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Pier Head, Liverpool, England

Memorial at Liverpool Pier Head commemorating ‘heroes of the marine engine room’

Location

Pier Head, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'IN . HONOUR . OF / ALL . HEROES . OF . THE . MARINE . ENGINE . ROOM / THIS . MEMORIAL / WAS . ERECTED . BY / INTERNATIONAL . SUBSCRIPTION / MCMXVI', 'THE . BRAVE . DO . NOT . DIE/THEIR . DEEDS . LIVE . FOR . EVER/AN . CALL . UPON . US/TO . EMULATE . THEIR . COURAGE/AND . DEVOTION . TO . DUTY'

Details

Description: The obelisk has a carved flame at the top surrounded by four standing female figures holding wreaths. At the base of the obelisk, sun rays and below that, four crouching giants with waves carved between them. At each end of the base, two full length figures representing engineers and stokers. A propeller within a wreath is carved below the inscriptions which are placed on the sides of the base.
Type: Obelisk
Materials: Granite
Date Erected: 1916
Artists: William Goscombe John
Vessel: RMS Titanic

Extra

Notes: A memorial originally to the engineers of Titanic, but not erected until after the First World War. It now commemorates all 'heroes of the marine engine-room'.
Bibliography: John P. Eaton and Charles A. Haas 'Titanic: a journey through time' (Yeovil, 1999).
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "location": "Pier Head, Liverpool, England",
  "transcript": "'IN . HONOUR . OF / ALL . HEROES . OF . THE . MARINE . ENGINE . ROOM / THIS . MEMORIAL / WAS . ERECTED . BY / INTERNATIONAL . SUBSCRIPTION / MCMXVI', 'THE . BRAVE . DO . NOT . DIE/THEIR . DEEDS . LIVE . FOR . EVER/AN . CALL . UPON . US/TO . EMULATE . THEIR . COURAGE/AND . DEVOTION . TO . DUTY'",
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    "description": "The obelisk has a carved flame at the top surrounded by four standing female figures holding wreaths. At the base of the obelisk, sun rays and below that, four crouching giants with waves carved between them. At each end of the base, two full length figures representing engineers and stokers. A propeller within a wreath is carved below the inscriptions which are placed on the sides of the base.",
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    "position": "",
    "materials": "Granite",
    "dateErected": "1916",
    "artists": "William Goscombe John",
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    "bibliography": "John P. Eaton and Charles A. Haas 'Titanic: a journey through time' (Yeovil, 1999).",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": "B. Tomlinson"  }
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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Alexander Kelly d. 1917

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In memory of / Alexander Kelly / Marine Engineer / Died through enemy action / April 16th 1917-Aged 57 years / Also his son Alexander / Died in infancy'

Details

Description: Headstone.
Type: Gravestone

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Kelly, Alexander
Age: 57
Date of Death: 16/4/1917
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Marine Engineer
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

JSON

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  "location": "Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales",
  "transcript": "'In memory of / Alexander Kelly / Marine Engineer / Died through enemy action / April 16th 1917-Aged 57 years / Also his son Alexander / Died in infancy'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Alexander Kelly d. 1917</p>",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating George W. Parrot RMLI d. 1889

Location

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

Transcript

‘PER / MARE / PER / TERRAM / IN MEMORY OF / GEORGE W. PARROT / PRIVATE R.M.L.I. / H.M.S. / VICTOR EMMANUEL / WHO DIED ON THE / 12TH JULY 1889 / AGED 32 YEARS…’

Details

Description: Headstone with carved border. Grave with kerbs. Badges showing the globe and laurel and bugle above the inscription
Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS Victor Emanuel

People

Parrot, George W.
Age: 32
Date of Death: 12/7/1889
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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  "id": "M86",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "‘PER / MARE / PER / TERRAM / IN MEMORY OF / GEORGE W. PARROT / PRIVATE R.M.L.I. / H.M.S. / VICTOR EMMANUEL / WHO DIED ON THE / 12TH JULY 1889 / AGED 32 YEARS…’",
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Holy Trinity Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

Gravestone at Holy Trinity Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed commemorating Andrew Carr RN d. 1828

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

Transcript

'Andrew Carr, late Carpenter in the Royal Navy, who died 3 September 1828 aged 72 years'

Details

Position: Churchyard

People

Carr, Andrew
Age: 72
Date of Death: 3/9/1828
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Carpenter
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Rev. William Henry Donnan , 1970

JSON

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  "id": "M1321",
  "location": "Holy Trinity Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England",
  "transcript": "'Andrew Carr, late Carpenter in the Royal Navy, who died 3 September 1828 aged 72 years'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Holy Trinity Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed commemorating Andrew Carr RN d. 1828</p>",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Rev. William Henry Donnan , 1970",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Church of St John the Evangelist, Croxton, Staffordshire, England

Memorial at St John the Evangelist, Croxton commemorating the Reverend John Morgan d. 1858, formerly a chaplain in the Royal Navy

Location

Church of St John the Evangelist, Croxton, Staffordshire, England

Transcript

'To the memory of Rev John Morgan LL.B. for 16 years Chaplain in the Royal Navy and for 27 years Rector of this parish died Aug 16 1858 Aged 72 years'

Details

People

Morgan, John
Age: 72
Date of Death: 16/8/1858
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chaplain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: C. Flintham

JSON

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  "id": "M1955",
  "location": "Church of St John the Evangelist, Croxton, Staffordshire, England",
  "transcript": "'To the memory of Rev John Morgan LL.B. for 16 years Chaplain in the Royal Navy and for 27 years Rector of this parish died Aug 16 1858 Aged 72 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St John the Evangelist, Croxton commemorating the Reverend John Morgan d. 1858, formerly a chaplain in the Royal Navy</p>",
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  "extra": {
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    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "C. Flintham",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Congregational Chapel, Great George's Street, Liverpool, England

Memorial at the Congregational Chapel, Liverpool commemorating Captain David Whitlow d. 1855

Location

Congregational Chapel, Great George's Street, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Captain David Whitlow died 16th May 1855 age 35. Peaceful mariner, freed from storms / Rests secure in Jesus' arms'

Details

People

Whitlow, David
Age: 35
Date of Death: 16/5/1855
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. v, p. 361.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Captain David Whitlow died 16th May 1855 age 35. Peaceful mariner, freed from storms / Rests secure in Jesus' arms'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at the Congregational Chapel, Liverpool commemorating Captain David Whitlow d. 1855</p>",
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    "notes": "From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. v, p. 361.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Captain J. P. Brand",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Town Church, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Wall tablet in Town Church, St Peter Port, Guernsey commemorating Admiral Sir Reginald Godfrey Otway Tupper d. 1945

Location

Town Church, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ADMIRAL SIR / REGINALD GODFREY OTWAY TUPPER O.B.E.; C.V.O. / COMMANDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOUR, ETC 2ND SON OF / CAPTAIN CHARLES WILLIAM TUPPER, 7TH ROYAL FUSILIERS. / DURING THE GREAT WAR WAS ADMIRAL OF PATROL / AREA WEST COAST OF SCOTLAND AND HEBRIDES, VICE / ADMIRAL COMMANDING 10TH CRUISER SQUADRON OF 28 / CRUISERS BLOCKADING ATLANTIC BETWEEN ICELAND AND / ORKNEYS, ADMIRAL OF NORTHERN PATROL AND MINEFIELDS / BETWEEN NORWAY AND ORKNEYS. AFTER THE WAR WAS / ADMIRAL OF WESTERN APPROACHES 1919-21 THEN RETIRED / HE BECAME J.P. FOR HANTS AND WAS OCCUPIED ON SEVERAL COMMITTEES / OF A CHARITABLE NATURE FOR BENEFIT OF / SEAFARERS OF ALL KINDS. / BORN OCTOBER 16TH 1859. DIED MARCH 5TH 1945'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: East wall of south transept
Materials: Alabaster

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Tupper, Reginald Godfrey Otway
Age: 84
Date of Death: 5/3/1945
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: A Vice-Admiral's flag formerly hung above this tablet but was transferred to the Brock Chapel in about 1980.
Recorder: J. Le Pelley 1981
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "post_id": "1638",
  "id": "M4218",
  "location": "Town Church, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands",
  "transcript": "'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ADMIRAL SIR / REGINALD GODFREY OTWAY TUPPER O.B.E.; C.V.O. / COMMANDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOUR, ETC 2ND SON OF / CAPTAIN CHARLES WILLIAM TUPPER, 7TH ROYAL FUSILIERS. / DURING THE GREAT WAR WAS ADMIRAL OF PATROL / AREA WEST COAST OF SCOTLAND AND HEBRIDES, VICE / ADMIRAL COMMANDING 10TH CRUISER SQUADRON OF 28 / CRUISERS BLOCKADING ATLANTIC BETWEEN ICELAND AND / ORKNEYS, ADMIRAL OF NORTHERN PATROL AND MINEFIELDS / BETWEEN NORWAY AND ORKNEYS. AFTER THE WAR WAS / ADMIRAL OF WESTERN APPROACHES 1919-21 THEN RETIRED / HE BECAME J.P. FOR HANTS AND WAS OCCUPIED ON SEVERAL COMMITTEES / OF A CHARITABLE NATURE FOR BENEFIT OF / SEAFARERS OF ALL KINDS. / BORN OCTOBER 16TH 1859. DIED MARCH 5TH 1945'",
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    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "J. Le Pelley 1981",
    "photographer": "B. Tomlinson"  }
}

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St Clement's Church, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England

Tablet in St Clement’s Church, Leigh-on-Sea, dedicated to Robert Salmon d. 1641

Location

St Clement's Church, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England

Transcript

'Memoriae et Honori Sacrum / Magno Reipublicae instrumento et ornamento / ROBERT SALMON armigero, Rei Nauticae An. 1614 pene extinctae Restauratori domus / Trinitas 1617. Magistro & gloriae, Vice-Comiti London / 1640, electo; viro religione in Deum, probitate in omnes / aeternum imitando. Obiit Ano Christi 1641. Aetatis 74, et hic cum / majoribus 300, instar annorum, Jesum suum expectat. / To the memory of the Right Worthy and Worshipful / ROBERT SALMON Esquire / That great Instrument of God's glory, and the / commonwealth's good, the Restorer of Navigation / almost lost in 1614. Master of the Trinity House 1617 / and the glory of it 24 yeares, chosen sheriff / of London 1640. Whose solid Judgement, acute / wit, Uprightness to all, true Piety to God require / Admiration and Imitation, He dyed to the Losse / of all, but his own great Comfort June 18 1641 / in his 74th Year, and was Interred with / his Auncestors of about 300 years continuance / in the Grave of his Father in this Chancell / where he expecteth a joyful Resurrection / Do (Marble Stone) preserve his Name / And be the Treasurer of his Fame, / But if thou fail, his Name will be / A lasting monument to thee' [Gravestone] 'Here lies ROBRT SALMON Esqr / to whose deserved the Monument on the North / Wall is erected. He was born in this Towne / 1566 and is buried June 18 1641'

Details

Type: Tablet
Position: Side chapel on north side
Materials: Marble

People

Salmon, Robert
Age: 74
Date of Death: 18/6/1641
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master of Trinity House
Organisation: Trinity House

Extra

Bibliography: John Le Neve 'Monumenta Anglicana', vol.i, p.195, (London, 1718).
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1969

JSON

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  "post_id": "1639",
  "id": "M2946",
  "location": "St Clement's Church, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England",
  "transcript": "'Memoriae et Honori Sacrum / Magno Reipublicae instrumento et ornamento / ROBERT SALMON armigero, Rei Nauticae An. 1614 pene extinctae Restauratori domus / Trinitas 1617. Magistro & gloriae, Vice-Comiti London / 1640, electo; viro religione in Deum, probitate in omnes / aeternum imitando. Obiit Ano Christi 1641. Aetatis 74, et hic cum / majoribus 300, instar annorum, Jesum suum expectat. / To the memory of the Right Worthy and Worshipful / ROBERT SALMON Esquire / That great Instrument of God's glory, and the / commonwealth's good, the Restorer of Navigation / almost lost in 1614. Master of the Trinity House 1617 / and the glory of it 24 yeares, chosen sheriff / of London 1640. Whose solid Judgement, acute / wit, Uprightness to all, true Piety to God require / Admiration and Imitation, He dyed to the Losse / of all, but his own great Comfort June 18 1641 / in his 74th Year, and was Interred with / his Auncestors of about 300 years continuance / in the Grave of his Father in this Chancell / where he expecteth a joyful Resurrection / Do (Marble Stone) preserve his Name / And be the Treasurer of his Fame, / But if thou fail, his Name will be / A lasting monument to thee' [Gravestone] 'Here lies ROBRT SALMON Esqr / to whose deserved the Monument on the North / Wall is erected. He was born in this Towne / 1566 and is buried June 18 1641'",
  "content": "<p>Tablet in St Clement’s Church, Leigh-on-Sea, dedicated to Robert Salmon d. 1641</p>",
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    "bibliography": "John Le Neve 'Monumenta Anglicana', vol.i, p.195, (London, 1718).",
    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1969",
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Tower Hamlets cemetery park, London, England

Memorial at Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park commemorating William James Matthews d. 1860 and Frank Charles Matthews d. 1876

Location

Tower Hamlets cemetery park, London, England

Transcript

'William James Matthews eldest son of William Matthews accidentally drowned in the St Katherine's Docks on 22 June 1860 aged 16 years, also Frank Charles Matthews accidentally drowned in the St Katherine's Docks on 22 June 1876 aged 18 years'

Details

People

Matthews, William James
Age: 16
Date of Death: 22/6/1860
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Docker
Organisation:
Matthews, Frank Charles
Age: 18
Date of Death: 22/6/1876
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Docker
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: Rosemary Taylor 'Every stone tells a story'.

JSON

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  "post_id": "1640",
  "id": "M1021",
  "location": "Tower Hamlets cemetery park, London, England",
  "transcript": "'William James Matthews eldest son of William Matthews accidentally drowned in the St Katherine's Docks on 22 June 1860 aged 16 years, also Frank Charles Matthews accidentally drowned in the St Katherine's Docks on 22 June 1876 aged 18 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park commemorating William James Matthews d. 1860  and Frank Charles Matthews  d. 1876</p>",
  "images": [],
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    "bibliography": "Rosemary Taylor 'Every stone tells a story'.",
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Lichfield Street Gardens, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England

Bust in Lichfield Street Gardens, Wolverhampton commemorating Douglas Morris Harris d. 1917

Location

Lichfield Street Gardens, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England

Transcript

'DOUGLAS MORRIS / HARRIS A.B. R.N.V.R / THE HEROIC WIRELESS / OPERATOR WHO CONTINUED / TO RECORD MESSAGES / IN THE LOG ON THE SHELL / TORN DRIFTER FLOANDI UNTIL / KILLED BY ENEMY GUNFIRE / ADRIATIC SEA MAY 15. 1917'

Details

Description: Bust of Harris, with a relief plaque on the plinth showing him slumped over his desk.
Type: Memorial
Materials: Bronze
Artists: R. A. J. Emerson
Vessel: Floandi

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Harris, Douglas Morris
Age:
Date of Death: 15/5/1917
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Wireless operator
Organisation: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

Extra

Bibliography: John Winton 'The Victoria Cross at Sea' (London, 1978) p. 146.
Recorder: Alex Chatwin 1980

JSON

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  "post_id": "1641",
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  "location": "Lichfield Street Gardens, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England",
  "transcript": "'DOUGLAS MORRIS / HARRIS A.B. R.N.V.R / THE HEROIC WIRELESS / OPERATOR WHO CONTINUED / TO RECORD MESSAGES / IN THE LOG ON THE SHELL / TORN DRIFTER FLOANDI UNTIL / KILLED BY ENEMY GUNFIRE / ADRIATIC SEA MAY 15. 1917'",
  "content": "<p>Bust in Lichfield Street Gardens, Wolverhampton commemorating Douglas Morris Harris d. 1917</p>",
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    "description": "Bust of Harris, with a relief plaque on the plinth showing him slumped over his desk.",
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    "recorder": "Alex Chatwin 1980",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters