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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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    "date": "",
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    "bibliography": "Ludovic Kennedy 'Nelson and his captains' (London 1975) p. 340.",
    "recorder": "The Arts Society (NADFAS)",
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}

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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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  "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.'",
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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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  "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'",
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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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    "date": "",
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Holy Trinity Cathedral, Shanghai, China, Rest of the World

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

Extra

JSON

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  "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'",
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Royal Mission to Seamen, Newlyn, Cornwall, England

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.

Type: Plaque
Position: Exterior
Materials: Slate
Vessel: Mystery

Event Category

British colonization of Australia

People

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.

JSON

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Holy Trinity Church, Hull, England

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

JSON

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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Edward Holmes RN d. 1870

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Edward HOLMES, Engineer R.N., H.M.S.'Zebra', who died at Hong Kong May 10th 1870 aged 27 years. This stone is erected by his brother officers as a token of their sincere esteem'

Details

Description: Celtic cross on plinth
Type: Cross
Vessel: HMS Zebra

People

Holmes, Edward
Age: 27
Date of Death: 10/5/1870
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Engineer
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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St Ann's Church, Naval Dockyard, Portsmouth, England

Brass at St Ann’s Church, Portsmouth Dockyard commemorating the captain and three men of HMS ‘Narcissus’ who died in a boat accident in 1896

Location

St Ann's Church, Naval Dockyard, Portsmouth, England

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY / OF THE CAPTAIN AND THREE MEN / OF H.M.S. NARCISSUS / WHO LOST THEIR LIVES / THROUGH THE GALLEY SWAMPING / AT GROSSEVITCHA BAY SEPT. 11TH 1896. / CAPT. B. LANG / JESSE OUSELEY A.B. / JOHN FLANNAGAN A.B. / JOHN PEARCE A.B. / ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF H.M.S. NARCISSUS / "THE SOULS OF THE RIGHTEOUS ARE IN THE HAND OF GOD, / AND THERE SHALL NO TORMENT TOUCH THEM."

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Description: Decorated with unofficial ships badge depicting the legend of Narcissus and with narcissus flowers. Gothic surround to the inscription with a border of roundels and foliage.
Type: Plaque
Materials: Brass
Vessel: HMS Narcissus

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Flannagan, John
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Date of Death: 11/9/1896
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy
Lang, H.B.
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Date of Death: 11/9/1896
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Ouseley, Jesse
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Date of Death: 11/9/1896
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy
Pearce, John
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Date of Death: 11/9/1896
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

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Recorder: B. Tomlinson
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

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St Mary's Church, Penzance, Cornwall, England

Memorial in Penzance, Cornwall commemorating Walter Tremenheere d. 1855

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St Mary's Church, Penzance, Cornwall, England

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'Sacred to the memory of General Walter Tremenheere, RM, Knight of the Royal Hanoverian Guelphic Order, and Aide-de-camp to his late Majesty William IV. He entered the army in 1779; served in the North Sea; in the Channel Fleet; and in the West Indies. He was for some time Lieutenant Governor of the Island of Curacoa, and received the thanks of the inhabitants for his able administration. He commanded the Chatham division of his distinguished Corps from 1830 to 1837. Born at Penzance 10th Septr. 1761; died at his residence in London 7th Augst. 1855. His long life, passed in honour, was closed amidst the regrets of his sorrowing family and friends. His remains were deposited in the Cemetery of Kensal Green, London. His widow Frances, third daughter of Thomas Apperley, Esqre., heir of Mary Westfaling, of Rudall, Herefordshire; died April 3rd 1863; aged 83 years. Her attached sons and daughters were deeply indebted to her affection and virtues.'

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Tremenheere, Walter
Age:
Date of Death: 7/8/1855
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: General RM
Organisation: Royal Marines

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters