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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Aldingbourne, West Sussex, England

Wall tablet in the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Aldingbourne, West Sussex commemorating Lieutenant Richard Charles Hasler RN d. 1856

Location

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Aldingbourne, West Sussex, England

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'IN A VAULT / ON THE EAST SIDE OF THIS CHURCHYARD / ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS / OF / RICHARD CHARLES HASLER / LIEUT. R.N. / SECOND SURVIVING SON OF / RICHARD HASLER, OF ALDINGBOURNE HOUSE/IN THIS PARISH, ESQUIRE: / AND / JULIA, HIS WIFE. / HE WAS BORN ON THE 25TH. OF DECR. 1835 / AND DIED ON THE 5TH. OF JUNE 1856 / IN THE 21ST YEAR OF HIS AGE / 'THE DAYS OF MAN ARE BUT AS/GRASS: FOR HE FLORISHETH AS A FLOWER OF THE FIELD'

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Description: Neo classical stele monument, acanthus leaves in corner of cornice frieze.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: South aisle south wall
Materials: Marble
Artists: C. Ellis & Son

People

Hasler, Richard Charles
Age: 20
Date of Death: 5/6/1856
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

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  "transcript": "'IN A VAULT / ON THE EAST SIDE OF THIS CHURCHYARD / ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS / OF / RICHARD CHARLES HASLER / LIEUT. R.N. / SECOND SURVIVING SON OF / RICHARD HASLER, OF ALDINGBOURNE HOUSE/IN THIS PARISH, ESQUIRE: / AND / JULIA, HIS WIFE. / HE WAS BORN ON THE 25TH. OF DECR. 1835 / AND DIED ON THE 5TH. OF JUNE 1856 / IN THE 21ST YEAR OF HIS AGE / 'THE DAYS OF MAN ARE BUT AS/GRASS: FOR HE FLORISHETH AS A FLOWER OF THE FIELD'",
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Church of St Michael and All Angels, Felton, Northumberland, England

Memorial at the Church of St Michael and All Angels, Felton, Northumberland commemorating Alexander Davison d. 1829, Nelson’s prize agent

Location

Church of St Michael and All Angels, Felton, Northumberland, England

Details

Description: The inscription panel in a gothic architectural surround, the Davison arms below.
Type: Wall tablet

People

Davison, Alexander
Age: 79
Date of Death: 1829
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Prize agent. Admiralty contractor
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Prize agent, Admiralty contractor, friend of Nelson. Buried at St Gregory's Church, Kirknewton.
Bibliography: David Saunders 'Maritime Memorials & Mementoes' (Yeovil, 1996), p. 47.

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  "content": "<p>Memorial at the Church of St Michael and All Angels, Felton, Northumberland commemorating Alexander Davison d. 1829,  Nelson’s prize agent</p>",
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    "bibliography": "David Saunders 'Maritime Memorials & Mementoes' (Yeovil, 1996), p. 47.",
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Old Church, Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man

Gravestone at Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man commemorating Ralph Foreman d. 1820

Location

Old Church, Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man

Transcript

'HERE LIETH THE BODY / of RALPH FOREMAN of Douglas / Mariner who on the 12th May 1820 / by an accidential [sic] fall fell into the hold of the Douglas, a trader, / to Liverpool which occasioned his / premature death in a few days after / aged 44 years / also 3 children / also the remains of / ISABELLA FOREMAN alias / SHIMMIN wife of the above / RALPH FOREMAN who departed / this life on the 4th day of / April 1840 in the 61st year of her age'

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Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: Douglas

People

Foreman, Ralph
Age:
Date of Death: 12/5/1820
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Mariner
Organisation:

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  "transcript": "'HERE LIETH THE BODY / of RALPH FOREMAN of Douglas / Mariner who on the 12th May 1820 / by an accidential [sic] fall fell into the hold of the Douglas, a trader, / to Liverpool which occasioned his / premature death in a few days after / aged 44 years / also 3 children / also the remains of / ISABELLA FOREMAN alias / SHIMMIN wife of the above / RALPH FOREMAN who departed / this life on the 4th day of / April 1840 in the 61st year of her age'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man commemorating Ralph Foreman d. 1820</p>",
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Kurrachee, Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra, India, Rest of the World

Memorial at Kurrachee, Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra, India commemorating John Wellington Young, Indian Navy, d.1868

Location

Kurrachee, Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra, India, Rest of the World

Transcript

'John Wellington Young, C.B. Captain Indian Navy Supt. Bombay Marine, died Manorah Point 15 April 1868 after 40 years service' [not exact]

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People

Young, John Wellington
Age: 54
Date of Death: 15/4/1868
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain
Organisation: Indian Navy

Extra

Notes: John Wellington Young was born in London on 18 May 1813.
Bibliography: 'Notes and Queries' vol. 176 (1936)p. 417.

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  "transcript": "'John Wellington Young, C.B. Captain Indian Navy Supt. Bombay Marine, died Manorah Point 15 April 1868 after 40 years service' [not exact]",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Kurrachee, Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra, India commemorating John Wellington Young, Indian Navy, d.1868</p>",
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East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich, London, England

Gravestone at East Greenwich Pleasaunce commemorating Arthur Daniel d. 1904

Location

East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich, London, England

Transcript

'In memory of Arthur Daniel for 22 years an instructor of the RN School Greenwich who died 29th August 1904 aged 51 years. Erected by the officers, staff and boys of the school as a token of esteem'

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Type: Gravestone

People

Daniel, Arthur
Age: 51
Date of Death: 29/8/1904
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Instructor
Organisation: Royal Hospital School, Greenwich

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson, 1988

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  "location": "East Greenwich Pleasaunce, Greenwich, London, England",
  "transcript": "'In memory of Arthur Daniel for 22 years an instructor of the RN School Greenwich who died 29th August 1904 aged 51 years. Erected by the officers, staff and boys of the school as a token of esteem'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at East Greenwich Pleasaunce commemorating Arthur Daniel d. 1904</p>",
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    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson, 1988",
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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating William Gilbert d. 1903

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

In / loving memory / of William Gilbert / Master Mariner of this port / Died May 8th 1903 / Aged 52 years / From Love's shining circle the gem drops away / Also Mary Emma / his beloved wife / Died May 2, 1924 / Aged 67 years / Also their son / William Everett Gilbert / Died Dec 8, 1955 / Aged 73 years.'

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Type: Gravestone

People

Gilbert, William
Age: 52
Date of Death: 8/5/1903
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master Mariner
Organisation:

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Recorder: David J. Wickham

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  "transcript": "In / loving memory / of William Gilbert / Master Mariner of this port / Died May 8th 1903 / Aged 52 years / From Love's shining circle the gem drops away / Also Mary Emma / his beloved wife / Died May 2, 1924 / Aged 67 years / Also their son / William Everett Gilbert / Died Dec 8, 1955 / Aged 73 years.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating William Gilbert d. 1903</p>",
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    "recorder": "David J. Wickham",
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South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World

Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, commemorating John Fraser, d. 1816

Location

South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World

Transcript

‘SACRED / To the Memory of / Mr John Fraser, / late Pensioner in the / Hon'ble Company's Marine / who died on 14th February 1816, / aged 70 years.'

Details

Description: Neo-classical memorial with black inscription stone inset into a niche on the side.
Position: Plot 68

People

Fraser, John
Age: 70
Date of Death: 14/2/1816
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Honourable Company's Marine

Extra

Bibliography: 'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.133.

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  "transcript": "‘SACRED / To the Memory of / Mr John Fraser, / late Pensioner in the / Hon'ble Company's Marine / who died on 14th February 1816, / aged 70 years.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, commemorating John Fraser, d. 1816</p>",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Gravestone in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating James Anderson d. 1873

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of James ANDERSON, late Chief Engineer, S.S. 'Glendarroch', who departed this life on the 14th, July 1873 aged 37 years. This stone is erected by the Captain, Officers and Crew...'

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Type: Headstone
Vessel: SS Glendarroch

People

Anderson, James
Age: 37
Date of Death: 14/7/1873
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief Engineer
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Screw steamer 'Glendarroch' built 1870 in Glasgow, owner C. W. Kelloch, 1509 tons. Destined voyage in 1873, Clyde to China.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

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  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of James ANDERSON, late Chief Engineer, S.S. 'Glendarroch', who departed this life on the 14th, July 1873 aged 37 years. This stone is erected by the Captain, Officers and Crew...'",
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Henry Keating RN d. 1882

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Henry Keating, boatswains mate, H.M.S. COMUS, died April 17th 1882 aged 30 years R.I.P.'

Details

Description: Compass and set square carved below inscription.
Type: Cross
Vessel: HMS Comus

People

Keating, Henry
Age: 30
Date of Death: 17/4/1882
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Boatswain's Mate
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Henry Keating, boatswains mate, H.M.S. COMUS, died April 17th 1882 aged 30 years R.I.P.'",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Joseph Mitchell d. 1907

Location

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

Transcript

'In loving memory of Joseph MITCHELL, native of St Mary's Scilly Isles, England, who died at Green Island Lighthouse, March 4th. 1907 aged 47 years. In the midst of his duty he fell asleep in Jesus. Erected by his loving wife'

Details

People

Mitchell, Joseph
Age: 47
Date of Death: 4/3/1907
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lighthouse keeper
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters