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Holy Trinity Church, Salcombe, Devon, England

Memorial in Holy Trinity Church, Salcombe, Devon commemorating Thomas Chant, d. 1847

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Salcombe, Devon, England

Transcript

'Sacred / to the Memory of / THOMAS / Son of John and Sarah Chant, / who was Drowned in Salcombe / Harbour on the 6th day of November / in the Year of our Lord 1847: / Aged 26 Years. / ALSO JOHN CHANT / Father of the above who died the / 29th day of April A.D. 1863. / Aged 80 Years.'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Chant, Thomas
Age: 26
Date of Death: 6/11/1847
Cause of Death: Drowning
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Recorder: P. Cove: E.R. Stage
Photographer: P Lacey

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  "transcript": "'Sacred / to the Memory of / THOMAS / Son of John and Sarah Chant, / who was Drowned in Salcombe / Harbour on the 6th day of November / in the Year of our Lord 1847: / Aged 26 Years. / ALSO JOHN CHANT / Father of the above who died the / 29th day of April A.D. 1863. / Aged 80 Years.'",
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    "recorder": "P. Cove: E.R. Stage",
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New West Ground, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Memorial in the New West Ground, Kingston, Jamaica commemorating Captain John Peacock d. 1853

Location

New West Ground, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Transcript

'...Captain John PEACOCK, of the British Brig 'Isabella'....Died 7th August, 1853 aged 42 years. This tomb is erected by his disconsolate widow who accompanied him to this island'

Details

Vessel: Isabella

People

Peacock, John
Age: 42
Date of Death: 7/8/1853
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

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

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  "location": "New West Ground, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'...Captain John PEACOCK, of the British Brig 'Isabella'....Died 7th August, 1853 aged 42 years. This tomb is erected by his disconsolate widow who accompanied him to this island'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in the New West Ground, Kingston, Jamaica commemorating Captain John Peacock d. 1853</p>",
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    "bibliography": "Captain J.H. Lawrence-Archer 'Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies' (London, 1875).",
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North Front Cemetery, Gibraltar, Rest of the World

Memorial in North Front Cemetery, Gibraltar commemorating William McDonald RN d. 1897

Location

North Front Cemetery, Gibraltar, Rest of the World

Transcript

'...Stoker H.M.S. Gibraltar, Born in Inverness died in Gibraltar 12th June 1897 aged 23'

Details

Vessel: HMS Gibraltar

People

McDonald, William
Age: 23
Date of Death: 12/6/1897
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Stoker
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: B.D. & G.L. Metherell 1986

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  "location": "North Front Cemetery, Gibraltar, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'...Stoker H.M.S. Gibraltar, Born in Inverness died in Gibraltar 12th June 1897 aged 23'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in North Front Cemetery, Gibraltar commemorating William McDonald RN d. 1897</p>",
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St Jude's Church, Southsea, Portsmouth, England

memorial at St Jude’s Church, Portsmouth commemorating Commander John Appleby Prichard RN d. 1862

Location

St Jude's Church, Southsea, Portsmouth, England

Transcript

'In Memory of / COMMANDER JOHN APPLEBY PRICHARD R.N. / WHO DIED AT SEA SEPT. 12TH 1862 / ON HIS PASSAGE HOME FROM CEYLON / Aged 47 Years/Thy will be done. Mattw XXVI.XLII / Leave thy Fatherless children, I will / preserve them alive, and let thy / Widow trust in me. Jereh XLIX. II'

Details

Description: Rectangular marble tablet, partially obscured by a later wall across the south transept. Inscribed inscription in black gothic and roman capitals and lower case.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Coffee Room, North wall
Materials: Marble
Artists: Baker

People

Pritchard, John Appleby
Age:
Date of Death: 12/9/1862
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

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  "location": "St Jude's Church, Southsea, Portsmouth, England",
  "transcript": "'In Memory of / COMMANDER JOHN APPLEBY PRICHARD R.N. / WHO DIED AT SEA SEPT. 12TH 1862 / ON HIS PASSAGE HOME FROM CEYLON / Aged 47 Years/Thy will be done. Mattw XXVI.XLII / Leave thy Fatherless children, I will / preserve them alive, and let thy / Widow trust in me. Jereh XLIX. II'",
  "content": "<p>memorial at St Jude’s Church, Portsmouth commemorating Commander John Appleby Prichard RN d. 1862</p>",
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General cemetery, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World

Gravestone in Colombo, Sri Lanka, commemorating Harold L. Lowrie d. 1901

Location

General cemetery, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World

Transcript

'In memory of Harold L. Lowrie 3rd Engineer HM Transport 'Atlantian' who was killed by a shark while bathing in Colombo harbour. Age 25 years. His leg was bitten. He was picked up and taken on board the P & O SS 'Rome' but died the same day on board the 'Atlantian' 1st April 1901'

Details

Vessel: HM Transport Atlantian

People

Lowrie, Harold L.
Age: 25
Date of Death: 1/4/1901
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: 3rd Engineer
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Formerly Ceylon.
Recorder: C. Flintham

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  "id": "M1924",
  "location": "General cemetery, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In memory of Harold L. Lowrie 3rd Engineer HM Transport 'Atlantian' who was killed by a shark while bathing in Colombo harbour. Age 25 years. His leg was bitten. He was picked up and taken on board the P & O SS 'Rome' but died the same day on board the 'Atlantian' 1st April 1901'<br />\r\n<br />",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in Colombo, Sri Lanka, commemorating  Harold L. Lowrie  d. 1901</p>",
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    "notes": "Formerly Ceylon.",
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    "recorder": "C. Flintham",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Cathedral, Winchester, Hampshire, England

Memorial at Winchester Cathedral to Admiral Chaloner Ogle RN d. 1814

Location

Cathedral, Winchester, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'TO THE MEMORY OF / CHALONER OGLE ESQUIRE; / WHO AFTER A SERIES OF HONOURABLE SERVICES IN THE ROYAL NAVY, / RETIRED TO THE PEACEFUL ENJOYMENT OF DOMESTIC HAPPINESS, / CLOSING AN AMIABLE AND UNBLEMISHED LIFE, JUNE 12TH, 1814 / IN THE NINETIETH YEAR OF HIS AGE / ALSO / OF CATHERINE, HIS FAITHFUL WIFE, / WHO, AFTER A UNION OF FIFTY YEARS, MOST DEEPLY / LAMENTED THE LOSS OF HER CONSTANT COMPANION, AND FOLLOWED HIM TO AN UNCHANGABLE ABODE, JANUARY 16, 1820 / IN THE EIGHTY-THIRD YEAR OF HER AGE; / AS A TESTIMONY OF FILIAL DUTY, AFECTION AND GRATITUDE / THIS MONUMENT HATH BEEN ERECTED.'

Details

Description: Sarcophagus in relief on paw feet, the base supported on brackets carved with acanthus leaves. The top of the sarcophagus with an anthemion motif between two arabesques.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Beneath north tower arch
Materials: White marble
Date Erected: circa 1820
Artists: J Gillingham

People

Ogle, Chaloner
Age: 89
Date of Death: 12/6/1814
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Also his wife Catherine d.16 Jan 1820.
Bibliography: P. Clissold 'Ships and Monuments in the Solent Area', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 58, p. 212 (Greenwich, 1972).
Recorder: B. Tomlinson
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

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  "post_id": "1239",
  "id": "M4848",
  "location": "Cathedral, Winchester, Hampshire, England",
  "transcript": "'TO THE MEMORY OF / CHALONER OGLE ESQUIRE; / WHO AFTER A SERIES OF HONOURABLE SERVICES IN THE ROYAL NAVY, / RETIRED TO THE PEACEFUL ENJOYMENT OF DOMESTIC HAPPINESS, / CLOSING AN AMIABLE AND UNBLEMISHED LIFE, JUNE 12TH, 1814 / IN THE NINETIETH YEAR OF HIS AGE / ALSO / OF CATHERINE, HIS FAITHFUL WIFE, / WHO, AFTER A UNION OF FIFTY YEARS, MOST DEEPLY / LAMENTED THE LOSS OF HER CONSTANT COMPANION, AND FOLLOWED HIM TO AN UNCHANGABLE ABODE, JANUARY 16, 1820 / IN THE EIGHTY-THIRD YEAR OF HER AGE; / AS A TESTIMONY OF FILIAL DUTY, AFECTION AND GRATITUDE / THIS MONUMENT HATH BEEN ERECTED.'",
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    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson",
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Holy Trinity Church, Ilfracombe, Devon, England

Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Ilfracombe, Devon commemorating Benjamin Rowley d. 1895

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Ilfracombe, Devon, England

Transcript

'In loving memory of Benjamin Rowley (Coastguard) died 23 June 1895 aged 36 years. "Fallen asleep until the day breaks and the shadows flee away'''

Details

People

Rowley, Benjamin
Age: 36
Date of Death: 23/6/1895
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Coastguard
Organisation: HM Coastguard

Extra

Recorder: E.R. Stage; P. Rudd

JSON

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  "transcript": "'In loving memory of Benjamin Rowley (Coastguard) died 23 June 1895 aged 36 years. \"Fallen asleep until the day breaks and the shadows flee away'''",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Ilfracombe, Devon commemorating Benjamin Rowley d. 1895</p>",
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    "recorder": "E.R. Stage; P. Rudd",
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St Mary's Church, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Gravestone at St Mary’s Church, Fishguard commemorating Thomas Thomas d. 1855 and John Thomas d. 1861

Location

St Mary's Church, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Transcript

'Thomas Thomas, Master Mariner of this town, died 9 Feb 1855 aged 51. Also John Thomas, Master Mariner, son of the late Thomas Thomas and Ann his wife, died 24 Aug 1861 aged 26'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Thomas, Thomas
Age: 51
Date of Death: 9/2/1855
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:
Thomas, John
Age: 51
Date of Death: 24/8/1861
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1973

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  "location": "St Mary's Church, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, Wales",
  "transcript": "'Thomas Thomas, Master Mariner of this town, died 9 Feb 1855 aged 51. Also John Thomas, Master Mariner, son of the late Thomas Thomas and Ann his wife, died 24 Aug 1861 aged 26'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at St Mary’s Church, Fishguard commemorating Thomas Thomas d. 1855 and John Thomas d. 1861</p>",
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Fort Canning Cemetery, Singapore, Rest of the World

Memorial at Fort Canning Cemetery, Singapore commemorating the memory of Edmund Stevens, RN, d. 1855

Location

Fort Canning Cemetery, Singapore, Rest of the World

Transcript

‘Sacred / to the memory of / EDMUND STEVENS / Caulker, H.M. Sloop RAPID / who after having faith- / fully served in the Royal / Navy as Petty Officer of / First Class for the period of / 20 years: Departed this / life 21st February 1855 / Aged 44 years and 1 month // As a tribute of .... // Thou sleepest but ... ‘

Details

Type: Tablet
Position: North wall N62 C90
Vessel: HMS Rapid

People

Stevens, Edmund
Age: 44
Date of Death: 21/2/1855
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Petty Officer 1st Class
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Alan Harfield 'Early Cemeteries in Singapore' (Putney 1988) p. 213.

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  "id": "M471",
  "location": "Fort Canning Cemetery, Singapore, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "‘Sacred / to the memory of / EDMUND STEVENS / Caulker, H.M. Sloop RAPID / who after having faith- / fully served in the Royal / Navy as Petty Officer of / First Class for the period of / 20 years: Departed this / life 21st February 1855 / Aged 44 years and 1 month // As a tribute of .... //  Thou sleepest but ... ‘",
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Trinity Road Cemetery, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England

Gravestone at Trinity Road cemetery, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire commemorating Edwin George d. 1890

Location

Trinity Road Cemetery, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England

Transcript

'In loving memory of Edward George. Accidentally killed at sea on steam tug 'Alice' on 24 June 1890 aged 47 years'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: Alice

People

George, Edward
Age: 47
Date of Death: 24/6/1890
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: C. Flintham

JSON

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  "transcript": "'In loving memory of Edward George. Accidentally killed at sea on steam tug 'Alice' on 24 June 1890 aged 47 years'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Trinity Road cemetery, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire commemorating Edwin George d. 1890</p>",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters