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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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    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1972",
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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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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.

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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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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

Details

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

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

Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, West Bengal, India commemorating William Allen, d. 1839

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory of William Allen, Esq. / Formerly of the H.C. Maritime Service / and late Inspector of Customs at this port who / departed this life on the 27th September 1839, / in the 49th year of his age.'

Details

People

Alllen, William
Age: 49
Date of Death: 27/9/1839
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Inspector of Customs
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: 'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.173.

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the Memory of William Allen, Esq. / Formerly of the H.C. Maritime Service / and late Inspector of Customs at this port who / departed this life on the 27th September 1839, / in the 49th year of his age.'",
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St Mary's Church, Chatham, Kent, England

Memorial in St Mary’s Church, Chatham commemorating Kenrick Edisbury d. 1638

Location

St Mary's Church, Chatham, Kent, England

Details

Description: With half-length bust of Edisbury.

People

Edisbury, Kenrick
Age:
Date of Death: 27/8/1638
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Paymaster of Navy
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Edisbury is also mentioned in monument to his mother Jane in St Nicholas Church, Deptford.

Bibliography: J. Summerson 'Monuments in St Nicholas Deptford', 'Mariners Mirror' vol. 27, pp. 277-289 (Cambridge,1941).
Recorder: Timothy Wilson, 1979

JSON

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  "content": "<p>Memorial  in St Mary’s Church, Chatham commemorating Kenrick Edisbury d. 1638</p>",
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    "recorder": "Timothy Wilson, 1979",
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St Margaret's Church, Westminster, London, England

Place of burial in St Margaret’s Church, Westminster, London of Rear-Admiral John Willett Payne RN d. 1803

Location

St Margaret's Church, Westminster, London, England

Details

Vessel: HMS 'Impetueux'

Event Category

American Revolutionary War; French Revolutionary Wars

People

Payne, John Willett
Age: 51
Date of Death: 17/11/1803
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Place of burial.

Bibliography: 'Monthly Register of Naval Events', 'Naval Chronicle' vol. 10, pp. 429-440, (London, 1803).

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Stoke sub Hamdon, Somerset, England

Memorial at Stoke sub Hamdon, Somerset commemorating Thomas Chaffrey d. 1768, mason Royal Dockyards

Location

Stoke sub Hamdon, Somerset, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF / ROBERT CHAFFREY OF WEST STOKE / AND SUSANNA HIS WIFE / THE FORMER DIED IN THE YEAR 1728 / AGED 60 THE LATTER IN 1767 AGED 64 / LEAVING TO SURVIVE THEM 4 CHILDREN/ROBT. THOS. SUSANNA AND ANN / THIS MONUMENT WAS ERECTED BY / THEIR SON THOMAS / WHO WAS MAST. MASON TO HIS MAJESTY / FIRST IN PORT ANTHONY IN JAMAICA / AFTERWARDS IN PORTSMOUTH DOCKYARD / AND DIED IN 1768 AGED 65 / MARY THE WIFE OF THOS CHAFFREY / DIED IN 17...AGED...'

Details

People

Chaffrey, Thomas
Age: 65
Date of Death: 1768
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mason
Organisation: HM Dockyard, Portsmouth

Extra

Recorder: Colin Harris 1992

JSON

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Church of St Thomas a Becket, Dodbrooke, Devon, England

Gravestone in the Church of St Thomas a Becket, Dodbrooke, Devon commemorating Admiral Abraham Mills Hawkins, RN, d. 1857

Location

Church of St Thomas a Becket, Dodbrooke, Devon, England

Transcript

'ALSO / ADMIRAL MILLS HAWKINS / WHO DIED NOVEMBER 13 1857 / AGED 73 YEARS'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Hawkins, Abraham Mills
Age: 73
Date of Death: 13/11/1857
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Lyn Collins

JSON

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters