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St Mary's Church, Penzance, Cornwall, England

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

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Springfield Park, Knotty Ash, Liverpool, England

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.
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St Andrew's Church, Gatton, Surrey, England

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

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Notes: DOSSIER
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)
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Dalmeny and Queensferry Cemetery, Dalmeny, Edinburgh, Scotland

Headstone in Dalmeny and Queensferry Cemetery commemorating David Dreghorn Niven d. 1916 as a result of wounds sustained in the Battle of Jutland

Location

Dalmeny and Queensferry Cemetery, Dalmeny, Edinburgh, Scotland

Transcript

'In / Loving Memory / of / MY DEAR SON / JAMES D. NIVEN A.B. / H.M.S. WARSPITE / DIED OF WOUNDS / AT NAVAL HOSPITAL / QUEENSFERRY / 2ND JUNE 1916'

Details

Type: Headstone
Materials: Marble
Vessel: HMS Warspite

Event

Battle of Jutland 1916

Event Date

1916

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Niven, David Dreghorn
Age: 31
Date of Death: 2/6/1916
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

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St Sampson's Church, St Sampson's, Guernsey, Channel Islands

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).
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Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England

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.

Recorder: A.J. Richardson 1980
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Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World

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

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Recorder: Christine Thomas
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Crediton Parish Church, Crediton, Devon, England

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

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East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich, London, England

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

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Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1988
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St Andrew's Church, Minterne Magna, Dorset, England

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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