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Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating William Hurst d. 1904

Location

Naval and Military cemetery, Portland, Dorset, England

Transcript

'WILLIAM HURST / Leading seaman H.M.S. 'Exmouth' / died / 15 August 1904 Aged 25'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Church of England (old) 327
Vessel: HMS Exmouth

People

Hurst, William
Age: 25
Date of Death: 15/8/1904
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Leading Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry 1987

JSON

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  "transcript": "'WILLIAM HURST / Leading seaman H.M.S. 'Exmouth' / died / 15 August 1904 Aged 25'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in Portland, Dorset, commemorating William Hurst d. 1904</p>",
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    "position": "Church of England (old) 327",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "R. & J.H. Perry 1987",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Stranger's Cemetery, Fortuneswell, Dorset, England

Memorial in Stranger’s Cemetery, Fortuneswell, Dorset, commemorating Henry Nutman d. 1874

Location

Stranger's Cemetery, Fortuneswell, Dorset, England

Transcript

'In / Memory of / HENRY NUTMAN Ord / H.M.S. 'Agincourt' / died June 10th 1874 / aged 18 years'

Details

Position: 98
Vessel: HMS Agincourt

People

Nutman, Henry
Age: 18
Date of Death: 10/6/1874
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Ordinary Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: R. & J.H. Perry 1987

JSON

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  "location": "Stranger's Cemetery, Fortuneswell, Dorset, England",
  "transcript": "'In / Memory of / HENRY NUTMAN Ord / H.M.S. 'Agincourt' / died June 10th 1874 / aged 18 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Stranger’s Cemetery, Fortuneswell, Dorset, commemorating Henry Nutman d. 1874</p>",
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  "details": {
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    "type": "",
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    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
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    "vessel": "HMS Agincourt"  },
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "R. & J.H. Perry 1987",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St Anthony in Roseland, Cornwall, England

Memorial in St Anthony in Roseland, Cornwall commemorating Henry Cooper d. 1893

Location

St Anthony in Roseland, Cornwall, England

Details

Vessel: HMS Miranda

Event

Crimea War 1853-1856

Event Date

1853-1856

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Cooper, Henry
Age:
Date of Death: 15/7/1893
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Victoria Cross winner.

Bibliography: John Winton 'The Victoria Cross at Sea' (London, 1978) p. 41.

JSON

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  "location": "St Anthony in Roseland, Cornwall, England",
  "transcript": "",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in St Anthony in Roseland, Cornwall commemorating Henry Cooper d. 1893</p>",
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    "artists": "",
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    "notes": "Victoria Cross winner.<br />\r\n<br />",
    "bibliography": "John Winton 'The Victoria Cross at Sea' (London, 1978) p. 41.",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
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St Peter's Church, Port Royal, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Memorial in St Peter’s Church, Port Royal, Jamaica commemorating Edward Austen RN d. 1860

Location

St Peter's Church, Port Royal, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Transcript

'In affectionate remembrance of Edward, youngest & beloved son of Rear Admiral Horatio T. Austen, C.B., who died of yellow fever while serving as a mate on board H.M.S.'Hydra' at Port Royal, 27 October 1860, aged 20. His body was interred in the palisades'

Details

Vessel: HMS Hydra

People

Austen, Edward
Age: 20
Date of Death: 27/10/1860
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Mate RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Captain J.H. Lawrence-Archer 'Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies' (London, 1875).
Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "id": "M3430",
  "location": "St Peter's Church, Port Royal, Jamaica, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In affectionate remembrance of Edward, youngest & beloved son of Rear Admiral Horatio T. Austen, C.B., who died of yellow fever while serving as a mate on board H.M.S.'Hydra' at Port Royal, 27 October 1860, aged 20. His body was interred in the palisades'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in St Peter’s Church, Port Royal, Jamaica commemorating Edward Austen RN d. 1860</p>",
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  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
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    "artists": "",
    "vessel": "HMS Hydra"  },
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    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "Captain J.H. Lawrence-Archer 'Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies' (London, 1875).",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Captain David Nicholas d. 1952

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In loving memory / of / Mary Nicholas / 1828-26.6.1906 / Margaret May Nicholas / 7.11.1886-4.10.1932 / Captain David / Nicholas / Master Mariner / 13.6.1860-18.2.1952'

Details

Description: Headstone.
Type: Gravestone

People

Nicholas, David
Age: 92
Date of Death: 18/2/1952
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master Mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham

JSON

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  "id": "M6296",
  "location": "Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales",
  "transcript": "'In loving memory / of / Mary Nicholas / 1828-26.6.1906 / Margaret May Nicholas / 7.11.1886-4.10.1932 / Captain David / Nicholas / Master Mariner / 13.6.1860-18.2.1952'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Captain David Nicholas d. 1952</p>",
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  "details": {
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    "artists": "",
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  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "David J. Wickham",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Memorial at St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating Captain David Laidley d. 1859

Location

St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Capt. David Laidley, died 9th August 1859, age 67'

Details

People

Laidley, David
Age: 67
Date of Death: 9/8/1859
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.53.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

JSON

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  "location": "St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England",
  "transcript": "'Capt. David Laidley, died 9th August 1859, age 67'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating Captain David Laidley d. 1859</p>",
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  "event": {
    "event":"",
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  "people": [{"name":"Laidley, David","age":"67","dateofdeath":"9/8/1859","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Master","organisation":""}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol.7, p.53.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Captain J. P. Brand",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St Maughold's Church, Kirk Maughold, Isle of Man

Gravestone at Kirk Maughold, Isle of Man commemorating Joseph Curphey RN d. 1826

Location

St Maughold's Church, Kirk Maughold, Isle of Man

Transcript

'Sacred / to the memory of / JOSEPH CURPHEY of Ramsey / many years a master in the / Royal Navy who departed this / life on 22nd of March 1826 / aged 59 years / also / in memory of ANN CURPHEY / relict of the above interred / the 15th of March 1840 / aged 75 years / the burial place of Jo's & / ANN CURPHEY of this Parish'

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Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Curphey, Joseph
Age: 59
Date of Death: 22/3/1826
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: TNA PROB 11/1711/332

JSON

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  "post_id": "5912",
  "id": "M5398",
  "location": "St Maughold's Church, Kirk Maughold, Isle of Man",
  "transcript": "'Sacred / to the memory of / JOSEPH CURPHEY of Ramsey / many years a master in the / Royal Navy who departed this / life on 22nd of March 1826 / aged 59 years / also / in memory of ANN CURPHEY / relict of the above interred / the 15th of March 1840 / aged 75 years / the burial place of Jo's & / ANN CURPHEY of this Parish'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Kirk Maughold, Isle of Man commemorating Joseph Curphey RN d. 1826</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "",
    "type": "Gravestone",
    "position": "Churchyard",
    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
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  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Curphey, Joseph","age":"59","dateofdeath":"22/3/1826","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Master RN","organisation":"Royal Navy"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "TNA PROB 11/1711/332",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Church of King Charles the Martyr, Falmouth, Cornwall, England

Wall monument in Falmouth, Cornwall dedicated to Captain James Bull d. 1821

Location

Church of King Charles the Martyr, Falmouth, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory of / CAPTAIN JAMES BULL / who departed this Life on the 22nd Day of Septr. 1821 / aged 80 Years / Also / to the Memory of MARY BULL, his Wife / who died on the 30th Day of September 1797 / aged 62 Years / This monument is erected by the eldest Son / and his most affectionate but / greatly afflicted Daughter' [apron] 'Seed sewn by God shall ripen / in the heart'

Details

Description: A black pyramid above the inscription tablet bearing an urn garlanded by a female mourner with the Bull arms above. Pilasters flank the inscription, and two cut sheaves of wheat are carved below.

Type: Wall monument
Position: South side Nave
Materials: White marble
Artists: Isbell

People

Bull, James
Age: 80
Date of Death: 22/9/1821
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Packet captain
Organisation: Post office

Extra

Notes: Obituary in the 'Gentleman's Magazine' (Oct, 1821) p. 380 describes him as formerly commander of one of his Majesty's Packets.

JSON

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  "post_id": "5876",
  "id": "M5675",
  "location": "Church of King Charles the Martyr, Falmouth, Cornwall, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred to the Memory of / CAPTAIN JAMES BULL / who departed this Life on the 22nd Day of Septr. 1821 / aged 80 Years / Also / to the Memory of MARY BULL, his Wife / who died on the 30th Day of September 1797 / aged 62 Years / This monument is erected by the eldest Son / and his most affectionate but / greatly afflicted Daughter' [apron] 'Seed sewn by God shall ripen / in the heart'",
  "content": "<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M5675Large.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7394\" width=\"202\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M5675Large.jpg 261w, https://memorials.rmg.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/M5675Large-157x300.jpg 157w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" /></figure>\n\n\n<p>Wall monument in Falmouth, Cornwall dedicated to Captain James Bull d. 1821</p>",
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  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "A black pyramid above the inscription tablet bearing an urn garlanded by a female mourner with the Bull arms above. Pilasters flank the inscription, and two cut sheaves of wheat are carved below.<br />\r\n<br />",
    "type": "Wall monument",
    "position": "South side Nave",
    "materials": "White marble",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "Isbell",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
  "people": [{"name":"Bull, James","age":"80","dateofdeath":"22/9/1821","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Packet captain","organisation":"Post office"}],
  "extra": {
    "notes": "Obituary in the 'Gentleman's Magazine' (Oct, 1821) p. 380 describes him as formerly commander of one of his Majesty's Packets.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Holy Trinity Church, Hull, England

Ledger at Holy Trinity Church, Hull commemorating Samuel Lazenby, Commodore of the Humber Pilots d. 1819

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Hull, England

Transcript

'Samuel Lazenby, Commodore of the Humber Pilots who died 27 June 1819, aged 75. His wife, Mary, died 6 March 1819, aged 84'

Details

Type: Ledger

People

Lazenby, Samuel
Age: 75
Date of Death: 27/6/1819
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Pilot
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1969

JSON

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  "post_id": "5878",
  "id": "M618",
  "location": "Holy Trinity Church, Hull, England",
  "transcript": "'Samuel Lazenby, Commodore of the Humber Pilots who died 27 June 1819, aged 75. His wife, Mary, died 6 March 1819, aged 84'",
  "content": "<p>Ledger at Holy Trinity Church, Hull commemorating Samuel Lazenby, Commodore of the Humber Pilots d. 1819</p>",
  "images": [],
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  "details": {
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  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
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  "people": [{"name":"Lazenby, Samuel","age":"75","dateofdeath":"27/6/1819","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Pilot","organisation":""}],
  "extra": {
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    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Reverend 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 George J. Green RN d. 1888

Location

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

Transcript

'George J. Green Captain Forecastle H.M.S. OSPREY died at sea Aug 1888 age 52'

Details

Vessel: HMS Osprey

People

Green, George J.
Age: 52
Date of Death: 12/7/1888
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain of the Forecastle
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "id": "M84",
  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'George J. Green Captain Forecastle H.M.S. OSPREY died at sea Aug 1888 age 52'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating George J. Green RN d. 1888</p>",
  "images": [],
  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "",
    "type": "",
    "position": "",
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  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters