Wall tablet at Dinton, Buckinghamshire commemorating Lieutenant Henry Raper RN d. 1859
Location
St Peter and St Paul's Church, Dinton, Buckinghamshire, England
Transcript
'IN MEMORY OF / HENRY RAPER, / LIEUTENANT R.N. OF FORD / A MEMBER OF / THE ASTRONOMICAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES / AND AUTHOR OF / "THE PRACTICE OF NAVIGATION," A WORK UNIVERSALLY ADOPTED BY THE NAVAL SERVICE. / DEVOTING HIS LIFE TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF NAUTICAL SCIENCE / AND COMBINING ENERGY OF WILL / WITH THE EXERCISE OF A STRONG INTELLECT / HE ENDEARED HIMSELF TO ALL BY HIS WARMTH OF HEART / AND BY HIS UNSWERVING PRINCIPLE OF / INTEGRITY AND JUSTICE. / THIS TABLET IS INSCRIBED BY HIS SORROWING WIDOW, / IN TESTIMONY OF HIS ZEALOUS EMPLOYMENT / OF THESE TALENTS / WITH WHICH GOD IN HIS BOUNTY HAD ENDOWED HIM, / IN ORDER TO / MAKE HIM "WISE UNTO SALVATION, AND USEFUL IN HIS GENERATION."/ HE DIED AT TORQUAY, JANUARY 6th 1859. AGED 59 YEARS "THE MEMORY OF THE JUST IS BLESSED"'
Details
Description: Rectangular tablet with moulded cornice and triangular pediment. Shield of arms and motto above. Type: Wall tablet Materials: White marble mounted and grey marble Artists: C. Parker
People
Raper, Henry Age: 59 Date of Death: 6/1/1859 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: DOSSIER.
Amongst his achievements are the development of lunar distance and his work, The Practice of Navigation and Nautical Astronomy. Recorder: E.V. Wright
Memorial at the Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground, Greenwich commemorating W.G. Smith, d. 1822
Location
Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground (Nurses Home), Greenwich London, England
Transcript
'Sacred to the memory of W.G. Smith / late Assistant Dispenser of the / Royal Hospital at Greenwich / Eldest son of Jn. Smith Surgeon / Lowestoft Suffolk / He departed this life on the 29th November 1822 / in the 32nd year of his age. / This tablet is erected by his father / As a just tribute / to the memory of an affectionate son'
Details
Type: Tablet Position: Mausoleum (north wall)
People
Smith, W. G. Age: 31 Date of Death: 29/11/1822 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Dispenser Organisation: Royal Hospital, Greenwich
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
Memorial at Victoria Park, Portsmouth to officers and men of HMS’Centurion’ who died during the Boxer Rebellion 1900
Location
Victoria Park, Portsmouth, England
Transcript
[Front] 'H.M.S. CENTURION / NAVAL BRIGADE / NORTH CHINA 1900 / PEIT SANG / HSIKU PEIYANG / TIENTSIN / ERECTED BY / ADMIRAL SIR E.H. SEYMOUR G.C.B. / THE CAPTAIN OFFICERS AND SHIPS COMPANY / OF / H.M.S CENTURION' [left] 'IN MEMORY OF / THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THAT SHIP / WHO WERE KILLED OR DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED / WHILST GALLANTLY DOING THEIR DUTY IN THE NAVAL BRIGADE / NORTH CHINA 1900 / ALSO IN MEMORY OF THOSE OFFICERS / AND MEN WHO DIED DURING THE COMMISSION / 1897-1901'
Details
Description: Pink granite column with bronze globe on top. A bronze palm branch is applied to the side and a centurion's head to the base of the column. Type: Column Position: Churchyard Materials: Granite, bronze Vessel: HMS Centurion
