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Castle Cornet, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Monument at Castle Cornet, St Peter Port, Guernsey commemorating Admiral James Saumarez d. 1836

Location

Castle Cornet, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Transcript

'JAMES FIRST BARON DE SAUMAREZ / OF GUERNSEY / G.C.B., K.B., S.C.L., / ADMIRAL OF THE RED / GENERAL OF MARINES / B. 1757- D. 1836 / THIS MEMORIAL / IS ERECTED BY HIS FELLOW COUNTRYMEN / AS A TRIBUTE OF ADMIRATION / TO HIS HEROISM AND CHRISTIAN CHARACTER / . 1878 ,', 'The list of Lord de Saumarez's victories Sullivan Island 1778, L'Orient 1795 Dogger Bank 1781, Cape St Vincent 1797 West Indies 1782, Nile 1798 Crescent capturing Fr ship Reunion 1793 Algeciras 1801'

Details

Description: Two inscribed plaques, another with bust of de Saumarez, the last with a relief of a naval action.
Type: Four wall plaques
Materials: Metal
Date Erected: 1876
Vessel: HMS Crescent

Event Category

1793-1802 French Revolutionary War

People

Saumarez, James
Age: 80
Date of Death: 9/10/1836
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the Red
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: The remains of a 99ft blue granite obelisk erected on Delancy Hill in 1876. Demolished by German Forces in 1943. The naval action shown was between HMS 'Crescent' and a French force off Guernsey.
Recorder: David Tull, 1987
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

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  "transcript": "'JAMES FIRST BARON DE SAUMAREZ / OF GUERNSEY / G.C.B., K.B., S.C.L., / ADMIRAL OF THE RED / GENERAL OF MARINES / B. 1757- D. 1836 / THIS MEMORIAL / IS ERECTED BY HIS FELLOW COUNTRYMEN / AS A TRIBUTE OF ADMIRATION / TO HIS HEROISM AND CHRISTIAN CHARACTER / . 1878 ,', 'The list of Lord de Saumarez's victories Sullivan Island 1778, L'Orient 1795 Dogger Bank 1781, Cape St Vincent 1797 West Indies 1782, Nile 1798 Crescent capturing Fr ship Reunion 1793 Algeciras 1801'",
  "content": "<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M4213Large.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6839\" width=\"278\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M4213Large.jpg 500w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M4213Large-300x259.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" /></figure>\n\n\n<p>Monument at Castle Cornet, St Peter Port, Guernsey commemorating Admiral James Saumarez d. 1836</p>",
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    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "David Tull, 1987",
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All Saints Church, Curry Mallet, Somerset, England

Plaque at All Saints Church, Curry Mallet, Somerset commemorating Captain George Pulteney RN d. 1781

Location

All Saints Church, Curry Mallet, Somerset, England

Transcript

'This cenotaph is inscribed to the memory of Geo. A. Pulteney, esq; who after twelve years distinguished services, was promoted by Sir George Rodney to the command of his Majesty's ship the Prince Edward of 64 guns, and died on board her off the coast of Ireland. May 20th, 1781, aetat 27, Virtutem disce ex me verumque labores, fortunam ex aliis.'

Details

Description: Plain oval tablet in white marble.
Type: Wall Tablet
Vessel: HMS Prince Edward

People

Pulteney, George Ann
Age: 27
Date of Death: 20/5/1781
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: John Collinson ' The history and Antiquities of the County of Somerset' (London, 1791) p. 34.
Recorder: R. Davies: L. Baker

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  "transcript": "'This cenotaph is inscribed to the memory of Geo. A. Pulteney, esq; who after twelve years distinguished services, was promoted by Sir George Rodney to the command of his Majesty's ship the Prince Edward of 64 guns, and died on board her off the coast of Ireland. May 20th, 1781, aetat 27, Virtutem disce ex me verumque labores, fortunam ex aliis.'",
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Putney Vale Cemetery, London, England

Memorial at Putney Vale Cemetery, London commemorating John Ellerman d. 1933

Location

Putney Vale Cemetery, London, England

Details

People

Ellerman, John
Age:
Date of Death: 1933
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Ship owner
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: 1862-1933.
Bibliography: Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 238.

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  "id": "M963",
  "location": "Putney Vale Cemetery, London, England",
  "transcript": "",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Putney Vale Cemetery, London commemorating John Ellerman d. 1933</p>",
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Holy Cross Church, Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire, England

Memorial in Holy Cross Church, Sheriff Hutton commemorating Lieutenant Edward Gervase Egerton RN d. 1942 during the Dieppe Raid

Location

Holy Cross Church, Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire, England

Transcript

'To the memory of / EDWARD GERVASE EGERTON / Lieutenant Royal Navy / elder son of Jack Egerton Captain / Royal Navy and Marion his wife / of Sheriff Hutton Park / He was born on the 25th July 1920 & was / killed in action during the attack on Dieppe / on Wednesday 19th August 1942 while / in command of H.M. Chasseur 13 / & was buried at sea, 'God made trial of them and found them worthy of Himself'

Details

Description: The inscription on a shield with strapwork surround and a crest above.
Type: Memorial
Position: Gower Chapel
Materials: Sandstone
Vessel: HMS Chasseur

Event

Dieppe Raid

Event Date

1942

Event Category

1939-1945 Second World War

People

Egerton, Edward Gervase
Age: 22
Date of Death: 19/8/1942
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: 'NADFAS Church Recorders News & Views' 2004 p. 27

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  "content": "<p>Memorial in Holy Cross Church, Sheriff Hutton commemorating Lieutenant Edward Gervase Egerton RN d.  1942 during the Dieppe Raid</p>",
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    "vessel": "HMS Chasseur"  },
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    "event":"Dieppe Raid",
    "date": "1942",
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Stranger's Cemetery, Fortuneswell, Dorset, England

Memorial in Stranger’s Cemetery, Fortuneswell, Dorset, commemorating William Twomey d. 1882

Location

Stranger's Cemetery, Fortuneswell, Dorset, England

Transcript

'WILLIAM TWOMEY / Gunner R.M.A. H.M.S. Hercules / who died Feb 12 1882 / aged 29 years / This stone is erected by the ship's company'

Details

Position: 58
Vessel: HMS Hercules

People

Twomey, William
Age: 29
Date of Death: 12/2/1882
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Gunner RMA
Organisation: Royal Marine Artillery

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry 1987

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  "transcript": "'WILLIAM TWOMEY / Gunner R.M.A. H.M.S. Hercules / who died Feb 12 1882 / aged 29 years / This stone is erected by the ship's company'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Stranger’s Cemetery, Fortuneswell, Dorset, commemorating William Twomey d. 1882</p>",
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    "recorder": "R. & J.H. Perry 1987",
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}

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St George's Church, Deal, Kent, England

Memorial gravestone at St George’s Church, Deal, Kent commemorating George Philpott d.1850

Location

St George's Church, Deal, Kent, England

Transcript

'A tribute to the skill and determined courage of the Boatmen of Deal and in memory of George Philpott, who died March 22nd 1850 aged 74 years. / Full many lives he saved / With his undaunted crew / He put his trust in Providence / And cared not how it blew'

Details

Type: Gravestone

People

Philpott, George
Age: 74
Date of Death: 22/3/1850
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: John Laker 'History of Deal' (Deal, 1917).

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  "id": "M1994",
  "location": "St George's Church, Deal, Kent, England",
  "transcript": "'A tribute to the skill and determined courage of the Boatmen of Deal and in memory of George Philpott, who died March 22nd 1850 aged 74 years. / Full many lives he saved / With his undaunted crew / He put his trust in Providence / And cared not how it blew'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial gravestone at St George’s Church, Deal, Kent commemorating George Philpott d.1850</p>",
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Church of St Helen and the Holy Cross, Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire, England

Wall tablet in St Helen and the Holy Cross, Sheriff Hutton commemorating George Edward Wright Naval Surgeon d. 1865

Location

Church of St Helen and the Holy Cross, Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF GEORGE EDWARD WRIGHT MD. RN. THIRD SON OF THE LATE WILLIAM WRIGHT / OF SHERIFF HUTTON / WHO DIED AT SIERRA LEONE / DECEMBER 24TH 1865 / AGED 24 YEARS / EVEN SO THEM ALSO WHICH SLEEP IN JESUS / WILL GOD BRING WITH HIM / 1 THESS. 4. 4'

Details

Description: Rectanglar tablet, with a triangular pediment above, over a projecting stepped cornice.
Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Ground grey Frosterley marble, tablet white marble
Artists: Skelton

People

Wright, G. E.
Age: 24
Date of Death: 24/12/1865
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Surgeon RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Lettering, uniform Roman capitals, serif and sans serif.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS) 1996

JSON

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  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY OF GEORGE EDWARD WRIGHT MD. RN. THIRD SON OF THE LATE WILLIAM WRIGHT / OF SHERIFF HUTTON / WHO DIED AT SIERRA LEONE / DECEMBER 24TH 1865 / AGED 24 YEARS / EVEN SO THEM ALSO WHICH SLEEP IN JESUS / WILL GOD BRING WITH HIM / 1 THESS. 4. 4'",
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All Saints Church, Hollingbourne, Kent, England

Memorial at All Saints Church, Hollingbourne, Kent commemorating Robert Salmon, Midshipman RN, d.1782 off Sri Lanka

Location

All Saints Church, Hollingbourne, Kent, England

Transcript

'TO THE MEMORY OF / ROBERT SALMON / A MIDSHIPMAN IN THE ROYAL NAVY / WHO DIED NEAR THE ISLAND OF CEYLON / FEBRIARY 1782 / AGED 18 YEARS. / ALSO OF / THOMAS / HIS YOUNGEST BROTHER / CAPTAIN IN THE 7TH REGT OF ROYAL FUSILIERS / WHO DIED AT BELEM NEAR LISBON / 1ST FEBRUARY 1811 / AGED 41 YEARS'

Details

Type: Tablet

People

Salmon, Robert
Age: 18
Date of Death: 2/1782
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: J. Miller 1997

JSON

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  "location": "All Saints Church, Hollingbourne, Kent, England",
  "transcript": "'TO THE MEMORY OF / ROBERT SALMON / A MIDSHIPMAN IN THE ROYAL NAVY / WHO DIED NEAR THE ISLAND OF CEYLON / FEBRIARY 1782 / AGED 18 YEARS. / ALSO OF / THOMAS / HIS YOUNGEST BROTHER / CAPTAIN IN THE 7TH REGT OF ROYAL FUSILIERS / WHO DIED AT BELEM NEAR LISBON / 1ST FEBRUARY 1811 / AGED 41 YEARS'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at All Saints Church, Hollingbourne, Kent commemorating  Robert Salmon, Midshipman RN, d.1782 off  Sri Lanka</p>",
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    "event":"",
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Fort Canning Cemetery, Singapore, Rest of the World

Memorial at Fort Canning Cemetery, Singapore commemorating John Edwards, d.1837

Location

Fort Canning Cemetery, Singapore, Rest of the World

Transcript

‘Sacred / to the memory of JOHN / EDWARDS Late Seaman / of the BARQUE ARAB / who departed this life / on the 29th September / 1837 / Aged 41 years'

Details

Type: Tablet
Position: South east wall A109
Vessel: Arab

People

Edwards, John
Age: 41
Date of Death: 29/9/1837
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Seaman
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: Alan Harfield 'Early Cemeteries in Singapore' (Putney, 1988) p. 221.

JSON

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  "transcript": "‘Sacred / to the memory of JOHN / EDWARDS Late Seaman / of the BARQUE ARAB / who departed this life / on the 29th September / 1837 / Aged 41 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Fort Canning Cemetery, Singapore commemorating John Edwards, d.1837</p>",
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St Nicholas's Church, Great Wakering, Essex, England

Gravestone at St Nicholas’s Church, Great Wakering, Essex, commemorating William Victor Peagram d. 1948

Location

St Nicholas's Church, Great Wakering, Essex, England

Transcript

'William Victor PEAGRAM M.N. Died 9 November 1948 aged 27. From the captain, staff and crew of the MS LEMBULUS in loving memory of a worthy shipmate'

Details

Description: Horizontal cross.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Graveyard opposite porch
Materials: Granite
Vessel: MS Lembulus

People

Peagram, William Victor
Age: 27
Date of Death: 9/11/1948
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1989

JSON

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  "content": "<p>Gravestone at St Nicholas’s Church, Great Wakering, Essex, commemorating William Victor Peagram d. 1948</p>",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters