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Lord Leycester Hospital Church, Warwick, Warwickshire, England

Memorial in Lord Leycester Hospital Church, Warwick commemorating Rear-Admiral Steuart Arnold Pears d. 1978

Location

Lord Leycester Hospital Church, Warwick, Warwickshire, England

Transcript

'The ashes of Rear Admiral S.A. Pears C B E Master of the Hospital 1958-1966 were laid to rest in the chancel on 30th May 1978'

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People

Pears, Steuart Arnold
Age:
Date of Death: 1978
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: M.T. Morton

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  "transcript": "'The ashes of Rear Admiral S.A. Pears C B E Master of the Hospital 1958-1966 were laid to rest in the chancel on 30th May 1978'",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Richard Collins RN d. 1877

Location

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

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY / OF / RICHARD COLLINS, STOKER H.M.S. 'SWINGER'. / KILLED ON DUTY [29TH] NOVEMBER 1877. / AGED 23 YEARS'

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Description: Plain cross on small inscribed plinth.
Type: Cross
Vessel: HMS Swinger

People

Collins, Richard
Age: 23
Date of Death: 29/11/1877
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Stoker
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: ADM 188/104/94882 Died 'From effects of Burns and Severe shock received in an accident in stoke hole'
Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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  "transcript": "'SACRED TO THE MEMORY / OF / RICHARD COLLINS, STOKER H.M.S. 'SWINGER'. / KILLED ON DUTY [29TH] NOVEMBER 1877. / AGED 23 YEARS'",
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com",
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Cee, Galicia, Spain, Rest of the World

Memorial in Cee, Galicia, Spain commemorating William Treweek Stevens d. 1909

Location

Cee, Galicia, Spain, Rest of the World

Transcript

'In loving memory of my dear husband William Treweek Stevens. Born at Porthleven June 13TH, 1870 died at sea November 3RD 1909.'

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People

Stevens, William Treweek
Age: 39
Date of Death: 3/11/1909
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

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  "transcript": "'In loving memory of my dear husband William Treweek Stevens. Born at Porthleven June 13TH, 1870 died at sea November 3RD 1909.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Cee, Galicia, Spain commemorating William Treweek Stevens d. 1909</p>",
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St Cuthbert's Burial Ground, Edinburgh, Scotland

Gravestone in St Cuthbert’s Burial Ground, Edinburgh commemorating Captain William Hunter HEIC d. 1843

Location

St Cuthbert's Burial Ground, Edinburgh, Scotland

Transcript

'Captain William Hunter Hon East India Company's Naval Service. Died 30th April 1843 aged 59 years'

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People

Hunter, William
Age: 59
Date of Death: 30/4/1843
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master HEIC
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

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Recorder: Alex Chatwin 1980

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  "transcript": "'Captain William Hunter Hon East India Company's Naval Service. Died 30th April 1843 aged 59 years'",
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    "recorder": "Alex Chatwin 1980",
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Old Mortlake Cemetery, Mortlake, London, England

Memorial in Old Mortlake Cemetery commemorating Francis Geoffrey d. 1886 waterman to Queen Victoria

Location

Old Mortlake Cemetery, Mortlake, London, England

Details

People

Godfrey, Francis
Age:
Date of Death: 1868
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Waterman
Organisation:

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Notes: Waterman to Queen Victoria.
Bibliography: Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 229.

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  "content": "<p>Memorial in Old Mortlake Cemetery commemorating Francis Geoffrey d. 1886 waterman to Queen Victoria</p>",
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    "notes": "Waterman to Queen Victoria.",
    "bibliography": "Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 229.",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Lewis RN d. 1900

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of John Lewis O.S., H.M.S. Dido who died August 1st 1900 aged 21 years. Erected by his shipmate. I am the resurrection and the life.''

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Description: Celtic cross on stepped plinth.
Type: Cross
Vessel: HMS Dido

People

Lewis, John
Age: 21
Date of Death: 1/8/1900
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Ordinary Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of John Lewis O.S., H.M.S. Dido who died August 1st 1900 aged 21 years. Erected by his shipmate. I am the resurrection and the life.''",
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Trinity Almshouses, Mile End Road, London, England

Statue at Trinity Almshouses, Mile End Road, London depicting Captain Richard Maples d. 1680

Location

Trinity Almshouses, Mile End Road, London, England

Transcript

'To the memory of / Captain RICHARD MAPLES / (who dying Commander of a / shipp in the EAST INDIES / in the year 1680 left to / the TRINITY HOUSE ye / value of 1300L with which / part of these ALMES / HOUSES were built) / the said Corp. caused this / Statue to be Erected / ANN 1681'

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Type: Statue
Materials: Lead
Date Erected: 1681
Artists: Jasper Latham

People

Maples, Richard
Age:
Date of Death: 1680
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Captain of a ship in the East Indies, left £1300 to Trinity House which went towards construction of almshouses in Mile End Road.
Bibliography: Arthur Byron 'London Statues: a guide to London's outdoor statues and sculpture' (London, 1981) pp. 156-7; R. Taylor and C. Lloyd 'Stepney, Bethnal Green & Poplar in old photos' (1995).

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  "transcript": "'To the memory of / Captain RICHARD MAPLES / (who dying Commander of a / shipp in the EAST INDIES / in the year 1680 left to / the TRINITY HOUSE ye / value of 1300L with which / part of these ALMES / HOUSES were built) / the said Corp. caused this / Statue to be Erected / ANN 1681'",
  "content": "<p>Statue at Trinity Almshouses, Mile End Road, London depicting Captain Richard Maples d. 1680</p>",
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    "bibliography": "Arthur Byron 'London Statues: a guide to London's outdoor statues and sculpture' (London, 1981) pp. 156-7; R. Taylor and C. Lloyd 'Stepney, Bethnal Green & Poplar in old photos' (1995).",
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Westoe Cemetery, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Memorial at Westoe Cemetery, South Shields commemorating Basil Sinclair d. 1858

Location

Westoe Cemetery, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Details

People

Sinclair, Basil
Age: 46
Date of Death: 12/12/1858
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

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Notes: Killed at sea.

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  "content": "<p>Memorial at Westoe Cemetery, South Shields commemorating Basil Sinclair d. 1858</p>",
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Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England

Memorial at Highgate Cemetery, London commemorating Commander Daniel Slyman RN d. 1867

Location

Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England

Transcript

'DANIEL SLYMAN / Commander Royal Navy / Died 15th August, 1867 / Aged 75. / WOODLEY COLE SLYMAN / Aged 33 / Killed by lightning / 21st October, 1867'

Details

People

Slyman, Daniel
Age: 75
Date of Death: 15/8/1867
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Frederick Teague Cansick 'Epitaphs of Middlesex' (London, 1869) vol ii, p. 127.

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  "transcript": "'DANIEL SLYMAN / Commander Royal Navy / Died 15th August, 1867 / Aged 75. / WOODLEY COLE SLYMAN / Aged 33 / Killed by lightning / 21st October, 1867'",
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St Laurence's Church, Upminster, Essex, England

Wall tablet in St Laurence’s Church, Upminster, dedicated to James Edward McLean d. 1919

Location

St Laurence's Church, Upminster, Essex, England

Transcript

'TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF / JAMES EDWARD McLEAN MASTER MARINER / THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF DAISY M.E. McLEAN / WHO DIED AT SEA AUG 28TH 1919 AGED 46 / ON BOARD THE 'CLAN KENNETH' / AND WAS BURIED AT BATAVIA, JAVA. Sunset an evening star / and one clear call to me / may there be no moaning of the bar / When I put out to sea / I hope to see my Pilot face to face / when I have crossed the bar'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Brass
Vessel: Clan Kenneth

People

McLean, James Edward
Age: 46
Date of Death: 28/8/1919
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation: Clan Line

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

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  "transcript": "'TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF / JAMES EDWARD McLEAN MASTER MARINER / THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF DAISY M.E. McLEAN / WHO DIED AT SEA AUG 28TH 1919 AGED 46 / ON BOARD THE 'CLAN KENNETH' / AND WAS BURIED AT BATAVIA, JAVA. Sunset an evening star / and one clear call to me / may there be no moaning of the bar / When I put out to sea / I hope to see my Pilot face to face / when I have crossed the bar'",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters