Monument in York minister commemorating Rear-Admiral Sir Christopher Cradock d. 1914
Location
York Minster, York, North Yorkshire, England
Transcript
'TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND / THE MEMORY OF / REAR-ADMIRAL SIR CHRISTOPHER CRADOCK / KNIGHT COMMANDER OF THE ROYAL VICTORIAN ORDER, / COMPANION OF THE MOST HONOURABLE ORDER OF THE BATH / WHO GALLANTLY UPHOLDING / THE HIGH TRADITION OF THE BRITISH NAVY / LED HIS SQUADRON / AGAINST AN OVERWHELMING FORCE OF THE ENEMY / OFF CORONEL ON THE COAST OF CHILE / AND FELL GLORIOUSLY IN ACTION / ON ALL SAINTS DAY 1914 / THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED BY HIS GRATEFUL COUNTRYMEN / 'GOD FORBID THAT I SHOULD DO THIS THING / TO FLEE AWAY FROM THEM / IF OUR TIME BE COME LET US MANFULLY DIE FOR OUR BRETHEREN / AND LET US NOT STAIN OUR HONOUR' 1 MACCABEES'
Details
Description: Portrait relief of Cradock flanked by gilt figures representing Loyalty and Courage.
Type: Monument Position: North transept Materials: Marble Artists: Frederick William Pomeroy Vessel: HMS Good Hope
Event
Battle of Cape Coronel
Event Date
1914
Event Category
1914-1918 First World War
People
Cradock, Christopher Age: Date of Death: 1/11/1914 Cause of Death: Vessel Lost Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Bibliography: Ed. G.E. Aylmer & Reginald Cant 'A History of York Minster' (Oxford, 1977). Recorder: Rev. William Henry Donnan 1970
Plaque in Beverley Minster commemorating Lieutenant Mark Norman Rennie RNR d. 1917 in the loss of Q-ship HMS ‘Vala’
Location
Beverley Minster, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Transcript
'Sacred to the Memory of / Lieutenant Mark Norman Rennie R.N.R. / WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION IN THE / BAY OF BISCAY / ON 21ST AUGUST 1917, / WHILST ON SPECIAL SERVICE / IN COMMAND OF H.M.S.'VALA' / AGED 29 YEARS / THIS TABLET IS ERECTED BY HIS / LOVING WIFE AND CHILD. / DULCE ET DECORUM EST PRO PATRIA MORI'
Details
Description: Plaque engraved with with RNR cap badge. Type: Plaque Position: South transept,west wall Materials: Brass Artists: J Newleve Vessel: HMS Vala
Event Category
1914-1918 First World War
People
Rennie, Mark Norman Age: 29 Date of Death: 21/8/1917 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RNR Organisation: Royal Naval Reserve
Extra
Notes: HMS 'Vala', Hired as Decoy vessel (Q8) 8/1915. Sunk 21/8/17 by 'UB54' in the Atlantic. Recorder: Alex Chatwin 1981; B. Tomlinson
Memorial in Church of St Michael the Archangel, Shalfleet, Isle of Wight, commemorating Lieutenant Thomas Cole RN d. 1829
Location
Church of St Michael the Archangel, Shalfleet, Isle of Wight, England
Transcript
'In the Burial Ground of this Church are deposited the remains of THOMAS COLE, Lieutenant in the Royal Navy, son of Thomas Comyns Cole Esq, late of Chelsea and Mary Catherine his Wife. At the early age of 30 years and when returning from the West Indies invalided he perished at Sea in H.M.S. Nightingale on Saturday 17th February 1829. This deserving officer had served under those distinguished Commanders Sir James A Gordon, Sir W Hoste, Commodore Bowles and Rear-Admiral Lake, was appointed Signal Midshipman by Lord Exmouth at the memorable attack upon Algiers, in the year 1816, and acted as Flag Lieutenant to Sir Charles Rowley in the West Indies. He was brave, unassuming, religious, an affectionate brother and a dutiful son. This tablet was erected by his only sister 1829'
Details
Vessel: HMS Nightingale
Event
Bombardment of Algiers 1816
People
Cole, Thomas Age: 30 Date of Death: 17/2/1829 Cause of Death: Vessel loss Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: 'Nightingale' wrecked 17 February 1829 on the Singles.
Brass in Arundel Cathedral commemorating Cuthbert Bernard Taylor d.1912 in the loss of ‘Titanic’
Location
Arundel Cathedral, Arundel, West Sussex, England
Transcript
'Of your charity pray for the Repose of the Soul of Cuthbert Bernard Taylor who perished in the wreck of the Titanic April 15 1912 aged 22 years. De Profundis Clamavi'
Details
Description: Engraved with a foul anchor. Type: Brass Position: North wall of nave Vessel: RMS Titanic
People
Taylor, Cuthbert Bernard Age: 22 Date of Death: 15/4/1912 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Steward Organisation: White Star Line
Plaque in Portsmouth dedicated to those lost with HMS ‘Isis’ in 1944
Location
Cathedral of St Thomas of Canterbury, Portsmouth, England
Transcript
'TO THE GLORY OF GOD / THE ARCHES ABOVE THIS PLACE / ARE GIVEN IN MEMORY OF/ THE OFFICERS AND MEN / OF HMS ISIS / LOST OFF THE COAST OF NORMANDY ON / JULY 20, 1944 DURING / COMBINED OPERATIONS FOR / THE LIBERATION OF EUROPE.'
Details
Description: Metal inscription plaque with a marble support, at the top is a carved, oval wreath of laurel leaves surrounding a bas relief in bronze of a WW2 destroyer. The inscrition is on the outer side of two doors which open to reveal a full list of casualties.
Type: Plaque Materials: Brass Vessel: HMS Isis
Extra
Notes: Destroyer HMS 'Isis', sank 20/7/1944 probably mined, with 154 of her crew. Bibliography: David Saunders 'Maritime Memorials & Mementoes' (Yeovil, 1996), 97.
Memorial at Ramsey, Isle of Man commemorating James Murray, 2nd officer of the ‘James Crossfield’ wrecked 1867
Location
Church, Ramsey, Isle of Man
Transcript
'MURRAY, Jane relict of John MURRAY died 18 Nov 1888 aged 82 years. Also MURRAY, James, son of above 2nd Officer of the ship JAMES CROSSFIELD lost off Langness point I of Man 6 Jan 1867 aged 23 years. Also MURRAY Jane Ellerton Daughter of the above Died 30th Aug 1898 age 60 years. Also MURRAY John of Gate house of Fleet Galloway died 1 Jan 1853 age 42 years'
Details
Vessel: James Crossfield
People
Murray, James Age: 23 Date of Death: 6/1/1867 Cause of Death: Vessel loss Rank / Occupation: 2nd Officer Organisation: Pollard & Co
Extra
Notes: 'James Crossfield' iron clipper, ran aground at Dreswick on passage from Liverpool to Calcutta with the loss of 30 crew, 2 passengers and the master's son. Recorder: C.D Flintham
Window in Grimsby Central Hall commemorating the officers and crew of the steam trawler ‘Sheldon’ lost 1953
Location
Grimsby Central Hall, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England
Transcript
'ST PETER Patron saint of Fishermen', 'In memory of the Officers and Crew who were serving in the / S.T. Sheldon when she was lost in a heavy gale on Saturday 31st / January 1953 on her way from Grimsby to the Faroe Fishing Grounds / Their names are recorded below / T.R. Beesley, Skipper / R.T.Beesley, Mate / H.V. Wass, Ch. Eng. / B. Cullen, 2nd Eng. / H.Hess, Dk Hand / S.B. Blastland, Dk Hand / C.A. Robinson, Dk Hand / J.W. Swinson, Dk Hand / G.H. Young, Dk. Hand / T. Bell Trimmer / K. Barrett, Trimmer / S. Carlton, Trimmer / J. Hopward, Trimmer / S. King, Cook'
Details
Description: The window depicts St Peter clad in a short tunic and holding a net, seagulls behind. Below, a profile portrait of the trawler within a border of shells and fish. The names of the men are on panes bordered by fishing net. A lighthouse is placed at the bottom of the window. Type: Window Position: Fisherman's and Seaman's Memorial Chapel Materials: Glass Date Erected: 1954 Artists: G.E.R. Smith, A.K. Nicholson Vessel: Sheldon
People
Barrett, K. Age: Date of Death: 31/1/1953 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Trimmer Organisation: Beesley, T. R. Age: Date of Death: 31/1/1953 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Trawler Skipper Organisation: Beesley, R.T. Age: Date of Death: 31/1/1953 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Mate Organisation: Bell, T. Age: Date of Death: 31/1/1953 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Trimmer Organisation: Blastland, S.B. Age: Date of Death: 31/1/1953 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Deck hand Organisation: Carlton, S. Age: Date of Death: 31/1/1953 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Trimmer Organisation: Cullen, B. Age: Date of Death: 31/1/1953 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Trawlerman Organisation: Hess, H. Age: Date of Death: 31/1/1953 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Trawlerman Organisation: Hopward, J. Age: Date of Death: 31/1/1953 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Trimmer Organisation: King, S. Age: Date of Death: 31/1/1953 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Cook Organisation: Robinson, C.A. Age: Date of Death: 31/1/1953 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Deck hand Organisation: Swinson, J.W. Age: Date of Death: 31/1/1953 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Deck hand Organisation: Wass, H.V. Age: Date of Death: 31/1/1953 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Chief engineer Organisation: Young, G.H. Age: Date of Death: 31/1/1953 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Deck hand Organisation:
Extra
Notes: Steam trawler 'Sheldon' lost radio contact and was presumed lost with all hands. The window was erected by her owners, Sir Thomas Robinson & Son at a cost of £150. It was originally placed in the Bethel Mission, Cleethorpes. Bibliography: Alan J Worton 'The Fisherman's and Seaman's Memorial Chapel' (leaflet) Photographer: B. Tomlinson
Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, India commemorating Thomas Gurr, d. 1838 in the wreck of the ‘Raj Ranee’
Location
South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World
Transcript
'In Memory of Mr. Thomas Gurr, Master Pilot / who was lost by the wreck of the Ship / Raj Ranee on the eastern reef, on the 1st August / 1838, aged 45 years, 4 months and 12 days / He was a loving and affectionate husband / My Saviour shall my soul restore / And raise me from my dark abode, / My flesh and Soul shall part no more, but dwell forever near my God. / This tablet is inscribed by his disconsolate / wife, Maria Gurr.'
Details
Vessel: Raj Ranee
People
Gurr, Thomas Age: 45 Date of Death: 1/8/1838 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Master Pilot Organisation: Bengal Pilot Service
Extra
Bibliography: 'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.164.
