Memorial in Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London commemorating Captain Edward Cooke, HEIC, RN d.1799
Location
Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England
Transcript
'Erected by the Honourable EAST INDIA COMPANY as a grateful Testimony to the Valour and eminant services of CAPTAIN EDWARD COOKE Commander of His Majesty's ship SYBILLE; who, on the 1st March 1799, after a long and well-contested Engagement captured LA-FORTE, a French Frigate of very superior Force, in the Bay of BENGAL: An Event not more splendid in its Achievement, than important in its Results to British Trade in INDIA. He died in Consequence of the severe wounds he received in the memorable Action on the 23d of May 1799; aged 27'
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Description: Relief on base of the action in the Bay of Bengal between Sybille and La-Forte 1 March 1799, flanked by an Indian elephant and Bengal tiger. Above in high relief a seaman supports the wounded Cooke who clasps the ensign staff with his left hand and points with his right to Victory above who is offering him a wreath. To one side an anchor, gun and coil of rope, the ship's mast behind. Type: Monument Position: Chapel of St John The Evangelist Materials: Marble Date Erected: 1806 Artists: John Bacon, the younger Vessel: HMS 'Sybille'
People
Cooke, Edward Age: 27 Date of Death: 23/5/1799 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Captain RN Organisation: Honourable East India Company, Royal Navy
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Notes: Buried in India. Monument erected by the East India Co. Died of wounds in action between HMS 'Sybille' and the French Frigate 'La-Forte' 1/3/1799. Design in the V&A collections 8417.7.
Bibliography: Joe Whitlock Blundel 'Westminster Abbey the Monuments'; 'Dictionary of National Biography'; John Physick 'Designs for English Sculpture 1680-1860' (London, 1969) pp. 176-7. Recorder: A.J. Richardson Photographer: B. Tomlinson
Memorial in the New West Ground, Kingston, Jamaica commemorating Evan Evans d. 1843
Location
New West Ground, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World
Transcript
'... Evan Evans late Commander of the Brig 'Courier' of Liverpool,...died 2d April, 1843, aged 48 years. This is erected as a token of respect & esteem by his brother shipmasters'
Details
Vessel: Courier
People
Evans, Evan Age: 48 Date of Death: 2/4/1843 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Master Organisation:
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Bibliography: Captain J.H. Lawrence-Archer 'Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies' (London, 1875).
Wall tablet in Holy Trinity Church, Fareham, Hampshire commemorating Vice-Admiral Charles Thompson d. 1799
Location
Holy Trinity Church, Fareham, Hampshire, England
Transcript
'TO THE MEMORY OF / SIR CHARLES THOMPSON, BARONET, / MEMBER IN PARLIAMENT FOR MONMOUTH. / BRED A SEAMAN FROM EARLY LIFE, / HE WAS MADE CAPTAIN IN MARCH 1772, / AND COMMANDED THE ALCIDE IN THE VICTORY / GAINED OFF DOMINICA UNDER LORD RODNEY 1782. / WAS MADE REAR ADMIRAL APRIL 1794, / AND VICE ADMIRAL JUNE 1795. / WAS SECOND IN COMMAND IN THE VICTORY / SO GLORIOUS TO THE BRITISH NAVY, / UNDER SIR JOHN JERVIS OFF CAPE ST. VINCENT / FOR WHICH SERVICE HE WAS CREATED A BARONET. / HE DIED THIRD IN COMMAND OF THE CHANNEL FLEET, / MARCH 17TH 1799 AGED 54 YEARS. / THIS HUMBLE TESTIMONY OF PIOUS ESTEEM AND AFFECTION / IS DEDICATED BY HIS WIDOW, JANE THOMPSON, / AND THEIR FIVE CHILDREN. / CHARLES THE SECOND SON DIED IN THE NAVAL SERVICE AT JAMAICA 1801 aged 13 YEARS.'
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Description: The inscription tablet is surmounted by a pediment at the apex of which, is a globe in a metal stand. Flanking the inscription, a figure of a seaman holding a lead and line and a midshipman holding an octant, both clad in short jackets and trousers. Type: Wall tablet Position: Nave, south wall Materials: Marble Date Erected: 1801 Artists: John Flaxman Vessel: HMS Britannia
Event
Battle of Cape St Vincent
Event Date
1797
Event Category
1793-1802 French Revolutionary War
People
Thompson, Charles Age: 13 Date of Death: 1801 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Organisation: Royal Navy Thompson, Charles Age: 54 Date of Death: 17/3/1799 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral Organisation: Royal Navy
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Notes: DOSSIER Bibliography: Rupert Gunnis 'Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1851' (London, 1964); Peter Clissold 'More Memorials in the Solent Area', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 67, p. 369, (Greenwich, 1981). Nikolaus Pevsner and David Lloyd 'Buildings of England: Hampshire and the Isle of Wight' (Harmondsworth, 1967). Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS) 2003 Photographer: B. Tomlinson
Memorial in Devonport Park, Plymouth dedicated to those lost during the Battle of Graspan, 25th November 1899
Location
Devonport Park, Plymouth, England
Transcript
‘Ready - Aye - Ready / Erected by the Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men of H.M. Ships 'Doris' 'Monarch' and 'Powerful' and other officers and men of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. In memory of the Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines who were killed in action or died of wounds at the battle of Graspan 25th November, 1899. Midshipman C.A.E. Huddart, R.N. Pte. Boyle R.M.L.I. Pte. F. Doran R.M.L.I. H.M.S. 'Doris' A.B. H. Hurst, R.N. O.S. S. Austin, R.N. Bomdr. A. Bennett, R.M.A. Pte. F. Radford, R.M.L.I. H.M.S. 'Monarch' Pte. H. Martin, R.M.L.I. Pte. N. Greagsbey, R.M.L.I. Pte. A. Brown, R.M.L.I. Pte. W. Barnes, R.M.L.I. Pte. J. Metcalfe, R.M.L.I. H.M.S. 'Powerful'
Details
Vessel: HMS Monarch, HMS Powerful, HMS Doris
Event
Second Boer War
Event Date
1899-1902
Event Category
19th century conflicts in Africa
People
Austin, S. Age: Unknown Date of Death: 25/11/1899 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Ordinary Seaman Organisation: Royal Navy Barnes, W. Age: Unknown Date of Death: 25/11/1899 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry Bennett, A. Age: Unknown Date of Death: 25/11/1899 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Bombadier RMA Organisation: Royal Marine Artillery Brown, A. Age: Unknown Date of Death: 25/11/1899 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry Boyle, John Age: 21 Date of Death: 25/11/1899 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry Doran, Francis Age: Unknown Date of Death: 25/11/1899 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry Greagsbey, N. Age: Unknown Date of Death: 25/11/1899 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry Huddart, Cymbeline Alonso Edric Age: 18 Date of Death: 25/11/1899 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Midshipman RN Organisation: Royal Navy Hurst, H. Age: Unknown Date of Death: 25/11/1899 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman Organisation: Royal Navy Martin, H. Age: Unknown Date of Death: 25/11/1899 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry Metcalfe, J. Age: Unknown Date of Death: 25/11/1899 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry Plumbe, John Hulke Age: 41 Date of Death: 25/11/1899 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Major Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry Radford, F. Age: Unknown Date of Death: 25/11/1899 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry
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Notes: The Naval Brigade sustained heavy loses during the Battle of Graspan, but was commended by Queen Victoria for their gallant conduct.
Bibliography: John E. Price 'South African War Memorials in Devonport Park Plymouth', 'Journal of the Orders and Medals Research Society' vol. 23, pp.116-18 (Spring 1984).
Statue in St Paul’s Cathedral, London commemorating Admiral of the Fleet, John Jervis, Earl St Vincent d. 1823
Location
St Paul's Cathedral, London, England
Transcript
'ERECTED AT THE PUBLIC EXPENSE / TO THE MEMORY OF / JOHN, EARL OF ST VINCENT / AS A TESTIMONY OF HIS DISTINGUISHED EMINENCE / IN THE NAVAL SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY; / AND AS A PARTICULAR MEMORIAL OF THE GLORIOUS / AND IMPORTANT VICTORY WHICH HE GAINED OVER / THE SPANISH FLEET OFF CAPE ST VINCENT, / ON THE 14TH OF FEBRUARY 1797 / HE DIED ON THE 13TH OF MARCH 1823'
Details
Description: Full-length figure in uniform. Type: Statue Position: Crypt Materials: White marble Date Erected: 1826 Artists: Edward Hodges Baily
Event
Battle of Cape St Vincent
Event Date
1797
Event Category
1793-1802 French Revolutionary War
People
Jervis, John Age: 89 Date of Death: 13/3/1823 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the Fleet Organisation: Royal Navy
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Notes: Earl of St Vincent (1734-1823). Date of contract 18/12/1823, value £2, 100. Recorder: B. Tomlinson
Memorial in the Liverpool Necropolis, commemorating John G. McGowan RN d. 1832
Location
Liverpool Necropolis, Liverpool, England
Transcript
'John G McGowan RN died 24 November 1832 age 50'
Details
People
McGowan, John G. Age: 50 Date of Death: 24/11/1832 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Organisation: Royal Navy
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Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 8, p. 575. Liverpool Necropolis closed in 1898 and a public garden was later laid out on the site. Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand
