Memorial in Penzance, Cornwall dedicated to George Bellringer d. 1859
Location
St Mary's Church, Penzance, Cornwall, England
Transcript
'In affectionate remembrance of George Hext Bellringer, Jun., late acting assistant surgeon of HMS 'Gladiator' who departed this life near the Island of Bermuda, on the 4th November 1859; aged 22 Years.'
Details
Vessel: HMS Gladiator
People
Bellringer, George Hext Age: 22 Date of Death: 4/11/1859 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Assistant Surgeon RN Organisation: Royal Navy
Obelisk in Springfield Park, Liverpool commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson d. 1805
Location
Springfield Park, Knotty Ash, Liverpool, England
Transcript
[On metal plate, now missing] 'Sacred to the memory of the illustrious NELSON, who gloriously fell in defence of his country, and to whose skill and valour BRITONS are indebted for domestic security and tranquil enjoyment of the produce of their industry'
Details
Type: Obelisk
Event
Battle of Trafalgar 1805
People
Nelson, Horatio Age: 47 Date of Death: 21/10/1805 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Bibliography: Colin White (editor) 'The Nelson Companion' (Portsmouth,1995) p. 140.
Wall tablet in St Andrew’s Church, Gatton commemorating Lieutenant Frank Rogers RN d. 1881
Location
St Andrew's Church, Gatton, Surrey, England
Transcript
'IN / Affectionate Memory / of / LIEUT. FRANK ROGERS, R.N. / OF H.M.S. 'SUPERB'. / STANHOPE GOLD MEDALLIST FOR 1876. / AGED 30 YEARS, / WHO DIED OF ENTERIC FEVER / AT MALTA. / ON THE 21ST MAY 1881, / AND IS LAID TO REST / IN THE ROYAL NAVAL CEMETERY THERE / RESURGAM / ERECTED BY HIS BROTHER / RECTOR OF THIS PARISH / WHICH / HOPE / WE / HAVE / AS AN / ANCHOR / OF THE / SOUL, / BOTH SURE / AND / STEADFAST / HEB. VI. 19'
Details
Description: In the shape of a trefoil-headed arch. A carved foul anchor in the middle of the biblical quotation. Type: Wall tablet Position: Chancel North Wall Materials: Marble Vessel: HMS Superb
People
Rogers, Frank Age: 30 Date of Death: 21/5/1881 Cause of Death: Infectious disease Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: DOSSIER Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)
Gravestone at St Sampson’s, Guernsey commemorating James Burnell d. 1876
Location
St Sampson's Church, St Sampson's, Guernsey, Channel Islands
Transcript
'To the memory / of James Burnell / master of the ketch Rapid of Plymouth / who was accidentally killed / by falling into the hold / November 4th 1876 / aged 52 years'
Details
Type: Gravestone Materials: Black slate Vessel: Rapid
People
Burnell, James Age: 52 Date of Death: 4/11/1876 Cause of Death: Maritime accident Rank / Occupation: Master Organisation:
Extra
Notes: Accident occured at St Sampson's harbour, Guernsey. Bibliography: David Kreckeler 'Nineteenth Century Monumental Memorials in Guernsey and their history of nautical interest' (typescript).
Memorial sarcophagus in Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London commemorating Vice Admiral John Baker RN d. 1716
Location
Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England
Transcript
‘M.S. / To the Memory of JOHN BAKER Esq. Vice Admiral of ye WHITE / Squadron of the British FLEET: Who when he Commanded in the / MEDITERRANEAN / Dyed at Port Mahon the 10th of Novemr 1716. AET 56 / He was a Brave, Judicious And Experienced Officer / A Sincere Friend, And a true Lover of his Country. / Manet post Funera Virtus'
Details
Description: A sarcophagus in relief bearing the inscription, surmounted by a rostral column flanked by antique trophies. Type: Monument Position: North aisle wall Materials: White, blue and black marble Artists: Francis Bird
People
Baker, John Age: 56 Date of Death: 10/11/1716 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: Buried at Port Mahon in Minorca.
Bibliography: 'Dictionary of National Biography'; K.A. Esdaile 'English Church Monuments' (London, 1946) p. 98.
Memorial in the Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China commemorating, George Henry Martin d. 1915
Location
Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World
Transcript
'In memory of George Henry MARTIN, Tidewaiter, Chinese Maritime Customs. Born 16th. May, 1882. Killed on duty 12th May 1915. Erected by the Chinese Maritime Customs'
Details
People
Martin, George Henry Age: Date of Death: 12/5/1915 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Tidewaiter Organisation: Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs
Memorial in Crediton Parish Church, Crediton, Devon commemorating John Rudall d. 1835
Location
Crediton Parish Church, Crediton, Devon, England
Transcript
'Sacred to the memory of / the Rev. John Rudall / 14 years Assistant Minister, and 43 years Vicar of / this parish. / He departed this life Sept. 7th 1835, aged 82 / As a tribute of reverential affection, this Tablet / is erected by his surviving children / who here record also / the memory of a beloved Mother / Susanna Rudall wife of the above / She died March 5th 1845 aged 84'
Details
Vessel: HMS Edgar
Event
Battle of Copenhagen 1801
People
Rudall, John Age: 82 Date of Death: 7/9/1835 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Chaplain RN Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Bibliography: Graham Dean and Keith Evans 'Nelson's Heroes' (Norwich, 1994) p. 132
Gravestone at East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich commemorating Commander Henry Maurice Wilton Pitt Johnson RN d. 1908
Location
East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich, London, England
Transcript
'In loving memory of Commander H M W P Johnson RN who died 4th January 1908 aged 54 years'
Details
Type: Gravestone
People
Johnson, Henry Maurice Wilton Pitt Age: 54 Date of Death: 4/1/1908 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Commander RN Organisation: Royal Navy
Plaque in St Andrew’s Church, Minterne Magna, Dorset, dedicated to Admiral Sir Henry Digby d. 1842, who served at Trafalgar
Location
St Andrew's Church, Minterne Magna, Dorset, England
Transcript
'In memory of / Sir Henry Digby, G.C.B., / Admiral of the Blue, born Jany 20, 1770; / died August 19, 1842 / He commanded H.M.S. Africa in / the memorable action off Cape Trafalgar, / October 21, 1805, by his gallantry and / daring obtained the marked approbation / of Admiral Horatio, Viscount Nelson, / and the thanks of Parliament / Also of his wife Jane Elizabeth / eldest daughter of Thomas William Coke, / Earl of Leicester and relict of Charles Nevinson / Viscount Andover, born December 22, 1777; / died April 29, 1863 / In testimony of their sincere and dutiful affection, / their sons, Edward St Vincent, Lord Digby and / the Hon. and Rev. Kenelm Henry Digby M.A. have / caused this monument to be erected'
Details
Description: Inscription within a gothic canopy. Type: Plaque Position: South wall, nave Materials: Brass
Event
Battle of Trafalgar
Event Date
1805
Event Category
1803-1815 Napoleonic War
People
Digby, Henry Age: 72 Date of Death: 19/9/1842 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Admiral Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: Commanded HMS 'Africa' at the Battle of Trafalgar. Bibliography: David Saunders 'Maritime Memorials & Mementoes' (Yeovil, 1996) p. 87. A. M Broadley and R.G. Bartlot 'The three Dorset Captains at Trafalgar' (London, 1906) p. 272. Coilin White and the 1805 Club 'The Trafagar caotains and their memorials' (Chatham Publishing, 2005) p.55.
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters