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Trinity Road cemetery, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England

Gravestone at Trinity Road cemetery, Cleethorpes commemorating Edwin Clark d. 1903

Location

Trinity Road cemetery, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England

Transcript

'To the memory of Edwin Clark late captain of steam pilot cutter 'COMMANDER CAWLE' Died 19 May 1903 aged 67 years'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: Commander Cawle

People

Clark, Edwin
Age: 67
Date of Death: 19/5/1903
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: C. Flintham

JSON

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  "transcript": "'To the memory of Edwin Clark late captain of steam pilot cutter 'COMMANDER CAWLE' Died 19 May 1903 aged 67 years'",
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St Wilfred's Chapel, Church Norton, West Sussex, England

Gravestone at Church Norton, West Sussex commemorating Ronald Ernest Greenfield RN d. 1959

Location

St Wilfred's Chapel, Church Norton, West Sussex, England

Transcript

'In loving memory / of Ronald Ernest Greenfield / Petty Officer RN / Died July 20th 1959 / Aged 26'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Polished granite

People

Greenfield, Ronald Ernest
Age: 26
Date of Death: 20/11/1959
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Petty Officer RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Mrs Suzanne Gilbert

JSON

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  "id": "M1873",
  "location": "St Wilfred's Chapel, Church Norton, West Sussex, England",
  "transcript": "'In loving memory / of Ronald Ernest Greenfield / Petty Officer RN / Died July 20th 1959 / Aged 26'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at  Church Norton, West Sussex commemorating Ronald Ernest Greenfield RN d. 1959</p>",
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  "extra": {
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    "recorder": "Mrs Suzanne Gilbert",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Cadwaladr Williams RN d. 1910

Location

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

Transcript

'In loving memory of Cadwaladr [sic] WILLIAMS, A.B., H.M.S. 'Kent', aged 20 years, who died from the effects of an accidental fall in Hong Kong Dry Dock, 18th. November 1910. This stone was erected by his sorrowing shipmates'

Details

Description: Cross, a flat slab over the grave.
Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS Kent

People

Williams, Cadwaladr
Age: 20
Date of Death: 18/11/1910
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In loving memory of Cadwaladr [sic] WILLIAMS, A.B., H.M.S. 'Kent', aged 20 years, who died from the effects of an accidental fall in Hong Kong Dry Dock, 18th. November 1910. This stone was erected by his sorrowing shipmates'",
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    "notes": "",
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
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St George's Church, Benenden, Kent, England

Memorial at St George’s Church, Benenden, Kent commemorating Sir John Norris, RN, Admiral of the Fleet & Vice Admiral of England d. 1749

Location

St George's Church, Benenden, Kent, England

Transcript

'Near this place are deposited the Remains of / the Rt Honble Sir JOHN NORRIS of HEMPSTEAD / who after fifty years faithful service in / the Royal-Navy, attained the supreme Command, / with the rank of Admiral of the Fleet & / Vice Admiral of ENGLAND. / It is but bare justice to his memory to say, / since so much at least may be said / with the strictest truth / that there never breathed a better Seaman, / a greater Officer, a braver Man, / a more zealous Well wisher / to the present Establishment, / nor consequently a truer Englishman / than this SIR JOHN NORRIS'

Details

Description: A portrait bust with cropped hair, open shirt and draperies above the inscription tablet, the Norris arms and crest below.
Type: Wall monument
Position: South Wall
Materials: White marble
Date Erected: 1750
Artists: Peter Scheemakers

People

Norris, John
Age:
Date of Death: 13/6/1749
Cause of Death: Unknown / None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the Fleet; Master of Trinity House
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Signed 'P. SCHEEMAKER Sculp Anno Domini 1750'.
Bibliography: Ingrid Roscoe, 'Peter Scheemakers' 'The sixty-first volume of the Walpole Society' p. 226 (1999). Reverend Francis Hazlewood 'The Parish of Benenden, Kent: its monuments, vicars (1323-1877) & persons of note' (Ipswich, 1889) pp. 7-8.

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  "location": "St George's Church, Benenden, Kent, England",
  "transcript": "'Near this place are deposited the Remains of / the Rt Honble Sir JOHN NORRIS of HEMPSTEAD / who after fifty years faithful service in / the Royal-Navy, attained the supreme Command, / with the rank of Admiral of the Fleet & / Vice Admiral of ENGLAND. / It is but bare justice to his memory to say, / since so much at least may be said / with the strictest truth / that there never breathed a better Seaman, / a greater Officer, a braver Man, / a more zealous Well wisher / to the present Establishment, / nor consequently a truer Englishman / than this SIR JOHN NORRIS'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at St George’s Church, Benenden, Kent commemorating Sir John Norris, RN, Admiral of the Fleet & Vice Admiral of England d. 1749</p>",
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    "notes": "Signed 'P. SCHEEMAKER Sculp Anno Domini 1750'.",
    "bibliography": "Ingrid Roscoe, 'Peter Scheemakers' 'The sixty-first volume of the Walpole Society' p. 226 (1999). Reverend Francis Hazlewood 'The Parish of Benenden, Kent: its monuments, vicars (1323-1877) & persons of note' (Ipswich, 1889) pp. 7-8.",
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Trinity Road Cemetery, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England

Gravestone at Trinity Road Cemetery, Cleethorpes commemorating Robert William Staff d. 1894

Location

Trinity Road Cemetery, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England

Transcript

'To the memory of Robert William Staff accidentally killed at sea 22 Jan 1894 aged 15 years'

Details

Type: Gravestone

People

Staff, Robert William
Age: 15
Date of Death: 22/1/1894
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: C. Flintham

JSON

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  "location": "Trinity Road Cemetery, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England",
  "transcript": "'To the memory of Robert William Staff accidentally killed at sea 22 Jan 1894 aged 15 years'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Trinity Road Cemetery, Cleethorpes commemorating Robert William Staff d. 1894</p>",
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  "extra": {
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    "recorder": "C. Flintham",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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Main cemetery, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, Rest of the World

Memorial at main cemetery, Karachi, Sindh, commemorating Henry Barnet, d. 1890

Location

Main cemetery, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Henry William Barnet, officer British India Steam Navigation Co. died Karachi 27 January 1890, aged 23' [not exact]

Details

Vessel: HMT Umballa

People

Barnet, Henry William
Age: 23
Date of Death: 27/1/1890
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Officer
Organisation: British India Steam Navigation Co

Extra

Notes: Karachi was formerly in India. Following Independence in 1947, it became the first capital of Pakistan.

Bibliography: 'Notes and Queries' vol. 176 (1936) p. 418.

JSON

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  "location": "Main cemetery, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'Henry William Barnet, officer British India Steam Navigation Co. died Karachi 27 January 1890, aged 23' [not exact]",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at main cemetery, Karachi, Sindh, commemorating Henry Barnet, d. 1890</p>",
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  "people": [{"name":"Barnet, Henry William","age":"23","dateofdeath":"27/1/1890","causeofdeath":"Unknown/None","rankOccupation":"Officer","organisation":"British India Steam Navigation Co"}],
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    "notes": "Karachi was formerly in India. Following Independence in 1947, it became the first capital of Pakistan.<br />",
    "bibliography": "'Notes and Queries' vol. 176 (1936) p. 418.",
    "recorder": "",
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Church of St Andrew and St Patrick, Elveden, Suffolk, England

Wall plaque at the Church of St Andrew and St Patrick, Elveden, Suffolk commemorating Admiral Augustus Keppel, RN d. 1786

Location

Church of St Andrew and St Patrick, Elveden, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'Augustus Viscount Keppel of Elvedon Admiral of the White Squadron of His Majesty's Fleet, who, having discharged his duty in a series of faithful services to his country as a Naval Commander, a Statesman and a Citizen, ended his days in this village, Oct 11th MDCCLXXXVI, Aged LXII years'

Details

Type: Plaque
Position: Nave
Materials: Marble

People

Keppel, Augustus
Age: 62
Date of Death: 11/10/1786
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the White
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Erected by George Rogers.
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1972

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  "location": "Church of St Andrew and St Patrick, Elveden, Suffolk, England",
  "transcript": "'Augustus Viscount Keppel of Elvedon Admiral of the White Squadron of His Majesty's Fleet, who, having discharged his duty in a series of faithful services to his country as a Naval Commander, a Statesman and a Citizen, ended his days in this village, Oct 11th MDCCLXXXVI, Aged LXII years'",
  "content": "<p>Wall plaque at the Church of St Andrew and St Patrick, Elveden, Suffolk commemorating Admiral Augustus Keppel, RN d. 1786</p>",
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    "position": "Nave",
    "materials": "Marble",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "Erected by George Rogers.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1972",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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

Gravestone at Kirk Maughold, Isle of Man commemorating William Christian d. 1876 and Robert Edward Christian d. 1890

Location

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

Transcript

'In affectionate remembrance of / WILLIAM / Second son of / Captain ROBERT EDWARD CHRISTIAN / of Balldromma / third officer of the ship Beechwood / of Liverpool / who was washed overboard in the / South Pacific Ocean / on the 19th Jan 1876 / aged 19 years / also / ROBERT EDWARD / brother of the above / late Captain of the ship PRIMERA / of Liverpool / who died May 22nd 1890 / aged 35 years / In the midst of life we are in death'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: Beechwood, Primera

People

Christian, Robert Edward
Age: 35
Date of Death: 22/5/1890
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:
Christian, William
Age: 19
Date of Death: 19/1/1876
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Third Officer
Organisation:

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  "location": "St Maughold's Church, Kirk Maughold, Isle of Man",
  "transcript": "'In affectionate remembrance of / WILLIAM / Second son of / Captain ROBERT EDWARD CHRISTIAN / of Balldromma / third officer of the ship Beechwood / of Liverpool / who was washed overboard in the / South Pacific Ocean / on the 19th Jan 1876 / aged 19 years / also / ROBERT EDWARD / brother of the above / late Captain of the ship PRIMERA / of Liverpool / who died May 22nd 1890 / aged 35 years / In the midst of life we are in death'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone at Kirk Maughold, Isle of Man commemorating  William Christian d. 1876 and Robert Edward Christian d. 1890</p>",
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Westoe Cemetery, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Memorial in Westoe Cemetery, South Shields commemorating mariners James Stephen Coxon d. 1867, Robert Gladstone d. 1859, Charles Matthewson d. 1829? George Nelson d. 1836

Location

Westoe Cemetery, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Details

People

Coxon, James Stephen
Age: 21
Date of Death: 10/1867
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:
Gladstone, Robert
Age: 49
Date of Death: 31/5/1859
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:
Matthewson, Charles
Age: 30
Date of Death: 24/1/1829?
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:
Nelson, George
Age: 34
Date of Death: 1836
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Drowned at sea.

JSON

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  "id": "M4042",
  "location": "Westoe Cemetery, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England",
  "transcript": "",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Westoe Cemetery, South Shields commemorating mariners James Stephen Coxon d. 1867, Robert Gladstone d. 1859, Charles Matthewson d. 1829? George Nelson d. 1836</p>",
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    "notes": "Drowned at sea.",
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Msida Bastion Cemetery, Malta, Rest of the World

Memorial at the Msida Bastion cemetery, Malta commemorating Rear Admiral Alexander Shippard d. 1841

Location

Msida Bastion Cemetery, Malta, Rest of the World

Transcript

SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / ALEXANDER SHIPPARD / REAR ADMIRAL OF THE BRITISH NAVY / WHO DIED AT VALLETTA ON THE 4TH APRIL 1841 / AGED 70 YEARS / HAVING PASSED THROUGH LIFE AS MUCH DISTINGUISHED FOR / PROFESSIONAL ZEAL AS HE WAS RESPECTED FOR HIS PRIVATE VIRTUES. / ALSO / TO THE MEMORY OF / JANE / HIS WIFE WHO SURVIVED HIM ONLY SEVEN MONTHS / HAVING DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 10TH OF NOVEMBER 1842 / AGED… YEARS’

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Stone

People

Shippard, Alexander
Age: 70
Date of Death: 4/4/1841
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Alexander Shippard born 3/3/1771. Wall tablet in worn condition.

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  "transcript": "SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / ALEXANDER SHIPPARD / REAR ADMIRAL OF THE BRITISH NAVY / WHO DIED AT VALLETTA ON THE 4TH APRIL 1841 / AGED 70 YEARS / HAVING PASSED THROUGH LIFE AS MUCH DISTINGUISHED FOR / PROFESSIONAL ZEAL AS HE WAS RESPECTED FOR HIS PRIVATE VIRTUES. / ALSO / TO THE MEMORY OF / JANE / HIS WIFE WHO SURVIVED HIM ONLY SEVEN MONTHS / HAVING DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 10TH OF NOVEMBER 1842 / AGED… YEARS’<br />",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at the  Msida Bastion cemetery, Malta commemorating Rear Admiral Alexander Shippard d. 1841</p>",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters