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St James's Church, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, England

Memorial at St James’s Church, Toxteth, Liverpool commemorating Oltman Haesloop d. 1779

Location

St James's Church, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Oltman, Haesloop a native of Breman and late Commander of the ship Fortuna who traded in Liverpool for 22 years died 31 October 1779 age 45. Eminently happy they who have passed the waves and weathered all the storms of a troublesome and dangerous world. All through many tribulations have entered into the kingdom of Heaven'

Details

Vessel: Fortuna

People

Haesloop, Oltman
Age: 45
Date of Death: 31/10/1779
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 3, p. 244.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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  "transcript": "'Oltman, Haesloop a native of Breman and late Commander of the ship Fortuna who traded in Liverpool for 22 years died 31 October 1779 age 45. Eminently happy they who have passed the waves and weathered all the storms of a troublesome and dangerous world. All through many tribulations have entered into the kingdom of Heaven'",
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North Front Cemetery, Gibraltar, Rest of the World

Memorial in North Front Cemetery, Gibraltar commemorating Thomas Williams RM d. 1859

Location

North Front Cemetery, Gibraltar, Rest of the World

Details

Vessel: HMS Edgar

People

Williams, Thomas
Age:
Date of Death: 16/11/1859
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Private RM
Organisation: Royal Marines

Extra

Notes: Inscribed with a verse.
Recorder: B.D. & G.L. Metherell 1986

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  "content": "<p>Memorial in North Front Cemetery, Gibraltar commemorating Thomas Williams RM d. 1859</p>",
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    "notes": "Inscribed with a verse.",
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    "recorder": "B.D. & G.L. Metherell 1986",
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St Mary and St Nicholas Church, Beaumaris, Anglesey, Wales

Gravestone at St Mary and St Nicholas Church, Beaumaris commemorating William Jones d. 1903

Location

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

Transcript

'To the Memory / of HUGH WILLIAM / son of WILLIAM JONES ship carpenter / by ANN his wife / who died the 7th day of May 1862 / Aged 15 Months / Also of MARGARET JANE JONES / died the 6th July 1866 Aged 6 Months / Also / the above named WILLIAM JONES / who died April 20th 1903 / Aged 66 years'

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Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Slate

People

Jones, William
Age: 66
Date of Death: 20/4/1903
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Ship carpenter
Organisation:

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  "transcript": "'To the Memory / of HUGH WILLIAM / son of WILLIAM JONES ship carpenter / by ANN his wife / who died the 7th day of May 1862 / Aged 15 Months / Also of MARGARET JANE JONES / died the 6th July 1866 Aged 6 Months / Also / the above named WILLIAM JONES / who died April 20th 1903 / Aged 66 years'",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Charles Dolley RN

Location

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

Transcript

Sacred to the memory / of / Charles Dolley / Captain topmast H.M.S. Princess Royal / who departed this life [illegible] deeply regretted by his brother / and his shipmates / this stone was erected by his messmates / as a token of respect'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Princess Royal

People

Dolley, Charles
Age:
Date of Death: 1864-7
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain of the topmast
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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  "transcript": "Sacred to the memory / of / Charles Dolley / Captain topmast H.M.S. Princess Royal / who departed this life [illegible] deeply regretted by his brother / and his shipmates / this stone was erected by his messmates / as a token of respect'",
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St Tudwal's Church, Llanstadwel, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Memorial at St Tudwal’s Church, Llanstadwel commemorating William Weeks d. 1822

Location

St Tudwal's Church, Llanstadwel, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Transcript

'William WEEKS late of the TORTOISE Lighter, belonging to Plymouth Dockyard who was unfortunately drown'd in Milford Harbour on the 16th day of October 1822 aged 22 years. All thy waves and thy billows passed over me'

Details

Position: Churchyard
Materials: Slate
Vessel: Tortoise

People

Weeks, William
Age: 22
Date of Death: 16/10/1822
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1974

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  "content": "<p>Memorial at St Tudwal’s Church, Llanstadwel commemorating William Weeks d. 1822</p>",
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    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1974",
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St James's Church, Antony, Cornwall, England

Monument in Antony, Cornwall dedicated to Rear-Admiral Thomas Graves d. 1755

Location

St James's Church, Antony, Cornwall, England

Details

Description: 'A roman columna rostrata and two urns standing on a Doric entablature' Pevsner.
Type: Monument
Artists: Joseph Wilton

People

Graves, Thomas
Age:
Date of Death: 1/12/1755
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Nikolaus Pevsner 'Buildings of England: Cornwall' (Harmondsworth, 1951).

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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating William Jeffery RN d. 1871

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory of William JEFFERY, Boy 1st.Class, H.M.S.'Juno' who was killed by a fall from the main royal truck, 13th. February, 1871, Aged 17 years. Erected by his shipmates.'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Juno

People

Jeffery, William
Age: 17
Date of Death: 13/2/1871
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Boy 1st Class
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "transcript": "'In memory of William JEFFERY, Boy 1st.Class, H.M.S.'Juno' who was killed by a fall from the main royal truck, 13th. February, 1871, Aged 17 years. Erected by his shipmates.'",
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St Michael's Church, Beccles, Suffolk, England

Memorial at St Michael’s Church, Beccles, Suffolk commemorating Commander Samuel Fielding Harmer, RN d. 1843 in China

Location

St Michael's Church, Beccles, Suffolk, England

Transcript

[South inscription panel only] 'To the Memory of / ROBT. the eldest son of / ROBT. & MARTHA HARMER / who died June 28th. 1815 / In the 54th. Year of his Age. / ALSO OF MARY HIS WIFE / WHO DIED JANY 18TH. 1844 / AGED 80 YEARS, / AND ALSO OF / SAML. FIELDING HARMER ESQ R.N. / SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED / IN CHINA WHILST COMMANDING / H.M. STEAMER ‘DRIVER’ / APRIL 16TH. 1843 AGED 48 YEARS'

Details

Description: Monument above vault, two square stories with inscription panels on each side, surmounted by an urn. Iron railings now missing.
Type: Monument
Position: Western edge of churchyard
Materials: Freestone and slate
Artists: Edward Holl
Vessel: HMS Driver

Event

First China War

Event Date

1839-1842

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Harmer, Samuel Fielding
Age: 48
Date of Death: 16/4/1843
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Commander
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Originally erected in 1807 to commemorate Jane Hallmarke, aunt of Robert Harmer, who obatined the faculty for its erection, it has later additions to all four of the inscription panels, including those on the southern panel to Robert and Mary Harmer and their son Samuel Fielding Harmer, Esq., RN, died in China whilst commanding HM Steamer 'Driver', 16 April 1843 aged 48., Norfolk Record Office: Great Yarmouth Borough Council, Town Clerk's Department Catalogue Ref. Y/TC Creator(s): Great Yarmouth Borough Council, Town Clerk's Department STRAYS, MISCELLANEOUS Moyse Papers Moyse Family and Jane Moyse FILE - Faculty granted to Robert Harmer of Beccles ironmonger for vault and tomb in Beccles churchyard wherein his aunt Jane Hallmarke was buried - ref. Y/TC 85/39 - date: 1807 FILE - Bills and receipts - ref. Y/TC 85/40 - date: 1807-1839 [from Scope and Content] Bills and receipts for the erection by Edward Holl of Mrs Hallmarke's tomb and for chimney piece, and for repair of her tomb and of Mrs Juson's inc. letter from E.C. Sharpin and draft reply of Mary Harmer, 1807-1809, 1833-1839.

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    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
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St Illtud's Church, Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, Wales

Gravestone at St Illtud’s Church, Pembrey, Carmarthenshire commemorating John T. Jenkins d. 1915

Location

St Illtud's Church, Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, Wales

Transcript

'John T. Jenkins, coasting pilot, Burry Port who died May 9 1915 aged 35 years'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: White marble

People

Jenkins, John T.
Age: 35
Date of Death: 9/5/1915
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Pilot
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David Saunders

JSON

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  "transcript": "'John T. Jenkins, coasting pilot, Burry Port who died May 9 1915 aged 35 years'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at St Illtud’s Church, Pembrey, Carmarthenshire commemorating John T. Jenkins d. 1915</p>",
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    "event":"",
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Royal Dockyard Church, Chatham, Kent, England

Wall plaque at the Royal Dockyard Church, Chatham, Kent commemorating James Gibson RN d. 1905 and William Hurdle RN d. 1904

Location

Royal Dockyard Church, Chatham, Kent, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY / OF / JAMES GIBSON, / WHO WAS LOST AT SEA / NEAR PORTSMOUTH ON / FEB. 7. 1905, AGED 20 YEARS / AND OF / WILLIAM HURDLE, / WHO DIED AT GIBRALTAR / NOV. 23 1904 / ERECTED BY THEIR SHIPMATES / OF H.M.S. ILLUSTRIOUS.'

Details

Description: Brass on a wooden mount. The inscription within a rope twist border with loops at the corners. A cross at the top. The cross and part of the lettering are highlighted in red.
Type: Plaque
Materials: Brass
Vessel: HMS 'Illustrious'

People

Gibson, James
Age: 20
Date of Death: 7/2/1905
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy
Hurdle, William
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 23/11/1904
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Miss J. Millar 1997
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters