Memorial in the Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China commemorating Peter Key d. 1835
Location
Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World
Transcript
'Erected to the memory of Peter Key of Arbroath, Scotland and late commander of the Bombay ship 'Hobmusjee Bomanjee' who died at Macao October 8th 1835, aged 42 years'
Details
Vessel: Hobmusjee Bomanjee
People
Key, Peter Age: 42 Date of Death: 8/10/1835 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Master Organisation:
Memorial in St Peter’s Church, Southborough, Kent commemorating Captain George Hope RN d. 1893
Location
St Peter's Church, Southborough, Kent, England
Transcript
'In loving remembrance of KATHERINE FRANCES, the beloved wife of Captain GEORGE HOPE RN an elder daughter of the late WILLIAM LEVISON GOWER Esq senior of Titsey Place Surrey who entered into rest Feb 25th 1880 aged 71 years. Also of GEORGE HOPE Captain RN youngest son of the late Captain CHARLES HOPE Captain RN who entered into rest Ap.1st 1893 in his 92nd year. In loving memory of KATHERINE HOPE, daughter of the late CAPTAIN CHARLES HOPE RN who fell asleep Jan 12th 1860 aged 77 years. In memory of FRANCES KATHERINE daughter of Captain GEORGE HOPE and FRANCES his wife. She fell asleep on Dec 21 1914 on her 69th year'
Details
People
Hope, George Age: 91 Date of Death: 1/4/1893 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Captain RN Organisation: Royal Navy
Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Ascension Island to the officers and crew of HMS ‘Lee’ who died during the 1860’s.
Location
St Mary's Church, Ascension Island, Rest of the World
Transcript
'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / OLIVER T. LANG ESQRE R.N. / LIEUT. COMMANDING H.M.S.'LEE' / WHO WAS KILLED BY A FALL FROM THE BRIDGE / WHILE COMING TO ANCHOR OFF THIS ISLAND / NOVEMBER 2nd 1865 AGED 26 YEARS / ALSO MR PETERS ASSISTANT ENGINEER / WHO DIED AT SEA JANUARY 5th 1863 AGED 27 / ALSO GEORGE LEE STOKER / WHO DIED IN THIS ISLAND, 20th MAY AGED 42 YEARS / STEPHEN AMBER, GUNNER R.M.A. / WHO DIED AT SEA, 21st OCTOBER 1865 AGED 29 YEARS / THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED BY THEIR SHIPMATES, AND MANY NAVAL FRIENDS OF LIEUT. LANG / WHO MOURN HIS UNTIMELY DEATH / "SO HE BRINGETH THEM TO THE HAVEN WHERE THEY WOULD BE"'
Details
Description: A badge of a crenellated tower within a garter badge placed above the inscription. Type: Wall tablet Materials: Marble Vessel: HMS Lee
People
Amber, Stephen Age: 29 Date of Death: 21/10/1865 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Gunner RMA Organisation: Royal Marine Artillery Lang, Oliver T. Age: 26 Date of Death: 2/11/1865 Cause of Death: Maritime accident Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN Organisation: Royal Navy Lee, George Age: 42 Date of Death: 20/5/1864 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Stoker Organisation: Peters, Peters Age: 27 Date of Death: 5/1/1863 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Assistant Engineer Organisation:
Extra
Recorder: Jeff Cant 1997 Photographer: Colette Bassford
Tablet at St Tudwal’s Church, Llanstadwel, Pembrokeshire commemorating William Ellis, paymaster RN d. 1861
Location
St Tudwal's Church, Llanstadwel, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Transcript
'Placed by his captain in memory of an exemplary naval officer William Ellis esqr. Paymaster RN H.M.S. BLENHEIM. Died July 8th 1861. Respected by all ranks of the service especially by Sir Thomas PASLEY and the other captains under whom he faithfully did his duty'
Details
Type: Tablet Position: Churchyard Vessel: HMS Blenheim
People
Ellis, William Age: Date of Death: 8/7/1861 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Paymaster RN Organisation: Royal Navy
Gravestone at Chingford Mount Cemetery, London commemorating Arthur Rumble d. 1901
Location
Chingford Mount Cemetery, London, England
Transcript
'ERECTED BY THE GUNROOM OFFICERS OF H.M.S. WARSPITE / In loving Memory / of / ARTHUR RUMBLE A.B. / WHO DIED MARCH 24TH 1901 / FROM INJURIES RECEIVED BY A FALLING SPAR / WHILE ON DUTY IN ESQUIMALT DOCKYARD / BRITISH COLUMBIA AUG 10 1900 / AGED 20 YEARS / AT REST / ALSO JAMES RUMBLE / WHO DIED ON SEPT 18TH 1929 / AGED 85 YEARS/AT REST / ALSO OF RUTH EDWARDS WHO DIED NOVEMBER 7TH [?] 1961 / RE-UNITED'
Details
Description: Gothic style, with an anchor and ivy carved above the inscription. Pillars on either side. Type: Gravestone Vessel: HMS Warspite
People
Rumble, Arthur Age: 20 Date of Death: 24/3/1901 Cause of Death: Maritime accident Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: DOSSIER Bibliography: 'Walthamstow Guardian' 13 Nov 1981. Recorder: A, Rumble 1981
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters