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St Nicholas's Church, Liverpool, England

Memorial at St Nicholas’s church, Liverpool commemorating Thomas Riley d. 1829

Location

St Nicholas's Church, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Thos. Riley, Pilot, drowned 4th August 1829 aged 35'.

Details

People

Riley, Thomas
Age: 35
Date of Death: 4/8/1829
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Pilot
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 1, p. 101. Church destroyed by enemy action in 1940. Rebuilt in 1952 but only two non-maritime memorials retained.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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Landican Cemetery, Landican, Merseyside, England

Ledger at Landican Cemetery commemorating Lieutenant Samuel Spencer RN d. 1850

Location

Landican Cemetery, Landican, Merseyside, England

Transcript

'SACRED / to the memory of / SAMUEL SPENCER ESQ. / Lieut. R.N. / who departed this life / Decr. 19th 1850 / Aged 71 years / also / CHARLOTTE MATILDA SPENCER / second daughter of the above / who departed this life / March 6th 1870'

Details

Type: Ledger

People

Spencer, Samuel
Age: 71
Date of Death: 19/12/1850
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Moved from St Mary's Birkenhead.
Bibliography: Graham Dean and Keith Evans 'Nelson's Heroes' (Norwich, 1994) p. 137.

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  "location": "Landican Cemetery, Landican, Merseyside, England",
  "transcript": "'SACRED / to the memory of / SAMUEL SPENCER ESQ. / Lieut. R.N. / who departed this life / Decr. 19th 1850 / Aged 71 years / also / CHARLOTTE MATILDA SPENCER / second daughter of the above / who departed this life / March 6th 1870'",
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    "notes": "Moved from St Mary's Birkenhead.",
    "bibliography": "Graham Dean and Keith Evans 'Nelson's Heroes' (Norwich, 1994) p. 137.",
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St Michael's Church, Inveresk, East Lothian, Scotland

Memorial at St Michael’s Church, Inveresk, East Lothian, Scotland commemorating Admiral David Milne, RN, d. 1845

Location

St Michael's Church, Inveresk, East Lothian, Scotland

Transcript

'In memory of Admiral Sir David Milne, GCB &c. For 60 years he served his country in the Royal Navy; his gallant deeds are recorded in her annals. In all the relations of private life he was upright, exemplary, and esteemed. He expired at sea on the 5th of May 1845, aged 82 years, whilst returning to his native home from Devonport, at which station he had been for the three previous years Commander-in-Chief. Here are deposited the remains of Grace, wife of Rear-Admiral David Milne, who died at Bordeaux, in France, the 4th of October 1814, where she had gone for the recovery of her health. Her remains were brought to this country by her affectionate husband, and re-interred here the 18th of February 1815. She was eldest daughter of Sir Alexander Purves of Purves, Bart., by Mary Home, daughter of Sir James Home of Coldinghame, Bart., in the County of Berwick.'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Milne, David
Age: 82
Date of Death: 5/5/1845
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: David Steele 1988

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  "location": "St Michael's Church, Inveresk, East Lothian, Scotland",
  "transcript": "'In memory of Admiral Sir David Milne, GCB &c. For 60 years he served his country in the Royal Navy; his gallant deeds are recorded in her annals. In all the relations of private life he was upright, exemplary, and esteemed. He expired at sea on the 5th of May 1845, aged 82 years, whilst returning to his native home from Devonport, at which station he had been for the three previous years Commander-in-Chief. Here are deposited the remains of Grace, wife of Rear-Admiral David Milne, who died at Bordeaux, in France, the 4th of October 1814, where she had gone for the recovery of her health. Her remains were brought to this country by her affectionate husband, and re-interred here the 18th of February 1815. She was eldest daughter of Sir Alexander Purves of Purves, Bart., by Mary Home, daughter of Sir James Home of Coldinghame, Bart., in the County of Berwick.'",
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St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Gravestone in St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating William Bolton d. 1850

Location

St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of / William Bolton / who departed this life on / the 24th day of February 1850 / Aged 67 years / deceased was one of the British / Seamen who fought at the / memorable / Battle of Trafalgar on Board of / H.M.S. Timerara [sic]'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS Timerara

Event

Battle of Trafalgar

Event Date

1805

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Bolton, William
Age: 67
Date of Death: 24/2/1850
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Manuscript in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 6, p. 245.
Bibliography: Graham Dean and Keith Evans 'Nelson's Heroes' (Norwich, 1994) p. 31.
Recorder: Captain J P Brand, Friends of Merseyside Maritime Museum

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of / William Bolton / who departed this life on / the 24th day of February 1850 / Aged 67 years / deceased was one of the British / Seamen who fought at the / memorable / Battle of Trafalgar on Board of / H.M.S. Timerara [sic]'<br />\r\n<br />",
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    "notes": "Manuscript in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 6, p. 245.",
    "bibliography": "Graham Dean and Keith Evans 'Nelson's Heroes' (Norwich, 1994) p. 31.",
    "recorder": "Captain J P Brand, Friends of Merseyside Maritime Museum",
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Church of St Margaret of Antioch, St Margaret-at-Cliffe, Kent, England

Memorial at the Church of St Margaret of Antioch, St Margaret-at-Cliffe, Kent commemorating Commander Donald Mansfield RNR d. 1966

Location

Church of St Margaret of Antioch, St Margaret-at-Cliffe, Kent, England

Transcript

'In / loving memory / of / Commander / DONALD MANSFIELD, R.D., R.N.R. / Master Mariner / 10 March 1880-16 December 1966 / and of his beloved wife / AGNES / 15 March 1880-18 August 1974'

Details

Description: Compound cross on plinth
Type: Cross
Position: No. 484 square location Q. 9

People

Mansfield, Donald
Age: 86
Date of Death: 16/12/1966
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner RNR
Organisation: Royal Naval Reserve

Extra

Recorder: E.R. Stage 1982

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  "location": "Church of St Margaret of Antioch, St Margaret-at-Cliffe, Kent, England",
  "transcript": "'In / loving memory / of / Commander / DONALD MANSFIELD, R.D., R.N.R. / Master Mariner / 10 March 1880-16 December 1966 / and of his beloved wife / AGNES / 15 March 1880-18 August 1974'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at the Church of St Margaret of Antioch, St Margaret-at-Cliffe, Kent commemorating Commander Donald Mansfield RNR d. 1966</p>",
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    "recorder": "E.R. Stage 1982",
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Naval and Military Cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Alfred Warren d. 1913

Location

Naval and Military Cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'ALFRED JAMES WARREN / Leading stoker H.M.S. 'Colossus' / died / 29 June 1913 Aged 36'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Roman Catholic (old) 505
Vessel: HMS Colossus

People

Warren, Alfred James
Age: 36
Date of Death: 29/6/1913
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Leading Stoker
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry 1987

JSON

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  "id": "M3636",
  "location": "Naval and Military Cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England",
  "transcript": "'ALFRED JAMES WARREN / Leading stoker H.M.S. 'Colossus' / died / 29 June 1913 Aged 36'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Alfred Warren d. 1913</p>",
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    "type": "Gravestone",
    "position": "Roman Catholic (old) 505",
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    "recorder": "R. & J.H. Perry 1987",
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Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Alfred Lawrence d. 1906

Location

Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of / Arthur Lawrence A.B. / H.M.S. 'RUSSELL' / who was drowned off Portland / July 4th 1906 / aged 21 years. This stone is erected as a / mark of esteem and respect by / the ship's company of H.M.S. 'RUSSELL''

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Church of England (old) 372
Vessel: HMS Russell

People

Lawrence, Arthur
Age: 21
Date of Death: 4/7/1906
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry 1987

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  "id": "M3566",
  "location": "Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of / Arthur Lawrence A.B. / H.M.S. 'RUSSELL' / who was drowned off Portland / July 4th 1906 / aged 21 years. This stone is erected as a / mark of esteem and respect by / the ship's company of H.M.S. 'RUSSELL''",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Alfred Lawrence d. 1906</p>",
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    "event":"",
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    "recorder": "R. & J.H. Perry 1987",
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Fort Canning Cemetery, Singapore, Rest of the World

Memorial tablet in Fort Canning Cemetery, Singapore, commemorating John Henry Francis, Chief Mate, d. 1862

Location

Fort Canning Cemetery, Singapore, Rest of the World

Transcript

'To the Memory of / JOHN HENRY FRANCIS / Late Chief Mate of / the British Ship / CHILO, who died on / board that ship / on the 28th April 1862 / Aged 37 years / He was the third son / of WILLIAM SKEGGS / FRANCIS of Belle / Grove near Welling / in the county of Kent / England'

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Type: Tablet
Position: North wall N35 A212
Vessel: 'Chilo'

People

Francis, John Henry
Age: 37
Date of Death: 28/4/1862
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Chief Mate
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: Alan Harfield 'Early Cemeteries in Singapore' (Putney 1988) p. 195.

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  "location": "Fort Canning Cemetery, Singapore, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'To the Memory of / JOHN HENRY FRANCIS / Late Chief Mate of / the British Ship / CHILO, who died on / board that ship / on the 28th April 1862 / Aged 37 years / He was the third son / of WILLIAM SKEGGS / FRANCIS of Belle / Grove near Welling / in the county of Kent / England'",
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    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "Alan Harfield 'Early Cemeteries in Singapore' (Putney 1988) p. 195.",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Church of St Peter and St Paul, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England

Memorial at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Aldeburgh, Suffolk commemorating James Almond, Trinity Pilot, d. 1904

Location

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'James Wm ALMOND, Trinity Pilot died 23 Oct 1904 aged 65 also Milicia his wife died 8 Nov 1919 aged 81'

Details

People

Almond, James William
Age: 65
Date of Death: 23/10/1904
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Trinity Pilot
Organisation: Trinity House

Extra

Recorder: William Donnan

JSON

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  "location": "Church of St Peter and St Paul, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England",
  "transcript": "'James Wm ALMOND, Trinity Pilot died 23 Oct 1904 aged 65 also Milicia his wife died 8 Nov 1919 aged 81'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Aldeburgh, Suffolk commemorating James Almond, Trinity Pilot, d. 1904</p>",
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    "recorder": "William Donnan",
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Trinity Churchyard, Manhattan, New York, United States of America, Rest of the World

Memorial in Trinity Churchyard, Manhattan, New York, United States of America, commemorating Lieutenant Augustus Ludlow, USN d. 1813

Location

Trinity Churchyard, Manhattan, New York, United States of America, Rest of the World

Transcript

'In memory of / Lieutenant AUGUSTUS C. LUDLOW / of the United States Navy / Born in Newburgh, 1792, died in Halifax 1813. Scarcely was he twenty-one years of age / when, like the blooming Euryalus, he accompanied his beloved Commander to battle. / Never could it have been more truly said / 'His amor unus erat pariterque in bella ruebant.' [Aeneid IX 182] [One love united them and side by side they entered combat]. / The favourite of Lawrence and second in command, / he emulated the patriotic valour of his friend on the bloody decks of the Chesapeake and / when required, like him yielded with courageous resignation his spirit to Him who gave it'

Details

Vessel: USS Chesapeake

Event

War of 1812

People

Ludlow, Augustus C
Age: 21
Date of Death: 6/1813
Cause of Death: War Casualty
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant USN
Organisation: United States Navy

Extra

Notes: See Capt. James Lawrence on same monument. Both Captain Lawrence and Lieutenant Ludlow were mortally wounded when their ship engaged HMS Shannon on 1 June 1813. USS Ludlow was named after him.

JSON

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  "location": "Trinity Churchyard, Manhattan, New York, United States of America, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In memory of / Lieutenant AUGUSTUS C. LUDLOW / of the United States Navy /  Born in Newburgh, 1792, died in Halifax 1813. Scarcely was he twenty-one years of age / when, like the blooming Euryalus, he accompanied his beloved Commander to battle. / Never could it have been more truly said / 'His amor unus erat pariterque in bella ruebant.' [Aeneid IX 182] [One love united them and side by side they entered combat]. / The favourite of Lawrence and second in command, / he emulated the patriotic valour of his friend on the bloody decks of the Chesapeake and / when required, like him yielded with courageous resignation his spirit to Him who gave it'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Trinity Churchyard, Manhattan, New York, United States of America, commemorating Lieutenant Augustus Ludlow, USN d. 1813</p>",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters