Memorial at St John’s Church, Old Haymarket, Liverpool commemorating Captain Richard Downing Goodwin d. 1834
Location
St John's Church, Old Haymarket, Liverpool, England
Transcript
'Captain Richard Downing Goodwin died 17th May 1834 aged 45'
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People
Goodwin, Richard Downing Age: 35 Date of Death: 17/5/1834 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. 1, p. 583. Church demolished in 1898. Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand
Memorial in St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating Richard Crompton d. 1857
Location
St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England
Transcript
'Richard Crompton, Master Mariner, died 9th Feb 1857 age 47 having sailed between Liverpool and Londonderry for 22 years, he crossed the channel about 2444 times without any accident, having travelled 611,000 miles in that time'
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People
Crompton, Richard Age: 47 Date of Death: 9/2/1857 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Master mariner Organisation:
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Notes: From MS in Liverpool Record Office, compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 6, p. 677. Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand
Wall tablet in St James’s Church, Weybridge, Surrey, commemorating Vice-Admiral Thomas Hopson d. 1717
Location
St James's Church, Weybridge, Surrey, England
Transcript
'S.R.V.AE. / HERE Lyeth ye Body of Sr.THO: HOPSON / Knt. born at Lingewood in the Isle of Wight, of / an Antient & Worthy Family there: Who having / Serv'd ye Space of 55 years in ye ROYAL NAVY, / was deservedly Preferd to the Rank of VICE= / =ADMIRAL of ye RED; in wch. Station he was / Orde'd 12 Octr. 1702 to force ye Boom yt. lay cross / ye Harbour at VIGO: wch. he executed with his / Usual Resolution & Conduct; whereby he made / way for ye whole Confederate Fleet, then under / ye comand of Sr. George Rook, to enter, take & / destroy all ye Enemies Ships of War & Galeons, / wch. was the last of 42 engagements he had/been in : In some of wch. he rec'd many Honble. / Wounds for ye service of his Country. Towards / ye latter End of his Days, he chose this Place / for ye Retreat & Repose of his old Age; where he Died in Peace.12 Octr. AN. Aet. 75'
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Description: Arms in centre of a broken pediment above the inscription tablet which is flanked by pilasters, a winged cherub's head below. Type: Wall tablet
People
Hopson, Thomas Age: Date of Death: 12/10/1717 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral of the Red Organisation: Royal Navy
Statue in St Paul’s Cathedral, London depicting Admiral Adam Duncan d. 1804
Location
St Paul's Cathedral, London, England
Transcript
'ERECTED AT THE PUBLIC EXPENSE / TO THE MEMORY OF / ADAM LORD VISCOUNT DUNCAN, / AS A TESTIMONY OF HIS DISTINGUISHED EMINENCE / IN THE NAVAL SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY, / AND A PARTICULAR MEMORIAL OF THE GLORIOUS / AND IMPORTANT VICTORY WHICH HE GAINED / OVER THE DUTCH FLEET ON THE 11TH OCTOBER 1797, / HE DIED ON THE 4TH AUGUST 1804'
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Description: A full-length figure, in uniform draped in a cloak and holding a sword. Type: Statue Artists: Richard Westmacott
Event
Battle of Camperdown
Event Date
1797
Event Category
1793-1802 French Revolutionary War
People
Duncan, Adam Age: Date of Death: 4/8/1804 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the Fleet Organisation: Royal Navy
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Notes: Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan of Camperdown. Contract 18/12/1823, value £2, 100.
Memorial in Fort Blockhouse, Gosport, Hampshire dedicated to all those who served at HMS ‘Dolphin.
Location
Fort Blockhouse, Gosport, Hampshire, England
Details
Description: The memorial has a bas relief of a sub-mariner. Type: Memorial Vessel: HMS Dolphin
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Notes: DOSSIER. Site formerly home of the RN's submarine service. Relief commemorates all those who served at the HMS 'Dolphin' shore establishment. Bibliography: 'Navy News' Nov 1998.
Memorial at Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford, Munster, Republic of Ireland commemorating Captain William McCleverty, RN d. 1779
Location
Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford, Munster, Republic of Ireland
Transcript
'This Monument is erected to the Memory of Wm McCLEVERTY Esqr. of the County of Antrim He was one of those who accompanied Commodore, (afterwards LORD) ANSON, in his Memorable Expedition round the World; where his Naval Abilities, early recommended him to that Nobleman's Friendship: Under whose Patronage; he was raised to the rank of Post Captain in the Royal Navy; in which Character, he added lustre to the British Flag; And achieved eminent Services to his King and Country. In private Life, he was eminent for every Virtue; Firm to his word, and steady to his Trust; Inflexible to ill and obstinately Just; After a Life devoted to his Country; he died In an honourable, old Age; lamented by A numerous and respectable acquaintance At WATERFORD, the 10th of December 1779 aged 63 years.'
Details
Description: Carved with a warship and plants including palm. Type: Wall tablet Position: Interior Materials: White marble
People
McCleverty, William Age: 63 Date of Death: 10/12/1779 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Post Captain Organisation: Royal Navy
Memorial at Kingston Parish Church, Jamaica commemorating Admiral Bartholomew Samuel Rowley d. 1811
Location
St Thomas Church, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World
Transcript
'Sacred to the memory of Bartholomew Samuel ROWLEY Esqre. Admiral of the Blue, and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Fleet at Jamaica, who died on the 7th of October A.D. 1811, aged 47 years. This monument is erected as a tribute of affection by his widow, Arabella.' [In the churchyard] 'Beneath are interred the remains of B.S. ROWLEY Esqr., Admiral of the Blue, and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Fleet at Jamaica, who died on the 7th. of October, A.D. MD.CCCXI, Aged 47 years'
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Type: Wall monument
People
Rowley, Bartholomew Samuel Age: 47 Date of Death: 7/10/1811 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the Blue Organisation: Royal Navy
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Bibliography: Captain J.H. Lawrence-Archer 'Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies' (London, 1875).
Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating the officers and men of HMS ‘Mosquito’ who died 1876-79
Location
Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World
Transcript
In memory of the officers and men of H.M.S. 'Mosquito' who died while on service in the East 1876-1879. / John ROBINSON Gunner R.M.A. Drowned at Shanghai 8th July 1876 / Thomas W. HOLMAN Ord. Seaman Died at Tientsin 18th. Oct. 1876 / William FOGG Carpenter's Mate Died at Shanghai 12th. Feb. 1877 / Thomas WILDING Sailmaker's Crew Drowned at Shanghai 15th. June 1878 [?] / Thomas WOOD Pte. R.M.L.I. Died at Shanghai 11th. Oct. 1877 / Willie JENNINGS Assist. Pay Master Aet 31 / Died at Tientsin 10th. Aug. 1878 / John Prosser PEARCE Assist. Paymr. Aet 30 / Died at Hong Kong 9th. April 1879 / This stone was erected as a token of respect by their shipmates 1879'
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Description: Celtic cross on plinth. Type: Cross Vessel: HMS Mosquito
People
Fogg, William Age: Date of Death: 12/2/1877 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Carpenter's mate Organisation: Royal Navy Holman, Thomas W. Age: Date of Death: 18/10/1876 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Ordinary Seaman Organisation: Royal Navy Jennings, Willie Age: 31 Date of Death: 10/8/1878 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Assistant Paymaster Organisation: Royal Navy Pearce, John Prosser Age: 30 Date of Death: 9/4/1879 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Assistant Paymaster Organisation: Royal Navy Robinson, John Age: Date of Death: 8/7/1876 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Gunner RMA Organisation: Royal Marine Artillery Wilding, Thomas Age: Date of Death: 15/6/1878 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Sailmaker's crew Organisation: Royal Navy Wood, Thomas Age: Date of Death: 11/10/1877 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry
Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Robert Lessels RN d. 1909
Location
Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World
Transcript
'In memory of Robert LESSELS, Chief E.R.A., of H.M.S. 'Taku', aged 35 (or 55) years, accidentally drowned in Hong Kong Harbour, 20 June 1909. Erected by the Chief and E.R.A's of the fleet and his shipmates'
Details
Type: Headstone Vessel: HMS Taku
People
Lessels, Robert Age: 35? Date of Death: 20/6/1909 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Engine Room Artificer Organisation: Royal Navy
Monument in Kingston Parish Church, Jamaica commemorating Midshipman Edward Baker d. 1796
Location
St Thomas Church, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World
Transcript
'Near this spot, in the adjoining cemetery, are deposited the remains of Edward BAKER, Midshipman in the Royal Navy of Great Britain, second son of William BAKER of Bayfordbury, in the County of Hereford, by Sophia, third daughter of John Conyers, late of Copped Hall in the County of Essex. A youth whose rare endowments by nature, improved by education, and confirmed by the example and instruction of his Commander, Commodore John Thomas DUCKWORTH, gave the fairest promise to his country (had it pleased the Almighty to spare his life), of a distinguished Christian hero, and truly valuable man, initiated in the profession of his choice. With these advantages, he served on board the 'Orion', in the memorable action of the 3d June 1794, and shared, with singular merit, in the glories of that important day. With equal gallantry, but less propitious fortune, under the same respectable officer, on the 21st March 1796, he was engaged in the attack made by the 'Leviathan' and 'Africa', on the Forts of Leogane, in the Island of St. Domingo, but yielding, alas! to the fatigues of that disastrous service, succeeded by the prevailing malady of the climate, he closed a brilliant career of honour and virtue, in the 17th year of his age. If hard indeed was his lot, and premature his fall, deprived in that aweful moment of the consoling care of his dearest relatives, yet happy at least in this, that with faculties unimpaired, and hopeful of the bliss which awaited him, he breathed his last in the arms of his protector and friend, and was attended to the grave, by the unfeigned tears, and heartfelt sighs of the companions of his naval fortunes-the zealous admirers of his excellence and character. Nat. Vo. die Septembris MDCCLXXIX OB. XXI die Aprilis MDCCXCCVI Ostendent terris hunc tantum fata neq. ultra Esse sinent. Si qua fata aspera rumpas Tu Marcellus eris!' [Churchyard] 'Edward BAKER, Midshipman R.N., Born Sep 1779: OB 21 Apl 1796'
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Type: Wall monument
Event
San Domingo
Event Date
1796
Event Category
1793-1802 French Revolutionary War
People
Baker, Edward Age: 17 Date of Death: 21/4/1796 Cause of Death: Infectious disease Rank / Occupation: Midshipman RN Organisation: Royal Navy
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Bibliography: Captain J.H. Lawrence-Archer 'Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies' (London, 1875).
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