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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Thomas Mellow d. 1860

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Thomas Mellow, late boilermaker of the P & O Co., who departed this life 18th July 1860, aged 28 years. A native of Londonderry, Ireland. This stone is erected as a token of esteem by his friends'

Details

Type: Headstone

People

Mellow, Thomas
Age: 28
Date of Death: 18/5/1860
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Boiler maker
Organisation: P & O Line

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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St Clement's Church, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Memorial at St Clement’s Church, Ipswich, Suffolk commemorating Edmund Prentice, Shipbuilder d. 1804

Location

St Clement's Church, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'In memory of / EDMUND PRENTICE / Ships builder / who died 21 July 1804, Aged 50'

Details

Type: Headstone
Position: Churchyard

People

Prentice, Edmund
Age: 50
Date of Death: 21/7/1804
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Shipbuilder
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Notes: Recorded by the Rev. Francis Haslewood 1883. Transcript in Suffolk Record Office.

JSON

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  "transcript": "'In memory of / EDMUND PRENTICE / Ships builder / who died 21 July 1804, Aged 50'",
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Church of St Martin & St Mary, Chudleigh, Devon, England

Memorial in the Church of St Martin & St Mary, Chudleigh, Devon commemorating Lieutenant Robert Reid RN d. 1836

Location

Church of St Martin & St Mary, Chudleigh, Devon, England

Transcript

'Sacred / to the memory of / Mrs Maria Isabella Reid / many years resident in this parish / who departed this life / on the 25th day of April 1859 / aged 71 years. / Also of Robert Thomas Reid / her eldest son a Lieut. in the Royal Navy / who died on the 10th day of October 1836 / aged 35 years. / Also Isabella S. Reid died Sept. 12th 1890 Aged 79 years'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: South aisle
Materials: White marble with black marble surround

People

Reid, Robert Thomas
Age: 35
Date of Death: 10/10/1836
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS) 1985

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred / to the memory of / Mrs Maria Isabella Reid / many years resident in this parish / who departed this life / on the 25th day of April 1859 / aged 71 years. / Also of Robert Thomas Reid / her eldest son a Lieut. in the Royal Navy / who died on the 10th day of October 1836 / aged 35 years. / Also Isabella S. Reid died Sept. 12th 1890 Aged 79 years'",
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Holy Trinity Church, Barsham, Suffolk, England

Memorial window in Holy Trinity Church, Barsham, Suffolk dedicated to Captain Maurice Suckling RN d. 1778; William Suckling, Comptroller of Customs d. 1798 and Captain Robert William Suckling RN d. 1881

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Barsham, Suffolk, England

Transcript

[Roundel A] 'In memory of / Maurice Suckling D.D. / Prebendary of Westminster, Rector of this Psh 1711-1730. Interred in ye / chancel 23 Sept. 1730 & of Anne his / widow, daughter of Sir Charles Turner / Bt. who died at Burnham Thorpe, / Norfolk, Jan 5, 1763, & liethe here / buried; & of their three children' [B] 'Maurice Suckling / Captn R.N.; M.P. for Portsmouth; / died 17th July 1778 aged 52. / William Suckling, Comptroller of Customs. Died Dec. 15, 1798 aged 68; both here buried' [Base panel] 'Catherine Suckling, baptised here May 27, 1725; / married at Beccles to the Revd. Edmund Nelson, / May 11, 1749; buried at Burnham Thorpe, / Dec 30, 1767 aged 42, she was the mother of / Admiral Lord Nelson who died in the / hour of Victory Oct. 21, 1805.' [C] 'To the glory of / God & the beloved memy / of the Revd. Horace Suckling / (grandson of the Revd. Maurice / Suckling D.D.); Rector of this Parish / 1767-1828; interred in this Church / Apl 12, 1828, aged 57; & of Catherine / his wife who died July 7, 1861 / & their six children.' [wreath] ' i. Horace / George Suckling / Died 6, Sept 1828 / aged 29 / ii. Elizabeth / wife of the/Revd J.W. Flavell / Died 30th July 1833 / aged 29 / iii. Revd Richard Randall Suckling/Died 28 March 1858 / aged 43 / iv. Henry Suckling / Died 28 March 1858 / aged 43 / [D] 'Robert William Suckling / Captain Royal Navy. / Died December 24, 1881 / aged 71 / [Base panel] 'Mary Anne Suckling / wife of / Lieutenant Colonel Edward Farrer Acton / of Gatacre Park Salop. Died July 7, 1890. / aged 81'

Details

Description: Window of two lights and one tracery light with inscribed roundels and heraldic shield on a background of clear glass quarries painted with honeysuckle (canting on the name Suckling).
Type: Window
Position: Nave South Wall
Materials: stone, glass; lead
Artists: F.C. Eden

Event

Seven Years' War

People

Suckling, Maurice
Age: 52
Date of Death: 14/7/1778
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Suckling, William
Age: 68
Date of Death: 15/12/1798
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Comptroller of Customs
Organisation:
Suckling, Robert William
Age: 71
Date of Death: 24/12/1881
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Window made for Captain Thomas Acton, grandson of the Revd. Horace Suckling, Rector of Barsham and Mrs Florence Suckling.

Bibliography: DOSSIER
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

JSON

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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 George William Wall, HCBM, d. 1837

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of / Anne Martha Wall / who died 4th of August 1833, aged 7 years and 7 days / Also Harriet Jane Wall / died 23rd July 1834, aged 2 years and 8 months / And George William Wall, / Volunteer H.C.B. Marine, who was drowned / 19th October 1837, while learning to swim, / aged 14 years, 8 month and 17 days. / His unassuming manners and mild disposition / endeared him to all who knew him, particularly / his disconsolate parents, who are left to / bewail his loss. / 'The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away / blessed be the name of the Lord.'

Details

People

Wall, George William
Age: 14
Date of Death: 19/10/1837
Cause of Death: Drowned
Rank / Occupation: Volunteer
Organisation: Bombay Marine

Extra

Bibliography: 'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.156.

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of / Anne Martha Wall / who died 4th of August 1833, aged 7 years and 7 days / Also Harriet Jane Wall / died 23rd July 1834, aged 2 years and 8 months / And George William Wall, / Volunteer H.C.B. Marine, who was drowned / 19th October 1837, while learning to swim, / aged 14 years, 8 month and 17 days. / His unassuming manners and mild disposition / endeared him to all who knew him, particularly / his disconsolate parents, who are left to / bewail his loss. / 'The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away / blessed be the name of the Lord.'",
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St Margaret's Church, Lee, London, England

Memorial at St Margaret’s Church, Lee, London commemorating James Young d. 1840

Location

St Margaret's Church, Lee, London, England

Transcript

'James Young, one of the Elder Bretheren of the Corporation of the Trinity House, born 16th July 1781, died 24 Feb. 1840'

Details

People

Young, James
Age:
Date of Death: 24/2/1840
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Elder Brother Trinity House
Organisation: Trinity House

Extra

JSON

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

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Daniel Roxburgh d. 1877

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Daniel ROXBURGH. Killed on board the S.S. 'DANUBE' on the 16th. of November, 1877. Native of Paisley. Aged 28 years. This stone is erected by his friends as a mark of esteem'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: SS Danube

People

Roxburgh, Daniel
Age: 28
Date of Death: 16/11/1877
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of Daniel ROXBURGH. Killed on board the S.S. 'DANUBE' on the 16th. of November, 1877. Native of Paisley. Aged 28 years. This stone is erected by his friends as a mark of esteem'",
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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wingham, Kent, England

Memorial at Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wingham, Kent, commemorating Captain Streynsham Master RN d. 1724

Location

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wingham, Kent, England

Transcript

'To the memory of / STREYNSHAM MASTER / of Brook in this Parish Esq / only Son of Iames Master of East Langdon / in this County Esq; by Ioyce only Daughter / of Sr Christopher Turnor of Milton-Ernest/in the County of Bedford Knt / He was a Gentleman / of strict Honour and signal Bravery / who having commanded severall Ships / in the Royall Navy did in the years 1718 / perticularly distinguish himself in the / Engagement against the SPANIARDS on / the coast of Sicily, then Commanding / the / Superb Man of War in ye British Fleet / under the Conduct of Sr George BYNG / now Lord Viscount Torrington / by Attacking and Forecing the / Spanish Admirall in Chief / to surrender to him. / He married Elizabeth sole Daughter / and heiress of RICHARD OXENDEN Esq / Barrister at Law a younger son / of Sr Henry Oxendon of Brook Esq / He died Iune ye 22 1724. Aged 42 years / Four Months and some few Days after / his Marriage, /universally lamented by his friends, / leaving a mournful Widow who erected / this Monument to express her sincere / Love for his Memory / Our Labour is vain / our rest is gain'

Details

Description: Architectural surround. Arms in centre of broken pediment flanked by naval trophies.
Type: Wall monument
Position: Side chapel
Materials: Marble

People

Master, Streynsham
Age: 43
Date of Death: 22/6/1724
Cause of Death: Unknown / None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "id": "M4863",
  "location": "Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wingham, Kent, England",
  "transcript": "'To the memory of / STREYNSHAM MASTER / of Brook in this Parish Esq / only Son of Iames Master of East Langdon / in this County Esq; by Ioyce only Daughter / of Sr Christopher Turnor of Milton-Ernest/in the County of Bedford Knt / He was a Gentleman / of strict Honour and signal Bravery / who having commanded severall Ships / in the Royall Navy did in the years 1718 / perticularly distinguish himself in the / Engagement against the SPANIARDS on / the coast of Sicily, then Commanding / the / Superb Man of War in ye British Fleet / under the Conduct of Sr George BYNG / now Lord Viscount Torrington / by Attacking and Forecing the / Spanish Admirall in Chief / to surrender to him. / He married Elizabeth sole Daughter / and heiress of RICHARD OXENDEN Esq / Barrister at Law a younger son / of Sr Henry Oxendon of Brook Esq / He died Iune ye 22 1724. Aged 42 years / Four Months and some few Days after / his Marriage, /universally lamented by his friends, / leaving a mournful Widow who erected / this Monument to express her sincere / Love for his Memory / Our Labour is vain / our rest is gain'",
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St Mark's Cemetery, Niagara, Canada, Rest of the World

Memorial in St Mark’s Cemetery, Niagara, Canada, commemorating Sampson Sheppard, d. 1874

Location

St Mark's Cemetery, Niagara, Canada, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Erected by his daughter in the memory of her beloved father SAMPSON SHEPPARD, late of HM Coast Guards who departed this life 20 Oct 1874 aged 81 years. IN MEMORY OF MARY ANN, wife of SAMPSON SHEPPARD who departed her life 30 March 1871 aged 75 years a native of Plymouth, Devonshire, England'

Details

People

Sheppard, Sampson
Age: 81
Date of Death: 20/10/1874
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Coastguard
Organisation: HM Coastguard

Extra

Notes: Born circa 1792/3, baptised 4/11/1792 Newton Ferrers. Children William, Henry b.1826/7, Richard 1820, Caroline 1830.
Recorder: E.R. Stage; D. Martin

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Erected by his daughter in the memory of her beloved father SAMPSON SHEPPARD, late of HM Coast Guards who departed this life 20 Oct 1874 aged 81 years. IN MEMORY OF MARY ANN, wife of SAMPSON SHEPPARD who departed her life 30 March 1871 aged 75 years a native of Plymouth, Devonshire, England'",
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Coram Fields, Brunswick Square, London, England

Statue in Coram Fields, Brunswick Square, London, commemorating Captain Thomas Coram d. 1751, founder of The Foundling Hospital

Location

Coram Fields, Brunswick Square, London, England

Transcript

'THOMAS CORAM / 1668-1751 / PIONEER IN THE CAUSE / OF CHILD WELFARE' [on base]; 'THOMAS CORAM was born at Lyme Regis, Dorset in 1668. / He became a Captain in the Merchant Navy trading between / England and America / as a Shipwright gaining a great reputation as a expert on / all matters concerning the Colonies. As a staunch Churchman / he realised the importance of the spiritual needs of the settlers / and left land in trust for the building of a church in Taunton, / Massachusetts. He became a Younger Brother of Trinity Houise / and a trustee of the Colony of Georgia and settled in London in / 1720. Here in 1739, he established the Foundling Hospital for which a Royal Charter was obtained. He died in 1751 and his / body now rests in the Church of Saint Andrew, Holborn. / The great pioneer work begun by Captain Coram is continued under / the name of Thomas Coram Foundation for Children. This statue was erected by the Governors in 1963.' [bronze plate on reverse of base]

Details

Description: Seated bronze figure of Coram holding the Hospital charter; based on the portrait by Hogarth.
Type: Statue
Materials: Bronze, granite plinth
Date Erected: 1963
Artists: William Macmillan, Morris Singer

People

Coram, Thomas
Age: 85
Date of Death: 21/3/1751
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner. Colonial adventurer. Philanthropist
Organisation: Foundling Hospital

Extra

Bibliography: Arthur Byron 'London Statues: a guide to London's outdoor statues and sculpture' (London, 1981) pp. 98-9.
Recorder: B. Tomlinson
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "id": "M1693",
  "location": "Coram Fields, Brunswick Square, London, England",
  "transcript": "'THOMAS CORAM / 1668-1751 / PIONEER IN THE CAUSE / OF CHILD WELFARE' [on base]; 'THOMAS CORAM was born at Lyme Regis, Dorset in 1668. / He became a Captain in the Merchant Navy trading between / England and America / as a Shipwright gaining a great reputation as a expert on / all matters concerning the Colonies. As a staunch Churchman / he realised the importance of the spiritual needs of the settlers / and left land in trust for the building of a church in Taunton, / Massachusetts. He became a Younger Brother of Trinity Houise / and a trustee of the Colony of Georgia and settled in London in / 1720. Here in 1739, he established the Foundling Hospital for which a Royal Charter was obtained. He died in 1751 and his / body now rests in the Church of Saint Andrew, Holborn. / The great pioneer work begun by Captain Coram is continued under / the name of Thomas Coram Foundation for Children. This statue was erected by the Governors in 1963.' [bronze plate on reverse of base]",
  "content": "<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M1693Large.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6527\" width=\"323\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M1693Large.jpg 500w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M1693Large-164x300.jpg 164w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" /></figure>\n\n\n<p>Statue in Coram Fields, Brunswick Square, London, commemorating Captain Thomas Coram d. 1751, founder of The Foundling Hospital</p>",
  "images": ["/uploads/2014/05/M1693Large.jpg","/uploads/2014/05/M1693Large-164x300.jpg"],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "Seated bronze figure of Coram holding the Hospital charter; based on the portrait by Hogarth.",
    "type": "Statue",
    "position": "",
    "materials": "Bronze, granite plinth",
    "dateErected": "1963",
    "artists": "William Macmillan, Morris Singer",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Coram, Thomas","age":"85","dateofdeath":"21/3/1751","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Master mariner. Colonial adventurer. Philanthropist","organisation":"Foundling Hospital"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "Arthur Byron 'London Statues: a guide to London's outdoor statues and sculpture' (London, 1981) pp. 98-9.",
    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson",
    "photographer": "B. Tomlinson"  }
}

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters