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All Saints Church, Dovercourt, Essex, England

Memorial at All Saints Church, Dovercourt, Essex, commemorating Captain Charles Algernon Fryatt d. 1916

Location

All Saints Church, Dovercourt, Essex, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / CAPTAIN / CHARLES ALGERNON FRYATT, / MASTER OF THE GREAT EASTERN / RAILWAY STEAMSHIP 'BRUSSELS' / ILLEGALLY EXECUTED BY THE / GERMANS AT BRUGES ON THE / 27TH JULY 1916 / ERECTED BY THE COMPANY AS AN / EXPRESSION OF THEIR ADMIRATION / OF HIS GALLANTRY', 'PRO PATRIA', 'ALSO / HIS BELOVED WIFE ETHEL, WHO DIED 30TH SEPT 1956.'

Details

Description: Above the inscription, the memorial is carved with a representation of the Merchant Navy cap badge flanked by laurel branches. The inscription itself is has a rope border with two figure of eight knots at the top corners and a carrick bend below. 'PRO PATRIA' is surrounded by a laurel wreath.
Type: Memorial
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Stone
Vessel: SS Brussels

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Fryatt, Charles Algernon
Age: 44
Date of Death: 27/7/1916
Cause of Death: Executed
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Great Eastern Railway

Extra

Notes: Master, SS 'Brussels' executed by the Germans for defending his ship.

JSON

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  "location": "All Saints Church, Dovercourt, Essex, England",
  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY OF / CAPTAIN / CHARLES ALGERNON FRYATT, / MASTER OF THE GREAT EASTERN / RAILWAY STEAMSHIP 'BRUSSELS' / ILLEGALLY EXECUTED BY THE / GERMANS AT BRUGES ON THE / 27TH JULY 1916 / ERECTED BY THE COMPANY AS AN / EXPRESSION OF THEIR ADMIRATION / OF HIS GALLANTRY', 'PRO PATRIA', 'ALSO / HIS BELOVED WIFE ETHEL, WHO DIED 30TH SEPT 1956.'",
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    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "SS Brussels"  },
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    "date": "",
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    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
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Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Gravestone at Kensal Green Cemetery, London commemorating Captain Edward John Johnson RN d. 1853

Location

Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / CAPTN E.J. JOHNSON. R. N., F. R. S. / WHO DIED FEBry 7TH 1853 / AGED 58 YEARS'

Details

Type: Ledger
Position: 10653/112/RS
Materials: Granite

People

Johnson, Edward John
Age: 58
Date of Death: 07/02/1853
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Lucy Saint, Eleanor Baugh

JSON

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  "location": "Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England",
  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY OF / CAPTN E.J. JOHNSON. R. N., F. R. S. / WHO DIED FEBry 7TH 1853 / AGED 58 YEARS'",
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St Mary's Church, Ascension Island, Rest of the World

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

JSON

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  "id": "M14",
  "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\"'",
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    "vessel": "HMS Lee"  },
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    "event":"",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Jeff Cant 1997",
    "photographer": "Colette Bassford"  }
}

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All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Memorial tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating Peter John Hickman d. 1962

Location

All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Transcript

‘PETER JOHN HICKMAN / Age 21 / DROWNED OFF BARGE 'DELCE’ / FEB 14TH 1962'

Details

Type: Memorial tile
Vessel: Delce

People

Hickman, Peter John
Age: 21
Date of Death: 14/2/1962
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

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

Photographer: P Lacey

JSON

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  "id": "M1492",
  "location": "All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England",
  "transcript": "‘PETER JOHN HICKMAN / Age 21 / DROWNED OFF BARGE 'DELCE’ / FEB 14TH 1962'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating Peter John Hickman d. 1962</p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_3970-952x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45056\" srcset=\"https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_3970-952x1024.jpg 952w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_3970-279x300.jpg 279w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_3970-768x826.jpg 768w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_3970.jpg 1774w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" /></figure>",
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    "vessel": "Delce"  },
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    "event":"",
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    "bibliography": "Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001)<br />",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": "P Lacey"  }
}

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St Tudwal's Church, Llanstadwel, Pembrokeshire, Wales

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

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1973

JSON

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  "id": "M3013",
  "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'",
  "content": "<p>Tablet at St Tudwal’s Church, Llanstadwel, Pembrokeshire commemorating William Ellis, paymaster RN d. 1861</p>",
  "images": [],
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    "event":"",
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    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
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    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1973",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Church of St John The Baptist, Bishop's Teignton, Devon, England

Memorial at the Church of St John The Baptist, Bishop’s Teignton, Devon commemorating Lieutenant Edward Young RN d. 1842

Location

Church of St John The Baptist, Bishop's Teignton, Devon, England

Transcript

'Edward Young Esq Lieut RN married in this church 9 Sept 1841 died 11 Oct 1842 aged 34 and his daughter Barbara Annette Rhodes Young'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Young, Edward
Age: 34
Date of Death: 11/10/1842
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Patricia Barber 1987

JSON

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  "post_id": "2739",
  "id": "M1358",
  "location": "Church of St John The Baptist, Bishop's Teignton, Devon, England",
  "transcript": "'Edward Young Esq Lieut RN married in this church 9 Sept 1841 died 11 Oct 1842 aged 34 and his daughter Barbara Annette Rhodes Young'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at the Church of St John The Baptist, Bishop’s Teignton, Devon commemorating Lieutenant Edward Young RN d. 1842</p>",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
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    "recorder": "Patricia Barber 1987",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Chingford Mount Cemetery, London, England

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

JSON

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  "post_id": "2740",
  "id": "M903",
  "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'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Chingford Mount Cemetery, London commemorating Arthur Rumble d. 1901</p>",
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    "description": "Gothic style, with an anchor and ivy carved above the inscription. Pillars on either side.",
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    "vessel": "HMS Warspite"  },
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    "event":"",
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    "category": ""  },
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    "notes": "DOSSIER",
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    "recorder": "A, Rumble 1981",
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}

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St German's Church, Rame, Cornwall, England

Gravestone in Rame, Cornwall dedicated to Edward Hill d. 1874

Location

St German's Church, Rame, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'Sacred / TO THE MEMORY OF / WILLIAM HENRY HILL / SON OF / WILLIAM AND JANE HILL / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JAN 14TH 1.. / AGED 3 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS / Suffer little children to come unto me / and forbid then not / for of such is the kingdom of God / ALSO / SAMUEL VARCOE / WHO DIED AUGUST 31ST 186.. / AGED 6 YEARS / ALSO / EDWARD COWLING HILL / WHO WAS DROWNED IN THE MEDITERRANEAN / THE 20TH NOVEMBER 1874 / AGED 22 YEARS / A dutiful Son and affectionate Brother'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Hill, Edward Cowling
Age: 22
Date of Death: 20/11/1874
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David Bailey 1994

JSON

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  "post_id": "2741",
  "id": "M3675",
  "location": "St German's Church, Rame, Cornwall, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred / TO THE MEMORY OF / WILLIAM HENRY HILL / SON OF / WILLIAM AND JANE HILL / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JAN 14TH 1.. / AGED 3 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS / Suffer little children to come unto me / and forbid then not / for of such is the kingdom of God / ALSO / SAMUEL VARCOE / WHO DIED AUGUST 31ST 186.. / AGED 6 YEARS / ALSO / EDWARD COWLING HILL / WHO WAS DROWNED IN THE MEDITERRANEAN / THE 20TH NOVEMBER 1874 / AGED 22 YEARS / A dutiful Son and affectionate Brother'",
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    "event":"",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Gravestone at Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Ethelred Hanson d. 1870

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Ethelred HANSON, Master Mariner, who departed this life January 15th. 1870. Aged 38 years'

Details

Type: Headstone

People

Hanson, Ethelred
Age: 38
Date of Death: 15/1/1870
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "post_id": "2743",
  "id": "M50",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Ethelred HANSON, Master Mariner, who departed this life January 15th. 1870. Aged 38 years'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Ethelred Hanson d. 1870</p>",
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    "event":"",
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    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St Edmund's Church, Southwold, Suffolk, England

Memorial at St Edmund’s Church, Southwold, Suffolk commemorating Samuel Wayth, RN d. 1859

Location

St Edmund's Church, Southwold, Suffolk, England

Transcript

‘Affectionate Remembrance Of / SAMUEL COOPER WAYTH / The Beloved Son Of / SAMUEL and JANE WAYTH / Master R.N. of H.M.S. SURPRISE / who died off Madeira from the / effects of fatigue and over / exertion on the Chinese Station / March 29. 1859. / AGED 33 YEARS'

Details

Position: Churchyard
Vessel: HMS Surprise

People

Wayth, Samuel Cooper
Age: 33
Date of Death: 29/3/1859
Cause of Death: Exhaustion
Rank / Occupation: Master RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: HMS 'Surprise' wood steam gunvessel 1856-1866.
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967
Photographer: Pippa Lacey, 2018

JSON

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  "post_id": "2746",
  "id": "M4115",
  "location": "St Edmund's Church, Southwold, Suffolk, England",
  "transcript": "‘Affectionate Remembrance Of / SAMUEL COOPER WAYTH / The Beloved Son Of / SAMUEL and JANE WAYTH / Master R.N. of H.M.S. SURPRISE / who died off Madeira from the / effects of fatigue and over / exertion on the Chinese Station / March 29. 1859. / AGED 33 YEARS'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St Edmund’s Church, Southwold, Suffolk commemorating Samuel Wayth, RN d. 1859</p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_4055-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33210\" srcset=\"https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_4055-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_4055-150x150.jpg 150w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_4055-300x300.jpg 300w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_4055-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" /></figure>",
  "images": ["/uploads/2019/06/IMG_4055-1024x1024.jpg","/uploads/2019/06/IMG_4055-150x150.jpg","/uploads/2019/06/IMG_4055-300x300.jpg","/uploads/2019/06/IMG_4055-768x768.jpg"],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "",
    "type": "",
    "position": "Churchyard",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "HMS Surprise"  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Wayth, Samuel Cooper","age":"33","dateofdeath":"29/3/1859","causeofdeath":"Exhaustion","rankOccupation":"Master RN","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "HMS 'Surprise' wood steam gunvessel 1856-1866.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967",
    "photographer": "Pippa Lacey, 2018"  }
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