Memorial tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating William Maurice Sharman d. 1941
Location
All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England
Transcript
'William Maurice Sharman R.N. aged 22 Lost in H.M.S. 'Van-Meerlant' by enemy action 4 June 1941'.
Details
Description: HMS 'Van Meerlant' originally a Royal Netherlands Navy mine layer, sunk by a mine on 4 June 1941 after her transfer to the Royal Navy. Type: Memorial tile Vessel: HMS Van-Meerlant
Event Category
1939-1945 Second World War
People
Sharman, William Maurice Age: 22 Date of Death: 4/6/1941 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Bibliography: Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001).
Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating John Edward Kingston Webb RN d. 1942, in the loss of HMS ‘Matabele’
Location
Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales
Transcript
'In loving memory of Mary Jane Elizabeth, the beloved wife of John Webb / who passed away Feb 28th 1928, aged 56 years. Peace perfect peace. / Also John E Webb / Died Oct 3rd 1946 Aged 81 years / And their beloved son / P / O John E Kingston Webb RN / Missing presumed killed 17th Jan 1942, aged 26 years / In loving memory of Frederick Aubrey Dyer / Died Dec 14th 1973 aged 76 / Beloved husband of Florence / Also Florence Ellen / devoted wife of Frederick / Died 1st Oct 1989 aged 93 years'
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Description: Kerb stone surrounding plot. Type: Gravestone Vessel: HMS Matabele
Event Category
1939-1945 Second World War
People
Webb, John Edward Kingston Age: 26 Date of Death: 17/1/1942 Cause of Death: War casualty Rank / Occupation: Petty Officer RN Organisation: Royal Navy
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Notes: HMS 'Matabele' sunk by 'U-454' on 17 Jan 1942 whilst escorting convoy PQ-8. Recorder: David J. Wickham
Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Edge Hill, Liverpool commemorating David Cannon d. 1854 in the loss of the SS ‘Arctic’
Location
St Mary's Church, Edge Hill, Liverpool, England
Transcript
'Sacred to the memory of Jane, daughter of David and Jane CANNON who departed this life May 7th 1824, aged 8 years. Also of Thomas Cannon, Merchant of this town, eldest son of the above, who died 17th day of October 1851, aged 33 years. Also of DAVID CANNON, third son of the above, who was lost with the steamer ARCTIC Sept 27th 1854, aged 32 years'
Details
Type: Gravestone Position: North west corner of churchyard Vessel: SS Arctic
People
Cannon, David Age: 32 Date of Death: 27/9/1854 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Organisation: Collins Line
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Notes: Lost in steamer 'Arctic' in collision with 'Vesta' 27/9/1854 off Cape Race. Recorder: Martin Davies 1985
Memorial in St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating Richard Parry d. 1843 in the wreck of the ‘Monk’
Location
St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England
Transcript
'Richard Parry lost on board the 'Monk' Steamer, 7th January 1843, age 42'
Details
Vessel: Monk
People
Parry, Richard Age: 42 Date of Death: 7/1/1843 Cause of Death: Vessel loss Rank / Occupation: Organisation:
Extra
Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson.d. 1886, vol. 6, p. 471. The 'Monk' steamer was wrecked on the Caernavon Bar on 14 January 1843. Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand
Memorial at Toxteth Park Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating Captain Charles O’Neill d. 1882 in the loss of the SS ‘Titania’
Location
Toxteth Park Cemetery, Toxteth, Liverpool, England
Transcript
'In loving Memory of / CAPTAIN CHARLES O'NEILL / WHO WAS LOST THROUGH THE FOUNDERING OF / THE S.S. 'TITANIA', JANUARY 1882, / AGED 37 YEARS / ALSO JAMES FREDERICK / ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE / WHO DIED Nov 22nd 1873 / aged 23 years / Sleep after toil. Port after stormy seas / ALSO EMILY ALICE, [AMY] / YOUNGER DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE / WHO DIED MARCH 5TH 1903 / AGED 22 YEARS / Only Goodnight beloved and Farewell / ALSO OF ARTHUR WILLIAM / SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE, WHO DIED AT / LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA JANY 27TH [?] 1908 / AGED 31 YEARS / In Jesus' keeping we are safe as they''
Details
Description: Headstone with border of lopped tree trunks. Type: Gravestone Position: L485 Materials: Stone Vessel: SS Titania
People
O'Neill, Charles Age: 37 Date of Death: 1/1882 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Master Organisation:
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Notes: 'Titania' iron screw steamer 1, 961 tons, built 1879 Raylton, Dixon & Co, Middlesborough. Disappeared after leaving New York for Newcastle on 24 January 1882. The Wreck Commissioner's Court concluded that she had either foundered in bad weather or hit ice. Bibliography: 'The Times' 5 July 1882 p. 6. Recorder: Martin Davies 1985
Memorial in St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating Sub-Lieutenant Robert Scovell Evatt d. 1870 in the wreck of HMS ‘Slaney’
Location
St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England
Transcript
'Robert Scovell Evatt, Navigating Sub-Lieut R.N. drowned serving H.M.S. SLANEY wrecked in the China Sea 9 May 1870 age 25'
Details
Vessel: HMS Slaney
People
Evatt, Robert Scovell Age: 25 Date of Death: 9/5/1870 Cause of Death: Vessel Loss Rank / Occupation: Navigating Sub Lieutenant RN Organisation: Royal Navy
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Notes: From an MS in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 6, p. 911. HMS 'Slaney was wrecked in a typhoon near Hong Kong. Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand
Wall tablet in Tewkesbury, Gloucesteshire, dedicated to Kenelm Chandler d. 1809
Location
Abbey, Tewkesbury, Gloucesteshire, England
Transcript
'This tablet / is intended to record / the death of / KENELM CHANDLER ESQr / of His Majesty's civil service / in the Island of Ceylon, / which happened by shipwreck, / in the Indian Ocean / in the year 1809, / aged 34 years. / On a handsome tribute of respect / presented by his Brother Officers / he is described as / "A Character of invariable integrity / and benevolence" / ALSO is inscribed to the memory of his Father / CHARLES EDWARD CHANDLER ESQr / of this Borough,/ who died on the 18th December 1833, / in the 87th year of his age./ AND, of Mary, wife of the above named / CHARLES EDWARD CHANDLER / who died on the 6th of August 1827 / in the 77th year of her age.'
Details
Description: White marble tablet on a black base. At the top, an urn, to left and right, black marble opened curtains revealing the white tablet. A curved base below the tablet.