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Llanbadarn Fawr, Ceredigion, Wales

Memorial at Llanbadarn Fawr commemorating Robert Doughton d. 1868

Location

Llanbadarn Fawr, Ceredigion, Wales

Transcript

'Richard Doughton of this village, Master Mariner who died at Aberystwyth 12 March 1868 aged 47'

Details

People

Doughton, Richard
Age: 47
Date of Death: 12/3/1868
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan, 1969

JSON

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  "location": "Llanbadarn Fawr, Ceredigion, Wales",
  "transcript": "'Richard Doughton of this village, Master Mariner who died at Aberystwyth 12 March 1868 aged 47'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Llanbadarn Fawr commemorating Robert Doughton d. 1868</p>",
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    "event":"",
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    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan, 1969",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters