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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'

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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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  "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'",
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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

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  "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 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=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" /></figure>",
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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

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  "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>",
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    "recorder": "C. Flintham",
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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

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

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  "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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    "materials": "Bronze tablet attached to granite pier.",
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    "vessel": "Rebecca Jane"  },
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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

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  "location": "Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England",
  "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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    "recorder": "R. & J.H. Perry 1987",
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St Nicholas's Church, Liverpool, Liverpool, England

Memorial at St Nicholas’s Church, Liverpool commemorating Captain Thomas Hinde d. 1790

Location

St Nicholas's Church, Liverpool, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Capt. Thos. HINDE died 10 December 1790 age 40'

Details

People

Hinde, Thomas
Age: 40
Date of Death: 10/12/1790
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 1, p. 141.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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  "location": "St Nicholas's Church, Liverpool, Liverpool, England",
  "transcript": "'Capt. Thos. HINDE died 10 December 1790 age 40'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St Nicholas’s Church, Liverpool commemorating Captain Thomas Hinde d. 1790</p>",
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    "notes": "From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 1, p. 141.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Captain J. P. Brand",
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St John's Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England

Memorial at St John’s Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk commemorating William Levett, d. 1853

Location

St John's Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'William Levett, Master Mariner, died 28 January 1853 aged 57 years'

Details

Position: Churchyard

People

Levett, William
Age: 57
Date of Death: 28/1/1853
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967

JSON

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  "transcript": "'William Levett, Master Mariner, died 28 January 1853 aged 57 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St John’s Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk commemorating William Levett, d. 1853</p>",
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    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967",
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Shadycombe Church, Salcombe, Devon, England

Memorial at Shadycombe Church, Salcombe, Devon commemorating Albert Cook d. 1848

Location

Shadycombe Church, Salcombe, Devon, England

Transcript

'Albert Cook lost at sea February 1848 aged 57'

Details

Position: Churchyard

People

Cook, Albert
Age: 57
Date of Death: 2/1848
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Recorder: P. Cove; E.R. Stage 1982

JSON

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  "location": "Shadycombe Church, Salcombe, Devon, England",
  "transcript": "'Albert Cook lost at sea February 1848 aged 57'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Shadycombe Church, Salcombe, Devon commemorating Albert Cook d. 1848</p>",
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St Hilda's Church, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Wall tablet at St Hilda’s Church, South Shields commemorating Cuthbert Young d. 1835

Location

St Hilda's Church, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Transcript

'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / CUTHBERT YOUNG ESQUIRE / OF SOUTH SHIELDS / SHIP BUILDER AND SHIP OWNER / WHO DIED JUNE 24TH 1835 / AGED 70 YEARS / THOMAS, CUTHBERT AND JAMES YOUNG / SONS OF THE DECEASED / HAVE ERECTED THIS MONUMENT / AS A TRIBUTE OF THEIR AFFECTION / TO ONE OF THE BEST OF PARENTS / BLESSED ARE THE MEEK FOR THEY SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH / MATTHEW CH. 5 VERSE V / JAMES YOUNG, BORN 8TH AUG 1804, DIED 28TH AUG 1886 / ELIZABETH RELICT OF THE ABOVE DIED AUGUST 31ST 1846 AGED 85 YEARS'

Details

Description: Neo-classical memorial with relief of seated weeping female figure with an urn, below a willow tree.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: South side of nave
Materials: Marble

People

Young, Cuthbert
Age: 70
Date of Death: 24/6/1835
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Ship builder; ship owner
Organisation:

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  "transcript": "'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / CUTHBERT YOUNG ESQUIRE / OF SOUTH SHIELDS / SHIP BUILDER AND SHIP OWNER / WHO DIED JUNE 24TH 1835 / AGED 70 YEARS / THOMAS, CUTHBERT AND JAMES YOUNG / SONS OF THE DECEASED / HAVE ERECTED THIS MONUMENT / AS A TRIBUTE OF THEIR AFFECTION / TO ONE OF THE BEST OF PARENTS / BLESSED ARE THE MEEK FOR THEY SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH / MATTHEW CH. 5 VERSE V / JAMES YOUNG, BORN 8TH AUG 1804, DIED 28TH AUG 1886 / ELIZABETH RELICT OF THE ABOVE DIED AUGUST 31ST 1846 AGED 85 YEARS'",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters