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Old Church, Kirk Braddon, Isle of Man

Gravestone at Kirk Braddon, Isle of Man commemorating John Dawson d. 1828

Location

Old Church, Kirk Braddon, Isle of Man

Transcript

'In memory of / John DAWSON of Douglas Mariner / who departed this life the 24th / January 1828 aged 62 yrs / also two children of the above / Catherine died July 26th 1821 / aged 12 years / Robert died April 12th 1825 / aged 8 years / Also Margaret Dawson / relict of the above'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Dawson, John
Age: 62
Date of Death: 24/1/1828
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Mariner
Organisation:

Extra

JSON

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South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World

Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, India commemorating George Keone, Bengal Pilot Service, d. 1819

Location

South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World

Transcript

'This Monument is erected by an afflected sister / to the Memory of an only and beloved / brother, George Benjamin Keone, / Departed his life on board the 'Sophia' Pilot / Schooner, March 27th, 1819, aged 31 years / 'Jesus saith unto her, thy brother shall rise again - John IIV, 23"

Details

Vessel: Sophia

People

Keone, George Benjamin
Age: 31
Date of Death: 27/3/1819
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Pilot
Organisation: Bengal Pilot Service

Extra

Bibliography: 'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.162.

JSON

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  "transcript": "'This Monument is erected by an afflected sister / to the Memory of an only and beloved / brother, George Benjamin Keone, / Departed his life on board the 'Sophia' Pilot / Schooner, March 27th, 1819, aged 31 years / 'Jesus saith unto her, thy brother shall rise again - John IIV, 23\"",
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Shore of Menai Strait just west of Britannia Bridge, Anglesey, Anglesey, Wales

A tower on the Anglesey shores of the Menai Strait commemorating Admiral Horatio Nelson d. 1805

Location

Shore of Menai Strait just west of Britannia Bridge, Anglesey, Anglesey, Wales

Transcript

[East and west sides] 'Fell at Trafalgar 1805' 'England expects that every man will do his duty'

Details

Description: A square stone tower with an open doorway on north side with an access ladder inside which leads to a walkway round an octagonal of dressed stone about 9' high. Above a round plinth with the words 'Nelson' on seaward side, on landward 'Clarence Paget,Sculptor 1873'. Above this a stone statue of Nelson (sword now broken). Large slate 'windows' in three sides of the stone tower. On the east and west sides large inscription 'Fell at Trafalgar 1805'. On seaward side 'England expects that every man will do his duty.'
Type: Tower
Date Erected: 1873
Artists: C. Paget

Event

Battle of Trafalgar

Event Date

1805

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Nelson, Horatio
Age: 47
Date of Death: 21/10/1805
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Erected as a sea mark.
Bibliography: Colin White (editor) 'The Nelson Companion' (Portsmouth,1995) p. 141.
Recorder: David Saunders 1983

JSON

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  "transcript": "[East and west sides] 'Fell at Trafalgar 1805' 'England expects that every man will do his duty'",
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    "description": "A square stone tower with an open doorway on north side with an access ladder inside which leads to a walkway round an octagonal of dressed stone about 9' high. Above a round plinth with the words 'Nelson' on seaward side, on landward 'Clarence Paget,Sculptor 1873'. Above this a stone statue of Nelson (sword now broken). Large slate 'windows' in three sides of the stone tower. On the east and west sides large inscription 'Fell at Trafalgar 1805'. On seaward side 'England expects that every man will do his duty.'",
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    "bibliography": "Colin White (editor) 'The Nelson Companion' (Portsmouth,1995) p. 141.",
    "recorder": "David Saunders 1983",
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St Peter's Church, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World

Memorial at St Peter’s Church, Kolkata, India commemorating Rear-Admiral James Cockburn, RN, d. 1872

Location

St Peter's Church, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World

Transcript

'In memory of Rear-Admiral James Horsford Cockburn, Commander-in-Chief of her Majesty's Naval Forces in the East Indies, who died at Government House, Calcutta, on the 10th of February 1872, aged 55. Erected by the Government of India.'

Details

People

Cockburn, James Horsfield
Age: 55
Date of Death: 10/2/1872
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: C.R. Wilson 'List of Inscriptions on tombs or monuments in Bengal possessing historical or archaeological interest' (Calcutta, 1896). p. 37 No. 122

JSON

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Holy Trinity Church, St Anne Street, Liverpool, England

Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Liverpool commemorating John McQuillan d. 1801

Location

Holy Trinity Church, St Anne Street, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'John McQuillan late master of the Hebe, one of the constant traders between this Port and Dublin died 9th December 1801 age 47...'

Details

Vessel: Hebe

People

McQuillan, John
Age: 47
Date of Death: 9/12/1801
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. 2, p. 277. Church demolished in 1970.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

JSON

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  "transcript": "'John McQuillan late master of the Hebe, one of the constant traders between this Port and Dublin died 9th December 1801 age 47...'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Liverpool commemorating John McQuillan d. 1801</p>",
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    "notes": "From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 2, p. 277. Church demolished in 1970.",
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    "recorder": "Captain J. P. Brand",
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St James's cemetery, Liverpool, England

Memorial in St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating Lieutenant G. R. Taylor RN

Location

St James's cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Lieut. G.R. Taylor RN died 26 Jan. 1857 Age 62'

Details

People

Taylor, G. R.
Age: 62
Date of Death: 26/1/1857
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 6, p.909.

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Lieut. G.R. Taylor RN died 26 Jan. 1857 Age 62'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating Lieutenant G. R. Taylor RN</p>",
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    "notes": "From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 6, p.909.",
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St Nicholas's Church, Childe Okeford, Dorset, England

Wall tablet in St Nicholas’s Church, Childe Okeford, Dorset, dedicated to Charles Cox d. 1796

Location

St Nicholas's Church, Childe Okeford, Dorset, England

Transcript

'In memory of Charles Cox, late carpenter's mate of His Majesty's ship Crescent who was unfortunately killed by a musket ball fired from the shore by Edward Nexton surgeon's mate of the Sceptre at the Cape of Good Hope on the 18th July 1796 aged 25 years'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Tower
Materials: White marble
Vessel: HMS Crescent

People

Cox, Charles
Age: 25
Date of Death: 18/7/1796
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Carpenter's mate RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: J.D. Spinney 'Some Naval Memorials in Dorset', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 73, p. 195 (Greenwich,1987).

JSON

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Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England

Memorial in Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London commemorating Captain Lord Aubrey Beauclerk RN d. 1741

Location

Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England

Transcript

'Whilst BRITAIN boast her Empire o'er the Deep / This Marble shall Compell the Brave to weep / As men as Britons, & as Soldiers mourn / 'Tis Dauntless, Loyal, Virtuous BEAUCLERK'S Urn / Sweet were his Manners, as his Soul was great / And ripe his Worth, tho' immature his Fate, / Each tender Grace yt Joy & Love inspires / Living; he mingles with his Martial Fires; / Dying he bid BRITANNIA'S Thunder roar / and SPAIN still felt him when he breath'd no more. The LORD AUBREY BEAUCLERK, was the youngest Son of CHARLES DUKE of ST ALBANS by / DIANA Daughter of AUBREY DE VERE EARL of OXFORD / He went early to Sea & was made a Commander in 1731. In the Year 1740 he was sent upon/that Memorable Expedition to CARTAGENA, under the Command of ADMIRAL VERNON in / his MAJESTY'S Ship the PRINCE FREDERICK, which with three others was ordered to Cannonade the / Castle of BOCACHICA. One of those being obliged to quit her Station the PRINCE FREDERICK / was exposed not only to the Fire from the Castle, but to that of the Fort St JOSEPH & to two Ships/that guarded the Mouth of the Harbour; which he Sustained for many Hours that Day / and part of the next with uncommon Intrepidity. / As he was giving his Commands upon Deck both his legs were Shot off but Such was his / Magninimity yt he would not Suffer his Wounds, to be drest til he had communicated his Orders to/his first Lieutenant wch were to Fight his Ship to the last Extremity / Soon after this he gave some / Directions about his private Affairs & then resign'd his soul with the Dignity of a Hero & a Christian. / Thus he was taken off in the 21st Year of his Age an Illustrious Commander of Superior / Fortitude & Clemency, Aimiable in his Person, Steady in his Affection & equall'd by few / in the Social & Domestic Virtues of Politeness, Modesty, Candour & Benevolence / He Marry'd the Widow of COLL:FRAS ALEXANDER, a daughter of / SR. HENRY NEWTON KT, Envoy Extraordinary to the Court of FLORENCE / & the Republic of GENOA & Judge of the High Court of Admiralty &c.'

Details

Description: Bust in Roman armour, above inscription panel, trophies and a coat of arms.
Type: Monument
Position: North transept, west aisle
Materials: Marble
Artists: Peter Scheemakers

Event

War of Jenkins' Ear

Event Date

1741

Event Category

1739-1748 War of the Austrian Succession

People

Beauclerk, Aubrey
Age: 20
Date of Death: 1741
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Grandson of Charles II and Nell Gwynne. He died during the third attempt to take Cartagena in 1741. Verse by Edward Young (Roscoe gives James Thomson as the possible author of the verse). Design V&A D1058-1887. It has flaming urns instead of the naval trophies flanking the plinth supporting the portrait of Beauclerk.

Bibliography: David Saunders 'Britains Maritime Memorials and Mementoes' (Yeovil 1996), 81; 'Westminster Abbey, Official Guide' p. 87 (Dean and Chapter of Westminster 1997); E.W. Brayley 'The History and Antiquities of Westminster Abbey' vol.ii (London, 1823); J. Physick 'Designs for English Sculpture 1680-1860' (London, 1969); Ingrid Roscoe 'Peter Scheemakers', 'The Sixty-first volume of the Walpole Society' p. 205 (1999).

JSON

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  "location": "Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England",
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    "description": "Bust in Roman armour, above inscription panel, trophies and a coat of arms.",
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    "artists": "Peter Scheemakers",
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    "bibliography": "David Saunders 'Britains Maritime Memorials and Mementoes' (Yeovil 1996), 81; 'Westminster Abbey, Official Guide' p. 87 (Dean and Chapter of Westminster 1997); E.W. Brayley 'The History and Antiquities of Westminster Abbey' vol.ii (London, 1823); J. Physick 'Designs for English Sculpture 1680-1860' (London, 1969); Ingrid Roscoe 'Peter Scheemakers', 'The Sixty-first volume of the Walpole Society' p. 205 (1999).",
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Barnoon Cemetery, St Ives, Cornwall, England

Gravestone in St Ives, Cornwall of Richard Williams d. 1935

Location

Barnoon Cemetery, St Ives, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'IN EVER LOVING MEMORY / OF MY DEAR HUSBAND / RICHARD WILLIAMS STEVENS / (EX COXSWAIN) WHO FELL ASLEEP MAY 9TH 1935 / AGED 63 YEARS. / ALSO OF MARY PAYNTER STEVENS / BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE / FELL ASLEEP DEC 30 1942 AGED 69 YEARS / SHE HATH DONE WHT SHE COULD'

Details

Description: Granite headstone, carved with a large foul anchor, the letters inlaid with lead.

Type: Gravestone
Materials: Granite

People

Stevens, Richard Williams
Age: 63
Date of Death: 9/5/1935
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Coxswain
Organisation: RNLI

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "location": "Barnoon Cemetery, St Ives, Cornwall, England",
  "transcript": "'IN EVER LOVING MEMORY / OF MY DEAR HUSBAND / RICHARD WILLIAMS STEVENS / (EX COXSWAIN) WHO FELL ASLEEP MAY 9TH 1935 / AGED 63 YEARS. / ALSO OF MARY PAYNTER STEVENS / BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE / FELL ASLEEP DEC 30 1942 AGED 69 YEARS / SHE HATH DONE WHT SHE COULD'",
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St Edward's Church, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England

Plaque in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire commemorating Admiral Charles Chamberlayne d. 1810 and other members of his family

Location

St Edward's Church, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England

Transcript

'In Memory / of Admiral Chamberlayne / of the family Chamberlayne formerly Tankerville long settled at Maugersbury in this Parish / and of his sons all now waiting for a blessed / resurrection through the merits and mercies of Jesus Christ. / Admiral Chamberlayne after long and arduous services to / King and Country died in the bosom of his family / at Plymouth April 24 1810. / George the Eldest son of the Admiral died in November / 1802 aged 22 a captain in command H.M. Sloop Busy in the / West Indies. Charles died in March 1799 aged 16 on his return from / Sea a Naval Officer in the Service of his Country, Edwin / died in December 1821 aged 37 a Post Captain in his / Majesty's Navy and a companion of the most honourable / order of the Bath, Bickerton died in April 1822 Aged 30 a / Lieut. in His Majesty's 12 Regiment of foot. Each / to their several stations having done honour / to the ancient and honourable name / they bore verily their Motto / Virtu Nihil Invium'

Details

Description: Circular with scalloped edges.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: South wall of nave
Materials: White marble
Vessel: HMS Busy

People

Chamberlayne, Charles
Age:
Date of Death: 24/4/1810
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the Blue
Organisation: Royal Navy
Chamberlayne, Charles
Age: 16
Date of Death: 3/1799
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Chamberlayne, Edwin
Age: 37
Date of Death: 12/1821
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Post Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Chamberlayne, George
Age: 22
Date of Death: 11/1802
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: David Saunders

JSON

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  "id": "M4299",
  "location": "St Edward's Church, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England",
  "transcript": "'In Memory / of Admiral Chamberlayne / of the family Chamberlayne formerly Tankerville long settled at Maugersbury in this Parish / and of his sons all now waiting for a blessed / resurrection through the merits and mercies of Jesus Christ. / Admiral Chamberlayne after long and arduous services to / King and Country died in the bosom of his family / at Plymouth April 24 1810. / George the Eldest son of the Admiral died in November / 1802 aged 22 a captain in command H.M. Sloop Busy in the / West Indies. Charles died in March 1799 aged 16 on his return from / Sea a Naval Officer in the Service of his Country, Edwin / died in December 1821 aged 37 a Post Captain in his / Majesty's Navy and a companion of the most honourable / order of the Bath, Bickerton died in April 1822 Aged 30 a  / Lieut. in His Majesty's 12 Regiment of foot. Each / to their several stations having done honour / to the ancient and honourable name / they bore verily their Motto / Virtu Nihil Invium'",
  "content": "<p>Plaque in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire commemorating  Admiral Charles Chamberlayne d. 1810 and other members of his family</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "Circular with scalloped edges.",
    "type": "Wall tablet",
    "position": "South wall of nave",
    "materials": "White marble",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "HMS Busy"  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Chamberlayne, Charles","age":"","dateofdeath":"24/4/1810","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Admiral of the Blue","organisation":"Royal Navy"},{"name":"Chamberlayne, Charles","age":"16","dateofdeath":"3/1799","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Midshipman RN","organisation":"Royal Navy"},{"name":"Chamberlayne, Edwin","age":"37","dateofdeath":"12/1821","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Post Captain RN","organisation":"Royal Navy"},{"name":"Chamberlayne, George","age":"22","dateofdeath":"11/1802","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Captain RN","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "David Saunders",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters