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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:

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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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    "bibliography": "Josephine Teague 'The Missions to Seamen Church and Institute Bristol'.",
    "recorder": "",
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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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  "id": "M2205",
  "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'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Stranger’s Cemetery, Fortuneswell, Dorset, commemorating Lieutenant T. James RN d. 1867</p>",
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    "recorder": "R. & J.H. Perry",
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St James's Church, Bermondsey, London, England

Memorial at St James’s Church, Bermondsey commemorating Captain John William Hullin d. 1846

Location

St James's Church, Bermondsey, London, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Capt. John William Hullin who was drowned Dec. 24th 1846 on his passage from Messina to London aged 38 years and Eliza Ann only daughter of the above who departed this life June 18th 1848 aged 11 years...'

Details

People

Hullin, John William
Age: 38
Date of Death: 24/12/1846
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: D. J. Fisher

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Capt. John William Hullin who was drowned Dec. 24th 1846 on his passage from Messina to London aged 38 years and Eliza Ann only daughter of the above who departed this life June 18th 1848 aged 11 years...'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St James’s Church, Bermondsey commemorating Captain John William Hullin d. 1846</p>",
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Abbey, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland

Gravestone at Arbroath Abbey commemorating John Scott d. 1872

Location

Abbey, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland

Transcript

'ERECTED / BY / JOHN SCOTT Arbroath / Seaman in the Northern Light Service / And ELIZABETH BIRREL his spouse / In Memory of their Son / WILLIAM / Who died 8th August 1830 aged 14 months / ELIZABETH BIRREL / Spouse of / JOHN SCOTT / Died on the 17th November 1854 / Aged 62 Years / and their son / WILLIAM / Died 9th May a 1854 Aged 21 Years / The Above / JOHN SCOTT / Died 2nd November 1872 Aged 80 Years / MARGARET SCOTT / Daughter of the above / Widow of JOHN MILL Shipmaster / Born 16th March 1816 Died 30th June 1908'

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Description: Anchor above the inscription within double rope twist border. This forms a loop above the anchor within which in an eye surrounded by a nimbus.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Kirkyard
Materials: Sandstone

People

Scott, John
Age: 62
Date of Death: 2/11/1872
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Seaman
Organisation: Northern Light Service

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

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  "transcript": "'ERECTED / BY / JOHN SCOTT Arbroath / Seaman in the Northern Light Service / And ELIZABETH BIRREL his spouse / In Memory of their Son / WILLIAM / Who died 8th August 1830 aged 14 months / ELIZABETH BIRREL / Spouse of / JOHN SCOTT / Died on the 17th November 1854 / Aged 62 Years / and their son / WILLIAM / Died 9th May a 1854 Aged 21 Years / The Above / JOHN SCOTT / Died 2nd November 1872 Aged 80 Years / MARGARET SCOTT / Daughter of the above / Widow of JOHN MILL Shipmaster / Born 16th March 1816 Died 30th June 1908'",
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Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating John Matthews d. 1911

Location

Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'John RICHARD MATTHEWS / Able Seaman H.M.S. 'Dominion' / died / 30th December 1911 aged 23'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Church of England (old) 384
Vessel: HMS Dominion

People

Matthews, John Richard
Age: 23
Date of Death: 30/12/1911
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry 1987

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  "location": "Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England",
  "transcript": "'John RICHARD MATTHEWS / Able Seaman H.M.S. 'Dominion' / died / 30th December 1911 aged 23'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating John Matthews d. 1911</p>",
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    "recorder": "R. & J.H. Perry 1987",
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Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, England

Gravestone at Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, commemorating Captain of the Royal Marines Ralph Teesdale d. 1807

Location

Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'Sacred / to the Memory of / RALPH TEESDALE / Capt of the Royal Marines / who departed this life / the 23rd of Decbr 1807 / Aged 83 Years / Blessed are the Dead / Which Die in the Lord / For they rest from their labours'

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Type: Headstone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Limestone

People

Teesdale, Ralph
Age: 83
Date of Death: 23/12/1807
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RM
Organisation: Royal Marines

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER. Sketch.
Recorder: Pam Clayton 1998

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  "location": "Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred / to the Memory of / RALPH TEESDALE / Capt of the Royal Marines / who departed this life / the 23rd of Decbr 1807 / Aged 83 Years / Blessed are the Dead / Which Die in the Lord / For they rest from their labours'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, commemorating Captain of the Royal Marines Ralph Teesdale d. 1807</p>",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "DOSSIER. Sketch.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Pam Clayton 1998",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Holy Trinity Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

Plaque in Holy Trinity Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed commemorating Captain James Arthur Forbes RN d. 1904

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

Transcript

[Motto] 'Nec Timide Nec Temere', ' To the Glory of GOD / and in loving memory of / Captain James Arthur Forbes R.N. / Justice of the Peace for this Borough / Alderman of the City Council / and Member of Many Committees / for the good of the town / Born Feb 25th 1831 : Died June 24th 1905 / Also of Fearne J. Forbes his wife / Born May 15th 1836 died Jan 25th 1904 / 'He bringeth them to the haven where they would be' / Erected by his sons and daughters'

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Description: Oak leaf border, anchors in corners. Arms above.
Type: Plaque
Position: Nave
Materials: Brass

People

Forbes, James Arthur
Age: 74
Date of Death: 24/6/1905
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

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  "post_id": "3063",
  "id": "M5796",
  "location": "Holy Trinity Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England",
  "transcript": "[Motto] 'Nec Timide Nec Temere', ' To the Glory of GOD / and in loving memory of / Captain James Arthur Forbes R.N. / Justice of the Peace for this Borough / Alderman of the City Council / and Member of Many Committees / for the good of the town / Born Feb 25th 1831 : Died June 24th 1905 / Also of Fearne J. Forbes his wife / Born May 15th 1836 died Jan 25th 1904 / 'He bringeth them to the haven where they would be' / Erected by his sons and daughters'",
  "content": "<p>Plaque in Holy Trinity Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed commemorating Captain James Arthur Forbes RN d. 1904</p>",
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All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Memorial tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating Thomas French d. 1874

Location

All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Transcript

'Thomas French aged 23 washed overboard from the S.S. 'Lanarkshire' in the Gulf of Lyons Dec 28 1874'

Details

Type: Memorial tile
Vessel: SS Lanarkshire

People

French, Thomas
Age: 23
Date of Death: 28/12/1874
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001).

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  "transcript": "'Thomas French aged 23 washed overboard from the S.S. 'Lanarkshire' in the Gulf of Lyons Dec 28 1874'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating Thomas French d. 1874</p>",
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    "photographer": ""  }
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St Michael's Church, Teigngrace, Devon, England

Memorial in St Michael’s Church, Teigngrace, Devon commemorating Captain Richard Dalling Dunn RN d. 1813

Location

St Michael's Church, Teigngrace, Devon, England

Details

Type: Tablet

People

Dunn, Richard DallingDalling
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 1813
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Bridget Cherry and Nikolaus Pevsner 'Buildings of England: Devon' (Harmondsworth, 1991)

JSON

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

Memorial at St James’s Church, Toxteth, Liverpool commemorating Captain James Harrison d. 1815

Location

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

Transcript

'Capt James Harrison, son of Thomas and Agnes Harrison of the Frith in the Parish of Cartmel died 3rd September 1815 age 50. Oft did he cross the wide Atlantic Main / As oft did Briton's spotless name maintain / Long did he brave the tempest's dreadful roar / But now alas, poor Harrison's no more'

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People

Harrison, James
Age: 50
Date of Death: 3/9/1815
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.3, p.152.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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  "transcript": "'Capt James Harrison, son of Thomas and Agnes Harrison of the Frith in the Parish of Cartmel died 3rd September 1815 age 50. Oft did he cross the wide Atlantic Main / As oft did Briton's spotless name maintain / Long did he brave the tempest's dreadful roar / But now alas, poor Harrison's no more'",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters