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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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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

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  "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'",
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas 1988",
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St Ishmael's Church, Dale, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Gravestone at St Ishmael”s Church, Dale, Pembrokeshire commemorating Captain Hugh Williams d. 1777

Location

St Ishmael's Church, Dale, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Transcript

'Here lieth the Body of Captain Hugh Williams who [with?] ready faith & firm reliance on the Promised Land bore up with fortitude agaist the tryalls of this life and attained in the fifty fourth year of his age the promised land, Jan 11th Anno Domini 1777'

Details

Description: Carved with an anchor.
Type: Gravestone

People

Williams, Hugh
Age: 53
Date of Death: 11/1/1777
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

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  "transcript": "'Here lieth the Body of Captain Hugh Williams who [with?] ready faith & firm reliance on the Promised Land bore up with fortitude agaist the tryalls of this life and attained in the fifty fourth year of his age the promised land, Jan 11th Anno Domini 1777'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at St Ishmael”s Church, Dale, Pembrokeshire commemorating Captain Hugh Williams d. 1777</p>",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Albert Hawkins d. 1907

Location

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

Transcript

'IHS Albert Hawkins, R.M. died 4th. January 1907

Details

Type: Cross

People

Hawkins, Albert
Age:
Date of Death: 24/1/1907
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Marines

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

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  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'IHS Albert Hawkins, R.M. died 4th. January 1907",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Albert Hawkins d. 1907</p>",
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  "extra": {
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
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}

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Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Albert Victor Bourne d. 1904

Location

Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'Sacred / to the memory of / ALBERT VICTOR BOURNE / Gunner R.M.S. / H.M.S. Victorious / who died October 26th 1904 / aged 22 years / Erected as a mark / of respect by the ship's / company'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Church of England (old) 312
Artists: J. Reforne Stone
Vessel: HMS Victorious

People

Bourne, Albert Victor
Age: 22
Date of Death: 26/10/1904
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Gunner RMA
Organisation: Royal Marine Artillery

Extra

Recorder: R & J H Perry, 1987

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  "id": "M3517",
  "location": "Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred / to the memory of / ALBERT VICTOR BOURNE / Gunner R.M.S. / H.M.S. Victorious / who died October 26th 1904 / aged 22 years / Erected as a mark / of respect by the ship's / company'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating Albert Victor Bourne d. 1904</p>",
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    "position": "Church of England (old) 312",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "J. Reforne Stone",
    "vessel": "HMS Victorious"  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
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  "people": [{"name":"Bourne, Albert Victor","age":"22","dateofdeath":"26/10/1904","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Gunner RMA","organisation":"Royal Marine Artillery"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "R & J H Perry, 1987",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Memorial Garden, Next to Walton-Le-Soken Parish church, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, England

Headstone in the Memorial Garden next to Walton-Le-Soken Parish church, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, commemorating John Brown d. 1916

Location

Memorial Garden, Next to Walton-Le-Soken Parish church, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, England

Transcript

'IHS / John Brown / Engine Room Artificer 4th class / Died / March 28th 1916 / Aged 31 years'

Details

Description: Headstones arranged in two parallel lines.
Type: War Graves Commission headstone
Vessel: HMS Conquest

People

Brown, John
Age: 31
Date of Death: 28/3/1916
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Engine Room Artificer 4th class
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Crew members drowned in capsize of whaler.
Recorder: Captain M.T. Morton 1981

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  "location": "Memorial Garden, Next to Walton-Le-Soken Parish church, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, England",
  "transcript": "'IHS / John Brown / Engine Room Artificer 4th class / Died / March 28th 1916 / Aged 31 years'",
  "content": "<p>Headstone in the Memorial Garden next to Walton-Le-Soken Parish church, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, commemorating John Brown d. 1916</p>",
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    "event":"",
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  "people": [{"name":"Brown, John","age":"31","dateofdeath":"28/3/1916","causeofdeath":"Maritime accident","rankOccupation":"Engine Room Artificer 4th class","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "Crew members drowned in capsize of whaler.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Captain M.T. Morton 1981",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Rye, East Sussex, England

Memorial at Rye, East Sussex commemorating James Hoad d. 1831

Location

Rye, East Sussex, England

Details

People

Hoad, James
Age: 63
Date of Death: 5/2/1831
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Shipbuilder
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Mrs Joyce Hoad

JSON

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  "id": "M3761",
  "location": "Rye, East Sussex, England",
  "transcript": "",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Rye, East Sussex commemorating James Hoad d. 1831</p>",
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  "extra": {
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    "recorder": "Mrs Joyce Hoad",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England

Wall tablet in Westminster Abbey commemorating Rear-Admiral Sir George Hope RN d. 1818

Location

Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / REAR ADMIRAL SIR GEORGE HOPE K.C.B. / ERECTED BY SEVERAL CAPTAINS OF THE ROYAL NAVY / WHO SERVED UNDER HIM AS MIDSHIPMEN'

Details

Description: Inscription panel supported on brackets with lions heads, trophies above.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: North west tower
Materials: Marble
Artists: Peter Turnerelli
Vessel: HMS 'Defence'

People

Hope, George
Age: 50
Date of Death: 2/5/1818
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Rear Admiral of the White
Bibliography: Rupert Gunnis 'Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1851' (London, 1964).

JSON

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  "id": "M4804",
  "location": "Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England",
  "transcript": "'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF / REAR ADMIRAL SIR GEORGE HOPE K.C.B. / ERECTED BY SEVERAL CAPTAINS OF THE ROYAL NAVY / WHO SERVED UNDER HIM AS MIDSHIPMEN'",
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    "materials": "Marble",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "Peter Turnerelli",
    "vessel": "HMS 'Defence'"  },
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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    "notes": "Rear Admiral of the White",
    "bibliography": "Rupert Gunnis 'Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1851' (London, 1964).",
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St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England

Gravestone at St Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, Suffolk commemorating Commander Charles King, RN d.1825

Location

St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'Charles King, Esq, Commander Royal Navy, died 17 Aug 1825 aged 72'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

King, Charles
Age: 72
Date of Death: 17/8/1825
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

JSON

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  "id": "M5438",
  "location": "St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England",
  "transcript": "'Charles King, Esq, Commander Royal Navy, died 17 Aug 1825 aged 72'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at St Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, Suffolk commemorating Commander Charles King, RN d.1825</p>",
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    "event":"",
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Fort St George, Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India, Rest of the World

Memorial at Fort St George, Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India, commemorating Captain Thomas Aubone, d.1725

Location

Fort St George, Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Here lyeth the body of Captain THOMAS AUBONE Commander of ye 'James and Mary', who departed this life the 19th day of August 1725, in the 49th year of his age.'

Details

Position: Compound, St Mary's Church
Vessel: James and Mary

People

Aubone, Thomas
Age: 49
Date of Death: 19/8/1725
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: Julian James Cotton 'List of Inscriptions on tombs or monuments in Madras possessing historical or archaeological interest' (Madras, 1905) p.19.

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Here lyeth the body of Captain THOMAS AUBONE Commander of ye 'James and Mary', who departed this life the 19th day of August 1725, in the 49th year of his age.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Fort St George, Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India, commemorating Captain Thomas Aubone, d.1725</p>",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters