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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Lieutenant John Hanmer RN d. 1862

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Lieut John HANMER RN Obiit. 10th January 1862 Aged 34'

Details

Type: Heastone

People

Hanmer, John
Age: 34
Date of Death: 10/1/1862
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Lieut John HANMER RN Obiit. 10th January 1862 Aged 34'",
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Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Rest of the World

Memorial at Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania commemorating Abram Light, RN, d 1881

Location

Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Rest of the World

Transcript

‘In / memory / of / Abram / Light A.B. / H.M.S. London / died 12th October 1881 / aged 26'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS London

People

Light, Abram
Age: 26
Date of Death: 12/10/1881
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: ADM 188/18/48313 Born 1/7/1855, cause of death 'measles'.

JSON

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  "id": "M5274",
  "location": "Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "‘In / memory / of / Abram / Light A.B. / H.M.S. London / died 12th October 1881 / aged 26'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania commemorating Abram Light, RN, d 1881</p>",
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    "notes": "ADM 188/18/48313 Born 1/7/1855, cause of death 'measles'.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Lieutenant Edward H. Pratt RNR d. 1913

Location

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

Transcript

'In loving memory of Edward H PRATT, Lieut. R.D., R.N.R., Master S.S. 'Chi Yuen', who was drowned in Hong Kong Harbour, July 5th. 1913. Erected by his friends in the China Merchants Steam Navigation Co'

Details

Description: Headstone, a foul anchor carved in relief above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: SS Chi Yuen

People

Pratt, Edward H.
Age:
Date of Death: 5/7/1913
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RNR
Organisation: China Merchants Steam Navigation Co, Royal Naval Reserve

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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  "transcript": "'In loving memory of Edward H PRATT, Lieut. R.D., R.N.R., Master S.S. 'Chi Yuen', who was drowned in Hong Kong Harbour, July 5th. 1913. Erected by his friends in the China Merchants Steam Navigation Co'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating  Lieutenant Edward H. Pratt RNR d. 1913</p>",
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com",
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}

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Beaconsfield Cemetery, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England

Gravestone in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire of Commodore Alfred Jopling Cooper PSNC d. 1923

Location

Beaconsfield Cemetery, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England

Transcript

'IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF ALFRED JOPLING COOPER / (A COMMODORE OF THE P.S.N. CO.) / WHO PASSED AWAY NOV 16TH 1923 / ON THE EVE OF HIS 76TH BIRTHDAY./ HE DISCOVERED THE SOLECTRIC THEORY WHICH / ENABLES US TO UNDERSTAND THE FORCES WHICH / ARE ACTING TO CAUSE MANY NATURAL PHENOMENA / EARTHQUAKES, VIOLENT STORMS, TORNADOES ETC. / THE NEGATIVE CIRCLE OF INTENSE SOLECTRIC FORCE / HAS A RADIUS ON EARTH'S SURFACE OF 57.4 (DEGREES): THE POSITIVE CIRCLE HAS A RADIUS OF 88 (DEGREES). / HE PREDICTED THE VALPARISO EARTHQUAKE OF / AUG 16 1908 AND HE ALSO PREDICTED IN THE / 'VALPARISO MERCURIO'OF OCT 10 AS CONFIRMED / IN PAGE 7 OF 'THE TIMES' OF DEC 7 1918, THE / DAY AND HOUR OF THE CHILEAN EARTHQUAKE / OF DEC 4 1918, HENCE 8 WEEKS BEFORE ITS / OCCURRENCE.'

Details

Description: Inscription flanked by pilasters with a round arch above. Ivy is carved above the arch. The headstone has a pediment at the top containing an anchor and chain in relief.
Type: Gravestone
Materials: Stone

People

Cooper, Alfred Jopling
Age: 75
Date of Death: 16/11/1923
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commodore
Organisation: Pacific Steam Navigation Co.

Extra

JSON

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  "transcript": "'IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF ALFRED JOPLING COOPER / (A COMMODORE OF THE P.S.N. CO.) / WHO PASSED AWAY NOV 16TH 1923 / ON THE EVE OF HIS 76TH BIRTHDAY./ HE DISCOVERED THE SOLECTRIC THEORY WHICH / ENABLES US TO UNDERSTAND THE FORCES WHICH / ARE ACTING TO CAUSE MANY NATURAL PHENOMENA / EARTHQUAKES, VIOLENT STORMS, TORNADOES ETC. / THE NEGATIVE CIRCLE OF INTENSE SOLECTRIC FORCE / HAS A RADIUS ON EARTH'S SURFACE OF 57.4 (DEGREES): THE POSITIVE CIRCLE HAS A RADIUS OF 88 (DEGREES). / HE PREDICTED THE VALPARISO EARTHQUAKE OF / AUG 16 1908 AND HE ALSO PREDICTED IN THE / 'VALPARISO MERCURIO'OF OCT 10 AS CONFIRMED / IN PAGE 7 OF 'THE TIMES' OF DEC 7 1918, THE / DAY AND HOUR OF THE CHILEAN EARTHQUAKE / OF DEC 4 1918, HENCE 8 WEEKS BEFORE ITS / OCCURRENCE.'",
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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Captain George Pearce d. 1942

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In loving memory / of / Capt George Pearce M.N. / Died 14th July 1942 / Aged 71 / Also Mary Sarah / his dear wife / Died 14th April 1970 / Aged 93 / Also their son / George Jenkin Pearce / Died 19th May 1974 / Aged 71 / Beloved husband of Gladys / Also the above / Gladys Emily Edith Died 15th June 1976 Aged 74 years'

Details

Description: Headstone.
Type: Gravestone

People

Pearce, George
Age: 71
Date of Death: 14/7/1942
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Merchant Navy

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

JSON

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  "id": "M6286",
  "location": "Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales",
  "transcript": "'In loving memory / of / Capt George Pearce M.N. / Died 14th July 1942 / Aged 71 / Also Mary Sarah / his dear wife / Died 14th April 1970 / Aged 93 / Also their son / George Jenkin Pearce / Died 19th May 1974 / Aged 71 / Beloved husband of Gladys / Also the above / Gladys Emily Edith Died 15th June 1976 Aged 74 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Captain George Pearce d. 1942</p>",
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    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "David J. Wickham",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Holy Trinity Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

Gravestone at Holy Trinity Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed commemorating John Cleghorn d. 1833 and William Cleghorn d. 1838

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

Transcript

'John Cleghorn, Mariner, aged 34 years, who lies interred in the Parish Churchyard of Wells, Norfolk, having perished at sea during the Gale of the 1st September 1833. Also William Cleghorn, Master Mariner, father of the above, who died 12 October 1838 aged 72 years & Elizabeth, his widow, who died 28 September 1848 aged 84'

Details

Position: Churchyard

People

Cleghorn, John
Age: 34
Date of Death: 1/9/1833
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Mariner
Organisation: Unknown
Cleghorn, William
Age: 72
Date of Death: 12/10/1838
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Recorder: Rev. William Henry Donnan 1970

JSON

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  "post_id": "963",
  "id": "M1323",
  "location": "Holy Trinity Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England",
  "transcript": "'John Cleghorn, Mariner, aged 34 years, who lies interred in the Parish Churchyard of Wells, Norfolk, having perished at sea during the Gale of the 1st September 1833. Also William Cleghorn, Master Mariner, father of the above, who died 12 October 1838 aged 72 years & Elizabeth, his widow, who died 28 September 1848 aged 84'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Holy Trinity Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed commemorating John Cleghorn d. 1833 and William Cleghorn d. 1838</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "",
    "type": "",
    "position": "Churchyard",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Cleghorn, John","age":"34","dateofdeath":"1/9/1833","causeofdeath":"Unknown","rankOccupation":"Mariner","organisation":"Unknown"},{"name":"Cleghorn, William","age":"72","dateofdeath":"12/10/1838","causeofdeath":"Unknown","rankOccupation":"Master mariner","organisation":"Unknown"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Rev. William Henry Donnan  1970",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Beddington, Surrey, England

Wall tablet in St Mary the Virgin, Beddington commemorating Admiral Sir Benjamin Hallowell Carew d. 1834

Location

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Beddington, Surrey, England

Transcript

'TO THE MEMORY OF / ADMIRAL / SIR BENJAMIN HALLOWELL CAREW / G.C.B. / BORN THE 1ST OF JANUARY 1761 / DIED THE 2ND SEPTEMBER 1834'

Details

Description: Sarcophagus in relief, above, a broken ensign staff, sword and wreath with ribbon inscribed 'NILE'.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Carew chapel west wall
Materials: Stone

Event

Battle of the Nile 1798

Event Category

1793-1802 French Revolutionary War

People

Carew, Benjamin Hallowell
Age: 73
Date of Death: 2/9/1834
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Name of Carew assumed in 1828 after inheritance from Mrs Carew. (O'Byrne 1849) Note R.D. Ridding.
Bibliography: Ludovic Kennedy 'Nelson and his captains' (London 1975) p. 340.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

JSON

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  "id": "M1280",
  "location": "Church of St Mary the Virgin, Beddington, Surrey, England",
  "transcript": "'TO THE MEMORY OF / ADMIRAL / SIR BENJAMIN HALLOWELL CAREW / G.C.B. / BORN THE 1ST OF JANUARY 1761 / DIED THE 2ND SEPTEMBER 1834'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet in St Mary the Virgin, Beddington commemorating Admiral Sir Benjamin Hallowell Carew d. 1834</p>",
  "images": [],
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  "details": {
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    "artists": "",
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    "event":"Battle of the Nile 1798",
    "date": "",
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  "people": [{"name":"Carew, Benjamin Hallowell","age":"73","dateofdeath":"2/9/1834","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Admiral","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
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    "notes": "Name of Carew assumed in 1828 after inheritance from Mrs Carew. (O'Byrne 1849) Note R.D. Ridding.",
    "bibliography": "Ludovic Kennedy 'Nelson and his captains' (London 1975) p. 340.",
    "recorder": "The Arts Society (NADFAS)",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Thomas Harris d. 1894, of Polruan, Cornwall

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In / loving memory / of / Thomas John Harris / Master Mariner / Late of Polruan, Cornwall / Died Jany 27th 1894 /aged 57 years / also Leonora Jane / his beloved wife / Died July 4th 1895 / Aged 51 years / Dearest parents thou hast left us / And thy loss we deeply feel / But the God that hath bereft us / He can all our sorrows heal / Also James D Harris / grandson of the above / Died Novr 24th 1903 / Age 17 days / And of Mary Ann Harris / daughter of the above / Fell asleep 1st Jan 1951 /aged 83 years / Also her sister / Leonora Jane Harris / Died 13h Aug 1959 aged 90.'

Details

Description: Headstone

Type: Gravestone

People

Harris, Thomas John
Age: 57
Date of Death: 27/1/1894
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master Mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

JSON

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  "post_id": "940",
  "id": "M6475",
  "location": "Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales",
  "transcript": "'In / loving memory / of / Thomas John Harris / Master Mariner / Late of Polruan, Cornwall / Died Jany 27th 1894 /aged 57 years / also Leonora Jane / his beloved wife / Died July 4th 1895 / Aged 51 years / Dearest parents thou hast left us / And thy loss we deeply feel / But the God that hath bereft us / He can all our sorrows heal / Also James D Harris / grandson of the above / Died Novr 24th 1903 / Age 17 days / And of Mary Ann Harris / daughter of the above / Fell asleep 1st Jan 1951 /aged 83 years / Also her sister / Leonora Jane Harris / Died 13h Aug 1959 aged 90.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Thomas Harris d. 1894, of Polruan, Cornwall</p>",
  "images": [],
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St Thomas Church, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Memorial in Kingston Parish Church, Jamaica commemorating Edward Manning d. 1756

Location

St Thomas Church, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Near this monument lies interred the Body of EDWARD MANNING Esqr one of the Honourable Privy Council, Speaker of the Assembly and custos Rotulorum of this Parish in which stations he distinguished himself a true Patriot to his country. In private life he was remarkable for filial duty steady friendship and kind benevolence to the distressed which with his affable disposition gained him the esteem of all who had the pleasure of knowing him, he died greatly lamented Dec 6th 1756 aged 46 years'

Details

Description: With carved and painted arms and a three-quarter face portrait.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Chancel, inner north aisle, east.wall
Artists: Robert Taylor [attributed]

People

Manning, Edward
Age: 46
Date of Death: 6/12/1756
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Ship owner. Merchant
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: Lesley Lewis 'English Commemorative Monuments in Jamaica', 'The Jamaican Historical Review' vol. ix, (1972).

JSON

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  "post_id": "942",
  "id": "M2869",
  "location": "St Thomas Church, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Near this monument lies interred the Body of EDWARD MANNING Esqr one of the Honourable Privy Council, Speaker of the Assembly and custos Rotulorum of this Parish in which stations he distinguished himself a true Patriot to his country. In private life he was remarkable for filial duty steady friendship and kind benevolence to the distressed which with his affable disposition gained him the esteem of all who had the pleasure of knowing him, he died greatly lamented Dec 6th 1756 aged 46 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Kingston Parish Church, Jamaica commemorating Edward Manning d. 1756</p>",
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    "event":"",
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St Martin's Church, Nacton, Suffolk, England

Wall tablet in St Martin’s Church, Nacton, Suffolk, commemorating Rear-Admiral Philip Bowes Vere Broke, RN d. 1841

Location

St Martin's Church, Nacton, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'TO THE MEMORY OF / SIR PHILIP BOWES VERE BROKE BART. & K.C.B / REAR ADMIRAL OF THE RED / WHO DIED ON 2D. JANY. 1841 IN THE 65th YEAR OF HIS AGE. / HE WAS AN ATTACHED HUSBAND AND AN AFFECTIONATE PARENT / IN HIS PROFESSION WHICH WAS HIS CHOICE FROM INFANCY, / HE WAS ARDENT AND PERSEVERING. / AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF SERVICE AT SEA / HIS PROFESSIONAL SKILL WAS SIGNALLY EXHIBITED, / ON THE 1ST OF JUNE 1813, / WHEN, COMMANDING H.M.S. SHANNON, / HE ENGAGED AND CAPTURED THE UNITED STATES FRIGATE CHESAPEAKE. / THE WOUNDS HE RECEIVED IN ACTION / DISABLED HIM FROM FURTHER SERVICE / AND OCCASIONED HIM MUCH SUFFERING / WHICH HE BORE WITH CHRISTIAN RESIGNATION. / EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY / DATED 9TH JULY 1813 / TO ADMIRAL SIR J. WARREN K.B., / COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE N. AMERICAN STATION. / "MY LORDS HAVE BEFORE HAD OCCASION TO OBSERVE THE ZEAL / JUDGEMENT, AND ACTIVITY, WHICH HAVE CHARACTERIZED CAPTAIN / BROKE'S PROCEEDINGS SINCE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE WAR, / AND THEY NOW RECEIVE WITH THE HIGHEST SATISFACTION A / PROOF OF PROFESSIONAL SKILL AND GALLANTRY IN BATTLE, WHICH / HAS SELDOM BEEN EQUALLED AND CERTAINLY NEVER SURPASSED." / ALSO OF / SARAH LOUISA HIS WIFE; / DAUR. OF SIR WILLM. MIDDLETON, BT. / OF SHRUBLAND HALL IN THIS COUNTY, / WHO DIED ON THE 20TH OF JULY 1843, / IN THE 65TH YEAR OF HER AGE'

Details

Description: Anchor and cross carved in a pediment above the inscription tablet which is flanked by pilasters.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Broke Chapel
Vessel: HMS Shannon

Event

War of 1812

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Broke, Philip Bowes Vere
Age: 64
Date of Death: 2/1/1841
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: P J Rushbrooke, Knights Templar House, High Street, Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9AG

JSON

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  "transcript": "'TO THE MEMORY OF / SIR PHILIP BOWES VERE BROKE BART. & K.C.B / REAR ADMIRAL OF THE RED / WHO DIED ON 2D. JANY. 1841 IN THE 65th YEAR OF HIS AGE. / HE WAS AN ATTACHED HUSBAND AND AN AFFECTIONATE PARENT / IN HIS PROFESSION WHICH WAS HIS CHOICE FROM INFANCY, / HE WAS ARDENT AND PERSEVERING. / AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF SERVICE AT SEA / HIS PROFESSIONAL SKILL WAS SIGNALLY EXHIBITED, / ON THE 1ST OF JUNE 1813, / WHEN, COMMANDING H.M.S. SHANNON, / HE ENGAGED AND CAPTURED THE UNITED STATES FRIGATE CHESAPEAKE. / THE WOUNDS HE RECEIVED IN ACTION / DISABLED HIM FROM FURTHER SERVICE / AND OCCASIONED HIM MUCH SUFFERING / WHICH HE BORE WITH CHRISTIAN RESIGNATION. / EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY / DATED 9TH JULY 1813 / TO ADMIRAL SIR J. WARREN K.B., / COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE N. AMERICAN STATION. / \"MY LORDS HAVE BEFORE HAD OCCASION TO OBSERVE THE ZEAL / JUDGEMENT, AND ACTIVITY, WHICH HAVE CHARACTERIZED CAPTAIN / BROKE'S PROCEEDINGS SINCE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE WAR, / AND THEY NOW RECEIVE WITH THE HIGHEST SATISFACTION A / PROOF OF PROFESSIONAL SKILL AND GALLANTRY IN BATTLE, WHICH / HAS SELDOM BEEN EQUALLED AND CERTAINLY NEVER SURPASSED.\" / ALSO OF / SARAH LOUISA HIS WIFE; / DAUR. OF SIR WILLM. MIDDLETON, BT. / OF SHRUBLAND HALL IN THIS COUNTY, / WHO DIED ON THE 20TH OF JULY 1843, / IN THE 65TH YEAR OF HER AGE'",
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  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "Anchor and cross carved in a pediment above the inscription tablet which is flanked by pilasters.",
    "type": "Wall tablet",
    "position": "Broke Chapel",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "HMS Shannon"  },
  "event": {
    "event":"War of 1812",
    "date": "",
    "category": "1803-1815 Napoleonic War"  },
  "people": [{"name":"Broke, Philip Bowes Vere","age":"64","dateofdeath":"2/1/1841","causeofdeath":"Unknown","rankOccupation":"Rear Admiral","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "P J Rushbrooke, Knights Templar House, High Street, Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9AG",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters