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St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Memorial at St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating John Appleton d. 1874

Location

St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'John Appleton Shipwright of the town, killed by falling from the schooner 'Laura Ann' in Canning Graving Dock. 16 March 1874 age 65'

Details

Vessel: Laura Ann

People

Appleton, John
Age: 65
Date of Death: 16/3/1874
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Shipwright
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From an MS in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d.1886, vol. 6, p. 521.
Recorder: J.P. Brand

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  "transcript": "'John Appleton Shipwright of the town, killed by falling from the schooner 'Laura Ann' in Canning Graving Dock. 16 March 1874 age 65'",
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    "notes": "From an MS in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d.1886, vol. 6, p. 521.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "J.P. Brand",
    "photographer": ""  }
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All Saints Church, Dovercourt, Essex, England

Memorial at All Saints Church, Dovercourt, Essex, commemorating G. R. Versey d. 1946

Location

All Saints Church, Dovercourt, Essex, England

Details

Position: Churchyard
Vessel: Prague

People

Versey, G. R.
Age: 57
Date of Death: 11/5/1946
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Greaser
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1969

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  "id": "M2052",
  "location": "All Saints Church, Dovercourt, Essex, England",
  "transcript": "",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at All Saints Church, Dovercourt, Essex, commemorating G. R. Versey d. 1946</p>",
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    "dateErected": "",
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    "vessel": "Prague"  },
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1969",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Msida Bastion Cemetery, Malta, Rest of the World

Memorial in Msida Bastion Cemetery, Malta commemorating Captain Baron Yegor Antonovich Schlippenbach, Imperial Russian Navy, d. 1830

Location

Msida Bastion Cemetery, Malta, Rest of the World

Details

Type: Tomb
Vessel: Alexandria

People

Schlippenbach, Yegor Antonovich
Age: 48
Date of Death: 20/3/1830
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain
Organisation: Imperial Russian Navy

Extra

Notes: K. St George, from Livonia. Died while in command of frigate 'Alexandria'.

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  "id": "M440",
  "location": "Msida Bastion Cemetery, Malta, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Msida Bastion Cemetery, Malta commemorating Captain Baron Yegor Antonovich Schlippenbach, Imperial Russian Navy, d. 1830</p>",
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    "type": "Tomb",
    "position": "",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "Alexandria"  },
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    "date": "",
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    "notes": "K. St George, from Livonia. Died while in command of frigate 'Alexandria'.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St Andrew's church, Kinson, Bournemouth, England

Wall tablet in St Andrew’s church, Kinson, Bournemouth commemorating Thomas Stone d. 1819

Location

St Andrew's church, Kinson, Bournemouth, England

Transcript

'In Memory of Thomas Stone, New-Found-Land Merchant of Poole, who departed this life on 31st July 1820, aged 76 years. Also Betsy Stone, his wife, who departed this life 11th May 1819 aged 70 years, and of Henry Way, who lost his life on his passage from New-Found-Land in 1803 at the age of 50. This Tablet is placed in affectionate memory by his nephew John Way'

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Description: Marble panel with an urn and drapery at the top.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Centre north aisle above organ console.
Materials: White marble on slate

People

Stone, Thomas
Age: 76
Date of Death: 31/7/1820
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Merchant
Organisation:
Way, Henry
Age: 50
Date of Death: 1803
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Sketch, DOSSIER.
Recorder: F. Turland 1984

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  "id": "M2888",
  "location": "St Andrew's church, Kinson, Bournemouth, England",
  "transcript": "'In Memory of Thomas Stone, New-Found-Land Merchant of Poole, who departed this life on 31st July 1820, aged 76 years. Also Betsy Stone, his wife, who departed this life 11th May 1819 aged 70 years, and of Henry Way, who lost his life on his passage from New-Found-Land in 1803 at the age of 50. This Tablet is placed in affectionate memory by his nephew John Way'<br />\r\n<br />",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet in St Andrew’s church, Kinson, Bournemouth commemorating Thomas Stone d. 1819</p>",
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    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "Sketch, DOSSIER.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "F. Turland 1984",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St Mary's Church, Shotley, Suffolk, England

Memorial at the Naval Cemetery, St Mary’s Church, Shotley, Suffolk commemorating Charles Ford, Stoker Petty Officer, d.1910

Location

St Mary's Church, Shotley, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'Charles FORD, Stoker P.O. H.M.S. CHARGER 5 Sept 1910 age 30'

Details

Position: Naval cemetery
Vessel: HMS 'Charger'

People

Ford, Charles
Age: 30
Date of Death: 5/9/1910
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Stoker Petty Officer
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan

JSON

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  "id": "M3906",
  "location": "St Mary's Church, Shotley, Suffolk, England",
  "transcript": "'Charles FORD, Stoker P.O. H.M.S. CHARGER 5 Sept 1910 age 30'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at the Naval Cemetery,  St Mary’s Church, Shotley, Suffolk commemorating Charles Ford, Stoker Petty Officer, d.1910</p>",
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    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "HMS 'Charger'"  },
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    "event":"",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Henham, Essex, England

Memorial in Church of St Mary the Virgin, Henham, Essex commemorating Sub-Lieutenant Robert Napier d. 1945

Location

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Henham, Essex, England

Transcript

'Robert David Napier, Sub Lieutenant (A) RNR killed on active service in the Pacific 25 May 1945 aged 21 yrs. Beloved and only child of Henry A M Napier and his wife Sydney, BACONS FARM, Henham'

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People

Napier, Robert David
Age:
Date of Death: 25/5/1945
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Sub Lieutenant RNR
Organisation: Royal Naval Reserve

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1969

JSON

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  "post_id": "6134",
  "id": "M2612",
  "location": "Church of St Mary the Virgin, Henham, Essex, England",
  "transcript": "'Robert David Napier, Sub Lieutenant (A) RNR killed on active service in the Pacific 25 May 1945 aged 21 yrs. Beloved and only child of Henry A M Napier and his wife Sydney, BACONS FARM, Henham'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Church of St Mary the Virgin, Henham, Essex commemorating Sub-Lieutenant Robert Napier d. 1945</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
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    "artists": "",
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  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Napier, Robert David","age":"","dateofdeath":"25/5/1945","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Sub Lieutenant RNR","organisation":"Royal Naval Reserve"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1969",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St Peter's Parish Church, Liverpool, England

Memorial at St Peter’s Parish Church, Liverpool commemorating Samuel Martin d. 1788

Location

St Peter's Parish Church, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Sam Martin, Mariner, died 30th December 1788 age 56'

Details

People

Martin, Sam
Age: 56
Date of Death: 30/12/1788
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office,compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol.1, p. 284.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

JSON

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  "id": "M853",
  "location": "St Peter's Parish Church, Liverpool, England",
  "transcript": "'Sam Martin, Mariner, died 30th December 1788 age 56'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St Peter’s Parish Church, Liverpool commemorating Samuel Martin d. 1788</p>",
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  "details": {
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    "position": "",
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    "artists": "",
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  "event": {
    "event":"",
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  "people": [{"name":"Martin, Sam","age":"56","dateofdeath":"30/12/1788","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Mariner","organisation":""}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "From a MS in Liverpool Record Office,compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol.1, p. 284.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Captain J. P. Brand",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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All Saints Cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World

Memorial at All Saints Cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka commemorating Gilbert Thompson d. 1850

Location

All Saints Cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World

Transcript

[Not exact] 'To the memory of Gilbert Thompson carpenter of the barque 'Kite' who was killed by a fall from an inn window in the Port of Galle age 28 years. Tablet raised by crew Sept 8 1850'

Details

Vessel: Kite

People

Thompson, Gilbert
Age: 28
Date of Death: 1850
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Carpenter
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Formerly Ceylon.
Recorder: C. Flintham

JSON

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  "post_id": "6119",
  "id": "M2241",
  "location": "All Saints Cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "[Not exact] 'To the memory of Gilbert Thompson carpenter of the barque 'Kite' who was killed by a fall from an inn window in the Port of Galle age 28 years. Tablet raised by crew Sept 8 1850'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at All Saints Cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka commemorating Gilbert Thompson d. 1850</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "",
    "type": "",
    "position": "",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "Kite"  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Thompson, Gilbert","age":"28","dateofdeath":"1850","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Carpenter","organisation":""}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "Formerly Ceylon.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "C. Flintham",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Church of St Mary and St Nicholas, Leatherhead, Surrey, England

Wall tablet in the Church of St Mary and St Nicholas, Leatherhead commemorating Commander Richard Byron RN d. 1843

Location

Church of St Mary and St Nicholas, Leatherhead, Surrey, England

Transcript

'THIS TABLET IS ERECTED / AS A TOKEN OF SINCERE AFFECTION / TO THE MEMORY OF / RICHARD BYRON ESQR. COMMANDER R.N. / ELDEST SON OF / REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD BYRON C.B. / WHO DIED 23RD FEBY. 1843 OFF MAZATLAN / ON THE WEST COAST OF MEXICO / WHILE IN COMMAND / OF HER MAJESTY'S SLOOP OF WAR / CHAMPION'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Chancel south side
Vessel: HMS Champion

People

Byron, Richard
Age:
Date of Death: 23/2/1843
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

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JSON

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  "post_id": "6120",
  "id": "M2926",
  "location": "Church of St Mary and St Nicholas, Leatherhead, Surrey, England",
  "transcript": "'THIS TABLET IS ERECTED / AS A TOKEN OF SINCERE AFFECTION / TO THE MEMORY OF / RICHARD BYRON ESQR. COMMANDER R.N. / ELDEST SON OF / REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD BYRON C.B. / WHO DIED 23RD FEBY. 1843 OFF MAZATLAN / ON THE WEST COAST OF MEXICO / WHILE IN COMMAND / OF HER MAJESTY'S SLOOP OF WAR / CHAMPION'",
  "content": "<p>Wall tablet in the Church of St Mary and St Nicholas, Leatherhead commemorating Commander Richard Byron RN d. 1843</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "",
    "type": "Wall tablet",
    "position": "Chancel south side",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "HMS Champion"  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in the Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China commemorating Lieutenant John Astell RN d. 1840

Location

Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World

Transcript

'To the memory of Lieutenant John ASTELL R.N. who departed this life October 26th 1840. Aged 27 years. Erected by his shipmates as a token of respect and esteem for their departed friend'

Details

People

Astell, John
Age: 27
Date of Death: 26/10/1840
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: C.M. Thomas

JSON

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  "id": "M414",
  "location": "Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'To the memory of Lieutenant John ASTELL R.N. who departed this life October 26th 1840. Aged 27 years. Erected by his shipmates as a token of respect and esteem for their departed friend'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in the Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China commemorating Lieutenant John Astell RN d. 1840</p>",
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    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "C.M. Thomas",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters