Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window depicting "The Good Samaritan" with a biblical quote and patterned border. Dedicatory tablet located below WMR 49815. Inscription in black lettering.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Anns Church
Street
Anchor Lane, HMNB Portsmouth
Town
Portsmouth
District
Portsmouth
County
Hampshire
Country
England
OS map ref
SU 63171 00566
Other Details
Contact the Chaplaincy in advance in order to make arrangements to access the Dockyard. Located on the south wall of the Chancel
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Rear Admiral John Dobree McCrea Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
THE WINDOW ABOVE THIS TABLET/ WAS PLACED BY THE OFFICERS AND WORKMEN OF THE YARD, TOGETHER WITH MANY OFFICERS/ OF THE NAVY AND PERSONAL FRIENDS, AS A GRATEFUL TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY/ OF REAR ADMIRAL JOHN DOBREE M'CREA, WHO DIED ON THE 19TH MARCH 1883,/ WHILST SUPERINTENDENT OF PORTSMOUTH DOCKYARD; IN THE 54TH YEAR OF HIS AGE.
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Military Service
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
rank, forenames, surname, date of death, occupation, age
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Tablet
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stone
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Tablet placed by the Officers and Workmen of Portsmouth Dockyard together with Officers of the Navy and personal friends
References
References
http://www.memorials.inportsmouth.co.uk/churches/st_anns/mcrea.htm
The Times, Jul 11, 1883; pg.7; Issue 30869; col G
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
109374
Priority
0
Copyright Statement
Copyright Amy Savage by kind permission of the Naval Base Commander HMNB Portsmouth
Who is it credited to?
Amy Savage by kind permission of the Naval Base Commander HMNB Portsmouth
Date Taken
14 October 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Amy Savage by kind permission of the Naval Base Commander HMNB Portsmouth
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
120644
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
66604a_amy_savage_14_october_2020.jpg
Media Image Height
2205
Media Image Width
1433
Media ID
109375
Priority
1
Copyright Statement
Copyright Amy Savage by kind permission of the Naval Base Commander HMNB Portsmouth
Who is it credited to?
Amy Savage by kind permission of the Naval Base Commander HMNB Portsmouth
Date Taken
14 October 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Amy Savage by kind permission of the Naval Base Commander HMNB Portsmouth
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
120645
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Filename
66604b_amy_savage_14_october_2020.jpg
Media Image Height
1431
Media Image Width
2131
Media ID
109376
Priority
2
Copyright Statement
Copyright Amy Savage by kind permission of the Naval Base Commander HMNB Portsmouth
Who is it credited to?
Amy Savage by kind permission of the Naval Base Commander HMNB Portsmouth
Date Taken
14 October 2020
Who took or provided this image?
Amy Savage by kind permission of the Naval Base Commander HMNB Portsmouth
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Reference
120646
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Filename
66604c_amy_savage_14_october_2020.jpg
Media Image Height
2164
Media Image Width
1442