Category Archives: Vessel Loss

Toxteth Park Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Memorial at Toxteth Park Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating Henry Telfer d. 1907 in the loss of the SS ‘Santiago’

Location

Toxteth Park Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'In loving memory of my dearly beloved husband HENRY TELFER, who was lost with S.S. SANTIAGO', near Corral, Chili, S.A., 21st.June 1907, aged 52 years'

Details

Type: Headstone
Position: Section 8
Vessel: SS Santiago

People

Telfer, Henry
Age: 52
Date of Death: 21/6/1907
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

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  "transcript": "'In loving memory of my dearly beloved husband HENRY TELFER, who was lost with S.S. SANTIAGO', near Corral, Chili, S.A., 21st.June 1907, aged 52 years'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Toxteth Park Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating Henry Telfer d. 1907 in the loss of the SS ‘Santiago’</p>",
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    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
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Vessel Loss

All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Memorial tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating William Steady d. 1917

Location

All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Transcript

''William J Steady / Aged 47 Lost from H M / Patrol Yacht 'Verona’ / off Cromarty / February: 24: 1917'

Details

Type: Memorial tile
Vessel: HMY Verona

Event

1914-1918 First World War

People

Steady, William J.
Age: 47
Date of Death: 24/2/1917
Cause of Death: Vessel loss
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Notes: HMY 'Verona' sunk by German mine, 24 lives lost

Bibliography: Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001)

Photographer: P Lacey

JSON

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  "location": "All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England",
  "transcript": "''William J Steady / Aged 47 Lost from H M / Patrol Yacht 'Verona’ / off Cromarty / February: 24: 1917'",
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    "vessel": "HMY Verona"  },
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    "event":"1914-1918 First World War",
    "date": "",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "HMY 'Verona' sunk by German mine, 24 lives lost<br />",
    "bibliography": "Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001)<br />",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": "P Lacey"  }
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Fishing, Vessel Loss

All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Memorial tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating Louis Bryant d. 1883

Location

All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Transcript

'LOUIS BRYANT aged 25 lost in the Lugger 'Mascotte' in the North Sea March 6 1883'

Details

Type: Memorial tile
Vessel: Mascotte

People

Bryant, Louis
Age: 25
Date of Death: 6/3/1883
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Fisherman
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001).

JSON

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  "transcript": "'LOUIS BRYANT aged 25 lost in the Lugger 'Mascotte' in the North Sea March 6 1883'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating Louis Bryant d. 1883</p>",
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  "extra": {
    "notes": "",
    "bibliography": "Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001).",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Fishing, Vessel Loss

All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Memorial tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating William Stannard d. 1883

Location

All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Transcript

'WILLIAM STANDARD / aged 31 / lost in the Smack / ‘Conquest' / in the North Sea / March 6 1883'

Details

Type: Memorial tile
Vessel: Conquest

People

Stannard, William
Age: 31
Date of Death: 6/3/1883
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Fisherman
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001)

Photographer: P Lacey

JSON

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  "transcript": "'WILLIAM STANDARD / aged 31 / lost in the Smack / ‘Conquest' / in the North Sea / March 6 1883'",
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    "recorder": "",
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Vessel Loss

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Peter Bilbao d. 1917 in the loss of SS ‘Kariba’

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'Of / your charity / pray / for the repose of / the soul of / Peter Bilbao / Killed at sea by enemy action 1917 / Also Florentina / beloved daughter of / Peter & Florentia Bilbao / and dearly loved wife of Thomas Prendergast / who died Jan 3rd 1949, aged 33 years / RIP / Also the above Thomas Prendergast / dearly loved husband of Florentina / who died July 30th 1952, aged 42 years / RIP / Su desconsolada madre le dedica este triste recuerdo / And of Florentina / beloved wife of Peter Bilbao / died Nov 13th 1962 aged 75.'

Details

Description: Headstone
Type: Gravestone
Artists: Mees Bros
Vessel: SS Kariba

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Bilbao, Pedro
Age: 36
Date of Death: 19/4/1917
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Third Engineer
Organisation: Gordon Steam Shipping Co

Extra

Notes: SS 'Kariba' torpedoed by 'UC-27' on a voyage from Java and Dakar to Falmouth with a cargo of sugar.
Recorder: David J. Wickham

JSON

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  "id": "M6271",
  "location": "Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales",
  "transcript": "'Of / your charity / pray / for the repose of / the soul of / Peter Bilbao / Killed at sea by enemy action 1917 / Also Florentina / beloved daughter of / Peter & Florentia Bilbao / and dearly loved wife of Thomas Prendergast / who died Jan 3rd 1949, aged 33 years / RIP / Also the above Thomas Prendergast / dearly loved husband of Florentina / who died July 30th 1952, aged 42 years / RIP / Su desconsolada madre le dedica este triste recuerdo / And of Florentina / beloved wife of Peter Bilbao / died Nov 13th 1962 aged 75.'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating Peter Bilbao d. 1917 in the loss of SS ‘Kariba’</p>",
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    "notes": "SS 'Kariba' torpedoed by 'UC-27' on a voyage from Java and Dakar to Falmouth with a cargo of sugar.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "David J. Wickham",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Vessel Loss

Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Gravestone in Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey commemorating George Joseph Piprell d. 1879 in the loss of the ‘Reindeer’ and James Piprell d. 1884

Location

Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Transcript

'In loving remembrance of Charles, son of James and Susan Piprell who died January 8th 1860 aged 3 years. Also of George Joseph second son of the above who was drowned while in command of the 'Reindeer' wrecked at Jersey January 14th 1879 aged 25 years "Them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him" I Thess IV V 14 Also in loving memory of the above James Piprell who was drowned off the Corbiere on the 20th December 1884 aged 56 1 Corinthians Ch 14...'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: Reindeer

People

Piprell, George Joseph
Age: 25
Date of Death: 14/1/1879
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:
Piprell, James
Age: 56
Date of Death: 20/12/1884
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: 'Reindeer' cutter of Guernsey wrecked on reef at L'Etacq on passage from St Malo to Guernsey.
Bibliography: David Kreckeler 'Nineteenth Century Monumental Memorials in Guernsey and their history of nautical interest' (typescript).
Recorder: David Kreckeler 1981

JSON

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  "id": "M4566",
  "location": "Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey, Channel Islands",
  "transcript": "'In loving remembrance of Charles, son of James and Susan Piprell who died January 8th 1860 aged 3 years. Also of George Joseph second son of the above who was drowned while in command of the 'Reindeer' wrecked at Jersey January 14th 1879 aged 25 years \"Them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him\" I Thess IV V 14 Also in loving memory of the above James Piprell who was drowned off the Corbiere on the 20th December 1884 aged 56 1 Corinthians Ch 14...'",
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    "notes": "'Reindeer' cutter of Guernsey wrecked on reef at L'Etacq on passage from St Malo to Guernsey.",
    "bibliography": "David Kreckeler 'Nineteenth Century Monumental Memorials in Guernsey and their history of nautical interest' (typescript).",
    "recorder": "David Kreckeler 1981",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Vessel Loss

All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Memorial tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating Albert Button d. 1880

Location

All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Transcript

'ALBERT BUTTON / aged 16 / lost in the Ketch / 'Pride of the Dart’ / off Flamborough Head / Oct. 28 1880'

Details

Type: Memorial tile
Vessel: Pride of the Dart

People

Button, Albert
Age: 16
Date of Death: 28/10/1880
Cause of Death: Vessel loss
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001)

Photographer: P Lacey

JSON

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  "transcript": "'ALBERT BUTTON / aged 16 / lost in the Ketch / 'Pride of the Dart’ / off Flamborough Head / Oct. 28 1880'",
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Lifesaving, Vessel Loss

Anglican Cathedral, Liverpool, England

Window in Liverpool Anglican Cathedral commemorating Grace Darling d. 1842

Location

Anglican Cathedral, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Grace Darling and all our Courageous maidens 1815-1842'

Details

Description: Portrait of Grace Darling, a view of a lighthouse on a rock, scrolling foliage and an angel holding an inscribed scroll.
Type: Window
Position: Lady Chapel
Materials: Glass
Artists: James Hogan, James Powell & Sons

People

Darling, Grace
Age: 26
Date of Death: 20/10/1842
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: 'The Builder' (8 January 1915) p.33.

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Grace Darling and all our Courageous maidens 1815-1842'",
  "content": "<p>Window in Liverpool Anglican Cathedral commemorating Grace Darling d. 1842</p>",
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  "event": {
    "event":"",
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Vessel Loss

Kilchattan Cemetery, Isle of Colonsay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

Headstone in Kilchattan Cemetery commemorating James McIntosh d. 1943 in the loss of HMS ‘Transylvania’

Location

Kilchattan Cemetery, Isle of Colonsay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

Transcript

'J. McINTOSH / BARKEEPER, NAP(MN) / H.M.S. TRANSYLVANIA / 10th AUGUST 1943 AGE 43 / HELEN McINTOSH / 1891-1954 / FONDEST MEMORIES'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Transylvania

Event Category

1939-1945 Second World War

People

McIntosh, James
Age: 43
Date of Death: 10/8/1943
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Barkeeper
Organisation: Merchant Navy

Extra

Recorder: Kevin Byrne

JSON

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  "location": "Kilchattan Cemetery, Isle of Colonsay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland",
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    "recorder": "Kevin Byrne",
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}

Vessel Loss

St Paul's Garrison Church, Esquimalt, Canada, Rest of the World

Memorial at St Paul’s Garrison Church, Esquimalt, Canada commemorating the 140 officers and crew of the HMS ‘Condor’, which was lost in December 1901 off Vancouver.

Location

St Paul's Garrison Church, Esquimalt, Canada, Rest of the World

Transcript

'TO THE MEMORY OF THE / COMMANDER OFFICERS AND MEN OF / H.M.S. CONDOR / WHICH WAS LOST AT SEA WITH ALL HANDS / IN DECEMBER 1901 OFF THE COAST OF / VANCOUVER ISLAND. / 'OUT OF THE DEEP HAVE I CALLED UNTO THEE / O LORD LORD HEAR MY VOICE’ / ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF / THE PACIFIC SQUADRON'.

Details

Description: Foliage border.
Type: Wall plaque
Materials: Brass
Vessel: HMS Condor

Extra

Notes: The HMS 'Condor', a steel sloop, left Esquimalt, British Columbia, bound for Honolulu, on 2nd December 1901, with a crew of 140 men, including 10 cadets. She encounter a gale off Cape Flattery, Vancouver. HMS 'Condor' was official noted as missing with all hands on 3rd February 1902. A lifebuoy was found off Banks Island and was placed near the commemorative plaque.
Recorder: Graham Ford

JSON

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    "recorder": "Graham Ford",
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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters