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Holy Trinity Church, Hull, England

Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Hull commemorating William Robinson d. 1825

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Hull, England

Transcript

'William Robinson, Master Mariner of this port who died 4 April 1825 aged 57 years. Also Rebecca his wife, who died 13 May 1855 aged 84 year.'

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People

Robinson, William
Age: 57
Date of Death: 4/4/1825
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

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Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1969
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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

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Recorder: Captain M.T. Morton 1984
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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'

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People

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

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

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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.'

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People

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

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

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Recorder: Colin Harris 1994
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All Saints' Church, Malborough, Devon, England

Memorial at All Saints’ Church, Malborough, Devon commemorating Nicholas Goss d. 1781

Location

All Saints' Church, Malborough, Devon, England

Transcript

'Nicholas Goss Mariner of Salcombe drowned 22 Nov 1781 aged 33'

Details

Position: Churchyard

People

Goss, Nicholas
Age: 33
Date of Death: 22/11/1781
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Mariner
Organisation: Unknown

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Recorder: P. Cove; E.R. Stage
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St Iberius Church, Wexford, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland

Memorial at St Iberius Church, Wexford, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland commemorating Edward Percival, RN d.1813

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St Iberius Church, Wexford, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland

Transcript

'COAST of ISTRIA' [below relief] 'Sacred to the Memory of / Mr EDWARD PERCIVAL / Late Master's mate in the Royal Navy / Who fell Gallantly fighting his Country's cause / In an attack upon an Enemy of far Superior Force, in a / Boat belonging to his Majesties [sic] Frigate Havannah / Captn the [sic] Honble George Cadogan / in the 6th January 1813 / on the Coast of Istria in the Adriatic / Aged 21 Years / His amiable Heart and Noble Disposition secured him/the Esteem and friendship of all who knew him / whilst his Public Conduct ever Intitled [sic] him to the / approbation of those Officers with whom he served/In testimony whereof / The Captain and Officers of the Havannah / have Caused this Monument to be Erected to his Memory / as a Sincere Tribute to Departed Worth / as well as of their admiration of the Heroic Manner / in which He fell'

Details

Description: Inscription flanked by cannon, relief above of a boat and the stern of 'Havannah'. With a oval profile portrait of Percival.
Type: Wall monument
Vessel: HMS Havannah

People

Percival, Edward
Age: 21
Date of Death: 6/1/1813
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Master's mate
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Interred on Brioni.
Bibliography: William Laird Clowes 'The Royal Navy, A History' vol. v, p. 518 (London 1996); William James 'The Naval History of Great Britain' vol. vi, p.175 (London, 1902); 'Naval History of the Present Year, 1813'; 'Naval Chronicle' vol. 30, p. 76 (London, 1813).
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Edwards d. 1888

Location

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

Transcript

'IN / MEMORY OF / JOHN EDWARDS, / A NATIVE OF DUBLIN, / AND LATE CHIEF / OFFICER / S.S. KONG BENG / WHO DIED AT HONG KONG / 15th JANUARY 1888 / AGED 25 YEARS'

Details

Description: Obelisk on plinth.
Type: Obelisk
Vessel: SS Kong Beng

People

Edwards, John
Age: 25
Date of Death: 15/1/1888
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief Officer
Organisation: Scottish Oriental Steam Ship Co.

Extra

Notes: Screw Steamer 'Kong Beng' owners Scottish Oriental Steam Ship Co, built Glasgow 1883 1359 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com
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Church of St Peter-in-Chains, Pennal, Gwynedd, Wales

Wall tablet in the Church of St Peter-in-Chains, Pennal, Gwynedd commemorating Captain Charles Thomas Thruston, RN d. 1858

Location

Church of St Peter-in-Chains, Pennal, Gwynedd, Wales

Transcript

'Charles Thomas Thruston Esq of Pennal Tower, and formerly of Talgarth, Captain Royal Navy, second son of Framlingham Thruston Esq of Market Weston Hall, Suffolk. Born November 11th 1785. Died July 24th 1858'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Near altar
Materials: Marble
Artists: James Sherwood Westmacott

People

Thruston, Charles Thomas
Age: 72
Date of Death: 24/7/1858
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1972
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St Edmund's Church, Southwold, Suffolk, England

Memorial at St Edmund’s Church, Southwold, Suffolk commemorating John Buckingham, Trinity Pilot, d. 1870

Location

St Edmund's Church, Southwold, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF / JOHN BUCKINGHAM / TRINITY PILOT / WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE / AUGUST 24 1870 / AGED 87 YEARS / BELOVED IN LIFE / IN DEATH LAMENTED'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Sandstone

People

Buckingham, John
Age: 87
Date of Death: 25/8/1870
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Trinity Pilot
Organisation: Trinity House

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Photographer: P Lacey
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