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St Michael's Church, Beccles, Suffolk, England

Memorial at St Michael’s Church, Beccles, Suffolk commemorating Dr Joseph Arnold, HEIC, RN d. 1818

Location

St Michael's Church, Beccles, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH ARNOLD M.D. SURGEON IN THE ROYAL NAVY, / AND FELLOW OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY OF LONDON, AND THE ROYAL MEDICAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH / WHO, HAVING IN THE PURSUIT OF SCIENCE AND HIS PROFESSION, CIRCUMNAVIGATED THE GLOBE, / AND SUFFERED NUMEROUS PRIVATIONS AND BEEN EXPOSED TO MANY DANGERS BY SEA AND LAND, FELL A VICTIM TO THE / PESTILENTIAL CLIMATE OF SUMATRA, AT THE MOMENT OF ENTERING UPON THE CAREER MOST CONGENIAL TO HIS WISHES, / HAVING BEEN APPOINTED NATURALIST IN THAT ISLAND TO THE HONOURABLE EAST INDIA COMPANY / HE WAS BORN AT BECCLES A.D. 1784 AND DIED IN SUMATRA JULY 19TH 1818 / READER! IF ENTIRE DEVOTION TO THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE, / UNBIASED BY INTEREST, UNCHECKED BY PERILS, UNAPPALLED BY DISEASE, / IF GENUINE SIMPLICITY OF CHARACTER, AND IF THE KINDEST DISPOSITION JOINED TO THE MOST STEADY ATTACHMENT / CAN EXCITE THY RESPECT, THY ADMIRATION, AND THY REGRET, THOSE FEELINGS ARE DUE TO HIM WHOSE NAME / THIS MARBLE SURVIVES TO ENSURE A SHORT EXISTANCE: / HIS VIRTUES ARE HAPPILY RECORDED ON THE EVERLASTING TABLETS OF GOD'

Details

Description: Draped sarcophagus with coat of-arms over a caduceus in centre of relief ground; plain mouldings, standard pediment with scrolls on ends and sheaves in centre. Black ground.
Type: Wall monument
Materials: Marble
Artists: Francis Leggatt Chantrey

People

Arnold, Joseph
Age: c. 34
Date of Death: 19/7/1818
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Surgeon RN, Naturalist
Organisation: Honourable East India Company, Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Ordered by Dawson Turner for £129-3-0 on 13 Feb 1819. He also wrote a memoir of Dr Arnold.
Bibliography: Alison Yarrington, Ilene D. Lieberman, Alex Potts and Malcolm Baker'An Edition of the Ledger of Sir Francis Chantrey R.A.'. 'The Fifty Sixth Volume of the Walpole Society' p. 117 (1991-1992).
Recorder: William Donnan. 1967
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "location": "St Michael's Church, Beccles, Suffolk, England",
  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH ARNOLD M.D. SURGEON IN THE ROYAL NAVY, / AND FELLOW OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY OF LONDON, AND THE ROYAL MEDICAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH / WHO, HAVING IN THE PURSUIT OF SCIENCE AND HIS PROFESSION, CIRCUMNAVIGATED THE GLOBE, / AND SUFFERED NUMEROUS PRIVATIONS AND BEEN EXPOSED TO MANY DANGERS BY SEA AND LAND, FELL A VICTIM TO THE / PESTILENTIAL CLIMATE OF SUMATRA, AT THE MOMENT OF ENTERING UPON THE CAREER MOST CONGENIAL TO HIS WISHES, / HAVING BEEN APPOINTED NATURALIST IN THAT ISLAND TO THE HONOURABLE EAST INDIA COMPANY / HE WAS BORN AT BECCLES A.D. 1784 AND DIED IN SUMATRA JULY 19TH 1818 / READER! IF ENTIRE DEVOTION TO THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE, / UNBIASED BY INTEREST, UNCHECKED BY PERILS, UNAPPALLED BY DISEASE, / IF GENUINE SIMPLICITY OF CHARACTER, AND IF THE KINDEST DISPOSITION JOINED TO THE MOST STEADY ATTACHMENT / CAN EXCITE THY RESPECT, THY ADMIRATION, AND THY REGRET, THOSE FEELINGS ARE DUE TO HIM WHOSE NAME / THIS MARBLE SURVIVES TO ENSURE A SHORT EXISTANCE: / HIS VIRTUES ARE HAPPILY RECORDED ON THE EVERLASTING TABLETS OF GOD'",
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    "bibliography": "Alison Yarrington, Ilene D. Lieberman, Alex Potts and Malcolm Baker'An Edition of the Ledger of Sir Francis Chantrey R.A.'. 'The Fifty Sixth Volume of the Walpole Society' p. 117 (1991-1992).",
    "recorder": "William Donnan. 1967",
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Bath Abbey, Bath, England

Memorial in Bath Abbey commemorating Captain Henry Haynes RN, d. 1838

Location

Bath Abbey, Bath, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Captain Henry Haynes, Royal Navy, who died in Bath January 17 1838 aged 62'

Details

Position: In side entrance porch near west door
Vessel: Hebe

Event

Battle of Copenhagen

Event Date

1807

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Haynes, Henry
Age: 62
Date of Death: 17/1/1838
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: The Gentleman's Magazine, Volume 163.
Recorder: David Saunders

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Old burial ground, Stornaway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland

Gravestone at the Old burial ground, Stornaway commemorating Lieutenant Benjamin Oliver RN d. 1847

Location

Old burial ground, Stornaway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland

Transcript

'In memory of BENJAMIN OLIVER, Commander of H.M. Ship Prince of Wales, who died at Stornaway 17th December 1847 aged 63. A skilfull seaman, a gallant officer, an honest man'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS Prince of Wales

People

Oliver, Benjamin
Age:
Date of Death: 17/12/1847
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Coast Guard

Extra

Notes: HMS 'Prince of Wales', revenue cruiser commanded by Oliver 1817-1847 in RN circa 1805-1811. Sub Lieutenant HMS 'Gallant' 26 April 1809.
Recorder: June Underwood

JSON

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St Andrew's Church, Droitwich, Worcestershire, England

Wall tablet in Droitwich, Worcestershire commemorating Captain Coningesby Norbury RN, d. 1734

Location

St Andrew's Church, Droitwich, Worcestershire, England

Transcript

'Sacred to Posterity / Be the Memory of CONINGESBY NORBURY Esq / Captain of one of his Majesty's ships of War / And Envoy from KING GEORGE the first, to the Court of Morocco / To redeem the British Slaves / His merit justly raised him to this Eminence / He distinguished himself early in the Service of his Country / By his Courage / which appeared with Admiral Benbowe in the West Indies / And with Sr George Byng in the Battle of Syracuse / Nor was he less remarkable for the Social Virtues / Generous and Hospitable without ostentation / A friend to the cause of Liberty / Loyal to his Prince / and just to Mankind / As He was generally beloved so he died much lamented / The Death of a brave Man / is a Loss to his country / He was buried by his own Desire in a Vault / in Dodderil Church Yard, June 16 1734 / aged 56 / In the same vault lieth the Body of Mrs ELIZABETH NORBURY / sister to Captain NORBURY she was a Woman of exemplary / Piety and Virtue She died January the 21st 1747 Aged 66 / And in the same vault lies the body of MRS HESTER NORBURY / the relict of the above Captain NORBURY she died the 4th / of January 1753 Aged 66 / in the same Vault is deposited the Body of CICILIA NORBURY / She was the Eldest Sister to the above Captain NORBURY / and died Feb 10 1758 Aged 80 / In the same Vault lies the Body of PHILIPPA NORBURY / sister to the above Captain NORBURY / She died Oct 24 1766 Aged 80' [On apron] 'Near this place are interred RICHARD and CICILIA the Father & / Mother of the above CONINGESBY NORBURY. She died the 11th / of June 1714 in the 58th Year of her Age. / He died the 12th of July 1729 in the 81st Year of his age / In the same grave are deposited the remains of ELIZABTH HILL Grand-daughter of the / above named RICHD & CICILIA NORBURY She died Novr 13th 1799 Aged 83 / She was a daughter of RICHD NORBURY a Brother of the above named Capt NORBURY'

Details

Description: Carved with cannon and nautical instruments, arms within a broken pediment.

Type: Wall tablet
Vessel: HMS Bonaventure,

Event

Battle of Cape Passaro

Event Date

1718

Event Category

1714-1738 Inter-War Period

People

Norbury, Coningesby
Age: 56
Date of Death: 12/7/1734
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: See Pictures dept portrait index.

JSON

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  "location": "St Andrew's Church, Droitwich, Worcestershire, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to Posterity / Be the Memory of CONINGESBY NORBURY Esq / Captain of one of his Majesty's ships of War / And Envoy from KING GEORGE the first, to the Court of Morocco / To redeem the British Slaves / His merit justly raised him to this Eminence / He distinguished himself early in the Service of his Country / By his Courage / which appeared with Admiral Benbowe in the West Indies / And with Sr George Byng in the Battle of Syracuse / Nor was he less remarkable for the Social Virtues / Generous and Hospitable without ostentation / A friend to the cause of Liberty / Loyal to his Prince / and just to Mankind / As He was generally beloved so he died much lamented / The Death of a brave Man / is a Loss to his country / He was buried by his own Desire in a Vault / in Dodderil Church Yard, June 16 1734 / aged 56 / In the same vault lieth the Body of Mrs ELIZABETH NORBURY / sister to Captain NORBURY she was a Woman of exemplary / Piety and Virtue She died January the 21st 1747 Aged 66 / And in the same vault lies the body of MRS HESTER NORBURY / the relict of the above Captain NORBURY she died the 4th / of January 1753 Aged 66 / in the same Vault is deposited the Body of CICILIA NORBURY / She was the Eldest Sister to the above Captain NORBURY / and died Feb 10 1758 Aged 80 / In the same Vault lies the Body of PHILIPPA NORBURY / sister to the above Captain NORBURY / She died Oct 24 1766 Aged 80' [On apron] 'Near this place are interred RICHARD and CICILIA the Father & / Mother of the above CONINGESBY NORBURY. She died the 11th / of June 1714 in the 58th Year of her Age. / He died the 12th of July 1729 in the 81st Year of his age / In the same grave are deposited the remains of ELIZABTH HILL Grand-daughter of the / above named RICHD & CICILIA NORBURY She died Novr 13th 1799 Aged 83 / She was a daughter of RICHD NORBURY a Brother of the above named Capt NORBURY'",
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St Lawrence's Church, Swindon, Gloucestershire, England

Wall table in St Lawrence’s Church, Swindon, Gloucestershire commemorating Captain Edward Stopford RN d. 1837

Location

St Lawrence's Church, Swindon, Gloucestershire, England

Transcript

'Captain Edward Stopford RN eldest son of General the Hon. Edward and Letitia Stopford who after a lingering illness which he bore with exemplary firmness and resignation departed this life at Cheltenham 17 March 1837 in the 53rd year of his life'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: West end nave
Materials: Marble
Artists: Gardner

People

Stopford, Edward
Age: 52
Date of Death: 17/3/1837
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: David Saunders 1991

JSON

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    "recorder": "David Saunders 1991",
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St Clement's Church, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Memorial at St Clement’s Church, Ipswich, Suffolk commemorating Jno Cullum, d. 1699

Location

St Clement's Church, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'The Burial Place / of Jno Cullum Masr & Mariner / and Mary his wife by whom he had / 7 children, vizt Jno, Mary, Elizabeth, / Robt. Samual, Abigal & Thomas, Mary / their daur. dep. 13 Oct. AD 1675, ag.15 years / Eliz. & Saml. ye 1st year of their age / Abigal dep. Fb.18.1677. Aged 8 years. / Mary his wife dep.ys Life 1st Oct AD 1681 / Aged 50 years / he dep. this Life 22 June 1699, Aged 75 years. / 3 survived them, vizt Jno. Robt. & Thomas.'

Details

Position: Churchyard

People

Cullum, John
Age: 75
Date of Death: 22/6/1699
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Notes: British Library: Add.19093, f206b Davy's Church Notes.
Recorder: Mrs F. Keymer, 1988

JSON

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  "transcript": "'The Burial Place / of Jno Cullum Masr & Mariner / and Mary his wife by whom he had / 7 children, vizt Jno, Mary, Elizabeth, / Robt. Samual, Abigal & Thomas, Mary / their daur. dep. 13 Oct. AD 1675, ag.15 years / Eliz. & Saml. ye 1st year of their age / Abigal dep. Fb.18.1677. Aged 8 years. / Mary his wife dep.ys Life 1st Oct AD 1681 / Aged 50 years / he dep. this Life 22 June 1699, Aged 75 years. / 3 survived them, vizt Jno. Robt. & Thomas.'",
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    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "British Library: Add.19093, f206b Davy's Church Notes.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Mrs F. Keymer, 1988",
    "photographer": ""  }
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St Michael's Church, Inveresk, East Lothian, Scotland

Monument at St Michael’s Church, Inveresk commemorating Admiral Thomas Cochran d. 1888

Location

St Michael's Church, Inveresk, East Lothian, Scotland

Transcript

[Cube 1] [Top] 'ARCHIBALD COCHRAN OF ASHKIRK / DIED 2D JUNE 1841' [East face] 'ADMIRAL THOMAS COCHRAN / DIED 4TH JUNE 1888' [South face] 'ROBINA COCHRAN / DIED 28TH OCT 1869'. [Cube 2] [Top] 'MARGARET COCHRAN OF ASHKIRK / DIED 18TH OCT 1833' [White marble plaque at base] 'MARY HOME COCHRAN / DAUGHTER OF / ARCHIBALD COCHRAN OF ASHKIRK / BORN 10TH JUNE 1816 / DIED 13TH FEBRUARY 1908'

Details

Type: Two cubes on plinths
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Grey sandstone

People

Cochran, Thomas
Age:
Date of Death: 4/6/1888
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER.
Recorder: John Steele 1988

JSON

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    "event":"",
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    "category": ""  },
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St George's Chapel, Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, England

Wall tablet in St George’s Chapel, Windsor commemorating Lieutenant John Bowen RN d. 1810

Location

St George's Chapel, Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, England

Transcript

'Here lieth the body of Lieutenant John BOWEN of the Royal Navy and Governor of the Naval Knights of Windsor who departed this life 13th September 1810 aged 70 years'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Cloisters
Materials: White marble

People

Bowen, John
Age: 70
Date of Death: 13/9/1810
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Naval Knights of Windsor, Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Barbara Tomlinson 30/9/1983

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Here lieth the body of Lieutenant John BOWEN of the Royal Navy and Governor of the Naval Knights of Windsor who departed this life 13th September 1810 aged 70 years'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet in St George’s Chapel, Windsor commemorating Lieutenant John Bowen RN d. 1810</p>",
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    "recorder": "Barbara Tomlinson 30/9/1983",
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}

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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Downie RN d. 1861

Location

Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of John DOWNIE Esq., R.N. Inspector of Machinery, who died at Hong Kong, February 21st 1861.'

Details

Type: Tomb

People

Downie, John
Age:
Date of Death: 21/2/1861
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Inspector of Machinery RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of John DOWNIE Esq., R.N. Inspector of Machinery, who died at Hong Kong, February 21st 1861.'",
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North Front Cemetery, Gibraltar, Rest of the World

Memorial in North Front Cemetery, Gibraltar commemorating Staff Commander George Douglas Lee RN d. 1893

Location

North Front Cemetery, Gibraltar, Rest of the World

Transcript

'...Staff Com. RN died at sea 18.3.1893 Aged 45'

Details

People

Lee, George Douglas
Age: 45
Date of Death: 18/3/1893
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Staff Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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

JSON

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  "id": "M31",
  "location": "North Front Cemetery, Gibraltar, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'...Staff Com. RN died at sea 18.3.1893 Aged 45'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in North Front Cemetery, Gibraltar commemorating Staff Commander George Douglas Lee RN d. 1893</p>",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters