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Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground (nurses home), Greenwich, London, England

Memorial formerly at the Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground, Greenwich, commemorating John Arscott Lethbridge, Secretary of Greenwich Hospital d. 1854

Location

Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground (nurses home), Greenwich, London, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of / John Arscott Lethbridge / late secretary of Greenwich Hospital / who died on the 16th July 1854 aged 67 / Also of Sibella Luxmoore / wife of the above John Arscott Lethbridge / who died on the 30th July 1831 aged 45 / also of Jane Elizabeth / daughter of the above who died on the / 27th August 1842 aged 16 / also of Thomas son of the above / who died on the 18th august 1831 / aged 19 days'

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Position: Mausoleum

People

Lethbridge, John Arscott
Age: 67
Date of Death: 16/7/1854
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Secretary
Organisation: Royal Hospital, Greenwich

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Notes: Destroyed in 1939-45 War transcription in PRO Greenwich Hospital Memorial inscriptions 99618. PROB 11/2194/430

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of / John Arscott Lethbridge / late secretary of Greenwich Hospital / who died on the 16th July 1854 aged 67 / Also of Sibella Luxmoore / wife of the above John Arscott Lethbridge / who died on the 30th July 1831 aged 45 / also of Jane Elizabeth / daughter of the above who died on the / 27th August 1842 aged 16 / also of Thomas son of the above / who died on the 18th august 1831 / aged 19 days'",
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    "notes": "Destroyed in 1939-45 War transcription in PRO Greenwich Hospital Memorial inscriptions 99618. PROB 11/2194/430",
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Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground (nurses home), Greenwich, London, England

Gravestone at the Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground, Greenwich commemorating Commander Joseph James Corbyn RN d. 1852

Location

Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground (nurses home), Greenwich, London, England

Transcript

'Joseph James Corbyn / Commander RN / Died September 11th 1852 / Aged 72 years'

Details

Type: Gravestone

People

Corbyn, Joseph James
Age: 72
Date of Death: 11/9/1852
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1981

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  "location": "Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground (nurses home), Greenwich, London, England",
  "transcript": "'Joseph James Corbyn / Commander RN / Died September 11th 1852 / Aged 72 years'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at the Royal Naval Hospital Old Burial Ground, Greenwich commemorating Commander Joseph James Corbyn RN d. 1852</p>",
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    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson 1981",
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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating William Peard Hocken of Polruan d. 1907

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In memory of / William Pearde Hocken / Master Mariner of Polruan / 26th Feb 1830 - 17th Nov 1906 / Also his wife / Fanny Hocken / 28th Dec 1831-4th May 1907 / their daughter / Emily Ada Rogers / 28th Jan 1870-9th Aug 1903 / and her husband / Frederick James Rogers / Died 6th March 1924, Aged 56 years'

Details

Description: Headstone
Type: Gravestone

People

Hocken, William Peard
Age: 76
Date of Death: 17/11/1906
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Maste Mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

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  "id": "M6242",
  "location": "Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales",
  "transcript": "'In memory of / William Pearde Hocken / Master Mariner of Polruan / 26th Feb 1830 - 17th Nov 1906 / Also his wife / Fanny Hocken / 28th Dec 1831-4th May 1907 / their daughter / Emily Ada Rogers / 28th Jan 1870-9th Aug 1903 / and her husband / Frederick James Rogers / Died 6th March 1924, Aged 56 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating William Peard Hocken of Polruan d. 1907</p>",
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    "recorder": "David J. Wickham",
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S'a Ali Bay Cemetery, Western Cove, Khor Jabber, Oman, Rest of the World

Memorial at S’a Ali Bay Cemetery, Western Cove, Khor Jabber, Oman commemorating William Henry Adams RN d. 1880

Location

S'a Ali Bay Cemetery, Western Cove, Khor Jabber, Oman, Rest of the World

Transcript

'ERECTED BY OFFICERS AND CREW / IN / AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE / OF / WILLIAM HENRY ADAMS / WHO DIED ON BOARD / H.M.S. WOODLARK / AT MASKAT [SIC], ARABIA / NOVEMBER 28TH 1880 / AGED 18 YEARS'

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Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS Woodlark

People

Adams, William Henry
Age: 18
Date of Death: 28/11/1880
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

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Notes: Broken.

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  "location": "S'a Ali Bay Cemetery, Western Cove, Khor Jabber, Oman, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'ERECTED BY OFFICERS AND CREW / IN / AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE / OF / WILLIAM HENRY ADAMS / WHO DIED ON BOARD / H.M.S. WOODLARK / AT MASKAT [SIC], ARABIA / NOVEMBER 28TH 1880 / AGED 18 YEARS'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at S’a Ali Bay Cemetery, Western Cove, Khor Jabber, Oman commemorating William Henry Adams RN d. 1880</p>",
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    "notes": "Broken.",
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Mount Young Cemetery, San Juan Island, USA, Rest of the world

Gravestone at Mount Young Cemetery, San Juan Island, USA commemorating Private Charles Wood RMLI and Private James Wensley RMLI, who both died in 1869

Location

Mount Young Cemetery, San Juan Island, USA, Rest of the world

Transcript

'In Memory / of / 109 Co. Charles Wood Pte. / who died Jan. 8th 1869 / Aged 28 years / Also / 27th Co. James Wensley Pte. / who was accidentally drowned in the / adjacent harbour April 7th 1869 / His body was not found / Therefore be ye also ready / Erected as a mark of esteem by their fellow comrades of the above co. of the RMLI'

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Type: Gravestone

People

Wensley, James
Age:
Date of Death: 7/4/1869
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry
Wood, Charles
Age: 28
Date of Death: 8/1/1869
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Private RMLI
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry

Extra

Recorder: J. A. Lavin 1988

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  "id": "M3818",
  "location": "Mount Young Cemetery, San Juan Island, USA, Rest of the world",
  "transcript": "'In Memory / of / 109 Co. Charles Wood Pte. / who died Jan. 8th 1869 / Aged 28 years / Also / 27th Co. James Wensley Pte. / who was accidentally drowned in the / adjacent harbour April 7th 1869 / His body was not found / Therefore be ye also ready / Erected as a mark of esteem by their fellow comrades of the above co. of the RMLI'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Mount Young Cemetery, San Juan Island, USA commemorating Private Charles Wood RMLI and Private James Wensley RMLI, who both died in 1869</p>",
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    "recorder": "J. A. Lavin 1988",
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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:

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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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  "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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    "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

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  "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>",
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    "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'

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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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    "event":"",
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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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  "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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}

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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.

JSON

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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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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters