Memorial in the Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China commemorating William George Dennis Baldwin d. 1933
Location
Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World
Transcript
'In memory of William George Dennis BALDWIN, Tidewaiter, Chinese Maritime Customs. Born 7th January 1907. Killed on duty 16th April, 1933. Erected by the Chinese Maritime Customs'
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People
Baldwin, William George Dennis Age: 26 Date of Death: 16/4/1933 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Tidewaiter Organisation: Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs
Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating William John Andrews d. 1948
Location
Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World
Transcript
'In loving memory of William John Andrews, Master Mariner, departed from service 13th March 1948 in his 66th year. Blessed are they that trust in the Lord'
Details
Description: Plinth, grave with kerbs and slab. Type: Gravestone
People
Andrews, William John Age: 65 Date of Death: 13/3/1948 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Master mariner Organisation:
Tomb at Woodbury Park Cemetery, Tunbridge Wells, Kent commemorating Vice-Admiral W.B. Oliver RN d. 1877
Location
Woodbury Park cemetery, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Transcript
'In memory of / Vice Admiral W.B. OLIVER, / who departed this life October 1st. 1877 / aged 75. / Also of Edmund Sintry OLIVER, / second son of the above / Born February 27th 1864 / Died August 10th 186[6]'
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Type: Chest-tomb
People
Oliver, William Brown Age: 75 years Date of Death: 1/10/1877 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Vice-Admiral Organisation: Royal Navy
Wall tablet in Greyfriars churchyard, Edinburgh commemorating Admiral David Robertson-Macdonald d. 1910
Location
Greyfriars churchyard, Edinburgh, Scotland
Transcript
'IN LOVING MEMORY OF / ADMIRAL DAVID ROBERTSON-MACDONALD / YOUNGEST SON OF / LIEUT COLONEL ROBERTSON-MACDONALD OF KINLOCHMOIDART / BORN AUGUST 6TH 1817 DIED MAY 16TH 1910 / ALSO OF CAROLINE HIS WIFE / WHO DIED NOVR 10TH 1892 / AND WAS INTERRED AT BATH / JESU MERCY'
Details
Type: Tablet Position: South west corner on w boundary wall Materials: Grey sandstone
People
Robertson-MacDonald, David Age: Date of Death: 16/5/1910 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Admiral Organisation: Royal Navy
Gravestone in St David’s Church, Exeter, Devon commemorating Lieutenant Richard Darke, RN d. 1845
Location
St David's Church, Exeter, Devon, England
Transcript
'In memory of / Richard Darke Died 25 July 1827 / Aged 79 / Elizabeth his wife Died 15 August 1830 / Aged 64 /Also of their children / Joseph Died 3 March 1827 Aged 39 / Richard (Lieut. R.N.) Died at Tavistock 10 August 1845 Aged 54 / Elizabeth Died 5 August 1851 Aged 63 / Grace wife of J W Snell Died 20 Feb 1854 / Aged 61 / Patience wife of Com. Fell Died / 12 Nov 1866 Aged 62 / James Died 23 Nov 1869 Aged 75 / Also of / Sarah wife of George Darke. Died / 29 Dec 1850 Aged 38 / Also of / George Darke / Born 4th June 1800 / Died 31st May 1892'
Headstone at the Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire commemorating George Martin, RN, d. 1910
Location
Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, England
Transcript
[West side] 'In Loving Memory / of / THOMAS CROSSING ESQ. J.P. / OF STOKE DEVONPORT. / DIED 1879 AGED 81' [East side] 'In Loving Memory / of / GEORGE PETER MARTIN C.B. / RETIRED PAYMASTER-IN-CHIEF, ROYAL NAVY / J.P. FOR THE COUNTY OF SOUTHAMPTON / OF 'HIGHLANDS' EMSWORTH. / BORN 10 OCTOBER 1823 DIED 20 OCTOBER 1910 / "THE LAW OF HIS GOD IS IN HIS HEART" PSALM 37.V.32' [South side] 'Also of CHRISTINA. / HIS WIDOW. / DIED AT EMSWORTH 1887, AGED 88'
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Description: Cross on three steps Type: Headstone Position: Churchyard Materials: Marble
People
Martin, George Peter Age: 87 Date of Death: 20/10/1910 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Paymaster-in-Chief RN Organisation: Royal Navy
Memorial at All Saints Cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka commemorating James George William Grant Ozzard RN d. 1873
Location
All Saints Cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World
Transcript
'In memory of J.G.W. GRANT OZZARD Midshipman of H.M.S. Thetis. He was the eldest son of J.W. Ozzard Paymaster in Chief R.N. who in the outset of his career was struck down by fever in the Red Sea and died on board in this harbour aged 15 years June 17 1873'
Details
Vessel: HMS Thetis
People
Ozzard, James George William Grant Age: 15 Date of Death: 17/6/1873 Cause of Death: Infectious disease Rank / Occupation: Midshipman RN Organisation: Royal Navy
Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Ascension Island commemoraing Thomas John Jenner RMLI d. 1908
Location
St Mary's Church, Ascension Island, Rest of the World
Transcript
'IN MEMORY OF / THOMAS JOHN JENNER, / PRIVATE R.M.L.I / WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED / WHILE DRIVING THE DAILY CART / TO GREEN MOUNTAIN / 17th AUGUST, 1908 / AGED 38 YEARS / THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BY / THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND'
Details
Description: Inscription in relief within a laurel wreath border. Type: Plaque Materials: Brass
People
Jenner, Thomas John Age: 38 Date of Death: 17/8/1908 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry
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Recorder: Jeff Cant 1997 Photographer: Colette Bassford
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters