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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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  "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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    "notes": "On memorial to Hoblyn Peter d.10.12.1804. Slight damage and lettering difficult to read.",
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Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground (nurses home), Greenwich, London, England

Wall tablet at the Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground, Greenwich commemorating Robert Wright MD d. 1822

Location

Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground (nurses home), Greenwich, London, England

Transcript

'IN THIS CEMETERY / ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF / ROBERT WRIGHT M.D. / FORTY ONE YEARS IN HIS MAJESTY'S NAVY / WHO DIED THE 23RD AUGUST 1822 / AGED 61 YEARS / "IT IS ELOQUENCE TO BE SILENT WHEN NO EXPRESSIONS / CAN REACH THE GREATNESS OF HIS WORTH"'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Mausoleum

People

Wright, Robert
Age:
Date of Death: 23/8/1822
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Surgeon RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1981

JSON

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  "transcript": "'IN THIS CEMETERY / ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF / ROBERT WRIGHT M.D. / FORTY ONE YEARS IN HIS MAJESTY'S NAVY / WHO DIED THE 23RD AUGUST 1822 / AGED 61 YEARS / \"IT IS ELOQUENCE TO BE SILENT WHEN NO EXPRESSIONS / CAN REACH THE GREATNESS OF HIS WORTH\"'",
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Exchange Flags, Liverpool, England

Monument in Exchange Flags, Liverpool commemorating Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson d. 1805

Location

Exchange Flags, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN TO DO HIS DUTY'

Details

Description: (Liverpool Mercury 22 Oct 1813)' On a casement of Westmorland Marble stands a circular pedestal of the same material, and particularly suitable in colour to the group which it supports. At the base of the pedestal, are four emblematical figures of heroic size, in the character of captives or vanquished enemies; an allusion to the four signal victories obtained by Lord Nelson, viz those of St. Vincent, the Nile, Copenhagen and of Trafalgar. The space between these figures, on the sides of the pedestal, are filled by four grand bas-reliefs, executed in bronze representing some of the great naval actions in which the immortal Nelson was engaged. The rest of the pedestal is richly decorated with lions heads and festoons of laurel; and in a moulding round the upper part of it, is inscribed in letters of brass, pursuant to the resolution of the general and meeting, that most impressive charge, delivered by this illustrious commander, previous to the commencement of the battle of Trafalgar: ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN TO DO HIS DUTY. The figures constituting the principal design are Nelson, Victory and Death; his country mourning for his loss, and her navy eager to avenge it, naturally claim a place in the group. The principal figure is the Admiral, resting one foot on a conquered enemy and the other on a cannon. With an eye steadfast and upraised to Victory he is receiving from her a fourth naval crown upon his sword; which to indicate the loss of his right arm, is held in his left hand. The maimed limb is concealed by the enemy's flag, which Victory is lowering to him, and under the folds of which Death lies in ambush for his victim; intimating that he received the reward of is valour and the stroke of Death at the same moment. By the figure of an exasperated British Seaman, is represented the zeal of the navy to wreak vengeance on the enemies who robbed it of its most gallant leader. Britannia with laurels in her hand, and leaning regardless of them on her spear and shield, represents the feelings of the country fluctuating between the pride and anguish of a triumph so dearly purchased, but relying for security upon her own resources.'
Type: Monument
Materials: Marble, bronze
Artists: Mathew Cotes Wyatt, Richard Westmacott

Event

Battle of Trafalgar 1805

People

Nelson, Horatio
Age: 47
Date of Death: 21/10/1805
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER.
Bibliography: Michael Nash 'The Nelson Memorials of Liverpool', 'Nelson Dispatch' vol.1, pp.71-4, (Slinfold, 1983); Richard Walker 'Nelson Portraits' (Portsmouth, 1998) p. 189; Colin White (editor) 'The Nelson Companion' (Portsmouth, 1995) p. 139.
Photographer: B/ Tomlinson

JSON

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    "notes": "DOSSIER.",
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    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": "B/ Tomlinson"  }
}

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St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, England

Effigy in St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol commemorating William Canynges d. 1474,

Location

St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, England

Transcript

'Mr William Canings Richest merchant of ye towne of Bristow Afterwards chosen 5 times Mayor of ye said towne for ye good of ye Comon Wealth of ye same Hee was in order of Preisthood 7 years afterwards Deane of Westbury 5 died ye 7th of Novem 1474 which said William did build within ye said towne of Westbury a Colledge which his canons [?] ye said William did maintaine by space of 8 yeares; 800 handy crafts men besides carpenters & masons every day 100 men Besides King Edward ye 4th had of ye said William 3,000 marks for his peace to be had in 2470 tonnes of shiping these are ye names of his shiping wth their burthen ye Mary Canings 400 tonnes Mary Batt 220 ye Mary Redcliffe 500 ye Little Nicholas 140 Ye Mary and John 900 Ye Margarett 200 ye Galliott 650 Ye Kathrine of Bost [on] 22 ye Kathrine 140 A ship in Iceland 100 [verse]'

Details

Description: Recumbent effigy of Canings dressed as a priest, a small bearded figure at his feet, head supported by small angels. Epitaph on a wooden board on the wall behind.

Type: Effigy
Position: South Transept
Materials: Alabaster

People

Canynges, William
Age: 75
Date of Death: 7/11/1474
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: merchant; shipowner
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Epitaph is a translation from 'Itineraria' of William of Wyrcestre' Ms Corpus Christi, Cambridge. The board dates from after 1660.
Bibliography: George Pryce 'Memorials of the Canynges Family and their times' 1854 p. 97; 'Mariners Mirror' vol. iii pp.57 and 347.

JSON

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  "location": "St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, England",
  "transcript": "'Mr William Canings Richest merchant of ye towne of Bristow Afterwards chosen 5 times Mayor of ye said towne for ye good of ye Comon Wealth of ye same Hee was in order of Preisthood 7 years afterwards Deane of Westbury 5 died ye 7th of Novem 1474 which said William did build within ye said towne of Westbury a Colledge which his canons [?] ye said William did maintaine by space of 8 yeares; 800 handy crafts men besides carpenters & masons every day 100 men Besides King Edward ye 4th had of ye said William 3,000 marks for his peace to be had in 2470 tonnes of shiping these are ye names of his shiping wth their burthen ye Mary Canings 400 tonnes Mary Batt 220 ye Mary Redcliffe 500 ye Little Nicholas 140 Ye Mary and John 900 Ye Margarett 200 ye Galliott 650 Ye Kathrine of Bost [on] 22 ye Kathrine 140 A ship in Iceland 100 [verse]'",
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    "recorder": "",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Harry Pidden RN d. 1908

Location

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

Transcript

'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / HARRY PIDDEN / H.M.S. KING ALFRED / WHO DIED AT HONG KONG / 15TH DECEMBER 1908 / AGED 21 YEARS / ERECTED BY HIS SHIPMATES R.I.P.'

Details

Description: Cross on stepped plinth at the head of a grave covered by a slab with kerbs.
Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS King Alfred

People

Pidden, Harry
Age: 21
Date of Death: 15/12/1908
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / HARRY PIDDEN / H.M.S. KING ALFRED / WHO DIED AT HONG KONG / 15TH DECEMBER 1908 / AGED 21 YEARS / ERECTED BY HIS SHIPMATES R.I.P.'",
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    "event":"",
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St Mary and St Nicholas Church, Beaumaris, Anglesey, Wales

Gravestone at St Mary and St Nicholas Church, Beaumaris commemorating Andrew Higgen and Robert Nicol d. 1810

Location

St Mary and St Nicholas Church, Beaumaris, Anglesey, Wales

Transcript

'This stone was erected by / Andrew Higgen Master Mariner / and Ship owner in Kincardine / in memory of his Son ANDREW HIGGEN Aged 19 years / ROBERT NICOL his Nephew Aged ... / years both Mariners belonging to the / Sloop Vine of Kincardine who / unfortunately lost their lives by the / above Vessels Boat upsetting under /... / near this place on the 6th Novr 1810 / They were both interred here in one grave / They were friendly in life and / in their deaths were not divided.'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Slate
Vessel: Vine

People

Higgen, Andrew
Age: 19
Date of Death: 6/11/1810
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Mariner
Organisation:
Nicol, Robert
Age:
Date of Death: 6/11/1810
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Stone laid flat.

JSON

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  "transcript": "'This stone was erected by / Andrew Higgen Master Mariner / and Ship owner in Kincardine / in memory of his Son ANDREW HIGGEN Aged 19 years / ROBERT NICOL his Nephew Aged ... / years both Mariners belonging to the / Sloop Vine of Kincardine who / unfortunately lost their lives by the / above Vessels Boat upsetting under /... / near this place on the 6th Novr 1810 / They were both interred here in one grave / They were friendly in life and / in their deaths were not divided.'",
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Church of St Mary Magdelene, Taunton, Somerset, England

Wall monument in St Mary Magdelene, Taunton commemorating Rear-Admiral George Hart d. 1812 and his son, Lieutenant Henry Chichester Hart RN d. 1813

Location

Church of St Mary Magdelene, Taunton, Somerset, England

Transcript

'In MEMORY of / GEORGE HART Esq. R. Admiral of the White Squadron of H. M. Fleet / who departed this Life 28 April 1812 in his 60 Year; in his Profession / Zealous, intrepid, humane, a Fond Father and Affectionate Husband, / a Pious Christian. Also of Mary Anne his Fourth Daughter who / departed this life on the 8 June 1813 in her 18th Year after a lingering / illness which her amiable disposition and Pious mind enabled her to / bear with Patience & Resignation. Also of HENRY CHICHESTER / his only Son who on the 30 June 1813 & the 24th year of his Age / a Lt. of the Royal Navy and first of H.M.S. Venus was cut off in / the Execution of his Duty in Carlisle Bay, Barbadoes. / Beloved and Regretted by his Brother Officers his Ship's / Company and all who knew him / This is erected by ANNE, the Widow and Mother of the / deceased a feeble but sincere Token of her Affection / and Regret.'

Details

Description: Sarcophagus-shaped inscription tablet on paw feet. The whole, in an architectural surround with anthemion acroteria. A pediment above.
Type: Wall monument
Materials: Limestone
Vessel: HMS Venus

People

Hart, George
Age: 59
Date of Death: 28/4/1812
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral of the White
Organisation: Royal Navy
Hart, Henry Chichester
Age: 23
Date of Death: 30/6/1813
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: First Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: David Saunders

JSON

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    "vessel": "HMS Venus"  },
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating the officers and men of HMS ‘Imperieuse’ who died 1891-94

Location

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

Transcript

'H.M.S. IMPERIEUSE 1891-1894 / This monument / is erected / to the memory / of / the officers and men / who have died / during the commission / Hamilton J. FITZHUGH / Midshipman aged 16 / Richard H. WARD / Clerk aged 19 / George R. HICKS / Boatswain aged 35 / Albert E. TOMS / Shipwright aged 24 / Joseph CHRISTOPHER / Stoker aged 38 / William J. HART / A.B. aged 25 / John ALEXANDER / Stoker aged 28 / William M. COLE / Gunner R.M.A. aged 37'

Details

Type: Obelisk
Materials: Marble
Vessel: HMS Imperieuse

People

Alexander, John
Age: 28
Date of Death: 1891-4
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Stoker
Organisation: Royal Navy
Christopher, Joseph
Age: 38
Date of Death: 1891-4
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Stoker
Organisation: Royal Navy
Cole, William M.
Age: 37
Date of Death: 1891-4
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Gunner RMA
Organisation: Royal Marine Artillery
Fitz-Hugh, Hamilton James
Age: 16
Date of Death: 20/3/1891
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Hart, William J.
Age: 25
Date of Death: 1891-4
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy
Hicks, George R.
Age: 35
Date of Death: 1891-4
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Boatswain
Organisation: Royal Navy
Toms, Albert E.
Age: 24
Date of Death: 1891-4
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Shipwright
Organisation: Royal Navy
Ward, Richard H.
Age: 19
Date of Death: 1891-4
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Clerk
Organisation: Royal Navy

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  "post_id": "2218",
  "id": "M88",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'H.M.S. IMPERIEUSE 1891-1894 / This monument / is erected / to the memory / of / the officers and men / who have died / during the commission / Hamilton J. FITZHUGH / Midshipman aged 16 / Richard H. WARD / Clerk aged 19 / George R. HICKS / Boatswain aged 35 / Albert E. TOMS / Shipwright aged 24 / Joseph CHRISTOPHER / Stoker aged 38 / William J. HART / A.B. aged 25 / John ALEXANDER / Stoker aged 28 / William M. COLE / Gunner R.M.A. aged 37'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating the officers and men of HMS ‘Imperieuse’ who died 1891-94</p>",
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  "details": {
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    "vessel": "HMS Imperieuse"  },
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  "people": [{"name":"Alexander, John","age":"28","dateofdeath":"1891-4","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Stoker","organisation":"Royal Navy"},{"name":"Christopher, Joseph","age":"38","dateofdeath":"1891-4","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Stoker","organisation":"Royal Navy"},{"name":"Cole, William M.","age":"37","dateofdeath":"1891-4","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Gunner RMA","organisation":"Royal Marine Artillery"},{"name":"Fitz-Hugh, Hamilton James","age":"16","dateofdeath":"20/3/1891","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Midshipman RN","organisation":"Royal Navy"},{"name":"Hart, William J.","age":"25","dateofdeath":"1891-4","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Able Seaman","organisation":"Royal Navy"},{"name":"Hicks, George R.","age":"35","dateofdeath":"1891-4","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Boatswain","organisation":"Royal Navy"},{"name":"Toms, Albert E.","age":"24","dateofdeath":"1891-4","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Shipwright","organisation":"Royal Navy"},{"name":"Ward, Richard H.","age":"19","dateofdeath":"1891-4","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Clerk","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas 1985",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World

Memorial at Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China commemorating Henry Richmond d. 1872

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Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World

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'Sacred to the memory of Henry RICHMOND, Late Quarter-Master of H.I.C.M.R.C. 'Chien Jui' who departed this life December 9th, 1872. Aged 27 years. This stone is erected to his memory by his friends in the service'

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Vessel: Chien Jui

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Richmond, Henry
Age: 27
Date of Death: 9/12/1872
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Quartermaster
Organisation:

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  "post_id": "2219",
  "id": "M404",
  "location": "Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Henry RICHMOND, Late Quarter-Master of H.I.C.M.R.C. 'Chien Jui' who departed this life December 9th, 1872. Aged 27 years. This stone is erected to his memory by his friends in the service'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China commemorating  Henry Richmond d. 1872</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "",
    "type": "",
    "position": "",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
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  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Richmond, Henry","age":"27","dateofdeath":"9/12/1872","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Quartermaster","organisation":""}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Archibald Sime RN d. 1883

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

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'IN MEMORY / OF / ARCHIBALD SIME C.F.T. / AGED 28 YEARS / KILLED BY FALLING FROM ALOFT / H.M.S. HIMALAYA. / FEBRUARY 22ND 1883 / ERECTED BY HIS OLD FRIEND / AND SHIPMATE J.C.’

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Description: Headstone with carved border.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Himalaya

People

Sime, Archibald
Age: 28
Date of Death: 22/2/1883
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Captain of the Fore Top
Organisation: Royal Navy

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Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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  "post_id": "2220",
  "id": "M68",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY / OF / ARCHIBALD SIME C.F.T. / AGED 28 YEARS / KILLED BY FALLING FROM ALOFT / H.M.S. HIMALAYA. / FEBRUARY 22ND 1883 / ERECTED BY HIS OLD FRIEND / AND SHIPMATE J.C.’",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Archibald Sime RN d. 1883</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "Headstone with carved border.",
    "type": "Headstone",
    "position": "",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "HMS Himalaya"  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters