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Holy Trinity Church, Arrow, Warwickshire, England

Tomb with effigy in Holy Trinity Church, Arrow commemorating Admiral of the Fleet, Sir George Francis Seymour d. 1870

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Arrow, Warwickshire, England

Transcript

[Front of plinth] 'Admiral of the Fleet, / Sir George Francis Seymour G.C.B., G.C.H. / Born Septr. 17th 1787, / eldest son of Vice Admiral Lord Hugh Conway-Seymour / and Lady Horatia Seymour, / married Georgiana Mary daughter of Admiral Honble George Berkeley G.C.B. / Born Feby 26 1811 / and died Jany 20th 1870.' [Top edge of plinth] 'This monument was erected by his son Francis H.G. 5th Marquis of Hertford and executed by his son in law Count Gleichen, Prince Victor of Hohenlohe Langenburg Capt. R.N.'

Details

Description: Full-length, recumbent figure of Seymour in uniform, wrapped in a cloak. the figure lies on a straw mattress with the head on a pillow. The tomb chest below is in a darker marble, with armorial shields flanking the inscription.
Type: Effigy
Materials: Marble
Date Erected: 1872
Artists: Victor Gleichen

People

Seymour, George Francis
Age:
Date of Death: 20/1/1870
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the Fleet
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Plaster version in the entrance to the chapel of the Royal Naval College, Greenwich see PRO ADM169-70.
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1978
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "transcript": "[Front of plinth] 'Admiral of the Fleet, / Sir George Francis Seymour G.C.B., G.C.H. / Born Septr. 17th 1787, / eldest son of Vice Admiral Lord Hugh Conway-Seymour / and Lady Horatia Seymour, / married Georgiana Mary daughter of Admiral Honble George Berkeley G.C.B. / Born Feby 26 1811 / and died Jany 20th 1870.' [Top edge of plinth] 'This monument was erected by his son Francis H.G. 5th Marquis of Hertford and executed by his son in law Count Gleichen, Prince Victor of Hohenlohe Langenburg Capt. R.N.'",
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    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1978",
    "photographer": "B. Tomlinson"  }
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Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, England

Memorial in the Naval Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire commemorating Richard Godden d. 1851

Location

Hospital Burial Ground, Haslar, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'R.S. Godden / Master Royal Navy / who died March 11th 1851 / aged 39'

Details

Type: Wall plaque

People

Godden, Richard Stephen
Age: 339
Date of Death: 11/3/1851
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

JSON

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St Mary's Church, Warwick, Warwickshire, England

Wall monument in St Mary’s Church, Warwick commemorating Arthur Prattinton Turner RNR d. 1898

Location

St Mary's Church, Warwick, Warwickshire, England

Transcript

'To the Glory of God / In memory of / Arthur Prattinton Turner / Captain S.S. 'Matiana' BISN Co. / and late Lieut RNR who lost / his life at sea Nov. 1898 / Erected by his brother officers and friends in the / service as a mark of their affection and esteem'

Details

Description: Cross with an anchor on a stepped plinth.
Type: Wall monument
Position: Interior
Vessel: SS Matiana

People

Turner, Arthur Prattinton
Age:
Date of Death: 11/1898
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Royal Naval Reserve

Extra

Recorder: Captain M.T. Morton 1984

JSON

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  "transcript": "'To the Glory of God / In memory of / Arthur Prattinton Turner / Captain S.S. 'Matiana' BISN Co. / and late Lieut RNR who lost / his life at sea Nov. 1898 / Erected by his brother officers and friends in the / service as a mark of their affection and esteem'",
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Esplanade Burial Ground, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World

Memorial in the Esplanade Burial Ground, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka commemorating Charles Norwood RN d. 1820

Location

Esplanade Burial Ground, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of CHARLES NORWOOD Steward to Sir Richard King Bart who served with honesty and fidelity five years. Died May 10th 1820 aged 30 years'

Details

People

Norwood, Charles
Age: 30
Date of Death: 10/5/1820
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Steward RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Formerly Ceylon. Sir Richard King was Admiral on the station.
Recorder: C. Flintham

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of CHARLES NORWOOD Steward to Sir Richard King Bart who served with honesty and fidelity five years. Died May 10th 1820 aged 30 years'",
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    "notes": "Formerly Ceylon. Sir Richard King was Admiral on the station.",
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    "recorder": "C. Flintham",
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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 John Heritage, Bengal Pilot Service, d. 1833

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory of her death / lamented husband, / John Matthias Heritage, Branch Pilot / died 28th Oct 1833, aged 42 years / 9 months and 20 days / This tablet is dedicated by his disconsolate widow / to record the virtues of an affectionate and / loving husband, a fond and tender father, / and a most generous and warm friend / Here lies the tenderest husband, father, friend / His life with goodness mark'd, with gried his end; / His mind was calm, oh may his soul have rest / And he who others bless'd, himself be bless'd.'

Details

People

Heritage, John Matthias
Age: 42
Date of Death: 28/10/1833
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Branch pilot
Organisation: Bengal Pilot Service

Extra

Bibliography: 'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.129.

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the Memory of her death / lamented husband, / John Matthias Heritage, Branch Pilot / died 28th Oct 1833, aged 42 years / 9 months and 20 days / This tablet is dedicated by his disconsolate widow / to record the virtues of an affectionate and / loving husband, a fond and tender father, / and a most generous and warm friend / Here lies the tenderest husband, father, friend / His life with goodness mark'd, with gried his end; / His mind was calm, oh may his soul have rest / And he who others bless'd, himself be bless'd.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, India, commemorating John Heritage, Bengal Pilot Service, d. 1833</p>",
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    "recorder": "",
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St Mary's Church, Petworth, West Sussex, England

Wall tablet at St Mary’s Church, Petworth, West Sussex commemorating Vice-Admiral George Paulett d. 1854

Location

St Mary's Church, Petworth, West Sussex, England

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY / OF / VICE ADMIRAL THE HONOURABLE GEORGE PAULETT, R.N. / SECOND SON OF JOHN 4TH EARL OF PAULETT, / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SUDDENLY NEAR DROVE [HOUSE] / ON THE 10th OF FEBRUARY 1854 / IN THE 68th YEAR OF HIS AGE / HIS REMAINS ARE INTERRED AT THIS PLACE / IN THE FAMILY VAULT OF COLONEL WYNDHAM / TO WHOM HE WAS ENDEARED FROM AN EARLY PERIOD IN HIS LIFE / BY THE TIES OF A SINCERE FRIENDSHIP. / IN TOKEN OF FILIAL SORROW AND AFFECTIONATE / REMEMBRANCE / THIS TABLET IS RAISED TO THE MEMORY OF A BELOVED PARENT / BY WILLIAM HENRY PAULETT / HIS ONLY SURVIVING SON'

Details

Description: A plain marble tablet, with a shallow triangular pediment above, a supporting shelf and two brackets incised with a floral pattern without tincture below. Incised lettering painted black.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: St Thomas' chapel W. Wall
Materials: Marble

People

Paulett, George
Age: 67
Date of Death: 10/2/1854
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Colin Harris 1994

JSON

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  "transcript": "'SACRED TO THE MEMORY / OF / VICE ADMIRAL THE HONOURABLE GEORGE PAULETT, R.N. / SECOND SON OF JOHN 4TH EARL OF PAULETT, / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SUDDENLY NEAR DROVE [HOUSE] / ON THE 10th OF FEBRUARY 1854 / IN THE 68th YEAR OF HIS AGE / HIS REMAINS ARE INTERRED AT THIS PLACE / IN THE FAMILY VAULT OF COLONEL WYNDHAM / TO WHOM HE WAS ENDEARED FROM AN EARLY PERIOD IN HIS LIFE / BY THE TIES OF A SINCERE FRIENDSHIP. / IN TOKEN OF FILIAL SORROW AND AFFECTIONATE / REMEMBRANCE / THIS TABLET IS RAISED TO THE MEMORY OF A BELOVED PARENT / BY WILLIAM HENRY PAULETT / HIS ONLY SURVIVING SON'",
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Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England

Memorial in Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London commemorating Captain Philip de Saumarez RN d. 1747

Location

Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Philip de Sausmarez Esq, one of the few whose lives ought rather to be measured by their actions rather than their days. From sixteen to thirty seven years of age he serv'd in the Navy and was often surrounded by Dangers and difficulties unparrall'd always approving himself and able active and gallant officer. He went out a Lieut on board his Majesty's ship ye Centurion under the auspitious conduct of Commodore Anson in his expedition to the South Seas. He was commanding officer of the said ship when she was driven from her moorings on the Isle of TINIAN. In the year 1746 being Capt of the NOTTINGHAM a 60 gun ship he (then alone) attacked and took the MARS a French ship of 64 guns. In the first engagement of the following year when Admiral Anson defeated and took a squadron of French men of war & India men he had an honourable share and in the second under Admiral Hawke when the enemy after a long and obstinate resistance was again routed in pursuing two ships that were making their escape he gloriously but unfortunately fell. He was the son of Matth. de Saumarez of the Island of Guernsey by Ann Durrell of the Island of Jersey his wife. He was born Nov.17th 1710. Killed Octobr 14th 1747 buried in the Old Church at Plymouth with all the honours due to his distinguished merits. This monument is erected out of gratitude and affection by his brothers and sisters'

Details

Description: Draped oval portrait unveiled by a cherub, another is weeping. Relief of naval action below.
Type: Wall monument
Position: North aisle
Materials: Marble
Artists: Henry Cheere
Vessel: HMS 'Nottingham'

Event

Battle off Cape Finisterre

Event Category

1739-1748 War of the Austrian Succession

People

Saumarez, Philip
Age: 37
Date of Death: 14/10/1747
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: The relief shows 'Nottingham', 'Yarmouth' and 'Eagle' in pursuit of 'Intrepide' and 'Tonnant'. Drawing of the monument in the V & A K.A. Esdaile- MSL4462-1977 (National Art Library) 'Relief good, decoration overdone'. Engraving see-PAD2767.

Bibliography: K.A. Esdaile 'English Church Monuments' (London, 1946); 'Naval Chronicle' vol. 29, p. 496 and frontispiece, Plate CCCXCIII (London, 1813).
Recorder: B. Tomlinson, 1982
Photographer: B. Tomlinson, 1982

JSON

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  "id": "M4786",
  "location": "Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Philip de Sausmarez Esq, one of the few whose lives ought rather to be measured by their actions rather than their days. From sixteen to thirty seven years of age he serv'd in the Navy and was often surrounded by Dangers and difficulties unparrall'd always approving himself and able active and gallant officer. He went out a Lieut on board his Majesty's ship ye Centurion under the auspitious conduct of Commodore Anson in his expedition to the South Seas. He was commanding officer of the said ship when she was driven from her moorings on the Isle of TINIAN. In the year 1746 being Capt of the NOTTINGHAM a 60 gun ship he (then alone) attacked and took the MARS a French ship of 64 guns. In the first engagement of the following year when Admiral Anson defeated and took a squadron of French men of war & India men he had an honourable share and in the second under Admiral Hawke when the enemy after a long and obstinate resistance was again routed in pursuing two ships that were making their escape he gloriously but unfortunately fell. He was the son of Matth. de Saumarez of the Island of Guernsey by Ann Durrell of the Island of Jersey his wife. He was born Nov.17th 1710. Killed Octobr 14th 1747 buried in the Old Church at Plymouth with all the honours due to his distinguished merits. This monument is erected out of gratitude and affection by his brothers and sisters'",
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    "artists": "Henry Cheere",
    "vessel": "HMS 'Nottingham'"  },
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    "event":"Battle off Cape Finisterre",
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    "bibliography": "K.A. Esdaile 'English Church Monuments' (London, 1946); 'Naval Chronicle' vol. 29, p. 496 and frontispiece, Plate CCCXCIII (London, 1813).",
    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson, 1982",
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St Paul's Church, Shadwell, London, England

Memorial at St Paul’s Church, Shadwell commemorating William Mann Young d. 1817 and William Young d. 1832

Location

St Paul's Church, Shadwell, London, England

Transcript

'In memory of William Young, Master Mariner, of South Shields, who died June 7th, 1832 aged 54 years. Also, William Young son of the above, Master Mariner of South Shields died August... aged 26 years...To the memory of William Mann, Master Mariner father of the above...who departed this life July 23rd 1817'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Young, William Mann
Age: 54
Date of Death: 23/7/1817
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:
Young, William
Age: 54
Date of Death: 7/6/1832
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: M.T. Morton 1995

JSON

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Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Memorial at Kensal Green Cemetery, London commemorating Lieutenant William Pitt Draffen RN d. 1882

Location

Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Transcript

[Banner on cross] 'THY WILL BE DONE' [Left Hand banner on rocks] 'THE LORD GAVE AND THE / LORD HATH TAKEN AWAY / BLESSED BE THE NAME / OF THE LORD' [Right Hand banner on rocks] 'UNTIL THE DAY BREAK AND / THE SHADOWS FLEE AWAY' [Pedestal] 'IN MEMORY OF / LIEUTENANT WILLIAM PITT DRAFFEN / ROYAL NAVY / BORN 10TH SEPTEMBER 1851 DIED 12TH APRIL 1882'

Details

Description: Cross on rocks with anchor and frayed rope with curbs and chains on a pedestal.
Type: Monument
Position: Section 116
Materials: Stone

People

Draffen, William Pitt
Age: 31
Date of Death: 12/04/1882
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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  "transcript": "[Banner on cross] 'THY WILL BE DONE' [Left Hand banner on rocks] 'THE LORD GAVE AND THE / LORD HATH TAKEN AWAY / BLESSED BE THE NAME / OF THE LORD' [Right Hand banner on rocks] 'UNTIL THE DAY BREAK AND / THE SHADOWS FLEE AWAY' [Pedestal] 'IN MEMORY OF / LIEUTENANT WILLIAM PITT DRAFFEN / ROYAL NAVY / BORN 10TH SEPTEMBER 1851 DIED 12TH APRIL 1882'",
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St Ann's Church, Naval Dockyard, Portsmouth, England

Wall tablet at St Ann’s Church commemorating Captain William Thornton Bate RN d. 1857

Location

St Ann's Church, Naval Dockyard, Portsmouth, England

Transcript

'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / CAPTAIN WILLIAM THORNTON BATE R.N. / WHO WAS KILLED / UNDER THE WALLS OF CANTON / AT THE STORMING OF THE CITY / DECEMBER 29TH 1857 / IN THE 37TH YEAR OF HIS AGE. / HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE / THE CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY / CONSISTANT PIETY AND CHRISTIAN VIRTUES / WHICH ADORNED BOTH / HIS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LIFE / WARMLY ENDEARED HIM TO / A WIDE CIRCLE OF RELATIVES AND FRIENDS / WHO DEEPLY MOURN THE LOSS / OCCASIONED TO THEM AND TO HIS COUNTRY / BY HIS UNTIMELY DEATH / HIS FRIENDS IN CHINA / ADD TO A MONUMENT WHICH / THEY HAVE ERECTED AT HONG KONG / THIS SIMPLE MEMORIAL / OF THEIR RESPECT AND AFFECTION / FOR HIS MEMORY / TO ME TO LIVE IN CHRIST AND TO DIE IS GAIN / PHILIPPIANS CH 1 V.21'

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Description: The inscription is flanked by guns, an anchor and flags; a sword and a cap below. A globe and banners above in the segmental pediment.
Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Marble
Artists: White

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Second China War

Event Date

1857-1860

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

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Bate, William Thornton
Age: 36
Date of Death: 29/12/1857
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: David Saunders 'Maritime Memorials & Mementoes' (Yeovil, 1996) p. 96 (photograph).
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters