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St Paul's Church, Bridgetown, Barbados, Rest of the World

Memorial at St Paul’s Church, Barbados commemorating William Henry Roskruge d. 1838

Location

St Paul's Church, Bridgetown, Barbados, Rest of the World

Transcript

'To the memory of William Henry Roskruge late master in the mail boat service. Died Sept 25 1838. Aged 20 years'

Details

People

Roskruge, William Henry
Age: 20
Date of Death: 25/9/1838
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: C. Flintham

JSON

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  "transcript": "'To the memory of William Henry Roskruge late master in the mail boat service. Died Sept 25 1838. Aged 20 years'",
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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wanstead, Essex, England

Memorial at Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wanstead, commemorating Alexander Mitchell d. 1882

Location

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

Transcript

'Captain Alexander Mitchell Sim Born 28th November 1788. Died 9th January 1882. A father to the fatherless and a friend to all in need. They who go down to the sea in ships see the wonders of the deep and praise the Lord'

Details

Description: Cross with carved anchor and chain.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Artists: Maile & Son

People

Sim, Alexander Mitchell
Age: 94
Date of Death: 9/1/1882
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1989

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Captain Alexander Mitchell Sim Born 28th November 1788. Died 9th January 1882. A father to the fatherless and a friend to all in need. They who go down to the sea in ships see the wonders of the deep and praise the Lord'",
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    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson 1989",
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St Peter's Church, Dixton, Monmouthshire, Wales

Memorial in St Peter’s Church, Dixton, Monmouthshire commemorating Admiral Thomas Griffin d. 1771

Location

St Peter's Church, Dixton, Monmouthshire, Wales

Transcript

'Near this place are deposited the remains / of Thomas Griffin Esq. of Hadnock in this Parish / Admiral of the White Squadron of His Majesty's Fleet / who departed this life 23rd Decr 1771 aged 78 yrs / Also of Elizabeth Griffin the wife of the above named / Thomas Griffin who died 23 May 1781 aged 71 years / Also of Thomas Griffin Esq, Barrister at Law / eldest son / of the beforenamed Thomas and Elizabeth Griffin / who died 28th April 1788 aged 49 years / Also of George Henry the infant son of / Griffin Esq. of Newton in this Parish / who died 18th October 1801 / Also of the above George Griffin youngest son / of the beforenamed Thomas and Elizabeth Griffin / He died 17th December 1802 aged 57 years / Also of Catherine Griffin relict of the beforenamed / George Griffin who died at Newton House in the seventieth year / of her age on the 15th September 1838 / Deeply lamented / 'We are more than conquerors through him that loved us.' Rom VIII.37'

Details

Description: Lidded urn over rectagular inscription tablet, pilasters at the sides.
Type: Wall memorial

People

Griffin, Thomas
Age:
Date of Death: 23/12/1771
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the White
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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

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  "transcript": "'Near this place are deposited the remains / of Thomas Griffin Esq. of Hadnock in this Parish / Admiral of the White Squadron of His Majesty's Fleet / who departed this life 23rd Decr 1771 aged 78 yrs / Also of Elizabeth Griffin the wife of the above named / Thomas Griffin who died 23 May 1781 aged 71 years / Also of Thomas Griffin Esq, Barrister at Law / eldest son / of the beforenamed Thomas and Elizabeth Griffin / who died 28th April 1788 aged 49 years / Also of George Henry the infant son of / Griffin Esq. of Newton in this Parish / who died 18th October 1801 / Also of the above George Griffin youngest son / of the beforenamed Thomas and Elizabeth Griffin / He died 17th December 1802 aged 57 years / Also of Catherine Griffin relict of the beforenamed / George Griffin who died at Newton House in the seventieth year / of her age on the 15th September 1838 / Deeply lamented / 'We are more than conquerors through him that loved us.' Rom VIII.37'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in St Peter’s Church, Dixton, Monmouthshire commemorating Admiral Thomas Griffin d. 1771</p>",
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St Margarets Church, Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, England

Gravestone at St Margarets Church, Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, commemorating John William Jarvis d. 1881

Location

St Margarets Church, Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, England

Transcript

'In loving memory of John William Jarvis, eldest son of William and Mary Jane Jarvis who died 3 February 1881 aged 21 also Mary Jane Jarvis, died 20 March 1890 aged 56 Also William Jarvis died 25 February 1910 aged 83. Interred at the City of London Cemetery, Ilford (Essex)'

Details

Type: Gravestone

People

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Extra

Notes: William Jarvis buried City of London Cemetery 1.3.1910. Plot no.22398/60
Recorder: Mrs K.R. Baker

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  "transcript": "'In loving memory of John William Jarvis, eldest son of William and Mary Jane Jarvis who died 3 February 1881 aged 21 also Mary Jane Jarvis, died 20 March 1890 aged 56 Also William Jarvis died 25 February 1910 aged 83. Interred at the City of London Cemetery, Ilford (Essex)'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at St Margarets Church, Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, commemorating John William Jarvis d. 1881</p>",
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    "recorder": "Mrs K.R. Baker",
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East Greenwich Pleasaunce, London, England

Gravestone at East Greenwich Pleasaunce commemorating James Shepard RN d. 1907

Location

East Greenwich Pleasaunce, London, England

Transcript

'In loving memory of / my dear husband / ‘JAMES SHEPARD R.N. / (CRIMEAN VETERAN) WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY / AUGUST 6TH 1907 / AGED 72 YEARS. ALSO 18 YEARS WITH / HER LATE MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA AS BOATSWAIN'S MATE ON THE / ROYAL YACHT VICTORIA AND ALBERT. / "SLEEP ON BELOVED AND TAKE THY / WELL EARNED REST, / GOOD-NIGHT GOOD-NIGHT” / ALSO CHARLOTTE, / THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE / WHO DIED FEBRUARY 12TH 1924 / AGED 85 YEARS’

Details

Description: Carved with an anchor. Lead letters.
Type: Gravestone
Artists: Richards
Vessel: HMY Victoria and Albert, HMS Terrible

Event

Crimea War

Event Date

1853-1856

Event Category

British Conflicts in Asia

People

Shepard, James
Age: 72
Date of Death: 6/8/1907
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Boatswain's Mate
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Born 22 November 1834, Botley, Hampshire. Name sometimes spelt Sheppard. Served in HMS 'Terrible' during the Crimea War. ADM 139/320/31949.
Bibliography: Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 251.
Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1988
Photographer: Dr Pieter van der Merwe 2020

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  "transcript": "'In loving memory of / my dear husband / ‘JAMES SHEPARD R.N. / (CRIMEAN VETERAN) WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY / AUGUST 6TH 1907 / AGED 72 YEARS. ALSO 18 YEARS WITH / HER LATE MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA AS BOATSWAIN'S MATE ON THE / ROYAL YACHT VICTORIA AND ALBERT. / \"SLEEP ON BELOVED AND TAKE THY / WELL EARNED REST, / GOOD-NIGHT GOOD-NIGHT” / ALSO  CHARLOTTE, / THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE / WHO DIED FEBRUARY 12TH 1924 / AGED 85 YEARS’",
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    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "Richards",
    "vessel": "HMY Victoria and Albert, HMS Terrible"  },
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    "date": "1853-1856",
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    "bibliography": "Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 251.",
    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson 1988",
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Church of St John the Baptist, Westbourne, West Sussex, England

Gravestone at the Church of St John the Baptist, Westbourne, West Sussex commemorating Richard Wyley RN d. 1763

Location

Church of St John the Baptist, Westbourne, West Sussex, England

Transcript

'In / Memory of / RICHARD WYLEY / late Boatswain of the Captain / Man of WAR / He Serv'd in that Capacity / on board Several Ships / Upwards of 30 Years / Departed this Life April the 12th 1763 / Aged 75 years / A Carefull Friend a Father dear / A Tender Husband Sleepeth here'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Limestone
Vessel: HMS Captain

People

Wyley, Richard
Age: 75
Date of Death: 12/4/1763
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Boatswain
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Burial register 'bu. Richard Wiley [sic], April 14th 1763'.

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  "location": "Church of St John the Baptist, Westbourne, West Sussex, England",
  "transcript": "'In / Memory of / RICHARD WYLEY / late Boatswain of the Captain / Man of WAR / He Serv'd in that Capacity / on board Several Ships / Upwards of 30 Years / Departed this Life April the 12th 1763 / Aged 75 years / A Carefull Friend a Father dear / A Tender Husband Sleepeth here'",
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St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Memorial at St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating Captain Charles Reid d. 1834

Location

St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Capt. Charles Reid died in Liverpool 16 September 1834 age 34'

Details

People

Reid, Charles
Age: 34
Date of Death: 16/9/1834
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol.7, p.201.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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  "transcript": "'Capt. Charles Reid died in Liverpool 16 September 1834 age 34'",
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Naval and Military Cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Thomas William Davies d. 1903

Location

Naval and Military Cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'Thos Wm DAVIES / A.B. H.M.S. 'Dolphin' / died / 28th Dec'r 1903 Aged 27'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Church of England (old) 294
Vessel: HMS Dolphin

People

Davies, Thomas William
Age: 27
Date of Death: 28/12/1903
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry, 1987

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Thos Wm DAVIES / A.B. H.M.S. 'Dolphin' / died / 28th Dec'r 1903 Aged 27'",
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    "recorder": "R. & J.H. Perry, 1987",
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Maritime Museum, Vittoria, Malta, Rest of the World

Memorial at the Maritime Museum, Vittoria, Malta commemorating Samuel Frizell RN d. 1926

Location

Maritime Museum, Vittoria, Malta, Rest of the World

Transcript

'In loving memory / of / Samuel Frizell / Able Seaman / H.M.S. Emerald / who was drowned at sea / fifty miles north west of Malta / on 16th February 1926 / Erected by his shipmates'

Details

Type: Plaque
Materials: Brass
Vessel: HMS Emerald

People

Frizell, Samuel
Age:
Date of Death: 16/2/1926
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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  "transcript": "'In loving memory / of / Samuel Frizell / Able Seaman / H.M.S. Emerald / who was drowned at sea / fifty miles north west of Malta / on 16th February 1926 / Erected by his shipmates'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at the Maritime Museum, Vittoria, Malta commemorating Samuel Frizell RN d. 1926</p>",
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Church of St Michael and All Angels Church, Heavitree, Devon, England

Memorial in the Church of St Michael and All Angels Church, Heavitree, Devon commemorating Lieutenant Henry Hamilton RN d. 1871

Location

Church of St Michael and All Angels Church, Heavitree, Devon, England

Transcript

'GEORGE HAMILTON / Died November 2 1869 / Aged 45 / HENRY SAMUEL HAMILTON / (Lieut R.N.) Died June 5th 1871 / Aged 44'

Details

Type: Cross
Position: South side

People

Hamilton, Henry Samuel
Age: 44
Date of Death: 5/6/1871
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: D.P. Gander

JSON

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  "transcript": "'GEORGE HAMILTON / Died November 2 1869 / Aged 45 / HENRY SAMUEL HAMILTON / (Lieut R.N.) Died June 5th 1871 / Aged 44'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in the Church of St Michael and All Angels Church, Heavitree, Devon commemorating Lieutenant Henry Hamilton RN d. 1871</p>",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters