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St Mary's Church, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales

Painting St Mary’s Church, Chepstow with plaque commemorating William Charles Williams VC, RN d. 1915

Location

St Mary's Church, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales

Transcript

[Under a painting of the landing at V Beach Sedd-el-Bahr by Charles Dixon]. 'This painting purchased by public subscription is hung in memory of Able Seaman William Charles Williams R.F.R. (H.M.S. Hussar) of this town who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his heroic conduct on 25th April 1915 in the operations preceding the landing at Sedd-el-Bahr'

Details

Type: Painting; plaque
Vessel: HMS Hussar

Event

Gallipoli Landings

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Williams, William Charles
Age:
Date of Death: 25/4/1915
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Victoria Cross winner. Display includes printed despatch pf Admiral de Roebuck and two ensigns formerly flown by vessels of the Dover Patrol.
Recorder: David Saunders

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  "transcript": "[Under a painting of the landing at V Beach Sedd-el-Bahr by Charles Dixon]. 'This painting purchased by public subscription is hung in memory of Able Seaman William Charles Williams R.F.R. (H.M.S. Hussar) of this town who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his heroic conduct on 25th April 1915 in the operations preceding the landing at Sedd-el-Bahr'",
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Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, England

Memorial in Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire commemorating Herbert Johnstone d. 1856

Location

Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'Herbert Johnstone / Paymaster R.N. / who died in this Hospital / October 11th 1856 / In the 34th year of his age'

Details

People

Johnstone, Herbert
Age: 33
Date of Death: 11/10/1857
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Paymaster RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

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  "transcript": "'Herbert Johnstone / Paymaster R.N. / who died in this Hospital / October 11th 1856 / In the 34th year of his age'",
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Brompton cemetery, London, England

Memorial at Brompton Cemetery, London commemorating Thomas Potter Cooke d. 1864, seaman and actor

Location

Brompton cemetery, London, England

Details

Description: Pillar on plinth with a draped urn above, the whole within iron railings.
Type: Memorial

Event

Battle of Cape St Vincent

Event Date

1797

Event Category

1793-1802 French Revolutionary War

People

Cooke, Thomas Potter
Age:
Date of Death: 1864
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Seaman. Actor
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Naval seaman. At the Battle of Cape St Vincent 14/2/1797. Later an actor specialising in nautical roles.
Bibliography: Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 80; Graham Dean and Keith Evans 'Nelson's Heroes' (Norwich, 1994) p. 54.

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South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World

Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, India commemorating Philip Butticax, HEIC, d. 1803

Location

South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory of / Mr Philip Butticax; / late Chief Officer of the 'Hugh Inglis', / he departed this life / the 8th day of December 1803 aged 27 / He was a most deserving officer / and beloved by all who knew him. / This Monument was erected / by his friend and shipmate Capt. Franklin / by desire of his most esteemed friend and protec / tor, Mr Leith of Harrow in England.'

Details

Vessel: Hugh Inglis

People

Butticax, Philip
Age: 27
Date of Death: 8/12/1803
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Chief Officer
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

Extra

Bibliography: 'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.86

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the Memory of / Mr Philip Butticax; / late Chief Officer of the 'Hugh Inglis', / he departed this life / the 8th day of December 1803 aged 27 / He was a most deserving officer / and beloved by all who knew him. / This Monument was erected / by his friend and shipmate Capt. Franklin / by desire of his most esteemed friend and protec / tor, Mr Leith of Harrow in England.'",
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Holy Trinity Church, Salcombe, Devon, England

Memorial in Holy Trinity Church, Salcombe, Devon commemorating Willian Frink d. 1872

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Salcombe, Devon, England

Transcript

'... WILLIAM SHEARS FRINK; / WHO DIED ON HIS PASSAGE FROM / QUEENSTOWN TO PLYMOUTH / ON THE 21 DAY OF JUNE 1872 / AGED 45 YEARS.' // 'And now Lord what is my Hope / Truly my Hope is even in Thee.'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard no 101 row 6 1st by church

People

Frink, William Shears
Age: 45
Date of Death: 21/6/1872
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Recorder: Lyn Collins
Photographer: P Lacey

JSON

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  "transcript": "'... WILLIAM SHEARS FRINK; / WHO DIED ON HIS PASSAGE FROM / QUEENSTOWN TO PLYMOUTH / ON THE 21 DAY OF JUNE 1872 / AGED 45 YEARS.' // 'And now Lord what is my Hope / Truly my Hope is even in Thee.'",
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St Mary and St Nicholas Church, Beaumaris, Anglesey, Wales

Gravestone at St Mary and St Nicholas Church, Beaumaris commemorating Erasmus Griffith d. 1842

Location

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

Transcript

'Underneath / are interred the remains of MARY / the wife of ERASMUS GRIFFITH / Harbour Master of this Port / who departed this life / March 27th 1836 Aged 71 years / Also/the above named ERASMUS GRIFFITH / who departed this life / March 27th 1836 Aged 71 Years / Also/the above named / ERASMUS GRIFFITH / who departed this life / April 19th 1842 Aged 76 Also / of ERASMUS Son of the Above / ERASMUS and MARY GRIFFITH / who died April 2nd 1798 / Aged 17 Months / Also / ERASMUS son of / the above named Parents / who died April 25th 1802 / Aged 11 Months / Also of ANN / Daughter of the above / ERASMUS and MARY GRIFFITH / who died January 29th 1878 / in the 84 years of her age'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Slate

People

Griffith, Erasmus
Age: 76
Date of Death: 19/4/1842
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Harbour Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Stone laid flat.

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Underneath / are interred the remains of MARY / the wife of ERASMUS GRIFFITH / Harbour Master of this Port / who departed this life / March 27th 1836 Aged 71 years / Also/the above named ERASMUS GRIFFITH / who departed this life / March 27th 1836 Aged 71 Years / Also/the above named / ERASMUS GRIFFITH / who departed this life / April 19th 1842 Aged 76 Also / of ERASMUS Son of the Above / ERASMUS and MARY GRIFFITH / who died April 2nd 1798 / Aged 17 Months / Also / ERASMUS son of / the above named Parents / who died April 25th 1802 / Aged 11 Months / Also of ANN / Daughter of the above / ERASMUS and MARY GRIFFITH / who died January 29th 1878 / in the 84 years of her age'",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating W.J. Adams RN d. 1874

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of W. J. ADAMS, A.B. / aged 25 years. / Late of H.M.S. 'VICTOR EMANUEL', / who was killed by accident / December 20th 1874'

Details

Description: Cross incised above th inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Victor Emanuel

People

Adams, W. J.
Age: 25
Date of Death: 20/12/1874
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER.
Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of W. J. ADAMS, A.B. / aged 25 years. / Late of H.M.S. 'VICTOR EMANUEL', / who was killed by accident / December 20th 1874'",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating James Ellison RN d. 1907

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of James ELLISON, A.B. of H.M.S. 'King Alfred', who died at Hong Kong on 19th November 1907 in his 24th year'

Details

Description: Headstone, large foul anchor in relief above the inscription, which is on a shield shape.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS King Alfred

People

Ellison, James
Age: 23
Date of Death: 19/11/1907
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of James ELLISON, A.B. of H.M.S. 'King Alfred', who died at Hong Kong on 19th November 1907 in his 24th year'",
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St Paul's Church, Clapham, London, England

Wall monument at St Paul’s Church, Clapham, London, commemorating William Hewer, Commissioner of the Navy d. 1715

Location

St Paul's Church, Clapham, London, England

Details

Description: The inscription on a draped cloth, towards the top, two cherubs holding a portrait medallion of Hewer, with an anchor behind it.
Type: Wall monument
Position: Vestry
Materials: Marble

People

Hewer, William
Age: 73 years
Date of Death: 3/12/1715
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Commissioner of the Navy
Organisation: Admiralty

Extra

Notes: Samuel Pepy's clerk, later colleague as Commissioner of the Navy.

Bibliography: Nikolaus Pevsner 'Buildings of England: London except the cities of London and Westminster' vol.ii (Harmondsworth, 1969).

JSON

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Zubara Road Cemetery, Gudaibiya, Manama, Bahrain, Rest of the World

Memorial in the Christian Cemetery, Bahrain commemorating Michael Kearney, Surgeon RN d. 1879

Location

Zubara Road Cemetery, Gudaibiya, Manama, Bahrain, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Michael Kearney; Surgeon; H.M.S. Beacon, B.1846 D.1879'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Beacon

People

Kearney, Michael
Age: 33
Date of Death: 1879
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Surgeon RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Mrs J. Alker 1985

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Michael Kearney; Surgeon; H.M.S. Beacon, B.1846 D.1879'",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters