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St Mary's Church, Shotley, Suffolk, England

Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Shotley, Suffolk commemorating Charles Boyes, RN, d.1906

Location

St Mary's Church, Shotley, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'Charles BOYES, HMS Boscawen 11 Jan 1906 aged 17'

Details

Position: Naval cemetery
Vessel: HMS Boscawen

People

Boyes, Charles
Age: 17
Date of Death: 11/1/1906
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: HMS Boscawen is the Royal Navy boys’ training ship, based at Portland
Recorder: William Donnan, 1967

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Charles BOYES, HMS Boscawen 11 Jan 1906 aged 17'",
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    "notes": "HMS Boscawen is the Royal Navy boys’ training ship, based at Portland",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "William Donnan, 1967",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Lieutenant Ralph Milbanke RN d. 1845

Location

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

Transcript

'Ralph Milbanke 1st Lt. of H.M. sloop 'Childers' died 28 August 1845 age 35'

Details

Type: Ledger
Vessel: HMS Childers

People

Milbanke, Ralph
Age: 35
Date of Death: 28/8/1845
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Ralph Milbanke 1st Lt. of H.M. sloop 'Childers' died 28 August 1845 age 35'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Lieutenant Ralph Milbanke RN d. 1845</p>",
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
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Bath Abbey, Bath, England

Wall tablet in Bath Abbey, Bath commemorating Captain William Clarke Jervoise d. 1837

Location

Bath Abbey, Bath, England

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / WILLIAM CLARKE JERVOISE ESQR. / A CAPTAIN IN THE BRITISH NAVY / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DECR 6TH 1837 / AGED 48. / ABOUNDING IN ALL THOSE QUALITIES THAT CONSTITUTE A CHRISTIAN AND A GENTLEMAN, / HE FULFILLED THE VARIOUS OBLIGATIONS OF A SON AND A BROTHER, / LESS AS A DUTY, THAN AS A LABOUR OF LOVE. / KIND, AFFECTIONATE AND GENEROUS, / FRIENDSHIP WITH HIM/WAS MORE THAN A NAME, / IT WAS A TIE HE HALLOWED, / A BAND HE NEVER BROKE. / POSSESSING THE ABILITIES OF A SEAMAN / IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DISTINGUISHING / CHARACTERISTICS OF AN OFFICER. / HE WAS EQUALLY AN HONOR TO HIS COUNTRY / AND AN ORNAMENT TO HIS PROFESSION. / THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED / AS A TRIBUTE TO HIS WORTH AND EXCELLENCE / AND IN TESTIMONY / TO THE LOVE AND AFFECTION OF HIS BROTHER /(CAPTAIN GEORGE GOSLING OF THE BRITISH NAVY) / AND THE LASTING SORROW / OF HIS AFFLICTED RELATIVES AND FRIENDS'

Details

Description: Naval trophies protruding from behind the inscription tablet.

Type: Wall tablet
Position: North side of Nave

People

Jervoise, William Clarke
Age: 48
Date of Death: 6/12/1837
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1986
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "location": "Bath Abbey, Bath, England",
  "transcript": "'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / WILLIAM CLARKE JERVOISE ESQR. / A CAPTAIN IN THE BRITISH NAVY / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DECR 6TH 1837 / AGED 48. / ABOUNDING IN ALL THOSE QUALITIES THAT CONSTITUTE A CHRISTIAN AND A GENTLEMAN, / HE FULFILLED THE VARIOUS OBLIGATIONS OF A SON AND A BROTHER, / LESS AS A DUTY, THAN AS A LABOUR OF LOVE. / KIND, AFFECTIONATE AND GENEROUS, / FRIENDSHIP WITH HIM/WAS MORE THAN A NAME, / IT WAS A TIE HE HALLOWED, / A BAND HE NEVER BROKE. / POSSESSING THE ABILITIES OF A SEAMAN / IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DISTINGUISHING / CHARACTERISTICS OF AN OFFICER. / HE WAS EQUALLY AN HONOR TO HIS COUNTRY / AND AN ORNAMENT TO HIS PROFESSION. / THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED / AS A TRIBUTE TO HIS WORTH AND EXCELLENCE / AND IN TESTIMONY / TO THE LOVE AND AFFECTION OF HIS BROTHER /(CAPTAIN GEORGE GOSLING OF THE BRITISH NAVY) / AND THE LASTING SORROW / OF HIS AFFLICTED RELATIVES AND FRIENDS'",
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Mirpur Cemetery, Kanpur (Cawnpore), Uttar Pradesh, India, Rest of the World

Memorial at Mirpur Cemetery, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India commemorating Captain Sir William Peel, RN, d. 1858

Location

Mirpur Cemetery, Kanpur (Cawnpore), Uttar Pradesh, India, Rest of the World

Transcript

'To the memory of William Peel. His name will ever be dear to the British inhabitants of India, to whose succour he came in the hour of need and for whom he risked and gave his life. He was one of England's most devoted sons, and with all the talent of a brave and skilful sailor, he combined the virtues of a humble and sincere Christian. This stone is erected over his remains by his military friends in India and several of the inhabitants of Calcutta. Captain Sir William Peel, R.N., K.C.B. was born in Stanhope-Street, Mayfair, on the 2nd November 1824 and died at Cawnpore on the 27th April 1858.'

Details

Type: Gravestone

Event

Indian Mutiny, Siege of Lucknow

Event Date

May - November 1857

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Peel, William
Age: 33
Date of Death: 27/4/1858
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: William Peel was the son of Sir Robert Peel. He was awarded the Victoria Cross with the Naval Brigade at Sebastopol. Peel was injured during siege of Lucknow and died of smallpox at Cawnpore.

Bibliography: E.A.H. Blunt 'List of Inscriptions on Christian tombs and tablets of historical interest in the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh' (Allahabad, 1911) p.127

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St Paul's Cathedral, London, England

Memorial in St Paul’s Cathedral, London commemorating Admiral of the Fleet, John Rushworth Jellicoe d. 1935

Location

St Paul's Cathedral, London, England

Transcript

'JELLICOE 1859-1935 / JUTLAND / MAY.31.1916 / COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF GRAND FLEET 1914-1916 / GOVERNOR GENERAL / NEW ZEALAND 1920-24 / ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET G.C.B. O.M. G.C. V.O.'

Details

Description: Carved with a coat of arms.
Type: Tomb
Position: Crypt

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Jellicoe, John Rushworth
Age:
Date of Death: 1935
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the Fleet
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Bronze bust by Sir Charles Wheeler in Trafalgar Square erected 1948.

JSON

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  "id": "M1885",
  "location": "St Paul's Cathedral, London, England",
  "transcript": "'JELLICOE 1859-1935 / JUTLAND / MAY.31.1916 / COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF GRAND FLEET 1914-1916 / GOVERNOR GENERAL / NEW ZEALAND 1920-24 / ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET G.C.B. O.M. G.C. V.O.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in St Paul’s Cathedral, London commemorating Admiral of the Fleet, John Rushworth Jellicoe d. 1935</p>",
  "images": [],
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  "details": {
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    "position": "Crypt",
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    "artists": "",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "Bronze bust by Sir Charles Wheeler in Trafalgar Square erected 1948.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Green RN d. 1867

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of John GREEN, who died on the 24th. Nov. 1867, aged 25 years. This stone was erected by his friends on H.M.S.S. 'Ocean' as a mark of esteem'

Details

Type: Headstone
Materials: Granite
Vessel: HMSS Ocean

People

Green, John
Age: 25
Date of Death: 24/11/1867
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "post_id": "2865",
  "id": "M161",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of John GREEN, who died on the 24th. Nov. 1867, aged 25 years. This stone was erected by his friends on H.M.S.S. 'Ocean' as a mark of esteem'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Green RN d. 1867</p>",
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Joseph Lawrence d. 1875

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of JOSEPH LAWERENCE [sic], Ordinary Seaman on board the British Barque 'ANAZI', through an accident of falling into the forehold on the 24th July 1875, fractured his spine and died from the effects at the hospital on July 29th 1875. Aged 18 years. Respected by all on board. Erected by the
captain, officers and crew'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: Anazi

People

Lawrence, Joseph
Age: 18
Date of Death: 29/7/1875
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Seaman
Organisation: Shaw, Savill & Co

Extra

Notes: Barque 'Anazi' Shaw, Savill & Co, built 1865 at Portsmouth 468 tons. Alternative transcription Laverance?
Recorder: Christine Thomas

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  "id": "M210",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of JOSEPH LAWERENCE [sic], Ordinary Seaman on board the British Barque 'ANAZI', through an accident of falling into the forehold on the 24th July 1875, fractured his spine and died from the effects at the hospital on July 29th 1875. Aged 18 years. Respected by all on board. Erected by the <br />\r\ncaptain, officers and crew'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Joseph Lawrence d. 1875</p>",
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    "notes": "Barque 'Anazi' Shaw, Savill & Co, built 1865 at Portsmouth 468 tons. Alternative transcription Laverance?",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
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}

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Church of St James the Great, St Kew, Cornwall, England

Wall tablet in St Kew, Cornwall commemorating James Read d. 1760

Location

Church of St James the Great, St Kew, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'SACRED / to the Memory of / The Revd JAMES READ A,M, / many Years Vicar of this Parish / who was buried 12 Septr 1760 / aged 55 / And of his wife JANE: / who was buried 25th May 1752 aged 46: / with two of their infant children / Also their son JAMES READ M.D. / of Tremeare in St Tudy / who departed this Life / 12th Novr 1806 / Aged 52 / And his wife LOVEDAY, eldest Daughter / of / Trehane Symons Esqr. of Trevine in St Minver / who departed this Life 25th March 1821 / aged 71 / with several of their infant children / Also in Memory of the sons / of James and Loveday Read / the Revd. TREHANE SYMONS READ A.B. / who departed this Life 21st May 1809 / aged 27: / And Lieut. JOHN READ of the Royal Marines / who fell gallantly fighting in his Country's Service / at the reduction of Cayenne 8th January, 1809 / aged 20: / and was buried in the Ocean.'

Details

Description: Relief of obelisk on pediment.

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Nave under tower
Materials: Marble

Event

Reduction of Cayenne

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Read, John
Age: 20
Date of Death: 8/1/1809
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RM
Organisation: Royal Marines

Extra

Notes: The international Genealogical Index spells the family name 'Reed'.
Recorder: Colin Harris 1994

JSON

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  "location": "Church of St James the Great, St Kew, Cornwall, England",
  "transcript": "'SACRED / to the Memory of / The Revd JAMES READ A,M, / many Years Vicar of this Parish / who was buried 12 Septr 1760 / aged 55 / And of his wife JANE: / who was buried 25th May 1752 aged 46: / with two of their infant children / Also their son JAMES READ M.D. / of Tremeare in St Tudy / who departed this Life / 12th Novr 1806 / Aged 52 / And his wife LOVEDAY, eldest Daughter / of / Trehane Symons Esqr. of Trevine in St Minver / who departed this Life 25th March 1821 / aged 71 / with several of their infant children / Also in Memory of the sons / of James and Loveday Read / the Revd. TREHANE SYMONS READ A.B. / who departed this Life 21st May 1809 / aged 27: / And Lieut. JOHN READ of the Royal Marines / who fell gallantly fighting in his Country's Service / at the reduction of Cayenne 8th January, 1809 / aged 20: / and was buried in the Ocean.'",
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    "event":"Reduction of Cayenne",
    "date": "",
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    "recorder": "Colin Harris 1994",
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The Moor, Falmouth, Cornwall, England

Obelisk in Falmouth, Cornwall dedicated to those employed in the postal service; based in Falmouth from 1688 – 1852.

Location

The Moor, Falmouth, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION / A.D. 1898 / TO THE MEMORY OF / THE GALLANT OFFICERS AND MEN / OF / H.M. POST OFFICE PACKET SERVICE / SAILING FROM FALMOUTH / 1688-1852'

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Type: Obelisk
Materials: Granite

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  "id": "M5674",
  "location": "The Moor, Falmouth, Cornwall, England",
  "transcript": "'ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION / A.D. 1898 / TO THE MEMORY OF / THE GALLANT OFFICERS AND MEN / OF / H.M. POST OFFICE PACKET SERVICE / SAILING FROM FALMOUTH / 1688-1852'",
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St Matthias's Church, Poplar, London, England

Monument in St Matthias’s Church, Poplar commemorating George Green d. 1849 shipbuilder and philanthropist

Location

St Matthias's Church, Poplar, London, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of George Green Esqr. of Blackwall who departed this life the 21st Feby 1849 in the 82nd year of his age. This tablet was erected by the workmen employed in the dockyard of Blackwall in conjunction with the foremen and other friends to commemorate the Christian charity displayed in his many acts of benevolence towards the poor of this parish during a residence of 63 years especially in his unwearied zeal for the education of their children. "Ye have the poor with you always and whensoever ye will ye may do them good" Mark ch. XIV. 5. 7'

Details

Description: Carved with a portrait of Green, the stern and bow of sailing ship with Union flag and Green's house flag. Shield of arms.
Type: Monument
Materials: White marble

People

Green, George
Age: 81
Date of Death: 21/2/1849
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Shipbuilder
Organisation: Blackwall Yard

Extra

Notes: Photo Historic England Archive BB/76/5519
Recorder: Timothy Wilson

JSON

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