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St Mary's Church, North Mymms, Hertfordshire, England

Wall tablet in North Mymms, Hertfordshire commemorating Admiral Sir Davidge Gould, d. 1847

Location

St Mary's Church, North Mymms, Hertfordshire, England

Transcript

'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / SIR DAVIDGE GOULD. / OF HAWKSHEAD IN THE COUNTY OF HERTS. / ADMIRAL OF THE RED, / AND VICE ADMIRAL OF ENGLAND. / KNIGHT GRAND CROSS OF THE MOST NOBLE / AND MILITARY ORDER OF THE BATH / YOUNGEST SON OF WILLIAM GOULD ESQRE. / OF SHAMPHAM PARK IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET / HE ENTERED THE NAVY AT AN EARLY AGE, / AND SERVED IN THE FIRST AMERICAN WAR, / WAS PRESENT IN RODNEY'S VICTORY OVER COUNT DE GRASSE, / AND COMMANDED SHIPS / AT THE SIEGES / OF BASTIA AND CALVI / IN LORD HOTHAM'S ACTION; / AND THE AUDACIOUS AT THE MEMORABLE BATTLE OF THE NILE / HE LIVED TO BE / THE LAST SURVIVING CAPTAIN OF THIS GREAT VICTORY / AND DIED ON THE 23RD APRIL 1847, IN HIS 90TH YEAR / DEEPLY LAMENTED BY HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS, / AND ABOVE ALL, BY HIS AFFECTIONATE WIDOW / WHO CAUSED THIS MONUMENT TO BE ERECTED. / THEY THAT GO DOWN TO THE SEA IN / SHIPS AND DO BUSINESS IN GREAT WATERS; / THESE SEE THE WORKS OF THE LORD / AND HIS WONDERS IN THE DEEP. PS. CVII.V.23.24'.

Details

Description: Coat of arms above the inscription tablet.

Type: Wall tablet
Position: South side of chancel
Materials: Marble
Artists: Denman
Vessel: HMS Audacious

Event

Battle of the Nile

Event Date

1798

Event Category

1793-1802 French Revolutionary War

People

Gould, Davidge
Age: 90
Date of Death: 23/4/1847
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the Red; Admiral of England
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Heraldry-Gould impaling Willes. Supporters, a sailor holding the banner of St George. Lion gorged with naval crown. Motto 'A NILO VICTORIA'.
Recorder: J. Wallis
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "transcript": "'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / SIR DAVIDGE GOULD. / OF HAWKSHEAD IN THE COUNTY OF HERTS. / ADMIRAL OF THE RED, / AND VICE ADMIRAL OF ENGLAND. / KNIGHT GRAND CROSS OF THE MOST NOBLE / AND MILITARY ORDER OF THE BATH / YOUNGEST SON OF WILLIAM GOULD ESQRE. / OF SHAMPHAM PARK IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET / HE ENTERED THE NAVY AT AN EARLY AGE, / AND SERVED IN THE FIRST AMERICAN WAR, / WAS PRESENT IN RODNEY'S VICTORY OVER COUNT DE GRASSE, / AND COMMANDED SHIPS / AT THE SIEGES / OF BASTIA AND CALVI / IN LORD HOTHAM'S ACTION; / AND THE AUDACIOUS AT THE MEMORABLE BATTLE OF THE NILE / HE LIVED TO BE / THE LAST SURVIVING CAPTAIN OF THIS GREAT VICTORY / AND DIED ON THE 23RD APRIL 1847, IN HIS 90TH YEAR / DEEPLY LAMENTED BY HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS, / AND ABOVE ALL, BY HIS AFFECTIONATE WIDOW / WHO CAUSED THIS MONUMENT TO BE ERECTED. / THEY THAT GO DOWN TO THE SEA IN / SHIPS AND DO BUSINESS IN GREAT WATERS; / THESE SEE THE WORKS OF THE LORD / AND HIS WONDERS IN THE DEEP. PS. CVII.V.23.24'.",
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    "position": "South side of chancel",
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    "artists": "Denman",
    "vessel": "HMS Audacious"  },
  "event": {
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    "date": "1798",
    "category": "1793-1802 French Revolutionary War"  },
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    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "J. Wallis",
    "photographer": "B. Tomlinson"  }
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New West Ground, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Monument in Kingston, Jamaica, commemorating Albert Moore d. 1863

Location

New West Ground, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Transcript

'This monument was erected by the Officers and crew of the R.M.S. 'Conway' in memory of Albert MOORE, storekeeper of that vessel, who departed this life May 21st 1863 aged 21 years. He met his death by an accident while bathing in the harbour'

Details

Vessel: RMS Conway

People

Moore, Albert
Age: 21
Date of Death: 21/5/1863
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Storekeeper
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: Captain J.H. Lawrence-Archer 'Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies' (London, 1875).

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    "notes": "",
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South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Rest of the World

Memorial in South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, India commemorating Gregory Jackson HEIC d. 1815

Location

South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Here are deposited the remains of / Gregory Jackson Esq. / Many years the Company's Agent for loading / and unloading the Honorable Company's Ships / at Kedgeree, born the 10th April Anno / Domini 1795, and departed this life the 5th / July 1815, aged 50 years / He was an affectionate husband, a fond father and a sincere friend.'

Details

People

Jackson, Gregory
Age: 50
Date of Death: 5/7/1815
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Shipping agent
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

Extra

Bibliography: 'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.171.

JSON

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  "location": "South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Here are deposited the remains of / Gregory Jackson Esq. / Many years the Company's Agent for loading / and unloading the Honorable Company's Ships / at Kedgeree, born the 10th April Anno / Domini 1795, and departed this life the 5th / July 1815, aged 50 years / He was an affectionate husband, a fond father and a sincere friend.'",
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    "notes": "",
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    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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All Saints Church, Catherington, Hampshire, England

Wall tablet in Catherington, Hampshire dedicated to Admiral Roger Curtis d. 1816

Location

All Saints Church, Catherington, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'TO THE MEMORY / OF SIR ROGER CURTIS KNIGHT AND BARONET / KNIGHT GRAND CROSS OF THE MOST HONOURABLE / MILITARY ORDER OF THE BATH / AND ADMIRAL OF THE RED / WHO DIED THE 14TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1816 / IN THE 71ST YEAR OF HIS AGE / ALSO / OF DAME SARAH CURTIS / WHO DIED THE 10TH DAY OF APRIL 1817 / IN THE 65TH YEAR OF HER AGE'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: South wall sanctuary
Materials: Marble
Vessel: Victory

Event

Glorious First of June,

Event Date

1794

Event Category

1793-1802 French Revolutionary War

People

Curtis, Roger
Age: 70
Date of Death: 14/11/1816
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the Red
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER. Served as flag captain under Admiral Howe.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

JSON

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  "transcript": "'TO THE MEMORY / OF SIR ROGER CURTIS KNIGHT AND BARONET / KNIGHT GRAND CROSS OF THE MOST HONOURABLE / MILITARY ORDER OF THE BATH / AND ADMIRAL OF THE RED / WHO DIED THE 14TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1816 / IN THE 71ST YEAR OF HIS AGE / ALSO / OF DAME SARAH CURTIS / WHO DIED THE 10TH DAY OF APRIL 1817 / IN THE 65TH YEAR OF HER AGE'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet in Catherington, Hampshire dedicated to Admiral Roger Curtis d. 1816</p>",
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    "type": "Wall tablet",
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    "event":"Glorious First of June,",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "DOSSIER. Served as flag captain under Admiral Howe.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "The Arts Society (NADFAS)",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Henderson d. 1897

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of John HENDERSON, late Chief Engineer, S.S. 'Wong Koi', born June 22nd 1846, died October 11th 1897. Erected by the Captain Officers and Engineers of the S.O. S.S. Co Ltd.'

Details

Description: Column round in section, on plinth. The top (a cross?) seems to be missing.
Type: Column
Vessel: SS Wong Koi

People

Henderson, John
Age:
Date of Death: 11/10/1897
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief Engineer
Organisation: Scottish Oriental SS Co.

Extra

Notes: Screw Steamer 'Wong Koi' built 1896, Fairfield Co, Glasgow, owners Scottish Oriental SS Co, 1777 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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  "id": "M363",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of John HENDERSON, late Chief Engineer, S.S. 'Wong Koi', born June 22nd 1846, died October 11th 1897. Erected by the Captain Officers and Engineers of the S.O. S.S. Co Ltd.'",
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    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "SS Wong Koi"  },
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    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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    "notes": "Screw Steamer 'Wong Koi' built 1896, Fairfield Co, Glasgow, owners Scottish Oriental SS Co, 1777 tons.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com",
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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Samuel Wheaton d. 1909

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In / loving memory / of / Daniel Wheaton Pring / who died 4th August 1897 / Aged 65 years / Also of Samuel Wheaton / Master Mariner / who died 12th May 1909 / Aged 86 years / At rest.'

Details

Description: Headstone.

People

Wheaton, Samuel
Age: 86
Date of Death: 12/5/1909
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master Mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

JSON

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  "id": "M6433",
  "location": "Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales",
  "transcript": "'In / loving memory / of / Daniel Wheaton Pring / who died 4th August 1897 / Aged 65 years / Also of Samuel Wheaton / Master Mariner / who died 12th May 1909 / Aged 86 years / At rest.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Samuel Wheaton d. 1909</p>",
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    "event":"",
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    "category": ""  },
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    "notes": "",
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    "recorder": "David J. Wickham",
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All Saints Church, Fulham, London, England

Tomb at All Saints, Fulham commemorating Captain Andrew Snape Douglas RN d. 1797

Location

All Saints Church, Fulham, London, England

Transcript

'Within this vault are deposited the Remains of Sir Andrew Snape Douglas, Knight, Late captain of His Majesty's Ship Queen Charlotte, And Colonel of Marines, who was born the 8th Day of August 1761 and died on the 14th day of June 1797. Of a life so short in Duration but full of public usefulness and glory seventeen years were spent in the station of a captain in the British Navy. Among various most essential services which signalized his zeal and abilities in his profession His valour and conduct on the first of June 1794 and the 23 June 1795: Two of the proudest days which the Naval History of Britain has to record, were equally conspicuous and important. His ardour and Bravery as an officer were tempered by those gentler virtues Mildness, Affection, Benevolence and Piety which distinguished his character as a man: His memory will long be cherished amidst the affliction and tender regrets of his family and friends. It will live in the gratitude and applause of his country'

Details

Description: Tomb within railings.
Type: Tomb
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: HMS Queen Charlotte

Event

Glorious First of June

Event Date

1794

Event Category

1793-1802 French Revolutionary War

People

Douglas, Andrew Snape
Age: 36
Date of Death: 14/6/1797
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN. Colonel of Marines
Organisation: Royal Marines, Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: 'Naval Chronicle' vol. 12, p. 481 and frontispiece, Plate CLXVII, London, 1804).

JSON

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  "location": "All Saints Church, Fulham, London, England",
  "transcript": "'Within this vault are deposited the Remains of Sir Andrew Snape Douglas, Knight, Late captain of His Majesty's Ship Queen Charlotte, And Colonel of Marines, who was born the 8th Day of August 1761 and died on the 14th day of June 1797. Of a life so short in Duration but full of public usefulness and glory seventeen years were spent in the station of a captain in the British Navy. Among various most essential services which signalized his zeal and abilities in his profession His valour and conduct on the first of June 1794 and the 23 June 1795: Two of the proudest days which the Naval History of Britain has to record, were equally conspicuous and important. His ardour and Bravery as an officer were tempered by those gentler virtues Mildness, Affection, Benevolence and Piety which distinguished his character as a man: His memory will long be cherished amidst the affliction and tender regrets of his family and friends. It will live in the gratitude and applause of his country'",
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    "description": "Tomb within railings.",
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    "vessel": "HMS Queen Charlotte"  },
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    "event":"Glorious First of June",
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    "category": "1793-1802 French Revolutionary War"  },
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    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "'Naval Chronicle' vol. 12, p. 481 and frontispiece, Plate CLXVII, London, 1804).",
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    "photographer": ""  }
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Cathedral, Winchester, Hampshire, England

Memorial at Winchester Cathedral to Admiral Sir Frederick Dreyer d. 1956

Location

Cathedral, Winchester, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'In memory of Admiral Sir Frederick Dreyer G.B.E. K.C.B. Born 1878. Died 1956 who in a naval career of over fifty years made an outstanding contribution to the gunnery of the Fleet and of the Merchant Navy'

Details

Type: Inscribed stone
Position: South west corner of dais

People

Dreyer, Frederick
Age:
Date of Death: 1956
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Admiral Sir Frederick Dreyer, GCB, KCB 1878-1956. Bell of the 'Iron Duke' hangs above the memorial.
Bibliography: P. Clissold 'Ships and Monuments in the Solent Area', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 58, p. 211 (Greenwich, 1972).
Recorder: David Saunders, 1983

JSON

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  "transcript": "'In memory of Admiral Sir Frederick Dreyer G.B.E. K.C.B. Born 1878. Died 1956 who in a naval career of over fifty years made an outstanding contribution to the gunnery of the Fleet and of the Merchant Navy'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Winchester Cathedral to Admiral Sir Frederick Dreyer d. 1956</p>",
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    "notes": "Admiral Sir Frederick Dreyer, GCB, KCB 1878-1956. Bell of the 'Iron Duke' hangs above the memorial.",
    "bibliography": "P. Clissold 'Ships and Monuments in the Solent Area', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 58, p. 211 (Greenwich, 1972).",
    "recorder": "David Saunders, 1983",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St Matthew's Cemetery (Cimetiere Saint-Matthew), Quebec, Quebec, Canada, Rest of the World

St Matthew’s Cemetery, Quebec, Canada commemorating John E. Haig, RN, d. 1846

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Location

St Matthew's Cemetery (Cimetiere Saint-Matthew), Quebec, Quebec, Canada, Rest of the World

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / J.E. HAIG, / aged 18 years, / midshipman of H.M.S. Vindictive / who was drowned at Quebec / the 24th Septr. 1846 / This tablet is erected / by his widowed mother / 1 Thes. IV. 14.'

Details

Description: Flush with ground.
Type: Gravestone
Materials: Stone
Vessel: HMS Vindictive

People

Haig, J.E.
Age: 18
Date of Death: 24/9/1846
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Another plaque at the Anglican Cathedral, des Jardins Street.

JSON

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  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY OF / J.E. HAIG, / aged 18 years, / midshipman of H.M.S. Vindictive / who was drowned at Quebec / the 24th Septr. 1846 / This tablet is erected / by his widowed mother / 1 Thes. IV. 14.'",
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Christ Church, Russell, Northland, New Zealand, Rest of the World

Headboard at Christ Church, Russell, New Zealand commemorating six seamen of HMS ‘Hazard’ killed in the defence of Kororareka 1845

Location

Christ Church, Russell, Northland, New Zealand, Rest of the World

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY / OF / COLOUR SGT. J.M. MCARTHY R.M.L.I. AGE 33 / PTE ALEX MAY RMLI AGE 26 / W. LOVELL SEAMAN AGE 24 / W. LOVE SEAMAN AGE 26 / WHITKR DENBY SEAMAN AGE 34 / FREDRICK GEO. MINIKIN SEAMAN AGE 23 / LATE OF / H.M.S. HAZARD / WHO FELL IN THE DEFENCE OF KORORAREKA / 11TH MARCH 1845 / The warlike of the Isles /T he men of field and wave! / Are not the rocks their funeral piles / The seas and shores their grave? / Go, stranger! track the deep / Free, free the white sails spread! / Wave may not foam nor wild wind sweep / Where rest not England's dead'

Details

Description: Painted wooden headboard, the original is inside the church.
Type: Headboard
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Wood
Vessel: HMS Hazard

Event

New Zealand War 1845-7

Event Category

19th century conflicts in the Pacific

People

Denby, W.
Age: 24
Date of Death: 11/3/1845
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy
Love, W.
Age: 24
Date of Death: 11/3/1845
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy
Lovell, W.
Age: 24
Date of Death: 11/3/1845
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy
May, Alexander
Age: 26
Date of Death: 11/3/1845
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry
McArthy, J. M.
Age: 33
Date of Death: 11/3/1845
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Colour Sergeant RMLI
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry
Minikin, Fredrick George
Age: 24
Date of Death: 11/3/1845
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

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Notes: Commemorates casualties of a clash between Hone Heke's men and seamen from HMS 'Hazard' on the Southern boundary of the churchyard.
Photographer: Bryan Corin 2006

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{
  "post_id": "831",
  "id": "M449",
  "location": "Christ Church, Russell, Northland, New Zealand, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'SACRED TO THE MEMORY / OF / COLOUR SGT. J.M. MCARTHY R.M.L.I. AGE 33 / PTE ALEX MAY RMLI AGE 26 / W. LOVELL SEAMAN AGE 24 / W. LOVE SEAMAN AGE 26 / WHITKR DENBY SEAMAN AGE 34 / FREDRICK GEO. MINIKIN SEAMAN AGE 23 / LATE OF / H.M.S. HAZARD / WHO FELL IN THE DEFENCE OF KORORAREKA / 11TH MARCH 1845 / The warlike of the Isles /T he men of field and wave! / Are not the rocks their funeral piles / The seas and shores their grave? / Go, stranger! track the deep / Free, free the white sails spread! / Wave may not foam nor wild wind sweep / Where rest not England's dead'",
  "content": "<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"978\" src=\"http://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/M449Large.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"44501\" data-link=\"http://memorials.rmg.co.uk/m449/m449large-2/\" class=\"wp-image-44501\" srcset=\"https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/M449Large.jpg 500w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/M449Large-153x300.jpg 153w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" /></figure></li></ul>\n\n\n<p>Headboard at Christ Church, Russell, New Zealand commemorating six seamen of HMS ‘Hazard’ killed in the defence of Kororareka 1845</p>",
  "images": ["/uploads/2020/05/M449Large.jpg","/uploads/2020/05/M449Large-153x300.jpg"],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "Painted wooden headboard, the original is inside the church.",
    "type": "Headboard",
    "position": "Churchyard",
    "materials": "Wood",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "HMS Hazard"  },
  "event": {
    "event":"New Zealand War 1845-7",
    "date": "",
    "category": "19th century conflicts in the Pacific"  },
  "people": [{"name":"Denby, W.","age":"24","dateofdeath":"11/3/1845","causeofdeath":"War casualty","rankOccupation":"Seaman","organisation":"Royal Navy"},{"name":"Love, W.","age":"24","dateofdeath":"11/3/1845","causeofdeath":"War casualty","rankOccupation":"Seaman","organisation":"Royal Navy"},{"name":"Lovell, W.","age":"24","dateofdeath":"11/3/1845","causeofdeath":"War casualty","rankOccupation":"Seaman","organisation":"Royal Navy"},{"name":"May, Alexander","age":"26","dateofdeath":"11/3/1845","causeofdeath":"War casualty","rankOccupation":"Private RMLI","organisation":"Royal Marine Light Infantry"},{"name":"McArthy, J. M.","age":"33","dateofdeath":"11/3/1845","causeofdeath":"War casualty","rankOccupation":"Colour Sergeant RMLI","organisation":"Royal Marine Light Infantry"},{"name":"Minikin, Fredrick George","age":"24","dateofdeath":"11/3/1845","causeofdeath":"War casualty","rankOccupation":"Seaman","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "Commemorates casualties of a clash between Hone Heke's men and seamen from HMS 'Hazard' on the Southern boundary of the churchyard.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": "Bryan Corin 2006"  }
}

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters