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St Nicholas’ Chapel, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England

Memorial at St Nicholas’ Chapel, King’s Lynn, Norfolk commemorating John Dyker d. 1868

Location

St Nicholas’ Chapel, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England

Transcript

In Memory of / John Dyker, / eldest Son of / John Dyker / and / Inue Them, / of King’s Lynn / who was drowned off / Prawle Point, Devonshire. / December 10th 1868 / Aged 16 Years.

Details

Type: Plaque
Materials: Brass

People

Dyker, John
Age: 16
Date of Death: 10/12/1868
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

JSON

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  "transcript": "In Memory of / John Dyker, / eldest Son of / John Dyker / and / Inue Them, / of King’s Lynn / who was drowned off / Prawle Point, Devonshire. / December 10th 1868 / Aged 16 Years.",
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Westoe Cemetery, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Memorial at Westoe Cemetery, South Shields commemorating John Purdy d. 1859

Location

Westoe Cemetery, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Details

People

Purdy, John
Age: 60
Date of Death: 31/5/1859
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Died at sea. Interred at Falmouth.

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St Mary's Church, Radnage, Buckinghamshire, England

Wall tablet in Radnage, Buckinghamshire commemorating Lieutenant Henry John Phillimore RN, d. 1872,

Location

St Mary's Church, Radnage, Buckinghamshire, England

Transcript

'TO THE BELOVED MEMORY OF / HENRY JOHN PHILLIMORE, / LIEUTENANT R.N. / ELDEST SON OF THE REVD. GEORGE PHILLIMORE M.A. / RECTOR OF THIS PARISH, / & HARRIETTE MARIA, HIS WIFE / BORN SEP.2ND 1845. DIED FEB. 21ST 1872, / FROM THE EFFECTS OF FEVER / WITH WHICH HE WAS ATTACKED / WHILST SERVING IN H.M.S. WOLVERINE, / ON THE EAST AFRICAN COAST. / 'LOOKING UNTO JESUS THE AUTHOR / AND FINISHER OF OUR FAITH'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Chancel South Wall
Materials: Marble
Artists: John Forsyth & Son
Vessel: HMS Wolverine

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Africa

People

Phillimore, Henry John
Age: 26
Date of Death: 21/2/1872
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Dossier
Recorder: Sheila Thompson; The Arts Society (NADFAS)

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St Nicholas's Church, Hurst, Berkshire, England

Tomb at St Nicholas’s Church, Hurst, Berkshire commemorating Vice-Admiral Thomas Dundas d. 1841

Location

St Nicholas's Church, Hurst, Berkshire, England

Details

Description: Tomb within iron railings.
Type: Tomb
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: HMS Naiad

Event

Battle of Trafalgar

Event Date

1805

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Dundas, Thomas
Age: 76
Date of Death: 1841
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Also Lady Dundas died at Reading, their daughter Elizabeth Wood 1837-1878, Mary Dundas died at Reading 1818.
Bibliography: T.A. Heathcote, Nelson's Trafalgar Captains and their battles: a Biographical and Historical Dictionary, (Yorkshire, 2005)

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    "bibliography": "T.A. Heathcote, Nelson's Trafalgar Captains and their battles: a Biographical and Historical Dictionary, (Yorkshire, 2005)",
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Ometepec, Guerrero, Mexico, Rest of the World

Gravestone in Ometepec, Guerrero, Mexico, commemorating Commander O. B. Carey-Brenton, RN, d. 1921

Location

Ometepec, Guerrero, Mexico, Rest of the World

Details

Type: Gravestone

People

Carey-Brenton, Reginald Orme Brenton
Age: 72
Date of Death: 21/4/1921
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Commander Royal Navy, superintendent for formation of Mexican Navy 1891. DOSSIER. Born 22/12/1848. Retired to Mexico where he worked as a missionary.

Recorder: Reverend Kenton M. Wood, 1996

JSON

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    "notes": "Commander Royal Navy, superintendent for formation of Mexican Navy 1891. DOSSIER. Born 22/12/1848. Retired to Mexico where he worked as a missionary.<br />",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Reverend Kenton M. Wood, 1996",
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Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, Suffolk, England

Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, Suffolk commemorating Captain Hyde Parker, RN d. 1854

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / CAPTAIN HYDE PARKER / OF HER MAJESTY'S STEAM FRIGATE FIREBRAND / (ELDEST SON OF VICE ADMIRAL HYDE PARKER C.B.) / WHO FELL GLORIOUSLY WHILE LEADING ON HIS MEN / TO THE STORM OF A RUSSIAN FORTIFICATION AT THE / SULINA MOUTH OF THE DANUBE, JULY 8TH 1854. AGED 29 YEARS / THE BRITISH BURIAL GROUND OF PERA OF CONSTANTINOPLE / HOLDS ALL OF HIM THAT COULD DIE, BUT SO LONG AS A GREAT / INTELLECT, A HIGH AND SPOTLESS CHARACTER AND DEVOTION / TO HIS COUNTRY, EVEN TO THE DEATH CAN COMMAND / LOVE AND RESPECT, SO LONG WILL HIS NAME LIVE / IN THE FOREMOST RANKS OF THOSE WHO DIED / TOO EARLY FOR ALL SAVE THEIR OWN FAME. / THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS, / SEAMAN AND MARINES OF H.M.S. FIREBRAND / THE LAST SAD TRIBUTE OF THEIR HONOUR AND AFFECTION.'

Details

Description: Above, a semicircular carving of a foul anchor within a wreath of oak and laurel branches, crossed swords and flags behind, surrounded by inlaid laurel branches. A dolphin and trident on each side of the inscription tablet. Architectural surround carved with egg and dart mouldings and acanthus leaves.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Sanctuary
Materials: Marble
Vessel: HMS Firebrand

Event

Crimea War

Event Date

1853-1856

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Parker, Hyde
Age: 29
Date of Death: 8/7/1854
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1969
Photographer: P. Lacey

JSON

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  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY OF / CAPTAIN HYDE PARKER / OF HER MAJESTY'S STEAM FRIGATE FIREBRAND / (ELDEST SON OF VICE ADMIRAL HYDE PARKER C.B.) / WHO FELL GLORIOUSLY WHILE LEADING ON HIS MEN / TO THE STORM OF A RUSSIAN FORTIFICATION AT THE / SULINA MOUTH OF THE DANUBE, JULY 8TH 1854. AGED 29 YEARS / THE BRITISH BURIAL GROUND OF PERA OF CONSTANTINOPLE / HOLDS ALL OF HIM THAT COULD DIE, BUT SO LONG AS A GREAT / INTELLECT, A HIGH AND SPOTLESS CHARACTER AND DEVOTION / TO HIS COUNTRY, EVEN TO THE DEATH CAN COMMAND / LOVE AND RESPECT, SO LONG WILL HIS NAME LIVE / IN THE FOREMOST RANKS OF THOSE WHO DIED / TOO EARLY FOR ALL SAVE THEIR OWN FAME. / THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS, / SEAMAN AND MARINES OF H.M.S. FIREBRAND / THE LAST SAD TRIBUTE OF THEIR HONOUR AND AFFECTION.'",
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    "position": "Sanctuary",
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    "dateErected": "",
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    "vessel": "HMS Firebrand"  },
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    "event":"Crimea War",
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Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England

Ledger in the east cloister, Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London commemorating Rear Admiral Charles Drummond, RN d.1771

Location

Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England

Transcript

'Rear Admiral Charles Drummond. / Died 15 Nov 1771 / Aged 90 years. / Also /GAVIN DRUMMOND Esq. / Died 15 Feb 1773 / Aged 85 years.'

Details

Type: Ledger
Position: Cloister east side
Materials: Black marble

People

Drummond, Charles
Age: 90
Date of Death: 15/11/1771
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Worn flat. Date difficult to read.

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  "transcript": "'Rear Admiral Charles Drummond.  / Died 15 Nov 1771 / Aged 90 years. / Also /GAVIN DRUMMOND Esq. / Died 15 Feb 1773 / Aged 85 years.'",
  "content": "<p>Ledger in the east cloister, Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London commemorating Rear Admiral Charles Drummond, RN d.1771</p>",
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City of London Cemetery, London, England

Memorial at the City of London Cemetery commemorating George Leslie Drewry VC, RNR d. 1918

Location

City of London Cemetery, London, England

Transcript

'...In / Loving Memory / of / GEORGE LESLIE DREWRY V.C. / LIEUTENANT R.N.R., / WON THE VICTORIA CROSS / APRIL 25TH AND 26TH 1915 / KILLED ON ACTIVE SERVICE AUGUST 2ND 1918 / AGED 23 YEARS / Life's work well done'

Details

Description: Marble cross on three-stepped plinth. Curb stones mark the Drewry family grave plot.
Type: Cross
Materials: Marble
Vessel: SS River Clyde

Event

Gallipoli Campaign

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Drewry, George Leslie
Age:
Date of Death: 2/8/1918
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant
Organisation: Royal Naval Reserve

Extra

Notes: Victoria Cross winner. Struck on the head by a block and sustained a fractured skull.
Bibliography: Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 110.

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  "id": "M905",
  "location": "City of London Cemetery, London, England",
  "transcript": "'...In / Loving Memory / of / GEORGE LESLIE DREWRY V.C. / LIEUTENANT R.N.R., / WON THE VICTORIA CROSS / APRIL 25TH AND 26TH 1915  / KILLED ON ACTIVE SERVICE AUGUST 2ND 1918 / AGED 23 YEARS / Life's work well done'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at the City of London Cemetery commemorating George Leslie Drewry VC, RNR d. 1918</p>",
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    "description": "Marble cross on three-stepped plinth. Curb stones mark the Drewry family grave plot.",
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    "position": "",
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    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "SS River Clyde"  },
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    "event":"Gallipoli Campaign",
    "date": "",
    "category": "1914-1918 First World War"  },
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    "notes": "Victoria Cross winner. Struck on the head by a block and sustained a fractured skull.",
    "bibliography": "Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 110.",
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St James's Church, Piccadilly, London, England

Wall tablet at St James’s Church, Piccadilly to marine artists Willem van de Velde the elder d. 1693 and Willem van de Velde the younger d. 1707 , both marine artists

Location

St James's Church, Piccadilly, London, England

Transcript

'Near this Place / were Deposited the Remains of / WILLEM VAN DE VELDE THE ELDER / Born in 1610-11 Died in 1693 / and of his son / WILLEM VAN DE VELDE THE YOUNGER / Born in 1633 Died in 1707 / After the Year 1673 / these Eminent Dutch Marine Artists / Lived and worked in this Country / as Painters of Seafights / to their Majesties / KING CHARLES THE SECOND / AND KING JAMES THE SECOND /T his tribute / Alike to their Artistic Merit / to their faultless Craftsmanship and to the Historical Value of their works / through money Publicly subscribed / was Erected here by / The Society for Nautical Research / in the Year 1929'

Details

Description: Carved with a relief of a warship.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Baptistry
Materials: Portland stone
Artists: W. B. Fagan, Cecil King

People

Van de Velde, Willem
Age:
Date of Death: 1693
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Marine painter
Organisation:
Van de Velde, Willem
Age:
Date of Death: 1707
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Marine painter
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: 'Unveiling of the Van de Velde Memorial', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 15, p. 302 (Cambridge, 1929).

JSON

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  "id": "M3403",
  "location": "St James's Church, Piccadilly, London, England",
  "transcript": "'Near this Place / were Deposited the Remains of / WILLEM VAN DE VELDE THE ELDER / Born in 1610-11 Died in 1693 / and of his son / WILLEM VAN DE VELDE THE YOUNGER / Born in 1633 Died in 1707 / After the Year 1673 / these Eminent Dutch Marine Artists / Lived and worked in this Country / as Painters of Seafights / to their Majesties / KING CHARLES THE SECOND / AND KING JAMES THE SECOND /T his tribute / Alike to their Artistic Merit / to their faultless Craftsmanship and to the Historical Value of their works / through money Publicly subscribed / was Erected here by / The Society for Nautical Research / in the Year 1929'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet at St James’s Church, Piccadilly to marine artists Willem van de Velde the elder d. 1693 and Willem van de Velde the  younger d. 1707 , both marine artists</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "Carved with a relief of a warship.",
    "type": "Wall tablet",
    "position": "Baptistry",
    "materials": "Portland stone",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "W. B. Fagan, Cecil King",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Van de Velde, Willem","age":"","dateofdeath":"1693","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Marine painter","organisation":""},{"name":"Van de Velde, Willem","age":"","dateofdeath":"1707","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Marine painter","organisation":""}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "'Unveiling of the Van de Velde Memorial', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 15, p. 302 (Cambridge, 1929).",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St Cadfan's Church, Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales

Gravestone at Tywyn Church, Gwynedd commemorating Henry Evans of Aberdovey d. 1882

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St Cadfan's Church, Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales

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'The Late Henry Evans of Aberdovey, Master Mariner, who died 2 Jany 1882, aged 74 years'

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Position: Churchyard

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Evans, Henry
Age: 74
Date of Death: 2/1/1882
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
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Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1972

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  "location": "St Cadfan's Church, Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales",
  "transcript": "'The Late Henry Evans of Aberdovey, Master Mariner, who died 2 Jany 1882, aged 74 years'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Tywyn Church, Gwynedd commemorating Henry Evans of Aberdovey d. 1882</p>",
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    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1972",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters