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Stratton, Cornwall, England

Memorial in Stratton, Cornwall commemorating John Panchen RN d. 1824

Location

Stratton, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of John PANCHEN, Master in the RN who died March 19 1824 aged 44 years. He came a stranger ... county but by his upright conduct and amiable manners made everyone his friend. He was equally esteemed by his commanding officers afloat and by his neighbours ashore. A good seaman and an honest man'

Details

People

Panchen, John
Age: 44
Date of Death: 19/3/1824
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: E.R. Stage

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory of John PANCHEN, Master in the RN who died March 19 1824 aged 44 years. He came a stranger ... county but by his upright conduct and amiable manners made everyone his friend. He was equally esteemed by his commanding officers afloat and by his neighbours ashore. A good seaman and an honest man'",
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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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  "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'",
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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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    "recorder": "C. Flintham",
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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.

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  "transcript": "'Henry William Barnet, officer British India Steam Navigation Co. died Karachi 27 January 1890, aged 23' [not exact]",
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    "notes": "Karachi was formerly in India. Following Independence in 1947, it became the first capital of Pakistan.<br />",
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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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  "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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    "notes": "Erected by George Rogers.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1972",
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}

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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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  "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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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’

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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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Topsham Cemetery, Topsham, Devon, England

Memorial in Topsham Cemetery, Topsham, Devon commemorating Charles Garnsworthy d. 1896

Location

Topsham Cemetery, Topsham, Devon, England

Transcript

[East face of plinth] 'IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES EDWARD GARNSWORTHY BORN FEBRUARY 1ST 1858 ENTERED INTO REST AT BUENOS AIRES MARCH 21ST 1896 WHILE COMMANDING THE S.S. 'DAVENTRY' [South face] 'IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES STANLEY GARNSWORTHY HIS ONLY SON. BORN NOVEMBER 10TH 1888. LOST AT SEA WHILST SERVING

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Description: Cross on three tier plinth. Anchor with short length of chain on cross. Incised letters leaded.
Type: Cross
Position: Near path towards north east corner
Materials: Limestone
Vessel: SS Daventry, HMS Clan MacNaughton

People

Garnsworthy, Charles Edward
Age: 38
Date of Death: 21/3/1896
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown
Garnsworthy, Charles Stanley
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 3/2/1918
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: F.M.M. Lewes 1994

JSON

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  "transcript": "[East face of plinth] 'IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES EDWARD GARNSWORTHY BORN FEBRUARY 1ST 1858 ENTERED INTO REST AT BUENOS AIRES MARCH 21ST 1896 WHILE COMMANDING THE S.S. 'DAVENTRY' [South face] 'IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES STANLEY GARNSWORTHY HIS ONLY SON. BORN NOVEMBER 10TH 1888. LOST AT SEA WHILST SERVING",
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    "artists": "",
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    "event":"",
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St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England

Memorial in St Margaret’s Church, Lowestoft, Suffolk commemorating William Albrow, d. 1817

Location

St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'William ALBROW, husband of Margaret Albrow, who was unfortunately drowned out of a wherry near the seven mile house River Waveney, on 18 July 1817 aged 23'

Details

Position: Churchyard

People

Albrow, William
Age: 23
Date of Death: 18/7/1817
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Recorder: William Donnan. Recorded in 1967

JSON

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  "transcript": "'William ALBROW, husband of Margaret Albrow, who was unfortunately drowned out of a wherry near the seven mile house River Waveney, on 18 July 1817 aged 23'",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters