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:
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
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
Wall memorial at St Mary’s Church, Chigwell, Essex, commemorating Captain William Brabazon Urmston RN d. 1869
Location
St Mary's Church, Chigwell, Essex, England
Transcript
'IN LOVING MEMORY / OF / WILLIAM BRABAZON URMSTON / CAPTAIN ROYAL NAVY, / KNIGHT OF THE LEGION OF HONOR &c. / SECOND SON OF SIR JAMES BRABAZON URMSTON, KT. / FORMERLY OF THIS PARISH, / WHO, AFTER SERVING HIS GOD AND HIS COUNTRY / WITH TRUE DEVOTION, / DIED ON THE 18TH DECEMBER 1869, / AGED 41 YEARS / ON BOARD H.M.S. AKBAR, AT ROCKFERRY, CHESHIRE. / HIS REMAINS / ARE INTERRRED IN THE FAMILY BURIAL GROUND / OF HIS FATHER-IN-LAW, / JOHN BURN MURDOCH, ESQRE / AT GARTINCABER, PERTHSHIRE, / "NOT SLOTHFUL IN BUSINESS, / FERVENT IN SPIRIT, / SERVING THE LORD.'
Details
Description: Inscription tablet in the shape of a scroll. Behind it is carved an anchor and a chain in high relief.
Type: Wall memorial Position: Nave south wall Materials: Marble, stone Vessel: HMS Akbar
People
Urmston, William Brabazon Age: 41 Date of Death: 18/12/1869 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Captain RN Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: DOSSIER Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)
Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Captain David Jones d. 1905
Location
Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World
Transcript
'Gan ddisgwyl am gobraith cwynfydedic duw cariad yw. In loving memory of Capt. David JONES, 3 Picton Terrace, New Quay, South Wales, G.B., Master of the S.S. 'Attaka' who died 24th February, 1905 aged 43'
Details
Description: Daffodils carved above the inscription. Type: Headstone Vessel: SS Ataka
People
Jones, David Age: 43 Date of Death: 24/2/1905 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Master Organisation:
Extra
Notes: Steel screw steamer 'Ataka', owner J.M. Wood, built Ropner & Son, Stockton 1889, 3752 tons. Recorder: Christine Thomas
Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Captain Thomas Clarke Newton d. 1908
Location
Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales
Transcript
'In / loving memory of / Annie / the beloved daughter of / Capt T & Ellen Newton / who died Feb 3rd 1908 / Aged 19 years / her end was peace / Also of the above / Thomas Clarke Newton / ( Master mariner) / beloved husband of Ellen Newton / who died March 31st 1915/ Aged 62 years / Thy will be done / Also the above Ellen Newton / who died Aug 2nd 1935 / Aged 83 years / Also Allan their dearly beloved son / Killed in action May 8th 1915 / Aged 23 years / At Rest'
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Type: Gravestone
People
Newton, Thomas Clarke Age: 62 Date of Death: 31/3/1915 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Master Mariner Organisation:
Memorial in Tallinn Cathedral commemorating Admiral Samuel Greig, Imperial Russian Navy d. 1788
Location
Cathedral, Tallinn, Estonia, Rest of the World
Transcript
'SAMUELI GREIGIO / SCOTO / SUMMO RUSS. CLASS: PRAEFECTO NAT MDCCXXXV DENAT MDCCLXXXVIII / HUNC / ARCHIPELAGUS ET MARE BALTICUM / ORAQUE SOSPES AB HOSTIUM IGNIBUS / HUNC / VIRTUTUM LAUDES ET / MAGNANIMAE . CATHARINAE II / SUPERSTES DOLOR / PERPETUO CARMINE CELEBRANT'
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Description: Architectural surround of a pediment supported by Ionic columns. The Grieg arms above supported by two putti, a cherub's head above. On either side of the inscription are naked winged boys holding wreaths and inverted torches. Type: Wall monument Materials: White marble
People
Grieg, Samuel Age: 53 Date of Death: 26/10/1788 Cause of Death: Infectious disease Rank / Occupation: Admiral Organisation: Imperial Russian Navy
Extra
Bibliography: 'Dictionary of National Biography'. Recorder: Richard Ormond 1990 Photographer: Richard Ormond 1990
Memorial in Exeter Cathedral, Devon commemorating Lieutenant Richard Douglas Sandford VC, RN d. 1918 and Captain Francis Hugh Sandford, DSO, RN, d. 1926
Location
Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon, England
Transcript
'TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF / TWO BROTHERS / CAPTAIN FRANCIS HUGH / SANDFORD D.SO., / CROIX DE GUERRE AVEC PALME, / R.N. DARDANELLES, DOVER PATROL. / BORN 1887 DIED 1926 / AND / LIEUT. RICHARD DOUGLAS / SANDFORD V.C. / LEGION OF HONOUR, R.N. / SUBMARINE C3. ZEEBRUGGE. / BORN 1891 DIED 1918. / SONS of ARCHDEACON SANDFORD of / EXETER. / WHO IN A DARK HOUR OF PERIL / ON ST. GEORGE'S DAY 1918 / TOGETHER MAINTAINED THE / HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE NAVY'
Details
Type: Plaque Position: South side nave Materials: Bronze
Event
Zeebrugge Raid
Event Date
23/4/1918
Event Category
1914-1918 First World War
People
Sandford, Francis Hugh Age: 39 Date of Death: 1926 Cause of Death: Unknown Rank / Occupation: Captain Organisation: Royal Navy Sandford, Richard Douglas Age: 27 Date of Death: 23/11/1918 Cause of Death: Infectious disease Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant Organisation: Royal Navy
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Notes: Richard Douglas Sandford, Victoria Cross winner for part in Zeebrugge Raid. Recorder: David Saunders
Memorial at St Andrew’s Church, Hatfield Peverel, Essex, commemorating Commander Claude Philip Champion de Crespigny RN d. 1947
Location
St Andrew's Church, Hatfield Peverel, Essex, England
Transcript
'Claude Philip Champion de Crespigny, Commander RN Born 3 August 1880 Died 28 May 1939. Also, Frederick Philip Champion de Crespigny, 7th BT Commander RN Died 12 August 1947'
Details
Type: Gravestone Position: Churchyard
People
Champion de Crespigny, Claude Philip Age: Date of Death: 28/5/1939 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Commander RN Organisation: Royal Navy Champion de Crespigny, Frederick Philip Age: Date of Death: 28/5/1939 Cause of Death: Unknown/None Rank / Occupation: Commander RN Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan, April 1972
Memorial in St Andrew’s Church, Kenn, Devon commemorating Frederick Hamilton, RN d. 1900
Location
St Andrew's Church, Kenn, Devon, England
Transcript
'IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN HAMILTON WHO DIED FEBRUARY 26TH 1897 AGED 30 YEARS. ALSO FREDERICK HAMILTON RN DROWNED AND BURIED AT PORTSMOUTH FEBRUARY 22nd 1900 AGED 25 YEARS'