ROYAL NAVY

H.M.S. Albion

"Sacred to the memory of

WM. HUBANK Aged 43
WM JONES Aged 23
EWD. MASTERS Aged 30

Who departed this life in the year 1854
and likewise to the memory of
 

SIDY SMITH Aged 40
SAML WALLACE Aged 20
JHN WOODS Aged 38

Who was killed in action
This tablet is erected by their shipmates of H.M.S. Albion
Serving in the R.N. Brigade as a token of their respect."

"Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM BARRY who was killed in action before Sebastopol Augst 17 1855 Aged 23 Seaman of H.M.S. Albion."

"Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM HAYNES Seaman of H.M.S. Albion who departed this life Decr 17th 1854 Aged 38."

"In memory of W. MILLER H.M.S. Albion Aged 32 years Killed at Greenhill Batty April 9th 1855."

"Sacred to the memory of JAMES PINHORN late Gunners Mate of H.M.S. Albion who departed this life May 6th 1855 Aged 32."


H.M.S. Bellerophon

"Sacred to the memory of FREDERICK SPRATT Private Royal Marines late of HMS Bellerophon who departed this life on the 21st of April 1855 at the age of 36 years. Here lies an old soldier whom all must applaud. He fought many battles both at home and abroad. But the fiercest battle he ever was in. Was the battle of self in the conquest of sin."
(grave at Castle Hospital, Balaklava).


H.M.S. Diamond

"Sacred to the memory of EDWARD CHURCHILL and WILLIAM LATIMAN Killed before Sebastopol 17th Octr 1854 and JAMES RADMORE Killed on the 18th of June 1855. Seamen of H.M.S. Diamond."

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H.M.S. Gladiator

"Sacred to the memory of PETER KING Royal Marines H.M.S. Gladiator who was drowned in the Harbour of Sebastopol on the 10th of June 1856. Aged 21 years. Erected by his ship mates."

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H.M.S. Leander

"Sacred to the memory of JOHN ARNOLD Seaman of H.M.S. Leander who was killed 8th June 1855 Aged 24 years."

"Sacred to the memory of THOMAS BURT R.M. of Her Majesty's Ship Leander who departed this life on the 8th day of July 1855 Aged 29 years."
(grave above Cossack Bay, Balaklava).

"Sacred to the memory of GEORGE CASS Seaman belonging to H.M. Ship Leander who was killed on the 18th day of June 1855 in the Storming Party before the Redan Sebastopol Aged 22 years."

"Sacred to the memory of ROBERT EMPTAGE Able Seaman of H.M.S. Leander who was drowned in Balaklava Harbour on the 11th of November 1855 Aged 33 years."
(grave above Cossack Bay, Balaklava).

"Sacred to the memory of CHARLES GARTON Seaman of H.M.S. Leander who died 21st of May 1855 Aged 33 years."

"Sacred to the memory of JONATHAN THOMAS GREEN Seaman H.M.S. Leander who was killed before Sebastopol on the 16th of April 1855."

"Sacred to the memory of EDWARD JACKSON Seaman H.M.S. Leander who departed this life on the 4th day of Decr AD 1855 Aged 49 years."
(grave above Cossack Bay, Balaklava).

"Sacred to the memory of THOMAS JONES Seaman of H.M.S. Leander who departed this life on the 5th of Octr 1855 Aged 20 years."
(grave above Cossack Bay, Balaklava).

"In memory of RLES McLEAN Aged 23. H.M.S. Leander Was killed at the 21 Battery on the 10th of April 1855."

"Sacred to the memory of JOHN MULLET. A.B. of H.M.S. Leander who departed this life on the 21st of April in the year of our Lord 1855. Aged 23 years."

"Sacred to the memory of THOMAS PASCOE A.B. on board of H.M.S. Leander who was killed before Sebastopol on the 9th of June 1855 Aged 21 years."

"Sacred to the memory of MICHAEL P. SAMBELL Esqre Naval Instructor H.M.S. Leander who departed this life on the 21st of June 1855 Aged 49 years."
(grave above Cossack Bay, Balaklava).

"Sacred to the memory of NICHOLAS SMITH Seaman on board H.M.S. Leander who departed this life May 4th 1855 Aged 41 years."
(grave above Cossack Bay, Balaklava).

"Sacred to the memory of JOHN TOBIN Seaman of H.M.S. Leander who died of his wound on the 24th of June 1855 Aged 21 years."

"Sacred to the memory of EDWARD TURNER Seaman on board H.M.S. Leander who departed this life 6th of June 1855 Aged 19 years."
(grave above Cossack Bay, Balaklava).

"Sacred to the memory of EDWARD WILSON Royal Marine of H.M.S. Leander who departed this life on the 17th of August 1855 Aged 28 years."
(grave above Cossack Bay, Balaklava).

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H.M.S. Leopold

"Sacred to the memory of SAMUEL ISBISTER Seaman H.M.S. Leopold departed this life June 30th 1855 Aged 55 years."

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H.M.S. London

"Sacred to the memory of ROBERT GARDENER of H.M.S. London who was killed in the Trenches before Sebastopol April 9th 1855 Aged 25 years."

"In memory of HENRY JOHN SPALDING R.N. Mate of H.M.S. London Killed in the Trenches before Sebastopol on the 21st of January 1855."

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H.M.S. Megaera

"Sacred to the memory of FRANCIS BISHOP Ordinary Seaman who was killed by a fall from the main top of H.M.S. Megaera August 9th 1855 Aged 19 years and 6 months."

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H.M.S. Queen

"Sacred to the memory of the following Seamen belonging to Her Majesty's Ship Queen
who departed this life whilst serving with the Royal Naval Brigade before Sevastopol.

Thomas Bush - Leading Seaman
Alfred Burcher - Ordy
John McConochie - Sailmaker's Crew
James Symons - Shipwright
William Channon - Ordy
John Douglas - Ordy
John A. Whitfield - A.B.
William W. Harris - Ordy."

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"Sacred to the memory of the following Seamen belonging to H.M.S. Queen
who departed this life whilst serving with the Royal Naval Brigade before Sevastopol.

George Sullivan - Francis Eddy - George Eames - John Symons - Robert Lavrick - Henry John Bazing - Joseph Burrows
Thomas Corbelly - William Good - Thomas Phillips - Thomas Dugon - Stephen Welsh - John Davison - John Blewit
Nicholas Medlin - John Medlin - William Soulsby - James Coffin - John Trim - Patrick Mahoney - Thomas Bryant - Robert Johns
William Harvey - John Lanahan - William Jones - Thomas Clark - Benjamin Taylor - Henry Chester - Henry Hill
Frederick Driver - Wm McDonald."

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H.M.S. Rodney

"Sacred to the memory of

Thos Prince
John Reed
Wm. Davidson
Ed. Quin

That fell in the execution of their duty on the 18th June 1855
Also

Jas Murphy
Jas Ennis
Micl Kearns

That fell in the Storming Party the same day
Much lamented by their shipmates
of H.M.S. Rodney."

"Sacred to the memory of CHARLES RAY a Seaman of H.M.S. Rodney who died 13th Sepr 1855 Aged 23 years."

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H.M.S. Snake

"To the memory of JOHN GOGGIN late of H.M.S. Snake who was found drowned July 13th 1855 aged 19 years."

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H.M.S. Stromboli

"Sacred to the memory of WILLM BAILING Boy 2nd Class of H.M.S. Stromboli who departed this life on the 15th April 1856 Aged 15 years and 6 months."

"Sacred to the memory of JOHN LINDEN Sergt. of the R.M.A. who was killed in the execution of his duty on the 12th April 1856 Aged 31 years. This tombstone is erected by the Officers and men of H.M.S. Stromboli by whom he was much respected."
(he was shot in error by a French guard).

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H.M.S. Virago

Nanaimo Pioneer Cemetery, Nanaimo, Canada -

"From 1853 here in the forest outskirts of the first settlement were buried many Manaimo Pioneers. Few headstones remain. This honours them all.
A unique burial occured October 10, 1854, of Samuel Sargent, Stoker, who died aboard H.M.S. Virago in Nanaimo of wounds received from the Crimean War. Probably the only such casualty buried on Canadian soil."


H.M.S. Wasp

"Sacred to the memory of

J. Glanville - Sl Mr - Killed 9 April 1855 age 28
S. Turner - A.B. - Killed 11 April 1855 age 25
J. Woodford - O.S. - Killed 14 April 1855 age 23
D. Logan - Gr. R.M.A. - Killed 6 June 1855 age 27
at Greenhill Battery No.2

J. Lane - Gr. R.M.A. - Died 7 Novr 1854 age 30
W. Wheeler - Qr Mr - Died 8 Novr 1854 age 31
Mr. R. Morris - Mate - Died 24 Novr 1854 age 22
J. Callinane - O.S. - Died 16 Janry 1855 age 22
C. Brooks - A.B. - Died 2 May 1855 age 27
S. Swift - Bn Mt - Died 12 May 1855 age 36
S. Short - Cpns Ck - Died 6 July 1855 age 63
R. Fullerton - L. Str - Died 28 July 1855 age 53
P. Donaghue - G.F.T. - Died 5 Augst 1855 age 23

This Board is erected by the Ships Compy of H.M.S. Wasp
as a token of respect to their departed Ship Mates."