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:
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'
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People
Boulderson, Joseph Age: 64 Date of Death: 8/9/1828 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Organisation: Honourable East India Company
Memorial at St Pancras Old Church, London commemorating William Waterson d. 1710
Location
St Pancras Old Church, London, England
Transcript
'In steadfast hopes of a joyful Resurrection. / Near this place ly's interred the body of / WILLIAM WATERSON Esqr. Surveyor of / the ports of ENGLAND and WALES (except / LONDON) & Depty. Collr. inwards of ye Port of / LONDON: who departed this life Ianuary / Ye 6th 1710 in the 74 year of his Age / He executed these, as well as several / other important Trusts with great fide / lity; from the Year 1660 when he first en / ter'd upon publick Buissness he did ever / reconcile ye faithfull discharge of his duty / to ye CROWN: with just regard to ye SUBJECTS / ease and conveniency: and has left an ever / lasting Character for his Integrity Industry / probity / In his private Relations he was a most dutyfull Son loveing / and tender Husband & Parent most affectionate Brother: / generous Friend: & greatly charitable to all. / Here also lies inter'd his only Son EDMUND WATERSON / Esq who departed this life the 16th of Ianuary Anno Domi. / 1713 Aeta. 42. Whose...y Learning and other Great Ac / quirements have left a lasting memorial of Him / He was a Good Christian a true Patriot a Faithfull / Friend & an accomplish'd gentleman, His Kindness to his / Relations & his Love to mankind were above Comparison / Quis Desiderio [fit pudor et] modus Tam chari capitis?'
Details
Description: Mottled border and cornice. A swag of drapery in white marble drawn aside to reveal the inscription. Type: Wall tablet Materials: Black marble (inscription tablet)
People
Waterson, William Age: 73 Date of Death: 6/1/1711 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Surveyor of the ports of England and Wales Organisation:
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Bibliography: 'Survey of London' vol 19, pt. ii, LCC
Memorial in St James’s Church, Toxteth, Liverpool commemorating James Edward Brown d. 1867
Location
St James's Church, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, England
Transcript
'James Edward, only son of Captain James Brown, drowned by the upsetting of a boat off San Antonio, South America 31st July 1867 age 16'
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People
Brown, James Edward Age: 16 Date of Death: 31/7/1867 Cause of Death: Maritime accident Rank / Occupation: Organisation:
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Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 3, p. 255. Recorder: Captain J P Brand, Friends of Merseyside Maritime Museum
Memorial at Gateway National Park, Sandy Hook, New Jersey, USA commemorating Lieutenant Hamilton Douglas Halyburton RN d. 1783 with thirteen other crew members of HMS ‘Assistance’ whose boat was caught in a snowstorm
Location
Gateway National Park, Sandy Hook, New Jersey, USA, Rest of the World
Transcript
[On bronze plaque] ' ON THIS SPOT WERE BURIED / THE REMAINS OF THE HONOURABLE / HAMILTON DOUGLAS HALYBURTON / SON OF THE EARL OF MORTON / AND OF JAMES CHAMPION , LIEUTENANT OF MARINES / TOGETHER WITH TWELVE MEMBERS OF THE CREW OF HMS ASSISTANCE WHO / DIED AT SANDY HOOK IN THE LINE OF / DUTY ON DECEMBER 31 1783 / ERECTED AND DEDICATED IN 1939'
Details
Description: Union Jack and White ensign hoisted above the memorial. Type: Gravestone Position: Outside Fort Hancock on main road Materials: Granite Vessel: HMS Assistance
People
Champion, James Age: Date of Death: 31/12/1783 Cause of Death: Exposure Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant Organisation: Royal Marines Gascoigne, Charles Age: Date of Death: 31/12/1783 Cause of Death: Exposure Rank / Occupation: Organisation: Royal Navy Hallyburton, Hamilton Douglas Age: Date of Death: 31/12/1783 Cause of Death: Exposure Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant Organisation: Royal Navy Hamilton, Andrew Age: Date of Death: 31/12/1783 Cause of Death: Exposure Rank / Occupation: Organisation: Royal Navy Haywood, Robert Age: Date of Death: 31/12/1783 Cause of Death: Exposure Rank / Occupation: Midshipman Organisation: Royal Navy Johnstone, Alexander Age: Date of Death: 31/12/1783 Cause of Death: Exposure Rank / Occupation: Midshipman Organisation: Royal Navy McChain, John Age: Date of Death: 31/12/1783 Cause of Death: Exposure Rank / Occupation: Organisation: Royal Navy Paddy, George Age: Date of Death: 31/12/1783 Cause of Death: Exposure Rank / Occupation: Midshipman Organisation: Royal Navy Reddie, David Age: Date of Death: 31/12/1783 Cause of Death: Exposure Rank / Occupation: Organisation: Royal Navy Scott, William Age: Date of Death: 31/12/1783 Cause of Death: Exposure Rank / Occupation: Organisation: Royal Navy Spry, William Age: Date of Death: 31/12/1783 Cause of Death: Exposure Rank / Occupation: Organisation: Royal Navy Tomlinson, William Age: Date of Death: 31/12/1783 Cause of Death: Exposure Rank / Occupation: Organisation: Royal Navy Towers, George Age: Date of Death: 31/12/1783 Cause of Death: Exposure Rank / Occupation: Seaman Organisation: Royal Navy Wood, Robert Age: Date of Death: 31/12/1783 Cause of Death: Exposure Rank / Occupation: Organisation: Royal Navy
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Notes: Halyburton's father was the Earl of Morton. He commanded a barge which was caught in a snowstorm, while attempting to round up crew members who had deserted when sent ashore for water. The remainder of the boat's crew other than Champion and Towers, were described as 'Young gentlemen'. Halyburton's mother erected a memorial at the spot in 1808 but this was destroyed by a French landing party. The remains were rediscovered in 1909 and re-interred at Cyprus Hills National Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. Recorder: Cyril Herbert
Memorial at St Edmund’s Church, Southwold, Suffolk commemorating Thomas Hurr, d. 1867
Location
St Edmund's Church, Southwold, Suffolk, England
Transcript
'Thomas William HURR, who was drowned by the capsizing of the punt 'Happy Go Lucky' off Southwold on 8th January 1867 aged 28 years. Elizabeth his wife died 27 March 1926 aged 86 years'
Details
Position: Churchyard Vessel: Happy go Lucky
People
Hurr, Thomas William Age: 28 Date of Death: 8/1/1867 Cause of Death: Maritime accident Rank / Occupation: Unknown Organisation: Unknown
Headstone at St Michael’s Church, Aberystwyth commemorating David Lewis d. 1850, Trafalgar veteran
Location
St Michael's Church, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales
Transcript
'Stop, Traveller, Stop, and Read / This stone was erected by those / who fully Appreciated the integrity, / and fidelty, of DAVID LEWIS / alias (the old Commodore) who / departed this life on the / 16th day of Febry 1850, / AGED 66 YEARS / He fought on board the 'Conqueror' 74 / under NELSON at the battle of Trafalgar / and for the last 13 years perform'd / Zealously the duties of deputy / Harbour master at this Port. / Here lies David Lewis? What then / David - when his Master calls will rise again'
Details
Type: Headstone Position: Edge of converted churchyard Materials: Slate
Event
Battle of Trafalgar
Event Date
1805
Event Category
1803-1815 Napoleonic War
People
Lewis, David Age: 66 Date of Death: 16/2/1850 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Harbour master Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: DOSSIER. Bibliography: Graham Dean and Keith Evans 'Nelson's Heroes' (Norwich, 1994) pp. 106-7; Ian R. Millar 'A Welsh Sailor at Trafalgar', 'Orders & Medals Research Society' vol. 29, pp. 51-52 (1990). Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1974
