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Toxteth Park Cemetery, Toxteth, Liverpool, England

Memorial at Toxteth Park Cemetery commemorating David Alfred Lyon d. 1886

Location

Toxteth Park Cemetery, Toxteth, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'In affectionate remembrance of DAVID ALFRED, son of Thomas LYON and Hannah Healing, who was accidentally killed at Shanghai on board the barque 'CHILDWALL', 30th May 1886, in his seventeenth year'

Details

Vessel: Childwall

People

Lyon, David Alfred
Age: 16
Date of Death: 30/5/1886
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Martin Davies 1985

JSON

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  "id": "M4427",
  "location": "Toxteth Park Cemetery, Toxteth, Liverpool, England",
  "transcript": "'In affectionate remembrance of DAVID ALFRED, son of Thomas LYON and Hannah Healing, who was accidentally killed at Shanghai on board the barque 'CHILDWALL', 30th May 1886, in his seventeenth year'",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Martin Davies 1985",
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British Cemetery, Lisbon, Portugal, Rest of the world

Memorial in the British Cemetery, Lisbon commemorating Lieutenant Howe Braithwaite RN d. 1824

Location

British Cemetery, Lisbon, Portugal, Rest of the world

Details

Position: A.1.3.

People

Braithwaite, Howe
Age: 24
Date of Death: 14/2/1824
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: 'British Naval Graves in Lisbon', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 27, p. 339, (Cambridge, 1941).

JSON

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  "transcript": "",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in the British Cemetery, Lisbon commemorating Lieutenant Howe Braithwaite RN d. 1824</p>",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "'British Naval Graves in Lisbon', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 27, p. 339, (Cambridge, 1941).",
    "recorder": "",
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St George's Church, Brede, East Sussex, England

Gravestone at St George’s Church, Brede, East Sussex commemorating Leonard Staffell Allen d. 1920

Location

St George's Church, Brede, East Sussex, England

Transcript

'In Ever / Loving memory / of / LEONARD STAFFELL ALLEN / Master Mariner and Captain BISN Company / who died September 18th 1920 / Aged 42 years'

Details

Description: Anchor attached to cross by chain.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Allen, Leonard Staffell
Age: 42
Date of Death: 18/9/1920
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: British India Steam Navigation Co

Extra

Recorder: Barbara Tomlinson. 2001

JSON

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  "location": "St George's Church, Brede, East Sussex, England",
  "transcript": "'In Ever / Loving memory / of / LEONARD STAFFELL ALLEN / Master Mariner and Captain BISN Company / who died September 18th 1920 / Aged 42 years'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at St George’s Church, Brede, East Sussex commemorating Leonard Staffell Allen d. 1920</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "Anchor attached to cross by chain.",
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    "position": "Churchyard",
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    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Barbara Tomlinson. 2001",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Parish Church, St Ouen, Jersey, Channel Islands

Memorial at St Ouen to Edward D’Auvergne lost in ‘Royal George’ 1782

Location

Parish Church, St Ouen, Jersey, Channel Islands

Transcript

'Ici a été inhume / ce qui fut mortel / de Ph; D`Auvergne (obit 18 Ap:1779, aet 49 / Et de Jeanne sa femme fille de Ed: Ricard / (obit 23 Sept.1803 aet 63). / Ce Marbre est consacrée a leur mémoire / par huit de leur Enfants. / Aussi a celle de Edouard leur second fils / qui perdit la vie aubord du Vaisseau / de Sa Majesté le Royal George, / le 29 Août 1782, âgé de 18 ans. / Et de Anne leur sixième & dernière fille / Femme D`Edmund Slade, de Chippenham / dans le Comté de Wilts / Elle mourout le 28 Avril 1808, aet 32. / Aussi Ph:D`Auvergne Ecr. Juré Justicier, / décédé le 12 Janvier 1838, aet 73/ Et D. Jeanne Gabourel, sa veuve, / décédé le 20 Novembre 1847, aet 73'

Details

Description: Urn in relief above inscription tablet which is flanked by pilasters.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: South Nave
Materials: Marble
Vessel: 'Royal George'

People

D`Auvergne, Edouard
Age: 18
Date of Death: 29/8/1782
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Lost in the sinking of 'Royal George' at Spithead.

JSON

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  "post_id": "835",
  "id": "M5821",
  "location": "Parish Church, St Ouen, Jersey, Channel Islands",
  "transcript": "'Ici a été inhume / ce qui fut mortel / de Ph; D`Auvergne (obit 18 Ap:1779, aet 49 / Et de Jeanne sa femme fille de Ed: Ricard / (obit 23 Sept.1803 aet 63). / Ce Marbre est consacrée a leur mémoire / par huit de leur Enfants. / Aussi a celle de Edouard leur second fils / qui perdit la vie aubord du Vaisseau / de Sa Majesté le Royal George, / le 29 Août 1782, âgé de 18 ans. / Et de Anne leur sixième & dernière fille / Femme D`Edmund Slade, de Chippenham / dans le Comté de Wilts / Elle mourout le 28 Avril 1808, aet 32. / Aussi Ph:D`Auvergne Ecr. Juré Justicier, / décédé le 12 Janvier 1838, aet 73/ Et D. Jeanne Gabourel, sa veuve, / décédé le 20 Novembre 1847, aet 73'",
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  "categories": ["Uncategorised","Vessel Loss"],
  "details": {
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    "type": "Wall tablet",
    "position": "South Nave",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "Lost in the sinking of 'Royal George' at Spithead.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
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}

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Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England

Memorial at Highgate Cemetery, London commemorating Commander Stephen Bradley RN d. 1859

Location

Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England

Transcript

'Sacred / To the Memory of / George Bradley, / youngest son of Stephen Bradley, Esqre. / and Jane his wife, late of Upper Deal / in the county of Kent. / Died the 30th August, 1840 / in the 20th year of his age. / Also of / Stephen Bradley, Commander R.N., / elder son of the above Stephen Sayer / late Bradley / and Jane his wife, / died 28 February, 1859 / in the 45th year of his age / And / of the above-named Stephen Sayer / who died 11 April, 1859 / aged 72 years'

Details

People

Bradley, Stephen
Age: 45
Date of Death: 28/2/1859
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Frederick Teague Cansick 'Epitaphs of Middlesex' (London, 1869) vol ii, p. 60

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  "id": "M5928",
  "location": "Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred / To the Memory of / George Bradley, / youngest son of Stephen Bradley, Esqre. / and Jane his wife, late of Upper Deal / in the county of Kent. / Died the 30th August, 1840 / in the 20th year of his age. / Also of / Stephen Bradley, Commander R.N., / elder son of the above Stephen Sayer / late Bradley / and Jane his wife, / died 28 February, 1859 / in the 45th year of his age / And / of the above-named Stephen Sayer / who died 11 April, 1859 / aged 72 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Highgate Cemetery, London commemorating Commander Stephen Bradley RN d. 1859</p>",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "Frederick Teague Cansick 'Epitaphs of Middlesex' (London, 1869) vol ii, p. 60",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Memorial tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating Edgar James Herbert d. 1920

Location

All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Transcript

'Edgar James Herbert / aged 29 / fatally injured on ketch / "Kindly Light” in Lynn / Deeps Oct: 27 1920 / Buried in this churchyard'

Details

Type: Memorial tile
Vessel: Kindly Light

People

Herbert, Edgar James
Age: 29
Date of Death: 27/10/1920
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001)

Photographer: P Lacey

JSON

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  "id": "M1471",
  "location": "All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England",
  "transcript": "'Edgar James Herbert / aged 29 / fatally injured on ketch / \"Kindly Light” in Lynn / Deeps Oct: 27 1920 / Buried in this churchyard'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating Edgar James Herbert d. 1920</p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_3957-952x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35113\" srcset=\"https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_3957-952x1024.jpg 952w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_3957-279x300.jpg 279w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_3957-768x826.jpg 768w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_3957.jpg 1979w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" /></figure>",
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    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001)<br />",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": "P Lacey"  }
}

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Trinity Road Cemetery, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England

Memorial at Trinity Road Cemetery, Cleethorpes commemorating William B Coulbeck d. 1911

Location

Trinity Road Cemetery, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England

Transcript

'In memory of William B Coulbeck lost at sea Jan 3 1911 aged 25 years'

Details

People

Coulbeck, William B.
Age: 25
Date of Death: 3/1/1911
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: C. Flintham

JSON

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  "post_id": "840",
  "id": "M1892",
  "location": "Trinity Road Cemetery, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England",
  "transcript": "'In memory of William B Coulbeck lost at sea Jan 3 1911 aged 25 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Trinity Road Cemetery, Cleethorpes commemorating  William B Coulbeck d. 1911</p>",
  "images": [],
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  "details": {
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    "event":"",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "C. Flintham",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Augustus Thomas d. 1891

Location

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

Transcript

'In affectionate remembrance of Augustus THOMAS, Late 2nd. Officer of S.S. 'DIAMANTE'. Died July 26th 1891 Aged 47. Regretted by all'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: SS Diamante

People

Thomas, Augustus
Age: 47
Date of Death: 26/7/1891
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: 2nd Officer
Organisation: China & Manilla S.S. Co.

Extra

Notes: Screw steamer 'Diamante' owners, China & Manila SS Co, built Aberdeen 1878, 809 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "id": "M599",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In affectionate remembrance of Augustus THOMAS, Late 2nd. Officer of S.S. 'DIAMANTE'. Died July 26th 1891 Aged 47. Regretted by all'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Augustus Thomas d. 1891</p>",
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  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
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    "event":"",
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    "notes": "Screw steamer 'Diamante' owners, China & Manila SS Co, built Aberdeen 1878, 809 tons.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Gravestone at Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey commemorating Frederick Renouf d. 1844

Location

Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / ELIZABETH, CHARLOTTE AND MARY / + 2 FEB 1866, AET 88 + 8 MARCH 1867, AET 72, + 4 JUNE 1871, AET 85. / DAUGHTERS OF JOHN LE PAGE AND ANN DUMARESQ, HIS WIFE. / JOSEPH RENOUF, HUSBAND OF MARY LE PAGE FOR 53 YEARS MASTER OF THE HOSPITAL SCHOOL, / + 27 NOVEMBER 1870 AGED 88. / FREDERICK, LOST AT SEA AND LOUISA + 1ST JUNE 1880 AGED 56. / CHILDREN OF JOSEPH AND MARY RENOUF. / RIP'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Materials: Bronze tablet attached to granite pier.
Vessel: Rebecca Jane

People

Renouf, Frederick
Age:
Date of Death: 5/1844
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Accidentally fell overboard from the 'Rebecca Jane' of Guernsey.
Bibliography: 'Guernsey Star' 16 May 1844.
Recorder: David Kreckeler 1982
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "id": "M4569",
  "location": "Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey, Channel Islands",
  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY OF / ELIZABETH, CHARLOTTE AND MARY / + 2 FEB 1866, AET 88 + 8 MARCH 1867, AET 72, + 4 JUNE 1871, AET 85. / DAUGHTERS OF JOHN LE PAGE AND ANN DUMARESQ, HIS WIFE. / JOSEPH RENOUF, HUSBAND OF MARY LE PAGE FOR 53 YEARS MASTER OF THE HOSPITAL SCHOOL, / + 27 NOVEMBER 1870 AGED 88. / FREDERICK, LOST AT SEA AND LOUISA + 1ST JUNE 1880 AGED 56. / CHILDREN OF JOSEPH AND MARY RENOUF. / RIP'",
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    "event":"",
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    "bibliography": "'Guernsey Star' 16 May 1844.",
    "recorder": "David Kreckeler 1982",
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Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Walter Squib d. 1904

Location

Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'WALTER FREDK SQUIB / OS H.M.S. 'Exmouth' / died / 2nd Oct 1904 aged 20'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Nonconformist 428
Vessel: HMS Exmouth

People

Squib, Walter Frederick
Age: 20
Date of Death: 2/10/1904
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Ordinary Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry 1987

JSON

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  "transcript": "'WALTER FREDK SQUIB / OS H.M.S. 'Exmouth' / died / 2nd Oct 1904 aged 20'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Walter Squib d. 1904</p>",
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    "vessel": "HMS Exmouth"  },
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters