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St Margaret's Westminster, Westminster, London, England

Memorial in St Margaret’s Westminster, London commemorating Captain John Maude RN d. 1796

Location

St Margaret's Westminster, Westminster, London, England

Transcript

'IN A VAULT NEAR THIS PLACE / ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF / THOMAS MAUDE ESQUIRE, / OF THIS PARISH / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE / ON THE 5TH FEBRUARY 1813 / AGED 69 YEARS / ALSO THE REMAINS OF / CAPTAIN JOHN MAUDE / OF THE ROYAL NAVY / WHO DIED ON THE 17TH OF JUNE 1796 / AGED 48 YEARS / ALSO THE REMAINS OF / LUCIA RELICT OF THE ABOVE / NAMED THOMAS MAUDE / WHO DIED 16TH JULY 1837 AGED 84 YEARS / AND OF THOMAS THEIR SECOND SON / WHO DIED 14TH OF JUNE 1827, AGED 49 YEARS'

Details

Description: An urn above the inscription tablet, a cherub's head below.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: South aisle south wall
Materials: Black and white marble

People

Maude, John
Age: 46
Date of Death: 17/6/1796
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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

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  "id": "M4768",
  "location": "St Margaret's Westminster, Westminster, London, England",
  "transcript": "'IN A VAULT NEAR THIS PLACE / ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF / THOMAS MAUDE ESQUIRE, / OF THIS PARISH / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE / ON THE 5TH FEBRUARY 1813 / AGED 69 YEARS / ALSO THE REMAINS OF / CAPTAIN JOHN MAUDE / OF THE ROYAL NAVY / WHO DIED ON THE 17TH OF JUNE 1796 / AGED 48 YEARS / ALSO THE REMAINS OF / LUCIA RELICT OF THE ABOVE / NAMED THOMAS MAUDE / WHO DIED 16TH JULY 1837 AGED 84 YEARS / AND OF THOMAS THEIR SECOND SON / WHO DIED 14TH OF JUNE 1827, AGED 49 YEARS'",
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    "position": "South aisle south wall",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "DOSSIER.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "The Arts Society (NADFAS)",
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Well's Cathedral, Wells, Somerset, England

Wall tablet in Wells Cathedral commemorating Charles Spencer Ogilvie RN d. 1809

Location

Well's Cathedral, Wells, Somerset, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory / of / CHARLES SPENCER OGILVIE / Only Son of JOHN ALEXANDER OGILVIE Esqr. / of Charlestown South Carolina and / Midshipman of his Majesty`s ship L`Imperieuse / Who closed his short and blameless life / By gallantly falling in the British service .
/ At Elvoursdyke in South Beveland / On the 16th December 1809 / In the 17th year of his Age. / The Integrity of his principles / The Sweetness of his temper / the Purity of his Manner / and / The Elevation and Firmness of his professional character / Prepared him (as it seemed) for a sure and Prosperous Course / of / Worldly Felicity and Honour. / The Almighty hath dealt yet more graciously with him / By calling him to the Blessings of immortality / Before his fair Hopes had been clouded by Misfortune / Or his innocence endangered by Temptation.'

Details

Description: Anchor at the top, coat of arms beneath.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Interior
Materials: White marble
Vessel: L'Imperieuse

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Ogilvie, Charles Spencer
Age: 17
Date of Death: 16/12/1809
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman
Organisation: Royal Navy

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  "location": "Well's Cathedral, Wells, Somerset, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory / of / CHARLES SPENCER OGILVIE / Only Son of JOHN ALEXANDER OGILVIE Esqr. / of Charlestown South Carolina and / Midshipman of his Majesty`s ship L`Imperieuse / Who closed his short and blameless life / By gallantly falling in the British service .<br />\r\n/ At Elvoursdyke in South Beveland / On the 16th December 1809 / In the 17th year of his Age. / The Integrity of his principles / The Sweetness of his temper / the Purity of his Manner / and / The Elevation and Firmness of his professional character / Prepared him (as it seemed) for a sure and Prosperous Course / of / Worldly Felicity and Honour. / The Almighty hath dealt yet more graciously with him / By calling him to the Blessings of immortality / Before his fair Hopes had been clouded by Misfortune / Or his innocence endangered by Temptation.'",
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    "description": "Anchor at the top, coat of arms beneath.",
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St Helier's Church, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands

Monument at St Helier’s Church, St Helier, Jersey commemorating Captain Philip de Saumarez RN d. 1747

Location

St Helier's Church, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands

Transcript

'The brave but unfortunate Philip de Saumarez Esq. (son of Matthew de Saumarez Esq. of the Island of Guernsey by Ann Durell his wife) commander of His Majesties ship NOTTINGHAM, who acquired glory to his country by his death, being slain in the sea fight when the French were defeated on the 14th October 1747, ordered this monument to be raised in memory of this lady, his aunt from a love of her virtues, gratitude for favours and sorrow for her death'

Details

Description: On base of monument to Madelaine Durell
Type: Monument
Artists: Henry Cheere
Vessel: HMS Nottingham

Event

Battle off Cape Finisterre

Event Category

1739-1748 War of the Austrian Succession

People

Saumarez, Philip
Age: 37
Date of Death: 14/10/1747
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: John Jean, La Société Jersiaise

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  "id": "M4164",
  "location": "St Helier's Church, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands",
  "transcript": "'The brave but unfortunate Philip de Saumarez Esq. (son of Matthew de Saumarez Esq. of the Island of Guernsey by Ann Durell his wife) commander of His Majesties ship NOTTINGHAM, who acquired glory to his country by his death, being slain in the sea fight when the French were defeated on the 14th October 1747, ordered this monument to be raised in memory of this lady, his aunt from a love of her virtues, gratitude for favours and sorrow for her death'",
  "content": "<p>Monument at St Helier’s Church, St Helier, Jersey commemorating Captain Philip de Saumarez RN d.  1747</p>",
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    "description": "On base of monument to Madelaine Durell",
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    "event":"Battle off Cape Finisterre",
    "date": "",
    "category": "1739-1748 War of the Austrian Succession"  },
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Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating William Pollard d. 1896

Location

Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'In loving memory / WILLIAM HENRY POLLARD / H.M.S. BLAKE / who died February 15th 1896 / Aged 33 years / Farewell dear wife and children
too / I can no longer stay with you / heavy affliction day by day / has took my mortal life away'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Church of England (old) 247
Vessel: HMS Blake

People

Pollard, William Henry
Age: 33
Date of Death: 15/2/1896
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry 1987

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  "post_id": "2845",
  "id": "M3487",
  "location": "Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England",
  "transcript": "'In loving memory / WILLIAM HENRY POLLARD / H.M.S. BLAKE / who died February 15th 1896 / Aged 33 years / Farewell dear wife and children <br />\r\ntoo / I can no longer stay with you / heavy affliction day by day / has took my mortal life away'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating William Pollard d. 1896</p>",
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    "position": "Church of England (old) 247",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "HMS Blake"  },
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    "event":"",
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  "extra": {
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    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "R. & J.H. Perry 1987",
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St Catherine's Church, Montacute, Somerset, England

Memorial at St Catherine’s Church, Montacute, Somerset commemorating Captain William Langdon RN d. 1879

Location

St Catherine's Church, Montacute, Somerset, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORIAM / CAPTN. WILLIAM LANGDON R.N. / M.L.C. TASMANIA / DIED AT HOBART BAY, MAY 23RD 1879 / AGED 89 YEARS'

Details

People

Langdon, William
Age: 89
Date of Death: 23/5/1879
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Colin Harris 1992

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  "id": "M3153",
  "location": "St Catherine's Church, Montacute, Somerset, England",
  "transcript": "'IN MEMORIAM / CAPTN. WILLIAM LANGDON R.N. / M.L.C. TASMANIA / DIED AT HOBART BAY, MAY 23RD 1879 / AGED 89 YEARS'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St Catherine’s Church, Montacute, Somerset commemorating Captain William Langdon RN d. 1879</p>",
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  "details": {
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    "artists": "",
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    "event":"",
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    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Colin Harris 1992",
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}

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

Tomb in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Richard M. Isbell d. 1843, Assistant Surgeon RN

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred / to the memory / of / RICHARD M. ISBELL / Asst. Surgeon HMS 'Agincourt' / who died January 11th 1843 / aged 29 years / This stone is erected / by his Messmates'

Details

Type: Tomb
Vessel: HMS Agincourt

People

Isbell, Richard M.
Age: 29
Date of Death: 11/1/1848
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Assistant Surgeon RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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  "post_id": "2847",
  "id": "M69",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred / to the memory / of / RICHARD M. ISBELL / Asst. Surgeon HMS 'Agincourt' / who died January 11th 1843 / aged 29 years / This stone is erected / by his Messmates'",
  "content": "<p>Tomb in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Richard M. Isbell d. 1843, Assistant Surgeon RN</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
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    "vessel": "HMS Agincourt"  },
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    "event":"",
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    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating William Sparkes d. 1860

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory of William SPARKES, late Chief Engineer of the P & O Co's Steam ship 'Granada', who died at Peh-Tang on the 4th August 1860, aged 27 years. Erected in token of esteem by his friends'

Details

Description: Urn on square-section column. On a four lobed plinth.
Type: Monument
Vessel: SS Granada

People

Sparkes, William
Age: 27
Date of Death: 4/8/1860
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief Engineer
Organisation: P & O Line

Extra

Notes: 'Granada' launched 25/7/1857, built by Summers, Day & Co, Southampton, iron Screw Steamer 561 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas 1988

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  "id": "M357",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In memory of William SPARKES, late Chief Engineer of the P & O Co's Steam ship 'Granada', who died at Peh-Tang on the 4th August 1860, aged 27 years. Erected in token of esteem by his friends'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating William Sparkes d. 1860</p>",
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    "date": "",
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    "notes": "'Granada' launched 25/7/1857, built by Summers, Day & Co, Southampton, iron Screw Steamer 561 tons.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas 1988",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, England

Memorial in the Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, commemorating Captain James Millard RN d. 1811

Location

Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'Captain James Millard R.N. / late Commander of H.M.S. San Juan / died 9th...1811 / aged 39'

Details

Vessel: HMS San Juan

People

Millard, James
Age: 39
Date of Death: 1811
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

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  "post_id": "2849",
  "id": "M2537",
  "location": "Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, England",
  "transcript": "'Captain James Millard R.N. / late Commander of H.M.S. San Juan / died 9th...1811 / aged 39'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in the Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, commemorating Captain James Millard RN d. 1811</p>",
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    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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Samoa, Rest of the World

Memorial in Samoa commemorating British and American casualties in the Second Battle of Vailele 1899

Location

Samoa, Rest of the World

Transcript

'IN MEMORIAM / P.V. LANSDALE / LIEUT. U.S.N. / J.R. MONAGHAN / ENSIGN U.S.N. / N.E. EDSALL / O.S. U.S.N. / JAMES BUTLER COX. U.S.N. / JOHN E. MUDGE / PVT U.S.M.C. / THOMAS HOLLOWAY / PVT U.S.M.C. / OF / U.S.F.S. PHILADELPHIA / ANGEL HOPE FREEMAN / LIEUT. R.N. H.M.S. TAURANGA / JOHN LONG LEADING SEAMAN / ALBERT M. PROUT / LEADING SEAMAN / A.H.J. THORNBERRY / A.B. / MONTAGUE ROGERS / O.S. / EDMOND HALLORAN / O.S. / OF H.M.S. ROYALIST / KILLED IN ACTION / APRIL 1899'. 'U.S.N. H.B.M.N.'

Details

Description: Crossed flags in bronze above the inscription, a foul anchor below.
Type: Memorial
Materials: Stone
Artists: Ross & Bowman
Vessel: USS Philadelphia, HMS Royalist, HMS Tauranga

Event

Second Battle of Vailele, Second Samoan Civil War

Event Date

1899

Event Category

19th century conflicts in the Pacific

People

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Notes: Killed in engagements with Samoan rebels. See photographs in RMG collections Neg Numbers D588 and D589.

JSON

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  "location": "Samoa, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'IN MEMORIAM / P.V. LANSDALE / LIEUT. U.S.N. / J.R. MONAGHAN / ENSIGN U.S.N. / N.E. EDSALL / O.S. U.S.N. / JAMES BUTLER COX. U.S.N. / JOHN E. MUDGE / PVT U.S.M.C. / THOMAS HOLLOWAY / PVT U.S.M.C. / OF / U.S.F.S. PHILADELPHIA / ANGEL HOPE FREEMAN / LIEUT. R.N. H.M.S. TAURANGA  / JOHN LONG LEADING SEAMAN / ALBERT M. PROUT / LEADING SEAMAN  / A.H.J. THORNBERRY / A.B. / MONTAGUE ROGERS / O.S. / EDMOND HALLORAN / O.S. / OF H.M.S. ROYALIST / KILLED IN ACTION / APRIL 1899'. 'U.S.N. H.B.M.N.'",
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St Nicholas's Church, Shepperton, Surrey, England

Wall tablet in St Nicholas’s Church, Shepperton, Surrey commemorating Captain William Hall HEIC d. 1815

Location

St Nicholas's Church, Shepperton, Surrey, England

Transcript

'Near this stone are deposited the remains of Capt William Hall of the East India Company's Service who died 5th January 1815'

Details

Type: Wall tablet

People

Hall, William
Age:
Date of Death: 5/1/1815
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master HEIC
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1995

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters