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Msida Bastion Cemetery, Malta, Rest of the World

Tomb at Msida Bastion Cemetery, Malta commemorating Henry Weld RN, Assistant Surgeon, d. 1844

Location

Msida Bastion Cemetery, Malta, Rest of the World

Details

Description: Tomb with anthemion acroteria. Anchor in relief at the end.
Vessel: HMS Formidable, HMS Queen

People

Weld, Henry
Age: 24
Date of Death: 17/3/1844
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Assistant Surgeon RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Died from an infected cut, sustained whilst dissecting a corpse. The inscription on the tomb is partly missing.

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Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England

Memorial at Highgate Cemetery commemorating Commander Richard Murdoch Robertson RN d. 1852

Location

Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England

Transcript

'To the memory / of / RICHARD MURDOCH ROBERTSON, Esqre., / a Commander in the Royal Navy. / Born at Portsmouth on the 17th November, 1809. / Died at Edinburgh August 10th, 1852. / His surviving brothers and sisters have erected / this memorial as a token / of the affection they bore him. / Eheu! Eheu! Frater noster. / Within the same tomb / as her uncle / repose the remains of / EDITH MARION ROBERTSON / the youngest and beloved child of / Henry Robertson, Esqre., of Hampstead. / She was born Jany. 27th, 1844, / and died 29th May 1855. / Why should I murmur? It is God's will.'

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People

Robertson, Richard Murdoch
Age: 42
Date of Death: 10/8/1852
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Frederick Teague Cansick 'Epitaphs of Middlesex' (London, 1869) vol ii, p. 70.

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  "transcript": "'To the memory / of / RICHARD MURDOCH ROBERTSON, Esqre., / a Commander in the Royal Navy. / Born at Portsmouth on the 17th November, 1809. / Died at Edinburgh August 10th, 1852. / His surviving brothers and sisters have erected / this memorial as a token / of the affection they bore him. / Eheu! Eheu! Frater noster. / Within the same tomb / as her uncle / repose the remains of / EDITH MARION ROBERTSON / the youngest and beloved child of / Henry Robertson, Esqre., of Hampstead. / She was born Jany. 27th, 1844, / and died 29th May 1855. / Why should I murmur? It is God's will.'",
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Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shiplake, Oxfordshire, England

Memorial at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shiplake commemorating Vice-Admiral Lord Mark Robert Kerr d. 1840

Location

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shiplake, Oxfordshire, England

Transcript

'In memory of Vice Admiral Lord Mark Robert Kerr (Third son of William John Kerr Fifth Marquis of Lothian) whose remains are interred beneath this tablet. He departed this life Sept. 9th 1840 in the 64th year of his age. Most exemplary as a Christian, a husband, a father and a friend.'

Details

People

Kerr, Mark Robert
Age: 64
Date of Death: 9/9/1840
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

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  "transcript": "'In memory of Vice Admiral Lord Mark Robert Kerr (Third son of William John Kerr Fifth Marquis of Lothian) whose remains are interred beneath this tablet. He departed this life Sept. 9th 1840 in the 64th year of his age. Most exemplary as a Christian, a husband, a father and a friend.'",
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Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon, England

Wall tablet in Exeter Cathedral commemorating William Weston, HEIC, d. 1773

Location

Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon, England

Transcript

'In memory of William Weston Esq / Youngest son of Stephen Weston Bp of Exeter / Many years Capt of an Indiaman & at his death / Registrar of this diocese / This monument is dedicated / by Charles Weston Prebent of Durham / His nephew & exor / Ob 30 June 1773 Aetat 62'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Marble

People

Weston, William
Age: 62
Date of Death: 30/6/1773
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

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Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Tomb in Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey commemorating Admiral Nicholas Lefebvre d. 1881

Location

Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Transcript

'... Also in memory of / Nicholas Lefebvre / Admiral RN / Seigneur of Blanchelande / Died 7 Oct 1881 / in the 88th year of his age'

Details

Type: Chest-tomb
Position: About 1/4 way down central path

People

Lefebvre, Nicholas
Age: 87
Date of Death: 7/10/1881
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER.
Recorder: J. Le Pelley 1981

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  "transcript": "'... Also in memory of / Nicholas Lefebvre / Admiral RN / Seigneur of Blanchelande / Died 7 Oct 1881 / in the 88th year of his age'",
  "content": "<p>Tomb in Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey commemorating Admiral Nicholas Lefebvre d. 1881</p>",
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    "recorder": "J. Le Pelley 1981",
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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.'",
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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

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  "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

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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'",
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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

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  "transcript": "'John L. Parrett A.B. Died 8 July 1900 age 22 years'",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters