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Chester Cathedral, Chester, Cheshire, England

Window at Chester Cathedral dedicated to Robert Armstrong Yerburg MP d. 1816

Location

Chester Cathedral, Chester, Cheshire, England

Transcript

'To the Glory of GOD / and in grateful memory of / the life and work of / Robert Armstrong Yerburgh / Died December 18 1916', 'for 25 years member of Parliament / for the City of Chester / President of the Navy League / this Memorial Window was given by / Friends and Citizens of Chester 1922.', 'NAVY LEAGUE, KEEP WATCH'.

Details

Description: Four light window, part of a scheme in the cloisters based on the church's year. The windows depict St Leo, St Alphege, St George and St Anselm (whose feast days all fall in April on the 11,19, 21 and 23 respectively). St Anselm holds a ship, St Alphege has viking ships in the background and St George has Dover Castle shown behind the figure. The third light has the badge of the Navy League at the top flanked by ships. The commemorative inscriptions in the lower part of the windows are on rectangular panes, superimposed on diamonds, each painted with two entwined dolphins. Between them is a cartouche depicting a galleon with the date 1588 and another with a cruiser and the date 1916.
Type: Window
Position: Cloisters
Materials: Glass
Date Erected: 1922
Artists: Archibald Keightley Nicholson, Frederick Charles Eden

People

Yerburgh, Robert
Age:
Date of Death: 18/12/1916
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: President of the Navy League
Organisation: Navy League

Extra

Notes: Erected by public subscription. Saints are shown on three sides of the cloisters and protestant worthies on the fourth side.
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

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  "transcript": "'To the Glory of GOD / and in grateful memory of / the life and work of / Robert Armstrong Yerburgh / Died December 18 1916', 'for 25 years member of Parliament / for the City of Chester / President of the Navy League / this Memorial Window was given by / Friends and Citizens of Chester 1922.', 'NAVY LEAGUE, KEEP WATCH'.",
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Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Lieutenant Stanley Russell RN d. 1908

Location

Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'In/loving memory / of / Eng Lieut STANLEY McM RUSSELL / who died on board HMS Essex / April 10th 1908 / Aged 29 years / Elder son of the late / Thomas RUSSELL of Manchester / "Thy will be done'''

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Nonconformist 475
Vessel: HMS Essex

People

Russell, Stanley McMillan.
Age: 29
Date of Death: 10/4/1908
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Engineer Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry 1987

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  "transcript": "'In/loving memory / of / Eng Lieut STANLEY McM RUSSELL / who died on board HMS Essex / April 10th 1908 / Aged 29 years / Elder son of the late / Thomas RUSSELL of Manchester / \"Thy will be done'''",
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St Nicholas Church, Bristol, England

Plaque dedicated to William Henry Fry d. 1881, in St Nicholas Church, Bristol.

Location

St Nicholas Church, Bristol, England

Transcript

'In loving memory of William Henry Fry / Lost at sea, 16th November 1881 / during the fire on board the S.S. Solway / Aged 27 years'

Details

Type: Wall plaque
Position: Staircase
Materials: Brass
Vessel: SS Solway

People

Fry, William Henry
Age: 27
Date of Death: 16/11/1881
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Removed to St Nicholas from The Missions to Seamen Institute in 1981. 'Solway' built in 1873. 18 persons lost in a fire following the bursting of a barrel of naptha.
Bibliography: Josephine Teague 'The Missions to Seamen Church and Institute Bristol'.

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  "transcript": "'In loving memory of William Henry Fry / Lost at sea, 16th November 1881 / during the fire on board the S.S. Solway / Aged 27 years'",
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Stranger's Cemetery, Fortuneswell, Dorset, England

Memorial in Stranger’s Cemetery, Fortuneswell, Dorset, commemorating Lieutenant T. James RN d. 1867

Location

Stranger's Cemetery, Fortuneswell, Dorset, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of / Lieut T James R.N. H.M.S. Bellerophon / who died suddenly May 15th 1867 aged 22 / this stone was erected as a mark of esteem and respect / to their old shipmate / by the officers and crew of H.M.S. Bellerophon'

Details

Position: 117
Vessel: HMS Bellerophon

People

James, T.
Age: 22
Date of Death: 15/5/1867
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of / Lieut T James R.N. H.M.S. Bellerophon / who died suddenly May 15th 1867 aged 22 / this stone was erected as a mark of esteem and respect / to their old shipmate / by the officers and crew of H.M.S. Bellerophon'",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating William Chantry RN d. 1895

Location

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

Transcript

'William Chantry, leading seaman. H.M.S. Undaunted died 3rd May 1895 aged 27'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS Undaunted

People

Chantry, William
Age: 27
Date of Death: 3/5/1895
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Leading Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

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  "transcript": "'William Chantry, leading seaman. H.M.S. Undaunted died 3rd May 1895 aged 27'",
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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating John Edward Kingston Webb d. 1942

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In loving memory of Mary Jane Elizabeth, the beloved wife of John Webb / who passed away Feb 28th 1928, aged 56 years. Peace perfect peace. / Also John E Webb / Died Oct 3rd 1946 Aged 81 years / And their beloved son / P / O John E Kingston Webb RN / Missing presumed killed 17th Jan 1942, aged 26 years / In loving memory of Frederick Aubrey Dyer / Died Dec 14th 1973 aged 76 / Beloved husband of Florence / Also Florence Ellen / devoted wife of Frederick / Died 1st Oct 1989 aged 93 years.'

Details

Description: Kerb stone surrounding plot.
Type: Gravestone

Event

1939-1945 Second World War

People

Webb, John E. Kingston
Age: 26
Date of Death: 17/1/1942
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Petty Officer
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

JSON

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  "transcript": "'In loving memory of Mary Jane Elizabeth, the beloved wife of John Webb / who passed away Feb 28th 1928, aged 56 years. Peace perfect peace. / Also John E Webb / Died Oct 3rd 1946 Aged 81 years / And their beloved son / P / O John E Kingston Webb RN / Missing presumed killed 17th Jan 1942, aged 26 years / In loving memory of Frederick Aubrey Dyer / Died Dec 14th 1973 aged 76 / Beloved husband of Florence / Also Florence Ellen / devoted wife of Frederick / Died 1st Oct 1989 aged 93 years.'",
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St Nicholas's Church, Liverpool, England

Memorial at St Nicholas’s Church, Liverpool commemorating James Pattison d. 1799

Location

St Nicholas's Church, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'James Pattison Pilot, died 28 May 1799 aged 34'

Details

People

Pattison, James
Age: 34
Date of Death: 28/5/1799
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Pilot
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office, compiled by James Gibson d. 1886 vol. 1, p.181. Church destroyed by enemy action in 1940. Rebuilt in 1952 but only two non-maritime memorials retained.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

JSON

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  "transcript": "'James Pattison Pilot, died 28 May 1799 aged 34'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St Nicholas’s Church, Liverpool commemorating James Pattison d. 1799</p>",
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    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Captain J. P. Brand",
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Holy Trinity Church, St Anne Street, Liverpool, England

Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Liverpool commemorating Captain Thomas Payne d. 1817

Location

Holy Trinity Church, St Anne Street, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Capt Thomas Payne died 2nd June 1817 age 50'

Details

People

Payne, Thomas
Age: 50
Date of Death: 2/6/1817
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.2, p.283. Church demolished in 1970.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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  "transcript": "'Capt Thomas Payne died 2nd June 1817 age 50'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Liverpool commemorating Captain Thomas Payne d. 1817</p>",
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St Michael's Church, Heighington, Durham, England

Wall memorial in Heighington, Durham, commemorating Captain William Pryce Cumby RN d. 1837

Location

St Michael's Church, Heighington, Durham, England

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / CAPTAIN WILLIAM PRYCE CUMBY R.N., C.B. / WHO DIED AT PEMBROKE / CAPTAIN SUPERINTENDANT OF THE NAVAL ARSENAL / AND IN COMMAND OF THE ROYAL SOVEREIGN YACHT / XXVII SEPTEMBER MDCCCXXXVII AGED LXVI / IN THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR / WHERE AT AN EARLY PERIOD OF THE ENGAGEMENT / HE SUCCEEDED TO THE COMMAND OF THE BELLEROPHON OF 74 GUNS, / WHICH WAS THEN OPPOSED IN THE HOTTEST OF THE ACTION / TO A SUPERIOR FORCE / BEING IN CONTACT WITH THE FRENCH SHIP L'AIGLE, / CLOSELY ENGAGED WITH THE SPANISH SHIP EL MONARCA / AND EXPOSED TO THE FIRE OF SEVERAL OTHER SHIPS OF THE ENEMY'S LINE / HE NOBLY MAINTAINED THE UNEQUAL CONTEST, / DISPLAYING IN THIS CRITICAL POSITION / A SKILL AND VALOUR WORTHY OF THE EVENTFUL DAY / AND ANIMATED BY HIS EXAMPL E/ THE VICTORIOUS EFFORTS OF HIS GALLANT CREW. / AT THE CAPTURE OF THE CITY OF ST DOMINGO / HE ACQUIRED ADDITIONAL DISTINCTION / BY THE GREAT ABILITY WITH WHICH HE CONDUCTED / THE OPERATIONS OF THE NAVAL FORCE / AND BY HIS HUMANITY TO THE VANQUISHED / ON THEIR SURRENDER TO BRITISH ARMS / IN HIS PROFESSION / HIS CONSIDERATE CARE FOR THE COMFORTS / OF THOSE UNDER HIS COMMAND / SECURED HIM THE SERVICE OF ATTACHED HEARTS. / PRIVATE LIFE / HIS CHEERFUL TEMPER AND SOCIAL KINDNESS / ENDEARED HIM TO ALL CLASSES / IN AND AROUND THIS VILLAGE, / WHERE HIS VIRTUES AND UNAFFECTED PIETY / DIFFUSED THE CALM ENJOYMENTS OF DOMESTIC PEACE / OVER HIS HAPPY HOME' [Motto on a scroll] 'VIRTUTE ET OPERA'

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Description: Naval trophies above the inscription, a shield of arms below.

Type: Wall memorial
Artists: John Ternouth
Vessel: HMS Bellerophon, Royal Sovereign

Event

Battle of Trafalgar

Event Date

1805

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Cumby, William Pryce
Age: 66
Date of Death: 27/9/1837
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Graham Dean and Keith Evans 'Nelson's Heroes' (Norwich, 1994) 58; Hilary W. Jackson 'Cumby of the Bellerophon: a hero of Trafalgar' (Durham, 1997?)

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St James's Church, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, England

Memorial at St James’s Church, Toxteth commemorating James Finchett d. 1825

Location

St James's Church, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'James Finchett died 11th August 1825 for many years Harbour Master of the Port of Liverpool'

Details

People

Finchett, James
Age:
Date of Death: 11/8/1825
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Harbour master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From an MS in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 3, p. 23.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters