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Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating David Lawson d. 1909

Location

Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'DAVID LAWSON / R.M.L.I. H.M.S. 'HINDUSTAN' / died / 8th February 1909 / aged 22'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Nonconformist 460
Vessel: HMS Hindustan

People

Lawson, David
Age: 22
Date of Death: 8/2/1909
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry 1987

JSON

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  "transcript": "'DAVID LAWSON / R.M.L.I. H.M.S. 'HINDUSTAN' / died / 8th February 1909 / aged 22'",
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    "recorder": "R. & J.H. Perry 1987",
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Weihei, Shandong, China, Rest of the World

Gravestone at Weihei, Shandong, China commemorating Edward Turner RN d. 1900

Location

Weihei, Shandong, China, Rest of the World

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS Centurion

People

Turner, Edward
Age: 23
Date of Death: 1900
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Petty Officer RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: MED2354-6.

JSON

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  "location": "Weihei, Shandong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Weihei, Shandong, China commemorating Edward Turner RN d. 1900</p>",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "MED2354-6.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Rest of the World

Monument in Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, Netherlands, commemorating Admiral Michel Adrianszoon de Ruyter d. 1676

Location

Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Rest of the World

Details

Description: The recumbent figure of the admiral shown in armour, his head resting on a gun. The effigy is flanked by figures of tritons blowing conch shells. Behind the effigy, a relief of a naval battle above which are putti, two shields of arms and a figure of Fame. This sculptural group forms the central panel of three, within pillars and pilasters. The two outer panels have reliefs of figures representing virtues. Carved arms flanked by flags are placed on the top of the monument.
Type: Monument
Materials: White Carrara marble, red Belgian marble; touchstone
Artists: Rombout Velhulst

People

Ruyter, Michel Adrianszoon de
Age:
Date of Death: 29/4/1676
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Dutch Navy

Extra

Notes: A related terracotta portrait bust by the same artist in the Rijksmuseum.
Bibliography: Mrs Eva Firth Wolsdorff 'The Image of Admirals in tomb sculpture c.1600 and after'. (International Society for the study of Church Monuments Symposium 1980). Frits Scholten 'Sumptuous Memories: studies in seventeenth-century Dutch tomb sculpture'p. 172.

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  "content": "<p>Monument in Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, Netherlands, commemorating Admiral Michel Adrianszoon de Ruyter d. 1676</p>",
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    "notes": "A related terracotta portrait bust by the same artist in the Rijksmuseum.",
    "bibliography": "Mrs Eva Firth Wolsdorff 'The Image of Admirals in tomb sculpture c.1600 and after'. (International Society for the study of Church Monuments Symposium 1980). Frits Scholten 'Sumptuous Memories: studies in seventeenth-century Dutch tomb sculpture'p. 172.",
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Westoe Cemetery, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Memorial at Westoe Cemetery, South Shields commemorating John Hodge d. 1869

Location

Westoe Cemetery, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Details

People

Hodge, John
Age: 44
Date of Death: 17/8/1869
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Died at sea. Buried Westoe.

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  "location": "Westoe Cemetery, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England",
  "transcript": "",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Westoe Cemetery, South Shields commemorating John Hodge d. 1869</p>",
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    "notes": "Died at sea. Buried Westoe.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
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}

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St Andrew's Church, Bebbington, Merseyside, England

Headstone at St Andrew’s Church, Bebbington, Merseyside commemorating Charles Corlett RN d. 1862

Location

St Andrew's Church, Bebbington, Merseyside, England

Transcript

'Thy will be done / In memory of Charles Corlett, Armourer of H.M. RN / who departed this life on / The 25th January 1862 Aged 91 years'

Details

Type: Headstone

People

Corlett, Charles
Age: 91
Date of Death: 25/1/1862
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Armourer
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Graham Dean 'In search of Nelson's Men', 'The Nelson Dispatch' vol. 4, pp.152-3, (Slinfold,1992); Graham Dean and Keith Evans 'Nelson's Heroes' (Norwich, 1994) p. 55.

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  "location": "St Andrew's Church, Bebbington, Merseyside, England",
  "transcript": "'Thy will be done / In memory of Charles Corlett, Armourer of H.M. RN / who departed this life on / The 25th January 1862 Aged 91 years'",
  "content": "<p>Headstone at St Andrew’s Church, Bebbington, Merseyside commemorating Charles Corlett RN d. 1862</p>",
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    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich, London, England

Memorial at East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich commemorating Thomas Mott d. 1913

Location

East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich, London, England

Details

Event

Crimea War

Event Date

1853-1856

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Mott, Thomas
Age:
Date of Death: 1913
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Seamanship instructor
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: 1841-1913 Crimean war veteran and seamanship instructor to George V.
Bibliography: Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981).

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  "location": "East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich, London, England",
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  "content": "<p>Memorial at East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich commemorating Thomas Mott d. 1913</p>",
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    "notes": "1841-1913 Crimean war veteran and seamanship instructor to George V.",
    "bibliography": "Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981).",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St Paul's burial ground, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World

Memorial in St Paul’s burial ground, Colombo, Sri Lanka commemorating John Morris d. 1825

Location

St Paul's burial ground, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of JOHN MORRIS, late commander of the Government brig Hebe who died on the 29 March 1825 Aged 63 years'

Details

Vessel: Hebe

People

Morris, John
Age: 63
Date of Death: 29/3/1825
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER. Formerly Ceylon.
Recorder: C. Flintham

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  "location": "St Paul's burial ground, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of JOHN MORRIS, late commander of the Government brig Hebe who died on the 29 March 1825 Aged 63 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in St Paul’s burial ground, Colombo, Sri Lanka commemorating John Morris d. 1825</p>",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "DOSSIER. Formerly Ceylon.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "C. Flintham",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St Clement's Church, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Memorial at St Clement’s Church, Ipswich, Suffolk commemorating John Dockin, Master Mariner, d. 1728

Location

St Clement's Church, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'Here resteth the Body of / John Dockin / of this Parish, Mariner / and Master, who departed / this life 30th March 1728 / aged 45 years'

Details

Position: Nave

People

Dockin, John
Age: 45
Date of Death: 30/3/1728
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Mariner Master
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Notes: British Museum: Add.19093, f.203 Davy's Church Notes.
Recorder: Mrs F. Keymer, 1988

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Here resteth the Body of / John Dockin / of this Parish, Mariner / and Master, who departed / this life 30th March 1728 / aged 45 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St Clement’s Church, Ipswich, Suffolk commemorating John Dockin, Master Mariner, d. 1728</p>",
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    "notes": "British Museum: Add.19093, f.203 Davy's Church Notes.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Mrs F. Keymer, 1988",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Andrew Hope d. 1858

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Andrew HOPE, late Chief Engineer of the P & O S.N. Co's Steam Ship 'RAJAH', who departed this life at Hong Kong the 1st. July 1858, aged 42 years'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: Rajah

People

Hope, Andrew
Age: 42
Date of Death: 1/7/1858
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief Engineer
Organisation: P & O Line

Extra

Notes: 'Rajah' collier, built 1853 C. J. Mare & Co, Blackwall, 537 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Andrew HOPE, late Chief Engineer of the P & O S.N. Co's Steam Ship 'RAJAH', who departed this life at Hong Kong the 1st. July 1858, aged 42 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Andrew Hope d. 1858</p>",
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    "notes": "'Rajah' collier, built 1853 C. J. Mare & Co, Blackwall, 537 tons.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Memorial at Kensal Green Cemetery, London to Joseph Large d. 1865 Naval Constructor

Location

Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Transcript

[Top Step] 'IN LOVING MEMORY OF / JOSEPH LARGE ESQRE / LATE CONSTRUCTOR OF / HM NAVY.' [Lower Step] 'WHO DIED SUDDENLY / MAY 21st 1875 AGED 69 YEARS / 'BE YE ALSO READY' ERECTED BY HIS ONLY CHILD / AND SORROWING DAUGHTER.'

Details

Description: Two stepped base with a missing top possibly a cross. Curbs with evidence of railings.
Type: Cross?
Position: Section 67
Materials: Stone

People

Large, Joseph
Age: 69
Date of Death: 21/05/1875
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Naval constructor
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Lucy Saint, Eleanor Baugh

JSON

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  "transcript": "[Top Step] 'IN LOVING MEMORY OF / JOSEPH LARGE ESQRE / LATE CONSTRUCTOR OF / HM NAVY.' [Lower Step] 'WHO DIED SUDDENLY / MAY 21st 1875 AGED 69 YEARS / 'BE YE ALSO READY' ERECTED BY HIS ONLY CHILD / AND SORROWING DAUGHTER.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Kensal Green Cemetery, London to Joseph Large  d. 1865 Naval Constructor</p>",
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    "artists": "",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters