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Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Memorial at Kensal Green Cemetery to Admiral George Ferguson d. 1867

Location

Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Transcript

[East Side] 'GEORGE FERGUSON, OF PITFOUR, / ADMIRAL ROYAL NAVY. / DIED 15TH MARCH 1867 / AGED 79 YEARS. / FRANCES HARRIET FERGUSON. / ELDEST DAUGHTER OF ADMIRAL AND THE HONble MRS FERGUSON, /DIED SEPTEMBER 25 1873, AGED 47. ' [West Side] 'THE HONble/ ELIZABETH JANE, / THE BELOVED WIFE OF ADMIRAL FERGUSON, OF PITFOUR. / DIED AUGUST 12TH 1864. GEORGINA HARRIET FERGUSON 2nd DAUGHTER OF ADMIRAL AND THE HONble MRS FERGUSON. / DIED JAN 2ND 1909, AGED 81.'

Details

Description: Pink granite slab on white granite plinth.
Type: Slab
Position: Section 102
Materials: Granite

People

Fergusson, George
Age: 79
Date of Death: 15/03/1867
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Photographer: Lucy Saint, Eleanor Baugh ©RMG

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  "transcript": "[East Side] 'GEORGE FERGUSON, OF PITFOUR, / ADMIRAL ROYAL NAVY. / DIED 15TH MARCH 1867 / AGED 79 YEARS. / FRANCES HARRIET FERGUSON. / ELDEST DAUGHTER OF ADMIRAL AND THE HONble MRS FERGUSON, /DIED SEPTEMBER 25 1873, AGED 47. ' [West Side] 'THE HONble/ ELIZABETH JANE, / THE BELOVED WIFE OF ADMIRAL FERGUSON, OF PITFOUR. / DIED AUGUST 12TH 1864. GEORGINA HARRIET FERGUSON 2nd DAUGHTER OF ADMIRAL AND THE HONble MRS FERGUSON. / DIED JAN 2ND 1909, AGED 81.'",
  "content": "<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M5724Large.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7475\" width=\"296\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M5724Large.jpg 500w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M5724Large-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" /></figure>\n\n\n<p>Memorial at Kensal Green Cemetery to Admiral George Ferguson d. 1867</p>",
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Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Memorial at Kensal Green Cemetery commemorating William Henry Bowen d. 1876

Location

Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Transcript

'IN / LOVING MEMORY OF / WILLIAM HENRY BOWEN, / COMMANDER DURING THE CRIMEAN WAR, / OF THE S.S. HOPE / WHO IN ZEALOUS PERFORMANCE OF [HIS] / DUTY AND IN THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY / WAS STRUCK DOWN BY FATIGUE AND EXPOSURE. / IN THE PRIME OF HIS LIFE. AND AFTER 20 YEARS OF PAIN PATIENTLY BORNE / DIED APRIL 20 1876 AGED 52.'

Details

Description: Lead lettering.
Type: Base of cross [now missing]
Materials: Stone
Vessel: SS Hope

Event

Crimea War

Event Date

1853-1856

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Bowen, William Henry
Age: 52
Date of Death: 20/04/1876
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Lucy Saint, Eleanor Baugh

JSON

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  "location": "Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England",
  "transcript": "'IN / LOVING MEMORY OF / WILLIAM HENRY BOWEN, / COMMANDER DURING THE CRIMEAN WAR, / OF THE S.S. HOPE / WHO IN ZEALOUS PERFORMANCE OF [HIS] / DUTY AND IN THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY / WAS STRUCK DOWN BY FATIGUE AND EXPOSURE. / IN THE PRIME OF HIS LIFE. AND AFTER 20 YEARS OF PAIN PATIENTLY BORNE / DIED APRIL 20 1876 AGED 52.'",
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St Dunstan's Church, Stepney, London, England

St Dunstan’s Church, Stepney, burial place of Richard Swanley d. 1650 Parliamentary naval commander during the English Civil War

Location

St Dunstan's Church, Stepney, London, England

Details

Position: Churchyard

People

Swanley, Richard
Age:
Date of Death: 1650
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

Extra

Notes: Place of burial.
Bibliography: Daniel Lysons 'Environs of London' vol. iii, p. 434 (London,1792-6) supplement 1811 p. 441.

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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating A.K. Buck d. 1899

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of A.K. Buck of the P & O Steamer 'Arabic', who died at Hong Kong July 25th 1899'

Details

Description: Headstone with carved borders, a cross in relief above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: SS Arabic

People

Buck, A. K.
Age:
Date of Death: 25/7/1899
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: P & O Line

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas, Flat D4, 111 Mt Butler Road, Hong Kong

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of A.K. Buck of the P & O Steamer 'Arabic', who died at Hong Kong July 25th 1899'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating A.K. Buck d. 1899</p>",
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  "extra": {
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas, Flat D4, 111 Mt Butler Road, Hong Kong",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Needham's Point Military Cemetery, Barbados, Rest of the World

Memorial at Needham’s Point Military Cemetery, Barbados commemorating John L. Parrett RN d. 1900

Location

Needham's Point Military Cemetery, Barbados, Rest of the World

Transcript

'John L. Parrett A.B. Died 8 July 1900 age 22 years'

Details

Vessel: HMS Prosepine

People

Parrett, John Locke
Age: 22
Date of Death: 8/7/1900
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Born 19 October 1878 at Liverpool. Died of typhoid fever. ADM 188/296/178923
Recorder: C. Flintham

JSON

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  "id": "M1233",
  "location": "Needham's Point Military Cemetery, Barbados, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'John L. Parrett A.B. Died 8 July 1900 age 22 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Needham’s Point Military Cemetery, Barbados commemorating John L. Parrett RN d. 1900</p>",
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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    "notes": "Born 19 October 1878 at Liverpool. Died of typhoid fever. ADM 188/296/178923",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "C. Flintham",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Andrew John Wilson d. 1898

Location

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

Transcript

'In loving memory of Andrew John WILSON 2nd Officer S.S. 'Phra Chom Klao' who died of fever on the voyage Bankok to Hong Kong 12 July 1898 aged 21 years'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: SS Phra Chom Klao

People

Wilson, Andrew John
Age: 21
Date of Death: 12/6/1898
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: 2nd Officer
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas 1988

JSON

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  "id": "M297",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In loving memory of Andrew John WILSON 2nd Officer S.S. 'Phra Chom Klao' who died of fever on the voyage Bankok to Hong Kong 12 July 1898 aged 21 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Andrew John Wilson d. 1898</p>",
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    "vessel": "SS Phra Chom Klao"  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Wilson, Andrew John","age":"21","dateofdeath":"12/6/1898","causeofdeath":"Infectious disease","rankOccupation":"2nd Officer","organisation":""}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas 1988",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Thomas Charles Enos d. 1946

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

' 'In / loving memory of / Elizabeth Ann / beloved wife of / Thomas C. Enos / Died April 3rd 1926, aged 61 / Also their loved daughter / Nellie / Died Aug 4th 1910 aged 14 / Also the above / Thomas Charles Enos / Master Mariner / Died August 17th 1946 aged 90.'

Details

Type: Gravestone

People

Enos, Thomas Charles
Age: 90
Date of Death: 17/8/1946
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master Mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

JSON

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  "post_id": "5988",
  "id": "M6304",
  "location": "Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales",
  "transcript": "' 'In / loving memory of / Elizabeth Ann / beloved wife of / Thomas C. Enos / Died April 3rd 1926, aged 61 / Also their loved daughter / Nellie / Died Aug 4th 1910 aged 14 / Also the above / Thomas Charles Enos / Master Mariner / Died August 17th 1946 aged 90.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Thomas Charles Enos d. 1946</p>",
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  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
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    "position": "",
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    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "David J. Wickham",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Holy Trinity Cathedral, Shanghai, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Holy Trinity Cathedral, Shanghai, China commemorating Captain Nicholas Vansittart RN d. 1859

Location

Holy Trinity Cathedral, Shanghai, China, Rest of the World

Details

Position: Narthex
Vessel: HMS Magicienne

People

Vansittart, Nicholas
Age:
Date of Death: 17/7/1859
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

JSON

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  "id": "M3867",
  "location": "Holy Trinity Cathedral, Shanghai, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Holy Trinity Cathedral, Shanghai, China commemorating Captain Nicholas Vansittart RN d. 1859</p>",
  "images": [],
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    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
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St Saviour's Church, Westcliffe on Sea, Essex, England

Window in St Saviour’s Church, Westcliffe on Sea, Essex, dedicated to Clarence F. G. W. Copeland d. 1943

Location

St Saviour's Church, Westcliffe on Sea, Essex, England

Transcript

'Clarence F G W Copeland RN who died on active service 19th March 1943 aged 27 and his cousin Douglas William Robinson RAF K.I.A. 6 May 1941 aged 23'

Details

Type: Window
Position: Side chapel
Vessel: HMS Hereward

Event Category

1939-1945 Second World War

People

Copeland, Clarence Frederick George Wire
Age: 27
Date of Death: 19/3/1943
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Canteen manager
Organisation: Navy Army and Air Force Institute

Extra

Recorder: Rev. William Henry Donnan 1969

JSON

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  "location": "St Saviour's Church, Westcliffe on Sea, Essex, England",
  "transcript": "'Clarence F G W Copeland RN who died on active service 19th March 1943 aged 27 and his cousin Douglas William Robinson RAF K.I.A. 6 May 1941 aged 23'",
  "content": "<p>Window in St Saviour’s Church, Westcliffe on Sea, Essex, dedicated to Clarence F. G. W. Copeland d. 1943</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
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    "position": "Side chapel",
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    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "HMS Hereward"  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": "1939-1945 Second World War"  },
  "people": [{"name":"Copeland, Clarence Frederick George Wire","age":"27","dateofdeath":"19/3/1943","causeofdeath":"War casualty","rankOccupation":"Canteen manager","organisation":"Navy Army and Air Force Institute"}],
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    "recorder": "Rev. William Henry Donnan 1969",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Joseph Coxey RN d. 1906

Location

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

Transcript

'Joseph COXEY, Boy 1st. Cl., H.M.S. 'Monmouth', born 29th June 1888, died 5th June 1906'

Details

Description: Cross on stepped plinth, anchor in relief carved in the centre of the arms.
Type: Cross
Vessel: HMS Monmouth

People

Coxey, Joseph
Age:
Date of Death: 5/6/1906
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Boy 1st Class
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Joseph COXEY, Boy 1st. Cl., H.M.S. 'Monmouth', born 29th June 1888, died 5th June 1906'",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters