Memorial in the Church of St John the Evangelist, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent commemorating Arthur Hayward RN d. 1944
Location
Church of St John the Evangelist, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, England
Transcript
'In loving memory of Mary Jane Hayward, Died 18th March 1943 aged 48 years. Also Ernest Bullock Hayward beloved husband of the above died 15th July 1960 aged 65 years Also their beloved son Arthur RN. Killed in action 31 Jany 1944 aged 19 years, reunited'
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People
Hayward, Arthur Age: 19 Date of Death: 31/1/1944 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Seaman Organisation: Royal Naval Patrol Service
Statue in Poplar, London, depicting Richard Green d. 1866
Location
Poplar, London, England
Transcript
'RICHARD GREEN 1866'
Details
Description: Seated figure of Green with an open book on his knees and his Newfoundland dog Hector resting his head against his master's knee. Reliefs of Green's shipbuilding yard one one side and a ship on the other. Bronze statue and granite plinth.
Type: Statue Position: In front of Poplar Baths Materials: Bronze, granite Date Erected: 1866 Artists: Edward W. Wyon, Henry Prince
People
Green, Richard Age: Date of Death: 17/1/1863 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Shipbuilder; philanthropist Organisation:
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Notes: The reliefs show the first ship that Green despatched after the ending of the East India Company monopoly and on the other side a frigate he was building for the Spanish Government at the time of his death. Bibliography: 'Illustrated London News' 19 May 1866, p. 494. Recorder: B. Tomlinson Photographer: B. Tomlinson
Memorial at the Protestant Cemetery, Northam Road, Penang, Malaysia, commemorating Dr Thomas Cann, MD, RN, d. 1881
Location
Protestant Cemetery, Northam Road, Penang, Malaysia, Rest of the World
Transcript
‘SACRED / To The Memory Of / THOMAS CANN M.D. / Staff Surgeon Royal Navy / H.M.S. Egeria / Who Died on 7th March 1881 / Aged 43 years.' // ’This stone was erected by ... '
Details
Vessel: HMS Egeria
People
Cann, Thomas Age: 43 Date of Death: 7/3/1881 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Surgeon RN Organisation: Royal Navy
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Bibliography: John B. Hattendorf 'Some British and American Sailor's Tombstones in Penang, Malaysia', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 68, p. 325, (Greenwich, 1982).
Memorial at St Nicholas’s Church, Deptford commemorating Martin Ware d. 1801 shipwright
Location
St Nicholas's Church, Deptford, London, England
Transcript
'To the Memory of MRS. ELIZTH. WARE / (Wife of MR. MARTIN WARE, / late Master Shipwright of His Majestys / Dockyard at Deptford) / who died the 26th. Decr. 1795. / In the 80th. Year of her Age. / Also of the above MR. MARTIN WARE / who died the 13th. Janry: 1801 / In the 81th: Year of his Age. / Also of MRS. ANN HARRISST, / Daughter of the above, / Who died the 19th. Febry: 1814 aged 66 year [sic] / And of MRS. ELIZTH. WARE, / also daughter of the above, / Who died the 17th. Febry. 1827 Aged 80 Year [sic]'
Details
Type: Ledger Position: Chancel
People
Ware, Martin Age: 80 Date of Death: 13/1/1801 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Master shipwright Organisation: Deptford Dockyard
Wall tablet in St Peter’s Church, Pembury, Kent, commemorating Major James Cracknell RM d. 1861
Location
St Peter's Church, Pembury, Kent, England
Transcript
'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / JAMES CRACKNELL ESQ / MAJOR H.M. ROYAL MARINES: / WHO DIED AT HIS RESIDENCE / IN THIS PARISH / NOVEMBER 21ST 1861 / AFTER TWO DAYS ILLNESS. / LONG PROVED AFFECTION THIS SMALL TRIBUTE CLAIMS / FROM ONE WHO HONOURS AND REVERS HIS NAME'
Details
Type: Wall tablet Position: Tower south wall Materials: Grey and white marble
People
Cracknell, James Thomas Age: Unknown Date of Death: 21/11/1861 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Major Organisation: Royal Marines
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Notes: DOSSIER. Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS); Pat Thomas 2001
Memorial at the Scotch church, Rodney Street, Liverpool commemorating Captain Samford Blyth d. 1848
Location
Scotch church, Rodney Street, Liverpool, England
Transcript
'Captain Samford Blyth, 5th son of Henry Blyth, farmer of Fifeshire, Scotland, died 26 January 1848 age 36'
Details
People
Blyth, Samford Age: 36 Date of Death: 26/1/1848 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Master Organisation:
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Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 5, p. 155. The church is now a ruin. Recorder: Captain J P Brand, Friends of Merseyside Maritime. See Notes
Memorial in St Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield commemorating Captain Streynsham Master RN d. 1724
Location
Church of St Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield, London, England
Transcript
'Near this place lies ye Body / of IAMES MASTER of East-Langdon in ye County / of Kent Esqre. He married Ioyce only Daughter / of Sr CHRISTOPHER TORNOR, of Milton-Ernest in ye / County of Bedford, Kt one of ye Barons of ye Court of Exchequer / in ye reign of King Charles ye 2 by whom / he had 4 Sons & 10 Daughters. He departed this Life / Aug: 9th 1702, Aged 75. / He was ye son of RICHARD MASTER of East / Langdon Esqr by Ann his Wife Daughter of / Sr IAMES OXENDEN of Dean, in ye Parish of Wingham / in ye county of Kent, by whom the said RICHD MASTER / had twelve Sons and eight Daughters. She died Ian 30th 1705/Aged 99 years and six Months and lies interred in this place. / Ye said RICHARD MASTER / was the Son of Sr EDWARD MASTER, / of the same place Kt Governour of Dover Castle, / by Audery one of ye Daughters and Coheirs of / ROBT. STREYNSHAM of Ospring in ye said County Esqre. / STREYNSHAM MASTER / the only surviving Son of IAMES MASTER Esqre / married ELIZABETH only Daughter and Heir of / RICHARD OXENDEN of Brook, in ye Parish of Wingham in ye County of Kent Esqre / and departed this life Iune 22: 1724, Aged 42 years: / being married 4 Months, and lies there interred / Leaving no Issue, / The said STREYNSHAM MASTER / Commanded several ships in ye Royal Navy / and did in ye Year 1718, / particularly distinguish himself / in ye Engagement against ye Spaniards / On ye Coast of Sicily; by forcing / the Spanish Admiral in Chief / to Surrender to him'
Details
Description: Below the stepped cornice is a plain frieze. The tablet rests on a moulded shelf with flanking scrolled wings at the base. Type: Wall monument Position: Ambulatory wall south side Vessel: HMS Superbe
Event
1714-1738 Inter-War Period
People
Master, Streynsham Age: 43 Date of Death: 22/6/1724 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Captain RN Organisation: Royal Navy
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Notes: DOSSIER. Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)
Memorial in the Liverpool Necropolis, commemorating John Hornell 1852 in the wreck of the ‘Fairfield’
Location
Liverpool Necropolis, Liverpool, England
Transcript
'John Hornell, son-in-law of C Rome who was drowned 7 September 1852 age 35. The ship Fairfield under his command was totally lost in a gale near Port Natal when he and 16 of his crew met a watery grave'
Details
Vessel: Fairfield
People
Hornell, John Age: 35 Date of Death: 7/9/1852 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Master Organisation:
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Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 8, p. 557. Liverpool Necropolis closed in 1898 and a public garden was later laid out on the site. Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand
Plaque at St Alkmund’s Church, Whitchurch, Shropshire commemorating Commander Alfred Peel Ethelston RN d. 1899
Location
St Alkmund's Church, Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
Transcript
'In loving memory of Alfred Peel Ethelston, / Commander R.N. H.M.S. Powerful / fourth son of Robert Peel Ethelston / and Louisa Phillippa his wife / of Hinton in this Parish / Killed in action at Graspan S. Africa / 25 Nov. 1899 Aged 36'
Details
Description: Brass on steel or gunmetal backplate. Inscription with a border of leaves and flowers. Type: Brass plaque Position: Lady Chapel wall Materials: Brass,steel Vessel: HMS Powerful
Event
Boer War
Event Date
1899-1902
Event Category
19th century conflicts in Africa
People
Ethelston, Alfred Peel Age: 36 Date of Death: 25/11/1899 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Commander RN Organisation: Royal Navy