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Lowestoft Municipal Cemetery, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England

Gravestone in Lowestoft Municipal Cemetery, Lowestoft, Suffolk commemorating Henry Cook, missionary d.1911

Location

Lowestoft Municipal Cemetery, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'HENRY JOHN COOK, missionary of the North Beach Bethel and leader of Open Air Services for 38 years in the town and neighbourhood in connection with the Lowestoft Sailor's Bethel. Went home to God whilst conducting the morning service of the North Beach Bethel, East Street, May 28 1911 aged 60'.

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Plot 17

People

Cook, Henry John
Age: 60
Date of Death: 28/5/1911
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Clergyman
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

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  "location": "Lowestoft Municipal Cemetery, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England",
  "transcript": "'HENRY JOHN COOK, missionary of the North Beach Bethel and leader of Open Air Services for 38 years in the town and neighbourhood in connection with the Lowestoft Sailor's Bethel. Went home to God whilst conducting the morning service of the North Beach Bethel, East Street, May 28 1911 aged 60'.",
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Stranger's Cemetery, Fortuneswell, Dorset, England

Tombstone in Stranger’s Cemetery, Fortuneswell, Dorset, commemorating Arthur Hewitt d. 1873

Location

Stranger's Cemetery, Fortuneswell, Dorset, England

Transcript

'Sacred / to the memory of / ARTHUR HEWITT / Private R.M.L. Inf. / (late of H.M.S.'Achilles') / who died September 27th 1873 / aged 21 years -[4 lines of unreadable verse]-This tombstone was erected by the / officers,non-commissioned officers / gunners and privates R.M.A. and / R.M.L.I. of H.M.S. 'Achilles' as a token / of respect to their departed shipmate'

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Position: 102
Vessel: HMS Achilles

People

Hewitt, Arthur
Age: 21
Date of Death: 27/9/1873
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry 1987

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  "location": "Stranger's Cemetery, Fortuneswell, Dorset, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred / to the memory of / ARTHUR HEWITT / Private R.M.L. Inf. / (late of H.M.S.'Achilles') / who died September 27th 1873 / aged 21 years -[4 lines of unreadable verse]-This tombstone was erected by the / officers,non-commissioned officers / gunners and privates R.M.A. and / R.M.L.I. of H.M.S. 'Achilles' as a token / of respect to their departed shipmate'",
  "content": "<p>Tombstone in Stranger’s Cemetery, Fortuneswell, Dorset, commemorating Arthur Hewitt d. 1873</p>",
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St Laurence Church, Seale, Surrey, England

Plaque at St Laurence Church, Seale commemorating Captain A.M. Knapp RN d. 1980

Location

St Laurence Church, Seale, Surrey, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY / OF / CAPTAIN / A.M. (DONNELL) KNAPP / ROYAL NAVY / BORN 29 JULY 1900 / DIED 23 DEC. 1980'

Details

Description: Rectangular plate with semicircular top. A Latin cross with splayed ends above the inscription.
Type: Plaque
Position: Aisle, south wall
Materials: Brass

People

Knapp, Arthur MacDonnell
Age: 80
Date of Death: 23/12/1980
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

JSON

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  "id": "M5062",
  "location": "St Laurence Church, Seale, Surrey, England",
  "transcript": "'IN MEMORY / OF / CAPTAIN / A.M. (DONNELL) KNAPP / ROYAL NAVY / BORN 29 JULY 1900 / DIED 23 DEC. 1980'",
  "content": "<p>Plaque at St Laurence Church, Seale commemorating Captain A.M. Knapp RN d. 1980</p>",
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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Charles Miller d. 1922

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In loving memory of / Charles Miller / (Master Mariner) / who died June 6th 1922 / Aged 75 years / Sleep on beloved / Also of Emelie Miller / Died March 4th 1932 Aged 85 / Until the day breaks.'

Details

Description: Headstone.
Type: Gravestone

People

Miller, Charles
Age: 75
Date of Death: 6/6/1922
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master Mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

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  "id": "M6292",
  "location": "Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales",
  "transcript": "'In loving memory of / Charles Miller / (Master Mariner) / who died June 6th 1922 / Aged 75 years / Sleep on beloved / Also of Emelie Miller / Died March 4th 1932 Aged 85 / Until the day breaks.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Charles Miller d. 1922</p>",
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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating William John James d. 1911

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In / loving memory of / Willie John / beloved son of / David & Eleanor James / 2nd officer of the S S Wingrove / who was drowned at sea December 1911 / Aged 24 years / Say not "Good Night" but in some / brighter clime bid me "Good morning"./ Also the above Eleanor James / Died Dec 14th 1929 Aged 72 / Peace Perfect Peace / Also the above David James / Died April 7th 1936 / aged 84 years / Rest in peace.'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: SS Wingrove

People

James, William John
Age: 24
Date of Death: 12/1911
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Second Officer
Organisation: Merchant Navy

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

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  "id": "M6252",
  "location": "Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales",
  "transcript": "'In / loving memory of / Willie John / beloved son of / David & Eleanor James / 2nd officer of the S S Wingrove / who was drowned at sea December 1911 / Aged 24 years / Say not \"Good Night\" but in some / brighter clime bid me \"Good morning\"./ Also the above Eleanor James / Died Dec 14th 1929 Aged 72 / Peace Perfect Peace / Also the above David James / Died April 7th 1936 / aged 84 years / Rest in peace.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating William John James d. 1911</p>",
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}

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Brompton Cemetery, Old Brompton Road, London, England

Chest-tomb in Brompton Cemetery commemorating Captain John Debenham RN d. 1847

Location

Brompton Cemetery, Old Brompton Road, London, England

Transcript

'In Memory of CAPTAIN JOHN DEBENHAM.RN / BORN NOVR 12 1772 AT BOLTON CASTLE YORKS. DIED JUNE 15 1847. A / GOOD CHRISTIAN FRIEND AND FATHER. HE ENTERED THE ROYAL NAVY / 1789.WAS ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN ALL THE NAVAL AND MILITARY OPERATIONS OF / THAT TIME TO 1814. PARTICULARLY ON 29 MAY & 1ST JUNE WITH LORD HOWE / 1794. LORD BRIDPORTS RENCONTRE OFF L'ORIENT. THE CAPTURE OF TRINI / DAD. THE CHANNEL FLEET. CORUNNA & WALCHAREN. LASTLY AT THE PASSAGE OF THE BAR OF BAYONNE WHERE HE SUCCEEDED FIRST IN PASSING / THE BARS THEN IN LANDING THE TROOPS. IN THIS SERVICE HE / SAVED MANY LIVES FOR WHICH HE RECEIVED THE PERSONAL THANKS / OF THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON & ALL THE MILITARY COMMANDERS THERE / ASSEMBLED & WAS HONOURABLY GAZETTED FOR HIS BRAVERY AND / EXERTIONS AT THAT PLACE'

Details

Description: Chest-tomb with carving of a dismasted warship on top.

Type: Chest-tomb

Event

Glorious First of June

Event Date

1794

Event Category

1793-1802 French Revolutionary War

People

Debenham, John
Age: 72
Date of Death: 15/6/1847
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Photographer: Arthur Debenham (1845-1936)

JSON

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  "post_id": "6165",
  "id": "M633",
  "location": "Brompton Cemetery, Old Brompton Road, London, England",
  "transcript": "'In Memory of CAPTAIN JOHN DEBENHAM.RN / BORN NOVR 12 1772 AT BOLTON CASTLE YORKS. DIED JUNE 15 1847. A / GOOD CHRISTIAN FRIEND AND FATHER. HE ENTERED THE ROYAL NAVY / 1789.WAS ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN ALL THE NAVAL AND MILITARY OPERATIONS OF / THAT TIME TO 1814. PARTICULARLY ON 29 MAY & 1ST JUNE WITH LORD HOWE / 1794. LORD BRIDPORTS RENCONTRE OFF L'ORIENT. THE CAPTURE OF TRINI / DAD. THE CHANNEL FLEET. CORUNNA & WALCHAREN. LASTLY AT THE PASSAGE OF THE BAR OF BAYONNE WHERE HE SUCCEEDED FIRST IN PASSING / THE BARS THEN IN LANDING THE TROOPS. IN THIS SERVICE HE / SAVED MANY LIVES FOR WHICH HE RECEIVED THE PERSONAL THANKS / OF THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON & ALL THE MILITARY COMMANDERS THERE / ASSEMBLED & WAS HONOURABLY GAZETTED FOR HIS BRAVERY AND / EXERTIONS AT THAT PLACE'",
  "content": "<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Debenham-1024x734.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35623\" width=\"393\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Debenham-1024x734.jpg 1024w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Debenham-300x215.jpg 300w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Debenham-768x550.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" /></figure>\n\n\n<p>Chest-tomb in Brompton Cemetery commemorating Captain John Debenham RN  d. 1847</p>",
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St Margaret's Church, Barking, Essex, England

Wall tablet in St Margaret’s Church, Barking, Essex, commemorating Joshua Banaster d. 1734

Location

St Margaret's Church, Barking, Essex, England

Transcript

'Near this place lies Interred the Body of / CAPTAIN JOSHUA BANASTER / who was born in this Parish and brought / up to the sea service from his Infancy / and in several Engagements, both in / KING WILLIAM and QUEEN ANN'S Warrs / behaved with Great Conduct & Bravery / which recommended him to the favour / of his Royal Highness George Prince of / Denmark, Lord High Admiral of Great / Britain. / He commanded his Majesty's yatch the / Charlott 13 years, and dyed the 28th / March 1738 aged 63 years. / He gave £50 in his life time to repair ye / School House and £50 to the Poor / of the said Parish at the time of his Decease / to whom he had always been a generous / Benefactor.' [Floor slab] 'Lyeth the body of Captain Joshu Banaster who departed this life 28th March 1738 aged 63. Also the body of Pricilla Vere sister of above who departed this life on 12th day of February 1748'

Details

Description: Within a broken pediment, naval trophies and an urn in relief, with a weeping cherub on either side. A winged skull on the base.
Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Marble, grey and white marble, granite
Vessel: HMY Charlotte

People

Banaster, Josh
Age: 63
Date of Death: 28/3/1734
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Paul and Kathy de Vere.

JSON

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  "id": "M1245",
  "location": "St Margaret's Church, Barking, Essex, England",
  "transcript": "'Near this place lies Interred the Body of / CAPTAIN JOSHUA BANASTER / who was born in this Parish and brought / up to the sea service from his Infancy / and in several Engagements, both in / KING WILLIAM and QUEEN ANN'S Warrs / behaved with Great Conduct & Bravery / which recommended him to the favour / of his Royal Highness George Prince of / Denmark, Lord High Admiral of Great / Britain. / He commanded his Majesty's yatch the / Charlott 13 years, and dyed the 28th / March 1738 aged 63 years. / He gave £50 in his life time to repair ye / School House and £50 to the Poor / of the said Parish at the time of his Decease / to whom he had always been a generous / Benefactor.' [Floor slab] 'Lyeth the body of Captain Joshu Banaster who departed this life 28th March 1738 aged 63. Also the body of Pricilla Vere sister of above who departed this life on 12th day of February 1748'",
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St Peter's Parish Church, Liverpool, England

Memorial at St Peter’s Parish Church, Liverpool commemorating Captain Henry Sankey d. 1728

Location

St Peter's Parish Church, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Captain Henry Sankey died 8th September 1728'

Details

People

Sankey, Henry
Age:
Date of Death: 8/9/1728
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. 1, p. 309.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

JSON

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  "id": "M854",
  "location": "St Peter's Parish Church, Liverpool, England",
  "transcript": "'Captain Henry Sankey died 8th September 1728'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St Peter’s Parish Church, Liverpool commemorating Captain Henry Sankey d. 1728</p>",
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    "notes": "From a MS in Liverpool Record Office,compiled by James Gibson, d. 1886, vol. 1, p. 309.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Captain J. P. Brand",
    "photographer": ""  }
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St Peter's Roman Catholic church, Seel Street, Liverpool, England

Memorial at St Peter’s Roman Catholic church, Seel Street, Liverpool commemorating Captain Francis Turnbull d. 1847

Location

St Peter's Roman Catholic church, Seel Street, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Captain Francis Turnbull died at Cork 4th March 1847 on his voyage from Calcutta to London age 27'

Details

People

Turnbull, Francis
Age: 27
Date of Death: 4/3/1847
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. 9, p. 487.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

JSON

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  "location": "St Peter's Roman Catholic church, Seel Street, Liverpool, England",
  "transcript": "'Captain Francis Turnbull died at Cork 4th March 1847 on his voyage from Calcutta to London age 27'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St Peter’s Roman Catholic church, Seel Street, Liverpool commemorating  Captain Francis Turnbull d. 1847</p>",
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    "event":"",
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    "notes": "From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 9, p. 487.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Captain J. P. Brand",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Arthur Bone d. 1905

Location

Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'ARTHUR BONE / A.B. H.M.S. 'Antrim' / died / 19 Sept'r 1905 aged 20'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Church of England (old) 277
Vessel: HMS Antrim

People

Bone, Arthur
Age: 20
Date of Death: 19/9/1905
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: R & J H Perry, 1987

JSON

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  "transcript": "'ARTHUR BONE / A.B. H.M.S. 'Antrim' / died / 19 Sept'r 1905 aged 20'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Arthur Bone d. 1905</p>",
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    "vessel": "HMS Antrim"  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters