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Old Cemetery, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, Rest of the World

Memorial at Old Cemetery, Karachi, Sindh, commemorating Henry Barrow, HEIC, d. 1847

Location

Old Cemetery, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Henry Barrow, Esqre, in command of H.C.S. Berenice died 7 May 1847 aged 29' [not exact]

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Vessel: Berenice

People

Barrow, Henry
Age: 29
Date of Death: 7/5/1847
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Commander
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

Extra

Notes: *Karachi formerly in India. Following Independence in 1947, Karachi became the first capital of Pakistan.

Bibliography: 'Notes and Queries' vol. 176 (1936) p. 333.

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  "transcript": "'Henry Barrow, Esqre, in command of H.C.S. Berenice died 7 May 1847 aged 29' [not exact]",
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    "notes": "*Karachi formerly in India.  Following Independence in 1947, Karachi became the first capital of Pakistan.<br />",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Thomas Meade d. 1906

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory of Thomas R. MEADE, Master Mariner of N. Devon, drowned at Hong Kong in the typhoon of September 18 1906, aged 64 years. Erected by his brother'

Details

Description: Headstone with kerbs. A foul anchor carved above the inscription.
Type: Headstone

People

Meade, Thomas R
Age: 64
Date of Death: 18/9/1906
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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  "transcript": "'In memory of Thomas R. MEADE, Master Mariner of N. Devon, drowned at Hong Kong in the typhoon of September 18 1906, aged 64 years. Erected by his brother'",
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St Stephen's Church, Newtown, Sydney, Australia, Rest of the World

Gravestone at St Stephen’s Church, Newtown, Sydney, Australia, commemorating Ralph Robinson d. 1877

Location

St Stephen's Church, Newtown, Sydney, Australia, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory of Jane Mary Ann, beloved wife of Ralph Robinson, Master Mariner of Sydney, Late of Essex, England. Who departed this life 6th July 1861. Aged 33 years. Also of Captain Ralph Robinson Husband of the above. Who died at Sydney. 26th May 1877. Aged 66 years. Thy will be done.'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Robinson, Ralph
Age: 66
Date of Death: 26/5/1877
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master Mariner
Organisation:

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  "location": "St Stephen's Church, Newtown, Sydney, Australia, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the Memory of Jane Mary Ann, beloved wife of Ralph Robinson, Master Mariner of Sydney, Late of Essex, England. Who departed this life 6th July 1861. Aged 33 years. Also of Captain Ralph Robinson Husband of the above. Who died at Sydney. 26th May 1877. Aged 66 years. Thy will be done.'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at St Stephen’s Church, Newtown, Sydney, Australia, commemorating Ralph Robinson d. 1877</p>",
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St Andrew's Church, West Tarring, Sussex, England

Gravestone at St Andrew’s Church, West Tarring commemorating Admiral Charles Edmunds d. 1879

Location

St Andrew's Church, West Tarring, Sussex, England

Transcript

'In memory of Admiral Charles Edmunds, RN, second son of George and Elizabeth Edmunds died November 1st 1879 aged 78. And in memory of Richard Edmunds 3rd son of George and Elizabeth Edmunds died 24 January 1883 aged 80. And in memory of Harriet Edmunds 3rd daughter of George and Elizabeth Edmunds died 23 Dec 1882 aged 76'

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Description: Slab with bronze railings, cross on top.
Type: Cross slab

People

Edmunds, Charles
Age: 78
Date of Death: 1/11/1879
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Mrs Joyce Hoad

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  "location": "St Andrew's Church, West Tarring, Sussex, England",
  "transcript": "'In memory of Admiral Charles Edmunds, RN, second son of George and Elizabeth Edmunds died November 1st 1879 aged 78. And in memory of Richard Edmunds 3rd son of George and Elizabeth Edmunds died 24 January 1883 aged 80. And in memory of Harriet Edmunds 3rd daughter of George and Elizabeth Edmunds died 23 Dec 1882 aged 76'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at St Andrew’s Church, West Tarring commemorating Admiral Charles Edmunds d. 1879</p>",
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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating John White d. 1889, Cardiff Pilot

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In loving memory of / John White / Cardiff Pilot / who died April 12th 1889 / Aged 35 years / Also of William his son / who died March 19th 1901 / in his 21st year / Gone but not forgotten / Also of Mary Ellen McDonald / who died Dec 17th 1904 / Aged 43 years / In the midst of life we are in death'

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Description: Headstone
Type: Gravestone

People

White, John
Age: 35
Date of Death: 12/4/1889
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Pilot
Organisation:

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Recorder: David J. Wickham

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  "location": "Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales",
  "transcript": "'In loving memory of / John White / Cardiff Pilot / who died April 12th 1889 / Aged 35 years / Also of William his son / who died March 19th 1901 / in his 21st year / Gone but not forgotten / Also of Mary Ellen McDonald / who died Dec 17th 1904 / Aged 43 years / In the midst of life we are in death'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating John White d. 1889, Cardiff Pilot</p>",
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    "recorder": "David J. Wickham",
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St Luke's Church, Chelsea, London, England

Memorial at St Luke’s Church, Chelsea commemorating John Woolley, John Wells Lambe and William Bruce d. 1839 in boat accidents

Location

St Luke's Church, Chelsea, London, England

Transcript

'John Woolley, John Wells Lambe and William Bruce who were drowned opposite this church through the swamping of their boat in a squall of wind'

Details

Type: Tablet
Position: South wall

People

Bruce, William
Age: 29
Date of Death: 20/6/1839
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Baker
Organisation:
Lambe, John Wells
Age: 29
Date of Death: 20/6/1839
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: dressing case maker
Organisation:
Woolley, John
Age: 35
Date of Death: 20/6/1839
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

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Notes: Reproduces the text on a gravestone, now lost.
Bibliography: A.E. Daniell 'London Riverside Churches' (London, 1897) p. 131. 'Annual Register' 1839, vol. 81, p. 346.

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  "transcript": "'John Woolley, John Wells Lambe and William Bruce who were drowned opposite this church through the swamping of their boat in a squall of wind'",
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    "notes": "Reproduces the text on a gravestone, now lost.",
    "bibliography": "A.E. Daniell 'London Riverside Churches' (London, 1897) p. 131. 'Annual Register' 1839, vol. 81, p. 346.",
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Anfield cemetery, Liverpool, England

Memorial in Anfield Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating John Nutting Parker d. 1868

Location

Anfield cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Captain John Nutting Parker of Cornwallis, Nova Scotia died 26 September 1868 age 47'

Details

People

Parker, John Nutting
Age: 47
Date of Death: 20/9/1868
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. 9, p. 71.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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  "id": "M636",
  "location": "Anfield cemetery, Liverpool, England",
  "transcript": "'Captain John Nutting Parker of Cornwallis, Nova Scotia died 26 September 1868 age 47'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Anfield Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating John Nutting Parker d. 1868</p>",
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    "notes": "From a MS in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 9, p. 71.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Captain J. P. Brand",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Cadennabia, Italy, Rest of the World

Memorial at Cadennabia, Italy commemorating Lieutenant George Sherbrooke Airey RN d. 1880

Location

Cadennabia, Italy, Rest of the World

Transcript

'George Sherbrooke Airey, R.N., 3rd s. of Sir George Airey, K.C.H. and of his wife, Catherine Talbot de Malahide, b. at Messina, 1810, ob. at Cadenabbia, 28 Sept., 1880' [not exact].

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People

Airy, George Sherbrooke
Age: 70
Date of Death: 28/9/1880
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: 'Notes and Queries', 1906, Series 10, vol. 6, p. 446.

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  "location": "Cadennabia, Italy, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'George Sherbrooke Airey, R.N., 3rd s. of Sir George Airey, K.C.H. and of his wife, Catherine Talbot de Malahide, b. at Messina, 1810, ob. at Cadenabbia, 28 Sept., 1880' [not exact].",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Cadennabia, Italy commemorating Lieutenant George Sherbrooke Airey RN d. 1880</p>",
  "images": [],
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    "artists": "",
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  "event": {
    "event":"",
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    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "'Notes and Queries', 1906, Series 10, vol. 6, p. 446.",
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    "photographer": ""  }
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Chigwell, Essex, England

Memorial in Chigwell commemorating Henry Hanson d. 1823

Location

Chigwell, Essex, England

Transcript

'Henry Hanson a midshipman in the East India Company's ship 'Glatton' was drowned near Chumpnee in China on 3rd October 1809 aged 17 and his brother Oliver, also in the Company died of fever at Broach 'in the East Indies' on 7th September 1823 aged 21.' [Synopsis]

Details

Vessel: HEIC Glatton

People

Hanson, Henry
Age: 17
Date of Death: 3/10/1809
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman HEIC
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

Extra

Bibliography: 'Chowkidar' vol.3, no.5. (March 1984) p.42.

JSON

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  "location": "Chigwell, Essex, England",
  "transcript": "'Henry Hanson a midshipman in the East India Company's ship 'Glatton' was drowned near Chumpnee in China on 3rd October 1809 aged 17 and his brother Oliver, also in the Company died of fever at Broach 'in the East Indies' on 7th September 1823 aged 21.' [Synopsis]",
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St Thomas Church, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Memorial at Kingston Parish Church, Jamaica commemorating Commander Solomon Ferris RN d. 1803

Location

St Thomas Church, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Solomon FERRIS, Esq., Commander of His Majesty's Ship 'L'Hercule' obiit 27 May, 1803 aet 54'

Details

Position: Churchyard
Vessel: HMS L'Hercule

People

Ferris, Solomon
Age: 54
Date of Death: 27/5/1803
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Captain J.H. Lawrence-Archer 'Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies' (London, 1875).

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  "location": "St Thomas Church, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Solomon FERRIS, Esq., Commander of His Majesty's Ship 'L'Hercule' obiit 27 May, 1803 aet 54'",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters