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
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.
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
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
Wall tablet in St Nicholas Church, Combe St Nicholas commemorating Lieutenant Maurice John Bethell RN d. 1916 in the Battle of Jutland
Location
St Nicholas Church, Combe St Nicholas, Somerset, England
Transcript
'To the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of Maurice John Bethell Lieutenant, Royal Navy, during the Battle of Jutland May 31st 1916 his ship HMS Nestor being shelled and abandoned in a sinking condition he remained on board tending a dying signalman and sacrificed his life for his shipmate. Born March 9th 1894.
Details
Description: Black inscription on marble tablet with mosaic border commemorating the two [only] sons of Admiral the Hon. Sir Alexander Edward and Hilda Mary Bethell both of whom were killed in the Great War. Type: Wall tablet Position: North aisle Materials: Marble Vessel: HMS Nestor
Event
Battle of Jutland
Event Date
1916
Event Category
1914-1918 First World War
People
Bethell, Maurice John Age: 21 Date of Death: 31/5/1916 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN Organisation: Royal Navy
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
Memorial in Holy Trinity Cathedral, Shanghai commemorating Herbert Edgar Hobson, Chinese Maritime Customs d. 1922
Location
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Shanghai, China, Rest of the World
Transcript
'In Memoriam, Herbert Edgar Hobson (nephew of the Rev. John Hobson, M.A., late British Chaplain of Shanghai). An Englishman who for 50 years 1862 to 1912 faithfully served in the Chinese Maritime Customs and consistently upheld the best traditions of Great Britain. Born 1844 Died 1922'
Details
Type: Wall tablet Position: South transept Materials: Bronze
People
Hobson, Herbert Edgar Age: Date of Death: 1922 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Organisation: Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs
Plaque in Newlyn, Cornwall dedicated to Captain Richard Nicholls d. 1868
Location
Royal Mission to Seamen, Newlyn, Cornwall, England
Transcript
'To honour Capt. RICHARD NICHOLLS and / the Epic voyage of the Lugger MYSTERY / which sailed from this harbour on the 18th / November 1854, and arrived in Melbourne / Australia 1854 116 days later, on 14th March 1855 / Members of the Gallant crew were / Capt. RICHARD NICHOLLS / JOB KELYNACK, WILLIAM BADCOCK / RICHARD BADCOCK, CHARLES BOAZE / P. C. MATTHEWS. LEWIS LEWIS / THIS PLAQUE IS ERECTED / To the memory of our GRANDFATHER / CAPTAIN RICHARD NICHOLLS / By V. MAY WILLS and N.C. K. WILLS'
Details
Description: Slate plaque, the lettering gilded, a profile portrait of the lugger at the top.
Badcock, Richard Age: Date of Death: 1874 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Fisherman Organisation: Badcock, William Age: 85 Date of Death: 1906 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Organisation: Boaze, Charles Age: Date of Death: 1874 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Organisation: Kelynack, Job Age: Date of Death: 1903 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Fisherman Organisation: Lewis, Lewis Age: 50 Date of Death: 7/3/1866 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Organisation: Matthews, Philip Curnow Age: Date of Death: 13//11/1896 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Organisation: Nicholls, Richard Age: Date of Death: 1868 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Msaster mariner Organisation:
Extra
Notes: Members of several related Cornish families, who during a period of hardship in the fishing and mining industries, sailed to Australia in a small fishing boat which they sold on arrival.
Wall tablet at Holy Trinity Church, Hull commemorating William Newton d. 1886, shipowner
Location
Holy Trinity Church, Hull, England
Transcript
'ERECTED / IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY / OF / WILLIAM NEWTON / STEAM SHIP OWNER; / FORMERLY MASTER MARINER OF THIS PORT / BORN AT HULL, NOVR. 19TH, 1839, / DIED AT HAVERSTOCK HILL, LONDON / 16TH JUNE, 1886 / OF RIPE AND VARIED COMMERCIAL EXPERIENCE. / HE UNITED WITH THE FACULTY / OF RETAINING OLD FRIENDSHIPS / THE PLEASING POWER OF ATTRACTING THE CONSIDERATION / OF ALL WITH WHOM HE CAME IN CONTACT / AND WAS NOTABLY DISTINGUISHED / FOR THE MANLY WAY IN WHICH HE TREATED / THE OFFICERS, CREWS AND WORK PEOPLE / UNDER HIS CHARGE / WHEN THE SHORE IS WON AT LAST WHO SHALL COUNT THE BILLOWS PAST / KEBLE'
Details
Description: Inscription tablet within a gothic arch, an anchor, block and tackle carved below, Newton's crest above. Type: Wall tablet Position: North side of Nave Materials: Marble
People
Newton, William Age: 47 Date of Death: 16/6/1886 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Master mariner. Ship owner Organisation:
Extra
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1969 Photographer: Dr Pieter van der Merwe 2020
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters
