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Church of St Peter and St Paul, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England

Gravestone at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Aldeburgh, Suffolk commemorating Kemp Felgate, Master d.1887

Location

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'In / Loving Memory of / Mariner / Kemp Felgate, / master mariner / who died 13 Aug 1887 / Aged 56 / "They that go down to the sea in ships/ that do business in great waters / these see the works of the Lord and / His wonders in the deep" / Sarah Mary Ann / his wife / who died 16 April 1914 / aged 81 / Rest in Peace'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Sandstone

People

Felgate, Kemp
Age: 56
Date of Death: 13/8/1887
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Notes: Sighted 2008
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967

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  "transcript": "'In / Loving Memory of / Mariner / Kemp Felgate, / master mariner / who died 13 Aug 1887 / Aged 56 / \"They that go down to the sea in ships/ that do business in great waters / these see the works of the Lord and / His wonders in the deep\" / Sarah Mary Ann / his wife / who died 16 April 1914 / aged 81 / Rest in Peace'",
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    "recorder": "Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967",
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St Michael's Church, Minehead, Somerset, England

Ledger at St Michael’s Church, Minehead commemorating James Quircke, mariner d. 1613 and his son Robert d. 1649

Location

St Michael's Church, Minehead, Somerset, England

Transcript

'Here resteth the body of James Quircke, mariner, who deceased Feb 20th 1613, who purchased the fee farme of the moytee of this rectori. Here resteth the bodye of Robert Quircke mariner, the son of James Quircke, he died the 18th of March 1649'

Details

Type: Ledger

People

Quircke, James
Age:
Date of Death: 20/2/1613
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Mariner
Organisation:
Quircke, Robert
Age:
Date of Death: 18/3/1649
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: F. Hancock 'Minehead: in the County of Somerset: a history of the parish, the manor, and the port' (Taunton, 1903).

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  "transcript": "'Here resteth the body of James Quircke, mariner, who deceased Feb 20th 1613, who purchased the fee farme of the moytee of this rectori. Here resteth the bodye of Robert Quircke mariner, the son of James Quircke, he died the 18th of March 1649'",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating George A. Rockett RN d. 1891

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory of George A. Rockett, late Petty Officer R.N., who was killed by falling into the dock at Kowloon November 4th 1891 when serving as a seaman on board the R.M.S. 'Empress of China'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: RMS Empress of China

People

Rockett, George A.
Age:
Date of Death: 4/11/1891
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Petty Officer RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: 'Empress of China' passenger liner, Canadian Pacific, built 1891 by Naval Construction and Armament Co, 5905 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

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  "transcript": "'In memory of George A. Rockett, late Petty Officer R.N., who was killed by falling into the dock at Kowloon November 4th 1891 when serving as a seaman on board the R.M.S. 'Empress of China'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating George A. Rockett RN d. 1891</p>",
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    "recorder": "Christine Thomas",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Abbey, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland

Headstone at Arbroath Abbey commemorating James Keill d. 1816, Gunner RN

Location

Abbey, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland

Transcript

[Front] 'P.H. / Erected / By Elizabeth / Cargill in memory of her / Husband James Kiell Late / Gunner in the Royal Navy / who died 30th March 1816 / aged 83 years' [Back] '1817 / JK / EC'

Details

Description: The reverse is carved with a naval cannon in relief
Type: Gravestone
Position: Kirkyard
Materials: Sandstone

People

Kiell, James
Age: 83
Date of Death: 30/3/1816
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Gunner
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

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  "transcript": "[Front] 'P.H. / Erected / By Elizabeth / Cargill in memory of her / Husband James Kiell Late / Gunner in the Royal Navy / who died 30th March 1816 / aged 83 years' [Back] '1817 / JK / EC'",
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Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Rest of the World

Memorial at Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania commemorating James Chignell, RN, d. 1867

Location

Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Rest of the World

Transcript

'James Chignell / H.M.S. High Flyer / died / 10 July 1867'

Details

Description: Marble plaque set into concrete cross.
Type: Cross
Materials: Marble, concrete
Vessel: HMS High Flyer

People

Chignell, James
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 10/7/1867
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Royal Navy

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  "transcript": "'James Chignell / H.M.S. High Flyer / died / 10 July 1867'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania commemorating James Chignell, RN, d. 1867</p>",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating William H. Collins RN and John W. Back RM who both died in 1878

Location

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

Transcript

'In affectionate remembrance of William H COLLINS Ord. Seaman, H.M.S. 'SHELDRAKE'. Died at Hong Kong, March 7th. 1878. Aged 18 years. Also of John W BACK, G.R.M., of the same ship who was drowned in the Yang Tse Kiang River on the 20th July, 1878. Buried at I'Chang. Erected by their sorrowing shipmates'

Details

Description: Headstone, inscription on heart shape surrounded by a carved border, a foul anchor above.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Sheldrake

People

Back, John W.
Age:
Date of Death: 20/7/1878
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Gunner RM
Organisation: Royal Marines
Collins, William H.
Age: 18
Date of Death: 7/3/1878
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Ordinary Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

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  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In affectionate remembrance of William H COLLINS Ord. Seaman, H.M.S. 'SHELDRAKE'. Died at Hong Kong, March 7th. 1878. Aged 18 years. Also of John W BACK, G.R.M., of the same ship who was drowned in the Yang Tse Kiang River on the 20th July, 1878. Buried at I'Chang. Erected by their sorrowing shipmates'",
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St Martin's Church, Cheriton, Kent, England

Memorial headstone at St Martin’s Church, Cheriton, Kent commemorating Thomas Henry Jago RN, d. 1918

Location

St Martin's Church, Cheriton, Kent, England

Transcript

'Sacred / to the memory / of / JAMES JAGO / died April 11th 1900 / aged 59 / Also / ELIZABETH ANN / wife of the above / died Oct 31st 1917 / aged 64 / Also THOMAS HENRY R.N. / Son of the above / died March 26th 1918 / aged 46 / At rest'

Details

Type: Headstone
Position: N1290A

People

Jago, Thomas Henry
Age: 46
Date of Death: 26/3/1918
Cause of Death: Unknown / None
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Pauline Davey 'St Martins Church, Cheriton Monumental inscriptions' part II, p. 92, no. N1290A. (Folkestone and District Family History Society 1985).

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  "location": "St Martin's Church, Cheriton, Kent, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred / to the memory / of / JAMES JAGO / died April 11th 1900 / aged 59 / Also / ELIZABETH ANN / wife of the above / died Oct 31st 1917 / aged 64 / Also THOMAS HENRY R.N. / Son of the above / died March 26th 1918 / aged 46 / At rest'",
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Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating George Lefeuvre d. 1866

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory of George LEFE[UV]RE, a native of St. Helens, Jersey, late master of the H.K. & W. Dock Company's Steamer 'Fame'. Died 28th April 1866, aged ...years'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: Fame

People

Lefeuvre, George
Age:
Date of Death: 28/4/1866
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock Co

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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  "location": "Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World",
  "transcript": "'In memory of George LEFE[UV]RE, a native of St. Helens, Jersey, late master of the H.K. & W. Dock Company's Steamer 'Fame'. Died 28th April 1866, aged ...years'",
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St Clement's Church, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Gravestone at St Clement’s Church, Ipswich, Suffolk commemorating William Cousins d. 1843

Location

St Clement's Church, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'Sacred / to the memory of / WILLIAM COUSINS / Mariner / who died February 18, 1843 / aged 79 years / Also of AMY his wife / who died August 26th 1835 / aged 67 years / THOMAS their son died / aged 7 years'

Details

Type: Headstone
Position: Churchyard

People

Cousins, William
Age: 79
Date of Death: 18/2/1843
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Mariner
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

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

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred / to the memory of / WILLIAM COUSINS / Mariner / who died February 18, 1843 / aged 79 years / Also of AMY his wife / who died August 26th 1835 / aged 67 years / THOMAS their son died / aged 7 years'",
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St Endelienta's Church, St Endellion, Cornwall, England

Gravestone in St Endellion, Cornwall dedicated to Nicholas Couch d. 1873

Location

St Endelienta's Church, St Endellion, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'SACRED / TO / THE MEMORY OF / NICHOLAS COUCH/ (Master Mariner) of Port Isaac / who departed this life June 9th / 1873 / Aged 73 Years. / Also to the Memory of / THOMAZIN / Wife of the above named. Who departed this life Septr. 16th / 1878 / Aged 82 Years'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Slate

People

Couch, Nicholas
Age: 73
Date of Death: 9/6/1873
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

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  "transcript": "'SACRED / TO / THE MEMORY OF / NICHOLAS COUCH/ (Master Mariner) of Port Isaac / who departed this life June 9th / 1873 / Aged 73 Years. / Also to the Memory of / THOMAZIN / Wife of the above named. Who departed this life Septr. 16th / 1878 / Aged 82 Years'",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters