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Old English Cemetery, Via Giuseppe Verdi, Livorno, Italy, Rest of the World

Memorial in the Old English Cemetery, Livorno commemorating William Slade RN d. 1826

Location

Old English Cemetery, Via Giuseppe Verdi, Livorno, Italy, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred / to the memory / of William Slade, / Purser in the Royal Navy / who died at Florence, / Jan 13, 1826 / aged 37 years / Upright in his conduct through life / and possessing a warm / and benevolent mind / he was honoured and respected / by all who knew him'

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People

Slade, William
Age: 37
Date of Death: 13/1/1826
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Purser
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: G.G. Milner-Gibson Cullum; Francis Campbell MaCauley 'The inscriptions in the old British cemetery of Leghorn' (Leghorn, 1906) p.62.

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  "transcript": "'Sacred / to the memory / of William Slade, / Purser in the Royal Navy / who died at Florence, / Jan 13, 1826 / aged 37 years / Upright in his conduct through life / and possessing a warm / and benevolent mind / he was honoured and respected / by all who knew him'",
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St Paulinus Church, Paul, Cornwall, England

Wall tablet in Paul, Cornwall dedicated to Edward Leah d. 1853

Location

St Paulinus Church, Paul, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'In memory of / EDWD. LEAH M.R.C.S. / of this parish Esqre. / Having served / in foreign climes / for many years / as a surgeon R.N. / He settled at Penzance / where it pleased / God / to afflict / him with / a lingering mortal disease / of intense suffering / which he was / mercyfully enabled / to bear with / christian fortitude / and resignation / he died / Decr 27th MDCCCLIII / in the 50th [?] year / of his age.'

Details

Description: Fitted into an old, blocked window.

Type: Wall tablet
Position: North side of nave
Materials: Stone

People

Leah, Edward
Age: 50
Date of Death: 27/12/1853
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Surgeon RN
Organisation:

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  "transcript": "'In memory of / EDWD. LEAH M.R.C.S. / of this parish Esqre. / Having served / in foreign climes / for many years / as a surgeon R.N. / He settled at Penzance / where it pleased / God / to afflict / him with / a lingering mortal disease / of intense suffering / which he was / mercyfully enabled / to bear with / christian fortitude / and resignation / he died / Decr 27th MDCCCLIII / in the 50th [?] year / of his age.'",
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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating G. Campbell d. 1887, of Aberdeen

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In loving memory of / G Campbell / Master Mariner / Late of Aberdeen / who died July 30th 1887 aged 48 / Weep for a seaman, honest and sincere / Not cast away but brought to anchor here / Storm has overwhelmed him but... /.../ Repented and consigned him to the grave / In harbour safe from shipwreck now he lies / Till time's last signal blazes through the skies / Refitted in a moment shall he be / Sail from this port on an eternal sea / Also of Amelia Heath Campbell / beloved wife of the above / Died Aug 15th 1928 aged 78 / Also of their son / George Spencer Campbell / Killed in action in Arras April 21st 1917 / Reunited'

Details

Description: Headstone
Type: Gravestone

People

Campbell, G.
Age: 48
Date of Death: 30/7/1887
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master Mariners
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

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  "transcript": "'In loving memory of / G Campbell / Master Mariner / Late of Aberdeen / who died July 30th 1887 aged 48 / Weep for a seaman, honest and sincere / Not cast away but brought to anchor here / Storm has overwhelmed him but... /.../ Repented and consigned him to the grave / In harbour safe from shipwreck now he lies / Till time's last signal blazes through the skies / Refitted in a moment shall he be / Sail from this port on an eternal sea / Also of Amelia Heath Campbell / beloved wife of the above / Died Aug 15th 1928 aged 78 / Also of their son / George Spencer Campbell / Killed in action in Arras April 21st 1917 / Reunited'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating G. Campbell d. 1887, of Aberdeen</p>",
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All Saints Church, Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, England

Memorial at All Saints Church, Hessle commemorating Captain Joseph Boulderstone HEIC d. 1828

Location

All Saints Church, Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Captain Joseph Boulderstone of the Honourable East India Company's Naval Service, whose remains are deposited in a vault in the centre aisle of this church and who in the full enjoyment of health was suddenly called from this transitory life on the 8th September 1828 aged 64 years'

Details

People

Boulderson, Joseph
Age: 64
Date of Death: 8/9/1828
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

Extra

Recorder: Rex Chatwin, 25/2/1982

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Captain Joseph Boulderstone of the Honourable East India Company's Naval Service, whose remains are deposited in a vault in the centre aisle of this church and who in the full enjoyment of health was suddenly called from this transitory life on the 8th September 1828 aged 64 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at All Saints Church, Hessle commemorating Captain Joseph Boulderstone HEIC d. 1828</p>",
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    "recorder": "Rex Chatwin, 25/2/1982",
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East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich, London, England

Memorial at East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich commemorating Edgar Owen Carter RN d. 1896

Location

East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich, London, England

Transcript

'In loving memory of EDGAR OWEN CARTER RN The dearly loved son of...Emily Carter of Southampton whose life was suddenly ended...'

Details

Description: Cross, carved anchor.
Type: Gravestone

People

Carter, Edgar Owen
Age: 20
Date of Death: 1896
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Assistant Engineer
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Sustained a fracture of the skull at the RN College, Greenwich.
Recorder: B. Tomlinson, 1988

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  "transcript": "'In loving memory of EDGAR OWEN CARTER RN The dearly loved son of...Emily Carter of Southampton whose life was suddenly ended...'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich commemorating Edgar Owen Carter RN d. 1896</p>",
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    "notes": "Sustained a fracture of the skull at the RN College, Greenwich.",
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    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson, 1988",
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St Andrew's Parish Church, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Memorial at Palisades, Port Royal, Jamaica commemorating Captain Samuel Morrish RN d. 1861

Location

St Andrew's Parish Church, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Captain Samuel MORRISH, who died whilst in command of H.M.S. 'Imaum' at Port Royal 30th. Septr., 1861, aged 47'

Details

Type: Wall monument
Vessel: HMS Imaum

People

Morrish, Samuel
Age: 47
Date of Death: 30/9/1861
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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

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  "transcript": "'Captain Samuel MORRISH, who died whilst in command of H.M.S. 'Imaum' at Port Royal 30th. Septr., 1861, aged 47'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at  Palisades, Port Royal, Jamaica commemorating Captain Samuel Morrish RN d. 1861</p>",
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    "bibliography": "Captain J.H. Lawrence-Archer 'Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies' (London, 1875).",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Henry H. Hudson d. 1873

Location

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

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY / OF / HENRY H HUDSON / OF HARROW ENGLAND / DIED ON BOARD SS VESSA / 11 MARCH 1873'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: SS Vessa

People

Hudson, Henry H.
Age:
Date of Death: 11/3/1873
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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  "transcript": "'SACRED TO THE MEMORY / OF / HENRY H HUDSON / OF HARROW ENGLAND / DIED ON BOARD SS VESSA / 11 MARCH 1873'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Henry H. Hudson d. 1873</p>",
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St Cyriac's Church, Lacock, Wiltshire, England

Wall tablet in St Cyriac’s Church, Lacock commemorating Captain Frederick William Rooke RN d. 1833

Location

St Cyriac's Church, Lacock, Wiltshire, England

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / CAPTAIN FREDERICK WILLIAM ROOKE, / ROYAL NAVY, / OF LACKHAM HOUSE IN THIS PARISH, / WHO DIED 28TH DECR. 1833 / AGED 73 YEARS.'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: South chapel east wall
Artists: Lewis, C & Co

People

Rooke, Frederick William
Age: 73
Date of Death: 28/12/1833
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

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  "transcript": "'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / CAPTAIN FREDERICK WILLIAM ROOKE, / ROYAL NAVY, / OF LACKHAM HOUSE IN THIS PARISH, / WHO DIED 28TH DECR. 1833 / AGED 73 YEARS.'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet in St Cyriac’s Church, Lacock commemorating Captain Frederick William Rooke RN d. 1833</p>",
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    "notes": "DOSSIER.",
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    "recorder": "The Arts Society (NADFAS)",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Hubern Cecil Pearn RN d. 1906

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Hubert Cecil PEARN, Stoker, H.M.S. 'Cadmus', died 6th August 1906, aged 22 years. This stone was erected by his sorrowing shipmates'

Details

Description: Cross on steps.
Type: Cross
Vessel: HMS Cadmus

People

Pearn, Hubert Cecil
Age: 22
Date of Death: 6/8/1906
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Stoker
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Hubert Cecil PEARN, Stoker, H.M.S. 'Cadmus', died 6th August 1906, aged 22 years. This stone was erected by his sorrowing shipmates'",
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St Andrew's Church, Charmouth, Dorset, England

Plaque in St Andrew’s Church, Charmouth, dedicated to Captain Charles Bullen RN d. 1884

Location

St Andrew's Church, Charmouth, Dorset, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / CHARLES BULLEN, CAPTAIN IN THE ROYAL NAVY / A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE FOR DORSET / AND MARY ANNE (BAKER) HIS WIFE / THEY RESIDED FOR MANY YEARS AT THE MANOR HOUSE IN THIS / PARISH AND DIED AT A RIPE OLD AGE / HONOURED AND BELOVED BY ALL THEIR / NEIGHBOURS THIER REMAINS ARE INTERRED IN THE CHURCHYARD ADJOINING / CHRISTMAS 1885.'

Details

Description: Dedication plate on gothic pulpit.
Type: Plaque
Position: Pulpit
Materials: brass

People

Bullen, Charles
Age: 73
Date of Death: 1884
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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  "location": "St Andrew's Church, Charmouth, Dorset, England",
  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY OF / CHARLES BULLEN, CAPTAIN IN THE ROYAL NAVY / A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE FOR DORSET / AND MARY ANNE (BAKER) HIS WIFE / THEY RESIDED FOR MANY YEARS AT THE MANOR HOUSE IN THIS / PARISH AND DIED AT A RIPE OLD AGE / HONOURED AND BELOVED BY ALL THEIR / NEIGHBOURS THIER REMAINS ARE INTERRED IN THE CHURCHYARD ADJOINING / CHRISTMAS 1885.'",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters