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Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Samuel Julian d. 1909

Location

Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'Samuel JULIAN / Cook's Mate, H.M.S. 'Warrior' / died / 30 Nov 1909 aged 22'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Church of England (old) 226
Vessel: HMS Warrior

People

Julian, Samuel
Age: 22
Date of Death: 30/11/1909
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Cook's mate
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry 1987

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St Nicholas Church, Bristol, England

Wall plaque dedicated to William Cooke d. 1939, in Bristol, England.

Location

St Nicholas Church, Bristol, England

Transcript

'To the Glory of God / and / in grateful memory / of William Cooke / (Master Mariner) / For many years a faithful and devoted member of this church / He passed to fuller service Jan. 12th 1939 / "Fight the good fight of faith"'

Details

Type: Wall plaque
Position: Staircase
Materials: Brass

People

Cooke, William
Age:
Date of Death: 12/1/1939
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master Mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Removed to St Nicholas from The Missions to Seamen Institute in 1981.
Bibliography: Josephine Teague 'The Missions to Seamen Church and Institute Bristol'.

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  "transcript": "'To the Glory of God / and / in grateful memory / of William Cooke / (Master Mariner) / For many years a faithful and devoted member of this church / He passed to fuller service Jan. 12th 1939 / \"Fight the good fight of faith\"'",
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Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Augustus Hunt d. 1913

Location

Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'AUGUSTUS GEORGE HUNT / Able Seaman H.M.S. 'Blake' / died / 31st Decr 1913 aged 20.'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Church of England (old) 403
Vessel: HMS Blake

People

Hunt, Augustus George
Age: 20
Date of Death: 31/12/1913
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry

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St Paul's Cathedral, London, England

Memorial in St Paul’s Cathedral, London commemorating Captain John Hawley Glover RN d. 1885

Location

St Paul's Cathedral, London, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / HIS EXCELLENCY CAPTAIN SIR JOHN HAWLEY / GLOVER R.N. G. C. M. G / GOVERNOR OF NEWFOUNDLAND. / BORN 24th FEBRUARY 1829. DIED 30TH SEPTEMBER 1885. / THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED BY HIS FRIENDS AND / BROTHER OFFICERS IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY NOBLE / QUALITIES AND SERVICES TO HIS COUNTRY. / SIR JOHN HAWLEY GLOVER ENTERED THE NAVY IN 1841, / SHARED IN THE CAPTURE OF / PEGU AND WAS WOUNDED IN THE ACTION OF DONEBEW. FROM 1858 TO 1861 / HE SERVED IN THE NIGER EXPEDITION, COMMANDED H.M.S. ROSAMOND DURING / THE WAR WITH RUSSIA. ADMINISTRATED THE GOVERNMENTS OF LAGOS, NEWFOUNDLAND / AND THE LEEWARD ISLANDS. IN 1873 WAS APPOINTED SPECIAL COMMISSIONER / ON THE GOLD COAST, ORGANISED THE NATIVE FORCES AND LED THEM INTO / COOMASSIE FOR WHICH SERVICES HE RECEIVED THE THANKS OF BOTH HOUSES/OF PARLIAMENT, AND THE GRAND CROSS OF ST MICHAEL AND ST GEORGE'

Details

Description: Free standing bust in uniform with architectural surround.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Crypt
Materials: Marble

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Africa, 19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Glover, John Hawley
Age:
Date of Death: 30/9/1885
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Neg No C7974/2.
Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1982

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  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY OF / HIS EXCELLENCY CAPTAIN SIR JOHN HAWLEY / GLOVER R.N. G. C. M. G / GOVERNOR OF NEWFOUNDLAND. / BORN 24th FEBRUARY 1829. DIED 30TH SEPTEMBER 1885. / THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED BY HIS FRIENDS AND / BROTHER OFFICERS IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY NOBLE / QUALITIES AND SERVICES TO HIS COUNTRY. / SIR JOHN HAWLEY GLOVER ENTERED THE NAVY IN 1841, / SHARED IN THE CAPTURE OF / PEGU AND WAS WOUNDED IN THE ACTION OF DONEBEW. FROM 1858 TO 1861 / HE SERVED IN THE NIGER EXPEDITION, COMMANDED H.M.S. ROSAMOND DURING / THE WAR WITH RUSSIA. ADMINISTRATED THE GOVERNMENTS OF LAGOS, NEWFOUNDLAND / AND THE LEEWARD ISLANDS. IN 1873 WAS APPOINTED SPECIAL COMMISSIONER / ON THE GOLD COAST, ORGANISED THE NATIVE FORCES AND LED THEM INTO / COOMASSIE FOR WHICH SERVICES HE RECEIVED THE THANKS OF BOTH HOUSES/OF PARLIAMENT, AND THE GRAND CROSS OF ST MICHAEL AND ST GEORGE'",
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St Gregory the Great Church, Dawlish, Devon, England

Memorial in St Gregory the Great Church, Dawlish, Devon dedicated to Admiral Thomas Dick d. 1863

Location

St Gregory the Great Church, Dawlish, Devon, England

Transcript

'In memory of Admiral Thomas Dick Born at Stratford in Essex and for some time an inhabitant of this parish. He died February 12th 1863 aged 86'

Details

People

Dick, Thomas
Age: 86
Date of Death: 12/2/1863
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: SW Maritime History Society, 1994

JSON

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  "transcript": "'In memory of Admiral Thomas Dick Born at Stratford in Essex and for some time an inhabitant of this parish. He died February 12th 1863 aged 86'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in St Gregory the Great Church, Dawlish, Devon dedicated to Admiral Thomas Dick d. 1863</p>",
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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Captain Isaiah B. Kinney d. 1877, New Brunswick

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In memory of / Captain Isaiah B Kinney / native of Albert County / New Brunswick / Died at Cardiff Nov 10-1877 /Aged 34 years.'

Details

Description: Headstone with an anchor carved at the top.
Type: Gravestone
Materials: Sandstone

People

Kinney, Isaiah P
Age: 34
Date of Death: 10/11/1877
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

JSON

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  "transcript": "'In memory of / Captain Isaiah B Kinney / native of Albert County / New Brunswick / Died at Cardiff Nov 10-1877 /Aged 34 years.'",
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St Meteriana, Boscastle, Cornwall, England

Memorial in Boscastle, Cornwall dedicated to Sub-Lieutenant James Kirkness RN d. 1870

Location

St Meteriana, Boscastle, Cornwall, England

Details

Vessel: HMS Captain

People

Kirkness, James
Age:
Date of Death: 7/9/1870
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Sub Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: David Saunders 'Maritime Memorials & Mementoes' (Yeovil, 1996) p. 25.

JSON

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St Margaret's Church, Rochester, Kent, England

Wall tablet in St Margaret’s Church, Rochester, Kent commemorating Stephen Jennings Swayne, Deputy Inspector of Hospitals and Fleets d. 1853

Location

St Margaret's Church, Rochester, Kent, England

Transcript

'Sacred / TO THE MEMORY OF / STEPHEN JENNINGS SWAYNE, ESQ. M.D. / DEPUTY INSPECTOR / OF HOSPITALS AND FLEETS / DIED SEPTEMBER 28TH 1853 /AGED 71 YEARS'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Nave
Materials: Marble

People

Swayne, Stephen Jennings
Age: 71
Date of Death: 28/9/1853
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Deputy Inspector of Hospitals and Fleets
Organisation: Royal Navy

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St Merryn's Church, St Merryn, Cornwall, England

Wall tablet in St Merryn, Cornwall to John Pomeroy d. 1812

Location

St Merryn's Church, St Merryn, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'...ALSO OF THEIR SONS / JOHN POMEROY PETER LIEUT IN THE ROYAL NAVY / & EDWARD PETER LIEUT IN THE SERVICE / OF THE EAST INDIA COMPANY / WHO DIED THE FORMER ON THE 1ST DAY OF MARCH / 1812 IN THE / 20TH YEAR / THE LATTER ON THE 4TH DAY OF AUGUST 1810 / IN THE 30TH YEAR OF HIS AGE / THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED BY THE AFFECTION / OF THEIR SURVIVING FAMILY'

Details

Description: Surmounted by a draped urn, the family arms below.

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Nave
Materials: Marble

People

Peter, John Pomeroy
Age: 20
Date of Death: 1/3/1812
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Peter, Edward
Age: 30
Date of Death: 4/8/1810
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

Extra

Notes: On memorial to Hoblyn Peter d.10.12.1804. Slight damage and lettering difficult to read.

JSON

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  "location": "St Merryn's Church, St Merryn, Cornwall, England",
  "transcript": "'...ALSO OF THEIR SONS / JOHN POMEROY PETER LIEUT IN THE ROYAL NAVY / & EDWARD PETER LIEUT IN THE SERVICE / OF THE EAST INDIA COMPANY / WHO DIED THE FORMER ON THE 1ST DAY OF MARCH / 1812 IN THE / 20TH YEAR / THE LATTER ON THE 4TH DAY OF AUGUST 1810 / IN THE 30TH YEAR OF HIS AGE / THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED BY THE AFFECTION / OF THEIR SURVIVING FAMILY'",
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St Andrew's Church, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Memorial at St Andrew’s Church, Kingston, Jamaica commemorating Admiral Charles Holmes d. 1761

Location

St Andrew's Church, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Here lyeth the body of Charles Holmes Esq Rear Admiral of the White who departed this life the 21 of March 1761 aged 50 years'

Details

Type: Ledger
Materials: Black marble

People

Holmes, Charles
Age:
Date of Death: 21/3/1761
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral of the White
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Captain J.H. Lawrence-Archer 'Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies' (London, 1875).

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters