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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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    "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'

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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  "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'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial  in the Esplanade Burial Ground, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka commemorating Charles Norwood RN d. 1820</p>",
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    "notes": "Formerly Ceylon. Sir Richard King was Admiral on the station.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "C. Flintham",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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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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  "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.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, India, commemorating John Heritage, Bengal Pilot Service, d. 1833</p>",
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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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    "position": "St Thomas' chapel W. Wall",
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}

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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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  "post_id": "1709",
  "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",
    "date": "",
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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",
    "photographer": "B. Tomlinson, 1982"  }
}

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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

Extra

Photographer: P Lacey

JSON

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  "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'",
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St Maughold's Church, Kirk Maughold, Isle of Man

Gravestone at St Maughold’s Church, Kirk Maughold, Isle of Man commemorating John William Christian d. 1848, master SS ‘Blackhawk’

Location

St Maughold's Church, Kirk Maughold, Isle of Man

Transcript

'Resurgem [sic] / JOHN WILLIAM CHRISTIAN / Captain of SS BLACKHAWK / second son of / ROBERT OATES CHRISTIAN / and JANE SAYLE CHRISTIAN, / of the Flatt, in this Parish, / Born 24th December 1824 / Died at Le Harve / 27th December 1848 / Also / MATHIAS / their youngest son / Born at Le Harve / 3rd May 1839 / Died at Paris / 29th December 1873 / Also/CAROLINE JANE LUCY / only daughter of HOWARD and MARIE CHRISTIAN / and niece of the above / Born at Le Harve / 25th March 1883, / Died at Ramsey / 26 April 1944'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: SS Blackhawk

People

Christian, John William
Age: 24
Date of Death: 27/12/1848
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

JSON

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Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Memorial at Kensal Green Cemetery, London commemorating Admiral Sir Arthur Fanshawe d. 1864

Location

Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Transcript

'ADMIRAL SIR ARTHUR FANSHAWE K.C.B / DIED ON THE 14th JUNE 1864 / AGED 70yrs'

Details

Type: Coped stone
Position: 16662/102/2
Materials: Red granite
Artists: Bedford

People

Fanshawe, Arthur
Age: 70
Date of Death: 14/ 06/1864
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: After service of 40 years, Fanshawe was appointed Naval aide-de-camp to the Queen and in 1862 was appointed Admiral of the Blue. He was present at Copenhagen in 1807 and co-operated with the patriots on the Spanish coast in 1809-1810. in 1811, Fanshawe assisted at the reduction of Java and in 1815 took part in the capture of the American ship 'President'. He was appointed Superintendent of the Plymouth Dockyard in 1852 and Commander-in-chief on the North American station in 1859. Located in the second row to the east of the Circle, behind the monument to Sir George Couper.
Photographer: Lucy Saint, Eleanor Baugh ©RMG

JSON

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  "post_id": "1670",
  "id": "M5722",
  "location": "Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England",
  "transcript": "'ADMIRAL SIR ARTHUR FANSHAWE K.C.B  / DIED ON THE 14th JUNE 1864 / AGED 70yrs'",
  "content": "<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M5722Large.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7472\" width=\"350\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M5722Large.jpg 500w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M5722Large-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" /></figure>\n\n\n<p>Memorial at Kensal Green Cemetery, London commemorating Admiral Sir Arthur Fanshawe d. 1864</p>",
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    "event":"",
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    "notes": "After service of 40 years, Fanshawe was appointed Naval aide-de-camp to the Queen and in 1862 was appointed Admiral of the Blue. He was present at Copenhagen in 1807 and co-operated with the patriots on the Spanish coast in 1809-1810. in 1811, Fanshawe assisted at the reduction of Java and in 1815 took part in the capture of the American ship 'President'. He was appointed Superintendent of the Plymouth Dockyard in 1852 and Commander-in-chief on the North American station in 1859. Located in the second row to the east of the Circle, behind the monument to Sir George Couper.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": "Lucy Saint, Eleanor Baugh ©RMG"  }
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St Margaret's Church, Topsham, Devon, England

Wall plaque in St Margaret’s Church, Topsham, Devon commemorating Admiral George St Vincent Duckworth-King, RN d. 1891

Location

St Margaret's Church, Topsham, Devon, England

Transcript

'TO THE DEAR MEMORY OF / ADMIRAL SIR GEORGE ST VINCENT / DUCKWORTH-KING BART. K.C.B. / BORN JULY 15TH 1809. DIED AUGUST 18TH 1891 / AND OF THE LADY CAROLINE MARY, HIS WIFE, / NEE DAWSON-DAMER / DIED DECEMBER 5TH 1851. / THIS TABLET IS ERECTED BY THEIR LOVING / SON AND DAUGHTER, / DUDLEY AND ANNE DUCKWORTH-KING. / "THEIR CHILDREN ARISE UP AND CALL THEM BLESSED" / PROVERBS 3C 28V'

Details

Description: Family arms at the top of the memorial, reeded pilasters at the sides
Type: Wall tablet
Position: South transept, east wall
Materials: White marble on slate

People

Duckworth-King, George St Vincent
Age: 82
Date of Death: 18/08/1891
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

JSON

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  "post_id": "1671",
  "id": "M4404",
  "location": "St Margaret's Church, Topsham, Devon, England",
  "transcript": "'TO THE DEAR MEMORY OF / ADMIRAL SIR GEORGE ST VINCENT / DUCKWORTH-KING BART. K.C.B. / BORN JULY 15TH 1809. DIED AUGUST 18TH 1891 /  AND OF THE LADY CAROLINE MARY, HIS WIFE, / NEE DAWSON-DAMER / DIED DECEMBER 5TH 1851. / THIS TABLET IS ERECTED BY THEIR LOVING / SON AND DAUGHTER, / DUDLEY AND ANNE DUCKWORTH-KING. / \"THEIR CHILDREN ARISE UP AND CALL THEM BLESSED\" / PROVERBS 3C 28V'",
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All Saints Church, Trull, Somerset, England

Plaque at All Saints Church, Trull, Somerset commemorating Admiral Cecil Spencer Hickley d. 1941

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All Saints Church, Trull, Somerset, England

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'TO THE MEMORY OF / ADMIRAL CECIL SPENCER HICKLEY, C.B., M.V.O. / BORN 22 JANUARY 1865 / DIED 1 MAY 1941 / ERECTED BY HIS WIFE DIANA'

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Description: Naval crown top left corner, anchor top right corner.
Type: Tablet
Position: West wall
Materials: Brass, wooden base

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Hickley, Cecil Spence
Age:
Date of Death: 1/5/1941
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

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