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St Peter's Parish Church, Liverpool, England

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

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St Peter's Parish Church, Liverpool, England

Transcript

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

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

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

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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:

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Notes: Formerly Ceylon.
Recorder: C. Flintham

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  "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>",
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    "notes": "Formerly Ceylon.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "C. Flintham",
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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'

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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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  "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>",
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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'

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People

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

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Recorder: C.M. Thomas

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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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    "recorder": "C.M. Thomas",
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St Mary de Ballaugh, Ballaugh, Isle of Man

Ledger at St Mary de Ballaugh, Isle of Man commemorating William Kelly RN d. 1823

Location

St Mary de Ballaugh, Ballaugh, Isle of Man

Transcript

'In memory of William Kelly RN / who departed this life / November 17th 1823 / Aged 52'

Details

Type: Ledger
Materials: Stone, iron railings

People

Kelly, William
Age: 52
Date of Death: 17/11/1823
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Graham Dean and Keith Evans 'Nelson's Heroes' (Norwich, 1994) pp. 101-2.

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  "location": "St Mary de Ballaugh, Ballaugh, Isle of Man",
  "transcript": "'In memory of William Kelly RN / who departed this life / November 17th 1823 / Aged 52'",
  "content": "<p>Ledger at St Mary de Ballaugh, Isle of Man commemorating William Kelly RN d. 1823</p>",
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    "bibliography": "Graham Dean and Keith Evans 'Nelson's Heroes' (Norwich, 1994) pp. 101-2.",
    "recorder": "",
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St Endellieta's Church, St Endellion, Cornwall, England

Memorial in St Endellion, Cornwall commemorating Matthew Trevan d. 1880

Location

St Endellieta's Church, St Endellion, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF MATTHEW TREVAN ESQre / SURGEON OF PADSTOW / BORN JANUARY 21st 1799. DIED FEBRUARY 28th 1881 / AND / HENRY TREVAN ESQre MD JP / FLEET SURGEON / BORN 26th 1808. DIED JULY 19th 1880 / SONS OF JOHN ARCHER AND...TREVAN / OF PORT ISAAC'

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Trevan, Henry
Age: 71
Date of Death: 19/7/1880
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Fleet Surgeon
Organisation: Royal Navy

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Recorder: Colin Harris 1994

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  "transcript": "'SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF MATTHEW TREVAN ESQre / SURGEON OF PADSTOW / BORN JANUARY 21st 1799. DIED FEBRUARY 28th 1881 / AND / HENRY TREVAN ESQre MD JP / FLEET SURGEON / BORN 26th 1808. DIED JULY 19th 1880 / SONS OF JOHN ARCHER AND...TREVAN / OF PORT ISAAC'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in St Endellion, Cornwall commemorating Matthew Trevan d. 1880</p>",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Colin Harris 1994",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating David E. Edmunds RN d. 1896

Location

Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of David E Edmunds, late C.E.R.A. R.N., who died at Hong Kong 15th July 1896, aged 40 years. Erected by the officers and men of [HMS Redpole]'

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Description: Twinging branches carved above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Redpole

People

Edmunds, David Edward
Age: 40
Date of Death: 15/7/1896
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief Engine Room Artificer
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: ADM 188/145/115495
Recorder: Christine Thomas, 1988

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  "id": "M322",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of David E Edmunds, late C.E.R.A. R.N., who died at Hong Kong 15th July 1896, aged 40 years. Erected by the officers and men of [HMS Redpole]'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating David E. Edmunds RN d. 1896</p>",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "ADM 188/145/115495",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas, 1988",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St Leonard's Church, Bromley-by-Bow, London, England

Memorial formerly in St Leonard’s Church, Bromley-by-Bow commemorating Captain Richard Munden RN d. 1680

Location

St Leonard's Church, Bromley-by-Bow, London, England

Transcript

‘Here underneath lyeth, in hope of a blessed resurrection, the body of Richard Munden, knight, one of his majesty’s captains at sea, who having been (what upon public duty, and what merchants accounts) successfully engaged in fourteen sea fights, after several considerable exploits and signal services performed to his king and country (where the taking of St. Helena is not to be forgotten) died in the prime of his youth and strength in the 40th year of his age, June the 2d, 1680’

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Type: Monument

People

Munden, Richard
Age:
Date of Death: 25/6/1680
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

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Notes: The church was destroyed by enemy bombing in 1941.
Bibliography: 'Dictionary of National Biography'. John Charnock 'Biographia Navalis' vol. 1 p. 244. An illustration of the memorial in Lyson's environs vol. ii, p. 64.

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  "location": "St Leonard's Church, Bromley-by-Bow, London, England",
  "transcript": "‘Here underneath lyeth, in hope of a blessed resurrection, the body of Richard Munden, knight, one of his majesty’s captains at sea, who having been (what upon public duty, and what merchants accounts) successfully engaged in fourteen sea fights, after several considerable exploits and signal services performed to his king and country (where the taking of St. Helena is not to be forgotten) died in the prime of his youth and strength in the 40th year of his age, June the 2d, 1680’",
  "content": "<p>Memorial formerly in St Leonard’s Church, Bromley-by-Bow commemorating Captain Richard Munden RN d. 1680</p>",
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    "notes": "The church was destroyed by enemy bombing in 1941.",
    "bibliography": "'Dictionary of National Biography'. John Charnock 'Biographia Navalis' vol. 1 p. 244. An illustration of the memorial in Lyson's environs vol. ii, p. 64.",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
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St Mary's Church, Salehurst, East Sussex, England

Tomb at St Mary’s Church, Salehurst, East Sussex commemorating John Hilder d. 1816 and other members of his family

Location

St Mary's Church, Salehurst, East Sussex, England

Details

Type: Chest-tomb
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: La Gloire

People

Hilder, John
Age: 81
Date of Death: 1816
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Children - Edward d. 13/4/1803 age 31 buried Salehurst. Henry d. 11/4/1804 age 26. John d. 21/2/1805 age 45. Sarah d. 2/9/1807 age 27. Walter d. Feb 1810 age 44. William d. 3/7/1816 aged 51.
Recorder: Ian Hilder 1996

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  "location": "St Mary's Church, Salehurst, East Sussex, England",
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  "content": "<p>Tomb at St Mary’s Church, Salehurst, East Sussex commemorating John Hilder d. 1816 and other members of his family</p>",
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    "recorder": "Ian Hilder 1996",
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Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in the Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China commemorating Andrew Forrest d. 1843

Location

Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Andrew FORREST, Mariner, for many years in the employment of Messrs. Jardine Matheson and Co. in China, who died in Macao 19th January 1843 aged 43 years. Erected as a tribute of esteem and affection by his friends'

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People

Forrest, Andrew
Age: 43
Date of Death: 19/1/1843
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Mariner
Organisation: Jardine and Matheson

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Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "location": "Protestant Cemetery, Macau, China, Rest of the World",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters